NBA Basketball

Raptors' Quickley (hamstring) out G1 vs. Cavs

Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley will miss Game 1 against the Cavaliers as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury, according to coach Darko Rajaković.

Spurs motivated, inspired by Popovich address

Hall of Famer and former coach Gregg Popovich, who continues to rehab from a stroke, addressed the Spurs prior to their playoff series vs. the Trail Blazers.

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."

OKC remains title betting fave; Spurs, C's follow

The Thunder (+110) remain large betting favorites to repeat as NBA champions, but the betting public also likes the Spurs (+500) and Celtics (+550) to give Oklahoma City a run for its money.

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.

🏆 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?