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French forward Essengue to enter NBA draft

Eighteen-year-old French forward Noa Essengue, a projected top-20 pick, will enter the 2025 NBA draft, he told ESPN Friday.[read more]

Bucks' Lillard taken off blood-thinning medication

Bucks star Damian Lillard has been cleared of his deep vein thrombosis and is no longer on blood-thinning medication.[read more]

'It's just sad': Luka weighs in on Harrison's talk

Luka Doncic says he still hasn't spoken to Nico Harrison since being traded to the Lakers -- but has heard what the Mavericks GM has said in justifying his reasoning for the deal.[read more]

Lakers sign Pelinka to extension, add to his title

The Lakers have signed Rob Pelinka to a multiyear contract extension and added to his title by naming him president of basketball operations and general manager.[read more]

Source: Popovich out of hospital after incident

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was taken to a hospital after an incident at a restaurant Tuesday but is now home and doing fine, a source confirmed to ESPN.[read more]

'Battle-tested' Heat make play-in history as 10-seed

The Heat regrouped after losing an early lead to beat the Hawks 123-114 on Friday night and make NBA play-in tournament history.[read more]

Mavs proud as 'tumultuous' year ends in play-in

Klay Thompson said the Mavericks "persevered" through a season ravaged by injuries and the shocking trade of Luka Doncic, one that came to an end Friday night in a 120-106 play-in loss to the Grizzlies.[read more]

Ja braves 'difficult' injury, leads Grizz into playoffs

Ja Morant acknowledged his sprained right ankle was "more difficult than others" but scored 22 points to lead the Grizzlies past Mavericks 120-106 to secure the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.[read more]

NBA postseason preview: Stars, matchups and X factors that could decide the champion

Everything you need to know about the 16 teams battling it out in the postseason.[read more]