NBA Basketball

Knicks flip script, exploit Harden to spark rally

The Knicks flipped the script on the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, as Jalen Brunson sparked a historic rally by relentlessly targeting James Harden.

Atkinson defends keeping timeouts as Cavs folded

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson defended holding on to his timeouts down the stretch of the fourth quarter Tuesday, even as his team was blowing a 22-point lead to the New York Knicks in the final minutes of the Eastern Conference finals opener.

Spurs, Wemby return to Paris in '27 vs. Pelicans

The Spurs will face the Pelicans in Paris and Manchester, England, on Jan. 14 and 17 next season.

Kidd out in Dallas as Ujiri seeks 'new direction'

Jason Kidd is out as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks after five seasons in what the team described as a mutual decision Tuesday evening.

Pistons GM wants to bring back Duren, Harris

Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said he hopes to reach deals to keep All-Star center Jalen Duren and veteran forward Tobias Harris in Detroit.

Wolverines star Johnson to remain in NBA draft

Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. is keeping his name in the NBA draft.

🏀 Thompson: Why Kerr stayed with the Warriors

Steve Kerr had nothing left to prove. But at a crossroads in his career, facing down the pains of his past convinced him he had everything left to play for.