East playoff race still wide open behind top-seeded Pistons
While the Pistons have already locked up the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, nearly everything else in the playoff picture remains unsettled...
Report: North Carolina to hire Michael Malone as next coach
North Carolina is expected to hire longtime NBA coach Michael Malone as its next head coach, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Malone, 54, brings significant...
Pistons’ Cade Cunningham upgraded to doubtful
The Pistons may be getting their franchise player back just in time for the postseason.
Star guard Cade Cunningham has been upgraded to doubtful for...
Current NBA playoff matchups
The final week of the NBA regular season is underway, and while much of the playoff picture remains unsettled, one thing is already locked...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Magic
Warriors
Stephen Curry returned after a two-month absence and nearly carried the Warriors to a win, but Houston held on for a 117-116 victory.
Curry, playing...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Suns, Devin Booker, Nets
Clippers
The Clippers improved their playoff positioning with a 138-109 win over Sacramento on Sunday.
Kawhi Leonard led the way with 26 points, including 13 in...
Luka Doncic seeking treatment in Europe as Lakers navigate injury fallout
Lakers star Luka Doncic will travel to Europe to undergo specialized treatment on his Grade 2 left hamstring strain, his agent, Bill Duffy, told...
Doc Rivers’ future with Bucks believed to be up in air
Bucks head coach Doc Rivers could be facing an uncertain future following a disappointing season, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Stein reports...
Blazers expected to evaluate coaching situation under new ownership
The Trail Blazers could be among the teams exploring a coaching change this offseason, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
New owner Tom...
Jamahl Mosley, Magic facing pressure after disappointing season
The Magic have struggled to meet expectations in 2025-26 and remain in a tight race near the bottom of the Eastern Conference playoff picture,...
Short-handed Cavs rally by depleted Pacers, but sharpness still elusive
The Cavaliers got another win. That part counts. The rest? Eh. Still a little clunky.
Donovan Mitchell did what stars do, pouring in 38 points,...
Giannis Antetokounmpo: ‘Disrespectful to teammates to say I don’t want to be here’
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo made it clear he has no intention of distancing himself from Milwaukee, pushing back on any suggestion that he wants...
Giannis: Co-owner’s comments ‘slap in my face’ amid Bucks tension, NBA probe
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said he felt disrespected by recent comments from co-owner Wes Edens regarding his contract situation, according to Lori Nickel of...
Pacers have eyes on lottery, return to contention in 2026-27
After a disappointing 2025-26 season, the Pacers will look to rebound quickly, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac.
Indiana is currently projected to operate over...
