NBA Western Conference playoff picture: Lakers, Mavericks caught in four-way tie; Clippers keep hold on 5-seed

Getty Images The No. 8 Dallas Mavericks, No. 9 Los Angeles Lakers, No. 10 New Orleans Pelicans and No. 11 Oklahoma City Thunder hold identical 36-37 records after OKC’s loss to the... Read more »

Celtics viewed as a nightmare opponent for Sixers when playoffs begin

The Philadelphia 76ers (49-23) are in third place in the Eastern Conference with 10 games left before the playoffs begin. They have played excellent basketball since the beginning of December, and they... Read more »

NBA standings, East playoff picture: Knicks’ margin for error shrinks; tiebreakers, matchups, more

Getty Images In their quest to stay above the play-in line, the No. 5 New York Knicks took a tough loss at Miami on Wednesday, dropping their lead over the No. 7... Read more »

Ja Morant receives standing ovation, scores 17 points off bench in return to Grizzlies

A storybook finish was in the making when the Memphis Grizzlies hosted the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The electric FedExForum was magnified with the return of Ja Morant after serving an... Read more »

Paul George injury update: Clippers star to be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks with sprained knee, per report

For a team that has been waiting all season to show its championship mettle, the Los Angeles Clippers have concerns about the status of one of their star players. Paul George appeared to... Read more »

Is potential Commanders owner Josh Harris ‘cheap’

So you are all excited about Josh Harris repeatedly being named as the next probable owner of the Washington Commanders? On Tuesday, some were putting the skids on Harris, warning he might... Read more »

Ja Morant addresses media for first time following suspension, says self-improvement is ‘ongoing process’

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant met with media members for the first time on Tuesday following his eight-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the league. While he was away from the... Read more »

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum to play vs. Trail Blazers despite sore hip

This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it. Jayson Tatum set to play through hip injury vs. Blazers originally appeared on NBC Sports... Read more »

Damian Lillard opens up on current state of basketball discourse: ‘I don’t enjoy what the NBA is becoming’

Getty Images Damian Lillard has spent his career defying NBA trends. In an era defined by star movement, he has played his entire career for the Portland Trail Blazers. In an era... Read more »

Stephen A. Smith explains why he’s ‘off the Warriors’ bandwagon’

The Golden State Warriors have persevered through long absences from key players this season and are battling to maintain position in the middle of the Western Conference standings, but ESPN’s Stephen A.... Read more »