NBA Basketball

Sources: KD out again for Game 6 due to ankle

Kevin Durant will not play in Game 6 against the Lakers because of the ankle injury that has sidelined the Rockets star for most of Houston's first-round playoff series, sources told ESPN.

Wall becomes Howard's prez of basketball ops

Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall has become the president of basketball operations at Howard University, returning to Washington to partner with the top-ranked HBCU in the country, school officials told ESPN.

'We grew up': Rockets push Lakers to Game 6

The Rockets prevailed late against the Lakers on Wednesday after faltering in a similar situation last week, avoiding elimination for the second straight game and trimming L.A.'s lead in the series to 3-2.

Cade's 45 do trick vs. Magic as Pistons stay alive

Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, as the Pistons beat the Magic to stave off elimination.

Cavs let Schroder cook in 4th, regain series control

Limited in the first four games, Dennis Schroder broke out in Wednesday's Game 5, scoring 11 of his 19 points in the fourth as the Cavs won 125-120 to take a 3-2 series lead.

Raptors' Ingram (heel) exits G5 loss to Cavs

Raptors forward Brandon Ingram exited Wednesday night's 125-120 loss in Game 5 against the Cavaliers because of right heel inflammation.

LeBron on MJ debate: 'Our games are different'

While there may be no deciding the GOAT debate, LeBron James acknowledges the influence Michael Jordan had on him.

Sources: No rush as Kerr, Warriors talks continue

Longtime Warriors head coach Steve Kerr met with team owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy on Monday, league sources told ESPN, with plans to reconvene next week over Kerr's future with the team.

😈 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.