NBA Basketball

Brunson hits 40 again as Knicks blow out Pacers

Jalen Brunson scored 44 points, reaching 40 for the fifth time this postseason, as the Knicks blew out the Pacers in Game 5 on Tuesday.

Wolves' Conley (Achilles) ruled out for Game 5

Timberwolves guard Mike Conley was ruled out of Game 5 against the Nuggets with a sore right Achilles tendon.

Playing with LeBron 'not my mindset,' Bronny says

Speaking to reporters at the NBA combine on Tuesday, Bronny James, addressing the idea of playing with his father, LeBron James, said, "That's not my mindset or not at all. I'm just trying to put in the work and see where it takes me from there."

Banged-up Cavs add LeVert to G5 injury report

Cavs guard Caris LeVert (bone bruise in left knee) is listed as questionable for Cleveland's must-win Game 5 against the Celtics.

Wolves' Gobert fined $75K for gesture to referee

The NBA has fined Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert $75,000 for making the money-sign gesture toward officials during Minnesota's Game 4 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Illinois' Shannon knows rape charge 'real serious'

Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. said he understands the seriousness of the rape charge he faces but is focusing on basketball for now.

Sources: Lakers to start talking with candidates

The Lakers are expected to start contacting coaching candidates in the coming days, with an initial concentration on sitting assistants and ex-head coaches with whom they have less familiarity.

Mock draft: Projecting all 58 picks

ESPN NBA draft insiders Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo share their updated first- and second-round mock.