Hawks’ Dejounte Murray suspended one game for making contact with referee
The versatile guard, in his first season with Atlanta, will miss what could be his team's final game of the season as it faces playoff elimination by Boston.
By Des BielerRockets agree to hire Ime Udoka as coach
The former Celtics coach, who was suspended for the season because of an improper relationship with a team employee, is getting another shot at a bench job.
By Ben GolliverLast summer’s star trades haven’t paid off in NBA playoffs
The Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers haven't seen the payoff from their big trades in the postseason.
By Ben GolliverWhat to know about the 2023 NBA playoffs (scores and schedule)
The who, what, when, where and why of the 2023 postseason.
By Ben GolliverVictor Oladipo’s latest devastating injury will cost him the playoffs
Hurt during a postseason win over the Bucks by his Heat, which is now thin at guard, the oft-sidelined Oladipo could miss a chunk of next season.
By Des BielerIn hiring a general manager, the Wizards should think smaller
Big names such as Masai Ujiri and Bob Myers are nice. But Wizards owner Ted Leonsis's best bet might to act more like a mid-market team.
By Ava WallaceFor the long-patient Ted Leonsis, finally a Ted Talk to remember
Ted Leonsis finally admits it: The woebegone, wandering Wizards need new blood in the worst way.
By Candace BucknerWizards fire president and general manager Tommy Sheppard
“Failure to make the playoffs the last two seasons was very disappointing to our organization and our fans,” owner Ted Leonsis said in a statement.
By Ava WallaceWarriors survive Stephen Curry’s timeout blunder, even series with Kings
In a Chris Webber-esque gaffe, Curry took a timeout his team didn't have, but the Warriors held on for a 126-125 win in Game 4 when the Kings' last shot missed.
By Ben GolliverDillon Brooks’s trash talk to LeBron James turns flagrant in ugly loss
The Grizzlies guard was ejected for his shot to the groin of the Lakers star, but avoided a suspension for Monday night's Game 4.
By Ben GolliverSixers’ Joel Embiid to miss Game 4 vs. Nets with right knee sprain
The Philadelphia big man will miss his team's chance to sweep the Brooklyn Nets out of the NBA playoffs Saturday after suffering the knee injury in Thursday's Game 3 win.
By Ben GolliverKawhi Leonard’s knee sprain sends Clippers back to square one. Again.
Ever since Leonard and Paul George, the other franchise centerpiece, arrived in 2019, the talented duo has been unable to get aligned when it matters most.
By Ben GolliverNick Nurse, who led Raptors to first NBA title, dismissed as coach
The Toronto Raptors were 227-163 in five seasons under Nick Nurse, but missed the playoffs this year.
By Scott AllenThe NBA finally made Draymond Green feel the pain of overreaction
The league responded to a stomp with what many are considering an overstep. Karma is a better way to describe it.
By Jerry BrewerDraymond Green had another playoff meltdown, and now he’ll miss Game 3
Green’s stomp on the chest of Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis led to him being suspended from Game 3 of their first-round series.
By Ben GolliverIt’s time to pass the torch in the NBA, if anyone is willing to take it
The NBA playoffs show aging stars are hanging on and younger ones struggling to take hold.
By Jerry BrewerSacramento Kings spark hope for California city’s post-covid revival
Sacramento is hosting its first postseason NBA games since 2006, bringing the national spotlight back to an often-overshadowed California city.
By Reis ThebaultNBA playoff panic meter: Grizzlies, Hawks and Cavaliers should be worried
A look at how concerned each of the eight losing teams should be after Game 1.
By Ben GolliverJa Morant, Giannis Antetokounmpo injured in rough start to NBA playoffs
The two stars might miss the second games of their teams' opening-round series, while Miami's Tyler Herro suffered a broken hand.
By Des BielerKings end 17-year playoff drought with a Game 1 win over the Warriors
In raucous Sacramento, the party kept going after the Kings won their playoff opener.
By Ben GolliverNo longer novelties, international MVPs contend to be the face of the NBA
If Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid or Giannis Antetokounmpo is the MVP, the NBA will give the award to a foreign-born player for the fifth straight year.
By Michael LeeShawn Kemp charged in connection with March parking lot shooting
The former NBA all-star is facing a first-degree assault charge. His lawyer says Kemp acted in self-defense.
By Glynn A. HillHistory says the Warriors won’t repeat. Their pride insists otherwise.
"I don’t see a team who can beat us in a seven-game series when we’re healthy,” says Klay Thompson.
By Ben Golliver