NBA Basketball

Cavs: Comeback, OT win a sign of 'our progress'

The Cavaliers came back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation to beat the Pistons 117-113 in overtime and take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

NBA defends 11% rise in foul calls during playoffs

NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls per game in these playoffs than they did during the regular season -- one of the largest differentials in NBA history.

Sources: Optimism Knicks' Anunoby back for ECF

There is growing optimism that Knicks forward OG Anunoby will return from his hamstring injury by the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.

Silver: New lottery removes 'incentive to be bad'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on Stephen A. Smith's radio show Wednesday that the NBA has landed on a proposal to present to the league's board of governors later this month to revamp the league's draft lottery in an attempt to curb tanking.

Bulls' Giddey has ankle surgery, out 3 months

Bulls guard Josh Giddey, limited this season due to hamstring and ankle injuries, is expected back in time for camp after ankle surgery.

Defiant Edwards says trailing Wolves not worried

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards struck a defiant tone with his team facing elimination after a Game 5 loss to the Spurs, saying nobody on the squad is "too worried."

Okorie, Veesaar, Evans plan to stay in NBA draft

Stanford's Ebuka Okorie, North Carolina's Henri Veesaar and Duke's Isaiah Evans plan to stay in the NBA draft, each player said on Wednesday.

Morey out as 76ers eye 'fresh start'; Nurse to stay

Daryl Morey is out as president of basketball operations after six seasons with the 76ers, who will continue with Nick Nurse as their coach.

🏀 Why LeBron's return to L.A. is not so simple

When James led the Lakers to the second round, it underscored an awkward reality for both sides: They might need each other more than either would care to admit.