NBA Basketball

Stevens denies Brown-Celtics rift, says 'I love JB'

Brad Stevens downplayed rumors of a growing rift between Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics, revealing that the veteran star did not vent any frustration over the organization during a recent conversation.

Thunder roll past Lakers despite 'imperfect' game

The Thunder cruised past the Lakers to open their Western Conference semifinals series, even though Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored fewer points and committed more turnovers than he had in any other game this season.

Lakers' Reaves 3-for-16 as shooting woes persist

After shooting just 3-for-16 and coughing up a team-high four turnovers as the Lakers dropped Game 1 to the Thunder, Austin Reaves wasn't about to blame his long injury layoff: "I mean, nobody cares about that. I got to go out there and play better."

Pistons use lesson of Magic series to fuel G1 win

Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20, and the Pistons beat the Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.

Cavs' Mitchell on not getting to FT line: 'I don't flop'

Asked to pinpoint Tuesday night why he wasn't getting to the free throw line during the playoffs as much as he was during the regular season, Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell offered up, "I don't flop, maybe that's why."

Sources: Lakers' Vanderbilt dislocates right pinkie

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt sustained a full dislocation of his right pinkie against the Thunder, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Swat attack: Wolves questioning Wemby's blocks

Wolves coach Chris Finch said of Victor Wembanyama's 12 blocks in Game 1, "at least four were goaltending."

Nurse leaves Sixers to attend brother's funeral

Nick Nurse left the 76ers on Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother, but the coach is expected to return in time for Game 2 of their series vs. the Knicks.

🐝 Latest buzz ahead of the offseason, draft

Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.