NBA

Clark gets Pacers crowd roaring before Game 3

Caitlin Clark revved up a raucous Pacers crowd before Friday night's Game 3 against the Bucks in her first public appearance on the Gainbridge Fieldhouse court since the Fever drafted her last week. ... Continue Reading

Embiid puts up 50, reveals Bell's palsy diagnosis

Joel Embiid scored 50 points to lead the 76ers to a needed Game 3 win over the Knicks and afterward addressed his recent diagnosis with a condition that has affected the left side of his face. ... Continue Reading

Lakers' Ham: 'Not changing my starting lineup'

Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he will keep the same starting five as Los Angeles looks to prevent a series sweep against Denver in Game 4 on Saturday. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Juwan Howard agrees to be Nets asst.

Juwan Howard is returning to the NBA, agreeing to a deal to become a Nets assistant coach, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

'You can't fake that fire': What fueled Kevin Durant's incredible return to the game

The 14-time All-Star played in 75 games this season, the most since his time with the Warriors. The journey to be able to do so reveals an unrelenting burn within: to return to the player he once was -- and more. ... Continue Reading

Luka Doncic's pink-and-purple wrapped Camaro catches eyes ahead of Clippers-Mavs

Luka Doncic pulled up to Game 3 against the LA Clippers in a tricked-out Camero to tease his new Luka 3 sneaker. ... Continue Reading

Knicks call Embiid's flagrant on Robinson 'dirty'

The Knicks took exception to a flagrant foul 76ers star Joel Embiid committed on Mitchell Robinson, calling the play "dirty." ... Continue Reading

'Floodgates open' for Magic, Banchero in win

Magic ride hot shooting to 121-83 win over the Cavaliers, Orlando's first playoff win at home in almost 13 years. ... Continue Reading

Giannis (calf) out, Middleton (ankle) active for G3

Bucks two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for Friday night's Game 3 of the series against the Pacers with a left calf strain, while forward Khris Middleton is active after hurting his ankle in the last game on Tuesday. ... Continue Reading

Lakers falter again, on brink of another 4-0 exit

With the Lakers in another 3-0 hole to the Nuggets, LeBron James said the pressure the team is facing "is what the postseason is about." ... Continue Reading

Warriors star Curry named Clutch Player of Year

Warriors star Stephen Curry finished ahead of DeMar DeRozan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year Award. ... Continue Reading

Bucks rule out Giannis (calf strain) for Game 3

The Milwaukee Bucks have ruled two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo out of Friday night's Game 3 of the series against the Indiana Pacers with a left calf strain. ... Continue Reading

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. ... Continue Reading

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. ... Continue Reading

Why do so many players have beef with Rudy Gobert?

The Defensive Player of the Year favorite has frequently found himself the subject of barbs and ridicule from star players, fans -- even Hall of Famers. The question is why. ... Continue Reading