NBA Basketball

Atkinson wins Coach of Year in debut with Cavs

Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson, who watched from the sideline as Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley had All-Star seasons for the Cavaliers, has been named the NBA Coach of the Year after leading the team to 64 wins and the top seed in the East.

Clips prez: Kawhi, Harden franchise's foundation

Clippers president Lawrence Frank said he definitely believes in Kawhi Leonard and James Harden as the franchise's cornerstones, despite an embarrassing Game 7 loss in their first-round series against the Nuggets.

Mobley, Hunter TBD for Game 2; 'real concern'

The Cavaliers have "real concern" about the status of Evan Mobley (ankle) and De'Andre Hunter (thumb) for Game 2. They are questionable to play, along with Darius Garland.

Pop 'getting better,' but time to pass Spurs' torch

Gregg Popovich spoke publicly for the first time since his stroke, saying he's "getting better by the day" but that "it's time" for Mitch Johnson to be the Spurs' coach.

Jazz, coach Hardy agree to extension through '31

The Jazz and coach Will Hardy, who has an 85-161 record in his three seasons with Utah, have agreed to a multiyear extension through 2031, owner Ryan Smith said.

Warriors credit meeting for sparking Game 7 win

A day after an emotional players-only meeting, Buddy Hield became an unlikely playoff hero for the Warriors, leading the team early in Game 7 against the Rockets before Stephen Curry took over late.

Haliburton carves through Cavs in Game 1 stunner

The Pacers used a barrage of 3-pointers and a 22-point, 13-assist effort from Tyrese Haliburton to stun the top-seeded Cavaliers 121-112.

Nuggets get desired 'result' from surprise firings

A Nuggets executive pointed to the firings of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth as the reason behind the team's late-season surge that has them into the second round.

🏀 Lakers' future with Luka after early exit?

In nearly every way, the Lakers were outclassed by the Wolves. And now, after a disappointingly early exit, their next task is even more important: selling Doncic that this first-round loss was merely an aberration.