NBA Basketball

LeBron plays 'triple threat' to spring Game 1 upset

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, LeBron James ignited the Lakers' offense with "a little bit of everything," posting 19 points, 13 assists, 8 rebounds and 2 steals in a Game 1 upset of the Rockets.

Murray's FT dominance irks Wolves, lifts Nuggets

Jamal Murray had a tremendous night at the free throw line, making all 16 of his attempts to carry the Nuggets past the Timberwolves in Game 1, during which Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon had a quiet first half.

Barkley: Jordan rift easing, golf game planned

Charles Barkley says he and Michael Jordan are talking again after nearly 15 years and that the two plan to play golf together in the offseason.

Buoyed by Brunson, Knicks seal 'hard-fought win'

Jalen Brunson scored 22 of his game-high 28 points in the first half as the Knicks posted a 113-102 victory over the Hawks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Spurs motivated, inspired by Popovich address

Hall of Famer and former coach Gregg Popovich, who continues to rehab from a stroke, addressed the Spurs prior to their playoff series against the Trail Blazers.

Kerr on future: These jobs have 'expiration date'

Steve Kerr acknowledged his future with the Warriors was uncertain following a season-ending loss to the Suns, saying, "When the run ends, sometimes it's time for new blood and new ideas."

🏆 NBA playoffs: Predicting the entire bracket

ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?