NBA Basketball

Embiid out for Game 2 due to multiple injuries

Sixers star Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Game 2 against the Knicks because of ankle and hip injuries.

'Frustrating': Luka still unsure when he'll return

Lakers star Luka Doncic said he does not know when he will be able to return from the Grade 2 hamstring strain that has sidelined him since early April.

Stevens denies Brown-Celtics rift, says 'I love JB'

Brad Stevens downplayed rumors of a growing rift between Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics, revealing that the veteran star did not vent any frustration over the organization during a recent conversation.

Cavs' Merrill undergoes MRI on left hamstring

Cavaliers reserve guard Sam Merrill had an MRI on his left hamstring after injuring it in a Game 1 loss to the Pistons.

Bulls CEO: Graham hire a step in 'right direction'

Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf is taking full responsibility for Chicago's lack of success in recent years and believes Bryson Graham's hire as VP of basketball operations is a "step in the right direction."

Thunder roll past Lakers despite 'imperfect' game

The Thunder cruised past the Lakers to open their Western Conference semifinals series, even though Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored fewer points and committed more turnovers than he had in any other game this season.

Pistons use lesson of Magic series to fuel G1 win

Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20, and the Pistons beat the Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.

Swat attack: Wolves questioning Wemby's blocks

Wolves coach Chris Finch said of Victor Wembanyama's 12 blocks in Game 1, "at least four were goaltending."

🐝 Latest buzz ahead of the offseason, draft

Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including the latest on Kevin Durant's lingering ankle injury.