NBA Basketball

OKC uses run without SGA to seize control vs. L.A.

The Thunder took command of Thursday's Game 2 and the series against the Lakers with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the bench because of foul trouble.

Lakers' Redick rips refs; Reaves takes issue, too

Coach JJ Redick tore into the officiating after the Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Thunder, and guard Austin Reaves also expressed his displeasure.

Cunningham: Pistons' 2-0 lead still 'a thin line'

Cade Cunningham and the Pistons, whose season was on the ropes less than a week ago, aren't going to let up against the Cavaliers.

Cavs plan to 'figure it out' after Harden struggles

James Harden's postseason struggles continued Thursday, when he went 3-for-13 from the field and missed all four of his 3-point attempts in a 107-97 loss to the Pistons.

Knicks' Anunoby diagnosed with hamstring strain

Knicks forward OG Anunoby has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and will be day-to-day, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.

Hornets extend Lee after 25-win improvement

The Charlotte Hornets gave coach Charles Lee a contract extension Thursday following a season in which the team improved its win total by 25 games.

Spurs, led by Fox and Wemby, rebound with rout

De'Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama bounced back from shaky performances in the series opener to lead San Antonio to a 38-point blowout of Minnesota.

Brown: If up to me, I'd be with Celtics long term

Jaylen Brown reaffirmed his happiness in Boston on Wednesday night, saying if it was up to him, he'd remain with the Celtics for the next 10 years.

🐝 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.