NBA Basketball

Tatum carried off in Celtics' Game 4 loss; MRI next

Celtics star Jayson Tatum will have an MRI on Tuesday after suffering an apparent noncontact lower leg injury late in the fourth quarter of Boston's Game 4 loss to the Knicks on Monday night.

Mavericks win NBA draft lottery with 1.8% odds

The Dallas Mavericks won this year's NBA draft lottery, earning the right to land projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg.

Giannis open to exploring best fits outside Bucks

For the first time in his career, Giannis Antetokounmpo is open-minded about exploring whether his best long-term fit is remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere, sources told ESPN.

Source: Cavs unsure of Mitchell's status for G5

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is expected to be a game-time decision for Game 5 vs. the Pacers after an MRI showed he aggravated an ankle injury, a source told ESPN.

Jordan joins NBC's NBA coverage as contributor

NBC announced Monday that Hall of Famer Michael Jordan will be a special contributor to its NBA coverage beginning this fall.

Up 3-1 on Cavs, Pacers 'haven't done anything yet'

Despite a dominant Game 4 victory Sunday night that gave the Pacers a 3-1 lead over the Cavaliers in their Eastern Conference semifinal series, Indiana coach Rick Carlisle said his team is "going to keep approaching this like we have everything to prove."

🏀 Who will win MVP between Jokic, SGA?

Who will win the MVP award: Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo or Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?