NBA News
Minus Embiid, Maxey propels Sixers into playoffs
With Joel Embiid watching from the bench, Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points to lead the Sixers past the Magic 109-97 and lock up a first-round playoff date with the rival Boston Celtics.
Hornets' Ball fined $35K for 'reckless' Bam play
The NBA has fined LaMelo Ball $35,000 "for making unnecessary and reckless contact" with Bam Adebayo during Tuesday's play-in game. The Hornets star also was fined $25,000 for using profane language during a TV interview after that game.
Wolves ready to 'flip the switch' off uneven season
Coming off a rather uninspiring regular season, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves said "we're here now" and are ready to take on the Nuggets for the start of the playoffs.
NBA referee Taylor exits Warriors-Clips with injury
Referee Ben Taylor left the play-in tournament game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers because of an injury.
NBA touts near doubling of television viewership
The NBA says 170 million people in the U.S. watched NBA games across the league's four primary broadcast platforms during the regular season, a number that represents an 86% rise over last season.
Blazers ride Avdija's 41 over Suns, grab 7th seed
Deni Avdija scored 41 points to help the Blazers erase an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a 114-110 win over the Suns that secured the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
🏆 NBA playoffs: Predicting the entire bracket
ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?