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The will and weariness of Tom Thibodeau and his New York Knicks

The Knicks have stunned foes with ferocity that mimics its coach's mindset. But will fatigue finally catch up? ... Continue Reading

'He showed up': How Nickeil Alexander-Walker's defense drives the Timberwolves

After playing for three teams in five years, the 25-year-old guard is now among the NBA's best defensive players. ... Continue Reading

Free agency: Latest signings, news, buzz and reports

The latest trades, buzz, intel and reports from across the NBA: Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA free agency window. ... Continue Reading

Coaching carousel: Latest on Lakers and Wizards search

What we know on the NBA's coaching vacancies and top candidates. ... Continue Reading

SGA takes over, propels OKC to series-tying win

In "probably the most meaningful game I've played in my career," Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took over down the stretch to lead Oklahoma City to a series-tying Game 4 win in Dallas on Monday night. ... Continue Reading

Celtics survive punch from hobbled Cavs, lead 3-1

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points with LeBron James watching from a courtside seat, and the Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. ... Continue Reading

LeBron attends Celtics-Cavs Game 4 in Cleveland

LeBron James attended Cleveland's playoff game against the Celtics on Monday night. ... Continue Reading

Knicks' Robinson has ankle surgery, sources say

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson had surgery on his left ankle Monday and will miss the remainder of the postseason. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Lakers to start talking with candidates

The Lakers are expected to start contacting coaching candidates in the coming days, with an initial concentration on sitting assistants and ex-head coaches with whom they have less familiarity. ... Continue Reading

Tom Thibodeau finally found common cause with Knicks. Will it be enough?

New York has stunned foes with ferocity that mimics its coach's mindset. But will fatigue finally catch up? ... Continue Reading

Answering 14 questions on the draft lottery

Our experts weigh in on the biggest topics for every lottery team. ... Continue Reading

Full draft order: All 58 picks over two rounds

Where will every team pick in the upcoming draft? We have the full order after the draft lottery. ... Continue Reading

Edwards on exchange with Murray: 'Keep talking'

Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray didn't address his late-game exchange with Anthony Edwards, but the Timberwolves star said he "loved it." ... Continue Reading

Sources: Bronny medically cleared to play in NBA

USC's Bronny James has been medically cleared to be drafted and play in the NBA, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

NBA playoffs 2024: Conference semifinals news, schedule, scores and highlights

Here's what you need to know about the conference semifinals, including the latest scores, news and schedules. ... Continue Reading