Raptors’ Immanuel Quickley out for remainder of series vs. Cavs
The Raptors delivered a dose of bad news for their playoff series vs. the Cavaliers. Namely, starting point guard Immanuel Quickley will remain sidelined...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Deandre Ayton, Spurs, Keldon Johnson, Rockets
Lakers
The Lakers continue to win. How they’re doing it is drawing some attention.
Deandre Ayton finished with just six points in Tuesday’s Game 2 victory...
Blazers to try to make run at Giannis Antetokounmpo?
The Trail Blazers are at least positioning themselves to think big.
According to Bill Oram of The Oregonian, Portland is “prepared to make a pitch”...
Many around NBA think Steve Kerr will make return to broadcasting
There’s a growing sense around the NBA that Steve Kerr has reached the end of his run with the Warriors.
And if that’s the case,...
NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Grizzlies
Magic
So close to 2-0. Then one quarter changed everything for the Magic.
A 30-3 run by the Pistons flipped Game 2, turning control into a...
Darryn Peterson declares for NBA Draft, in mix for top three spots
Darryn Peterson is officially in.
The Kansas guard announced he will enter the 2026 NBA Draft ahead of Friday’s early entry deadline, putting his name...
Dribbles: Cavs fall flat, and now, it’s all about the response
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 126-104 road loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series Thursday.
1. It felt as...
Pistons focusing on defense, yet again, for Game 3: ‘Making extra efforts’
The Pistons have a pretty clear formula right now. Defend. Pressure. Make everything uncomfortable.
That showed up in a big way in Game 2 of...
Cavs’ lack of pace, energy catches up in Game 3 loss to Raptors
It was close early, but you could almost see it right away -- this would not be the Cavaliers' night.
Lots of first-quarter turnovers, not...
Bucks put on ‘full court press’ to hire Taylor Jenkins before market heated up
The Bucks didn’t just land Taylor Jenkins as their next head coach. They went out and got him.
According to Eric Nehm and Sam Amick...
Report: Bucks to hire Taylor Jenkins as head coach
The Bucks and Taylor Jenkins are finalizing a deal that will make Jenkins the franchise's next head coach, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
Jenkins and the...
San Diego to honor Bill Walton with special college hoops event
A night that feels very Bill Walton is coming to San Diego.
Namely, a doubleheader featuring San Diego State, UC-San Diego and the University of...
Suns owner Mat Ishbia backs Devin Booker, calls out refs: ‘Not a good look’ for NBA
The Suns are not backing off this one.
Owner Mat Ishbia took to X on Thursday to publicly support Devin Booker, doubling down on the...
Sixers’ Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid: ‘He wants to play, and we want him to play’
The 76ers are saying the right things. The question is when it turns into something real.
Coach Nick Nurse offered a hopeful update on Joel...
