NBA Basketball

Sources: NBA finalizing lottery reform proposal

The NBA has proposed a new anti-tanking draft reform that expands the lottery, flattens odds and penalizes the bottom three teams, sources told ESPN.

Embiid's 33 downs Celtics, keeps 76ers alive

Joel Embiid helped the 76ers rally from a 13-point, third quarter deficit, holding the Celtics to just 11 points in the final frame of Game 5.

Rockets, down 3-1, rule out Durant for Game 5

The Rockets, again facing elimination, officially ruled out star forward Kevin Durant for Wednesday night's Game 5 against the Lakers because of a left ankle sprain.

Jones 1st to plead guilty in NBA gambling case

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.

Celtics president Stevens named Executive of Year

Celtics president Brad Stevens built a Boston roster that earned the East No. 2 seed last season, then had to part ways with four members of that roster to escape a massive luxury tax bill, but for his efforts, he was named the NBA Executive of the Year.

Sources: Lakers optimistic for Reaves' return in G5

Lakers star Austin Reaves is optimistic to return for Game 5 vs. the Rockets after missing about four weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Magic's Wagner uncertain for Game 5

Magic forward Franz Wagner's status for Game 5 is uncertain due to a right calf strain, and his return will depend on how the injury responds to treatment, sources told ESPN.

😈 SGA trolls Brooks: 'Realize who the villain is'

The Oklahoma City Thunder star edited the Phoenix Suns guard's jersey to troll him after advancing past them in the playoffs.