NBA Basketball

Lakers storm back late, win in OT to seize 3-0 lead

LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, and the Lakers took advantage of a Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win Friday night to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.

Tatum, Brown come up big in Celts' 'fun' G3 win

The countless moments where Boston's Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo has been tested on the biggest stage, shined through in a huge way Friday night against their big rivals in the 76ers.

Wembanyama 'progressing' but out for Game 3

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was not available for Friday night's Game 3 against Portland in the teams' first-round playoff series while he continues to recover from a concussion.

Alexander-Walker named Most Improved Player

Nickeil Alexander-Walker was named this season's Most Improved Player on Friday, marking the second straight Atlanta Hawks player to win the award.

Raptors' Quickley aggravates injury, out for series

Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley aggravated his strained right hamstring while working his way back from the injury and will not be available during Toronto's first-round playoff series against Cleveland, the team said Friday.

Ex-Suns employee's discrimination suit dismissed

A former Suns security employee's lawsuit, which cited allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, was voluntarily dismissed on Thursday with prejudice, and the team said there was no settlement.

Peterson enters NBA draft after one season at KU

Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson is entering the 2026 NBA draft, where he is expected to be one of the top picks.

👀 NBA draft lottery: Full details on the event

The 2026 NBA draft lottery will happen May 10, with 14 teams having a chance at the No. 1 overall pick. Here are the full details.