NBA

Wembanyama, Gobert set to match wits as Spurs, Timberwolves meet in West semifinal matchup

Rudy Gobert recognized Victor Wembanyama's potential when he was just 13
MAY 3 Associated Press

First round concludes with pair of Game 7s between Magic-Pistons and Raptors-Cavaliers

The Detroit Pistons can complete another historic comeback against the Orlando Magic
MAY 2 Associated Press

2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Spreads, Lines for First-Round Series

The NBA playoffs are here. Check out the odds for each first-round series.
MAY 2 FOX SPORTS
2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Spreads, Lines for First-Round Series

After Kentucky Oaks win, trainer Chad Brown hopes for double with Emerging Market in Kentucky Derby

Chad Brown wore a big smile as he hand-slapped a hard five with jockey Jose Ortiz after breaking through at the track he cherishes above many others
MAY 2 Associated Press

Celtics, 76ers will add to their long playoff history with a Game 7 matchup in Boston

The Celtics appeared to be skipping toward the second round of the NBA playoffs following a 32-point road win in Game 4 at Philadelphia
MAY 1 Associated Press

2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Back Rockets to Force 7, Philly-Boston Slugfest

Can Houston force Game 7? Will Boston overcome Philly with its season on the line? See what Will Hill thinks.
MAY 1 FOX SPORTS
2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Back Rockets to Force 7, Philly-Boston Slugfest

Lakers, Cavs and Magic look to avoid Game 7s in 1st round of the NBA playoffs

The Houston Rockets are brimming with confidence after avoiding elimination twice with consecutive wins to force Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the pla...
APRIL 30 Associated Press

Knicks and Celtics are chasing road clinchers as the Nuggets fight to force a Game 7

The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics aim to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs with road victories while the Denver Nuggets look to force a Game 7 against the injure...
APRIL 29 Associated Press

Magic and Lakers look to advance, Cavaliers host Raptors in pivotal Game 5

The Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers were underdogs going into their first-round playoff series
APRIL 28 Associated Press

NBA moves closer to anti-tanking measures with drastic change to draft lottery odds

The NBA has moved closer to a slightly expanded 16-team lottery, one that will flatten odds of winning the No. 1 pick and try to deter tanking by drastically lowering the chances o...
APRIL 28 Associated Press

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed...
APRIL 28 Associated Press

Cooper Flagg edges former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel for NBA Rookie of the Year

Dallas’ Cooper Flagg has edged former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel of Charlotte to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award
APRIL 27 Associated Press

Pat Riley isn't retiring, and says he still has eyes on another Heat title run

Pat Riley insists he's not retiring or stepping down as president of the Miami Heat
APRIL 27 Associated Press

Celtics and Spurs can advance on Tuesday. The Knicks and Hawks play the first pivotal Game 5 of 2026

After the Boston Celtics rolled in Philadelphia and the San Antonio Spurs roared back in Portland, the No. 2 seeds in the NBA playoffs are on the verge of advancing
APRIL 27 Associated Press

Monday's NBA playoffs: Nuggets face elimination, Thunder could sweep, and Pistons in trouble?

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets have developed an intense rivalry
APRIL 26 Associated Press

Sunday's NBA matchups: Spurs-Trail Blazers, Celtics-76ers, Lakers-Rockets, Cavaliers-Raptors

With Victor Wembanyama absent because of a concussion, the San Antonio Spurs' young players stepped up for a 120-108 victory over the Trail Blazers
APRIL 25 Associated Press

Saturday's NBA matchups: Nuggets-Timberwolves, Thunder-Suns, Knicks-Hawks and Pistons-Magic

The Minnesota Timberwolves were one of the NBA’s most frustrating teams during the regular season — stacked with plenty of talent but not quite able to live up to their potential
APRIL 24 Associated Press

2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Why Long-Shot Magic Are Best Bet to Win East

If you believe in magic like Will Hill, long-shot Orlando to win the East might be a bet you want to consider. Here's why.
APRIL 24 FOX SPORTS
2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Why Long-Shot Magic Are Best Bet to Win East

Friday's NBA matchups: Spurs-Blazers, Lakers-Rockets, Celtics-76ers in Game 3s

A trio of Game 3s await in the NBA on Friday night, with Boston going to Philadelphia, the Los Angeles Lakers going to Houston and San Antonio going to Portland
APRIL 23 Associated Press

Bucks are finalizing a deal with Taylor Jenkins to take over as coach, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says the Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal with Taylor Jenkins to fill their head-coaching position that became vacant after Doc Rivers’ de...
APRIL 23 Associated Press

Splitter led the Blazers to the playoffs as a 1st-time NBA head coach but his future is uncertain

As uncertainty about his future with the Portland Trail Blazers swirls, interim coach Tiago Splitter is going about the job with the same positivity that has helped carry the team...
APRIL 23 Associated Press

AJ Dybantsa officially declares for the NBA draft and is a top candidate to be the No. 1 pick

AJ Dybantsa is entering the NBA draft
APRIL 23 Associated Press

T-wolves are getting the superstar energy they need from Edwards in a tight series with the Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves are getting the superstar energy they need from Anthony Edwards in their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets
APRIL 23 Associated Press

Road teams pushing back in early days of NBA playoffs, stealing away the home-court advantages

The first six games in this season’s playoffs all had something in common
APRIL 22 Associated Press

Wednesday's NBA matchups: Magic-Pistons, Thunder-Suns are set for Game 2s

The NBA playoffs become chess matches for coaches
APRIL 21 Associated Press