NBA Basketball

Rare playoff dud by Jokic puts Nuggets in 2-1 hole

It was a night to forget for Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who missed 19 of 26 shots in a blowout Game 3 loss that gave the Timberwolves a 2-1 series lead.

McCollum's clutch shot squashes Knicks' late rally

CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, lifting the Hawks to a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series Thursday night.

Barrett, Barnes combine for 66 to revive Raptors

The Raptors proved they could "make some noise" in their first-round series against the Cavs, as RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes each scored 33 points in a 126-104 rout in Thursday night's Game 3.

Scoreless Bridges sits most of 2nd half in loss

Knicks coach Mike Brown isn't yet ready to bench Mikal Bridges, but he took a step toward it in a disappointing Game 3 finish in Atlanta.

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.

Lakers' Reaves upgraded to questionable for G3

Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who hasn't been sidelined since straining his left oblique April 2, was upgraded to questionable for Game 3, while Rockets star Kevin Durant was listed as questionable because of a sprained left ankle.

NBA fines Booker for blasting refs, rescinds tech

The NBA has fined Devin Booker $35,000 for publicly criticizing officials following the Suns' Game 2 loss to the Thunder.

Sources: Bucks finalizing deal to hire Jenkins

The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to hire Taylor Jenkins as the franchise's new head coach, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

👀 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.