NBA

Nets' Fernandez: Retaining Claxton a 'priority'

New Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez wasted no time making his feelings known about the roster -- and, specifically, the status of unrestricted free agent center Nic Claxton, who Fernandez said was a "priority" to retain in free agency.[read more]

Luka leads way with defense as Mavs even series

Luka Doncic spearheaded the Mavericks' smothering defensive effort against the Clippers as Dallas evened the first-round series at one game apiece.[read more]

French teen Salaun submits paperwork for draft

French forward Tidjane Salaun, a projected top-15 pick, told ESPN he has submitted paperwork to the NBA office making him eligible for the 2024 draft.[read more]

Film don't lie: Lakers bemoan G2 shooting woes

The Lakers were encouraged by the shots they did get during their Game 2 loss to Denver but weren't happy with the outcome of those shots.[read more]

Reid edges Monk in closest-ever NBA 6th Man vote

Timberwolves forward Naz Reid was named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday night.[read more]

Thunder roll to 2-0 lead behind Holmgren, SGA

Chet Holmgren got hot early and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up a playoff career high as Oklahoma City dominated New Orleans on Wednesday night.[read more]

Heat get even, shock Celts with 3-point barrage

Blown out in Game 1, the Heat caught fire Wednesday night and beat the Celtics, evening the series at 1-1.[read more]

Bucks' Middleton (ankle) questionable for Game 3

Bucks forward Khris Middleton's is questionable for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers after he hurt his ankle in the last game and didn't practice Thursday.[read more]

Is Embiid right about a 76ers comeback? Five reasons for optimism in Philly

Joel Embiid is hobbled by a balky left knee and Philly's role players aren't scoring. But are the 76ers actually ... fine?[read more]

Why the Cavaliers are dominating this throwback series against the Magic

The Cavaliers have held the Magic below 90 points in both Games 1 and 2.[read more]