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Mar 13, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
2022-04-04
The Los Angeles Lakers remain in desperation mode as they inch closer to being eliminated from play-in berth consideration. The…
Mar 30, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Aleksej Pokusevski (17) passes the ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Sharife Cooper (2) looks on during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
2022-04-04
With the regular season winding down, and long out of the Western Conference playoff race, the Portland Trail Blazers and…
Mar 2, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell (15) during the third quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports
2022-04-04
The New Orleans Pelicans can clinch a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament when they visit the Sacramento Kings…
Dec 1, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) rebounds the ball in front of Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
2022-04-04
Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t looking for style points during the final week of the regular season. He just…
Mar 28, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) dribbles the ball beside Orlando Magic forward Admiral Schofield (25) in the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
2022-04-04
With six losses in their last eight games, the Cleveland Cavaliers face a growing likelihood that they will be in…
Mar 4, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) defends against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
2022-04-04
The defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks have clinched a playoff spot and still have a shot at the top record…
Mar 29, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets injured guard Ben Simmons (10) holds a basketball during a timeout during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center. The Nets defeated the Pistons 130-123. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
2022-04-04
Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash on Monday ruled out Ben Simmons through the play-in tournament. Simmons, 25, began light…
Feb 26, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) is defended by Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
2022-04-04
The Atlanta Hawks will look to extend their winning streak and continue an improbable run at avoiding the Eastern Conference…
Feb 17, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) drives to the basket defended by Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson (55) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
2022-04-04
Perhaps the return of Gordon Hayward will make a difference for the visiting Charlotte Hornets, who on Tuesday night will…
Mar 29, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) controls the ball against Detroit Pistons guard Frank Jackson (5) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
2022-04-04
Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant scored a career-high 55 points against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday but wound up with…
Jan 6, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; The NBA logo on the floor before the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
2022-04-04
Gene Shue, whose playing and coaching career in the NBA spanned four decades, died at age 90, retired sports columnist…
Apr 2, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dribbles the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
2022-04-04
Joel Embiid is strengthening his case for the NBA’s MVP award while helping the Philadelphia 76ers improve their playoff positioning.…
Apr 3, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) on a play during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 117-96. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
2022-04-04
Aleksej Pokusevski had 17 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists for his first career triple-double as the lowly Oklahoma City…
Apr 3, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) blocks the shot of New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
2022-04-04
Marcus Morris Sr. scored 22 points, and the refreshed Los Angeles Clippers routed the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 119-100 Sunday…
Apr 3, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) shoots against Sacramento Kings forward Justin Holiday (9) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
2022-04-04
Andrew Wiggins scored a game-high 25 points and the Golden State Warriors retained the No. 3 playoff position in the…