NBA Basketball

Clips spurred by Lue's calls, stay alive vs. Nuggets

James Harden rebounded from a quiet Game 5 on Tuesday to score 28 points, Kawhi Leonard added 27 points and the Clippers forced a Game 7 of their first-round playoff series with a 111-105 win over the Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday.

Brunson's clutch 3 sinks Pistons; Knicks advance

Jalen Brunson made a 3-pointer with 5.1 seconds remaining and the Knicks defeated the Pistons 116-113 to advance to the Eastern semifinals.

Proud Pistons promise to be 'back and better'

Though the Pistons' were eliminated from the playoffs Thursday night, Cade Cunningham and his teammates took solace in their growth over the course of the season and promised bigger things will come in the future.

Haliburton's dad to stay away from Pacers games

After conversations with the Pacers' front office, Tyrese Haliburton's father, John, will not attend the team's home and road games for the foreseeable future, a Pacers spokesperson told ESPN.

Redick: Lakers must get in 'championship shape'

Head coach JJ Redick says the Lakers must get into "championship shape" if they're going to contend for an NBA title next season.

Suns tab Gregory as GM, make Jones sr. adviser

The Phoenix Suns are promoting vice president Brian Gregory to be the franchise's new general manager as James Jones transitions to a role as senior adviser for the organization, the team announced Thursday.

Lakers' early playoff exit a blow to betting public

Entering the playoffs, more money had been wagered on the Lakers to win the Finals than on any other team at multiple sportsbooks. That money will be staying with the house.

🥳 'No more parties in LA': T'wolves troll Lakers

The Timberwolves started trolling the Lakers immediately after their series victory ... and haven't stopped yet.