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Lakers' early playoff exit a blow to betting public 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.

Gobert, Wolves beat 'the best' in ousting Lakers Gobert, Wolves beat 'the best' in ousting Lakers

The Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 103-96 win over the Lakers that eliminated LeBron James and Luka Doncic from their first postseason together.

LeBron on his future: 'I don't have the answer' LeBron on his future: 'I don't have the answer'

LeBron James wasn't ready to make any decisions about his future in the moments immediately after his 22nd NBA season ended with the Lakers' first-round playoff exit.

Thompson's steals reward Rockets in Game 5 rout Thompson's steals reward Rockets in Game 5 rout

Amen Thompson notched five steals in the first half to establish a tone of tenacity on defense that galvanized the Rockets in a 131-116 romp that forced Game 6 against the Warriors on Friday in San Francisco.

Dubs irked as Rockets take aim at Curry's thumb Dubs irked as Rockets take aim at Curry's thumb

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Rockets defenders are trying to "outsmart the rules" by hitting Stephen Curry's hand after he releases his shot and said it's something he hopes the league addresses after the season.

Herbert to coach Canadian men's hoops team Herbert to coach Canadian men's hoops team

Canada Basketball has hired Gordie Herbert, who coached Germany to a World Cup title in 2023, to take over as its men's national team coach in 2026.

Daniels tops Zubac, Cunningham for NBA's MIP Daniels tops Zubac, Cunningham for NBA's MIP

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels finished comfortably ahead of fellow finalists Ivica Zubac and Cade Cunningham in the voting for the NBA's Most Improved Player award.

Ranking the best 100 draft prospects Ranking the best 100 draft prospects

As the predraft process kicks into high gear, Jeremiah Fears moves up and Cooper Flagg stays at No. 1.