NBA Basketball

Suns end Warriors' season, await No. 1 Thunder

The Suns knocked out the Warriors 111-96 to secure the No. 8 seed and will face the top-seeded Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.

Kerr on future: These jobs have 'expiration date'

Steve Kerr acknowledged his future with the Warriors was uncertain following a season-ending loss to the Suns, saying, "When the run ends, sometimes it's time for new blood and new ideas."

Magic, driven by 'urgency,' rip Hornets to advance

The Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half of their 121-90 rout of the Hornets and advanced to a first-round playoff matchup against the Pistons.

Rockets list KD (knee) as questionable for Game 1

Kevin Durant sustained a right knee contusion during practice this week, but the Rockets are optimistic it will not be a significant issue during their first-round playoff series against the Lakers, a source told ESPN.

Frank: Clippers' goal remains to 'win with Kawhi'

LA Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank reaffirmed the team's commitment to Kawhi Leonard long-term at his end-of-season news conference Friday.

'It's all basketball': LaMelo says no rift with Bam

LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets says he's relieved that Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo wasn't more hurt after the run-in with Ball in the second quarter.

🏆 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?