NBA Basketball

Sources: Knicks' Robinson to play after surgery

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has undergone surgery on his broken right pinkie finger and plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals while wearing a brace on his hand, sources told ESPN.

Wemby backs up talk as Spurs send WCF to G7

With the Spurs facing elimination, Victor Wembanyama led the charge with 28 points and 10 rebounds in a 118-91 blowout of the Thunder to send the Western Conference finals to a Game 7.

Williams ineffective in return, SGA off in OKC loss

Jalen Williams scored only one point in his return from a hamstring strain, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with less than half his regular-season average as the Thunder dropped Game 6 to the Spurs.

NBA's BOG expands lottery, addresses tanking

The NBA's board of governors voted overwhelmingly Thursday to change the league's draft lottery format, including expanding from 14 to 16 teams, as well as anti-tanking measures, the league announced.

Prosecutors allege Rozier agreed to $100K bribe

Federal prosecutors allege Terry Rozier agreed to a $100,000 bribe in order to manipulate his performance in an NBA game as part of a gambling scheme and filed two new charges against him Thursday.

Trump plans to attend NBA Finals game at MSG

President Donald Trump said he is planning on attending an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next month.

Hawks' Saleh signs extension, promoted to prez

The Hawks signed Onsi Saleh to a long-term contract extension and promoted him from general manager to president of basketball operations, it was announced on Wednesday.

Source: Lakers lay off over a dozen amid reorg

The Lakers informed more than a dozen employees Wednesday they were being laid off as part of a reorganization under new franchise leadership, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN.

👶 Tyrese Maxey, Myra Gordon introduce baby

Gordon and Maxey's daughter, Marvel, was born May 14.