NBA Basketball

Rockets' Durant, Lakers' Reaves out for Game 3

Rockets forward Kevin Durant and Lakers guard Austin Reaves were downgraded from questionable to out before Friday's Game 3 of their teams' first-round playoff series.

Embiid sits Game 3; 'Just not ready,' coach says

Despite an increased workload, Joel Embiid will miss Game 3 of the 76ers' first-round series against the Celtics as he continues to recover from an appendectomy.

Alexander-Walker named Most Improved Player

Nickeil Alexander-Walker was named this season's Most Improved Player on Friday, marking the second straight Atlanta Hawks player to win the award.

Raptors' Quickley aggravates injury, out for series

Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley aggravated his strained right hamstring while working his way back from the injury and will not be available during Toronto's first-round playoff series against Cleveland, the team said Friday.

Ex-Suns employee's discrimination suit dismissed

A former Suns security employee's lawsuit, which cited allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, was voluntarily dismissed on Thursday with prejudice, and the team said there was no settlement.

Peterson enters NBA draft after one season at KU

Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson is entering the 2026 NBA draft, where he is expected to be one of the top picks.

NBA fines Booker for blasting refs, rescinds tech

The NBA has fined Devin Booker $35,000 for publicly criticizing officials following the Suns' Game 2 loss to the Thunder.

👀 NBA draft lottery: Full details on the event

The 2026 NBA draft lottery will happen May 10, with 14 teams having a chance at the No. 1 overall pick. Here are the full details.