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NBA insiders: What are the odds the Lakers and Celtics make it out of the play-in?
Our NBA insiders analyze how each play-in team either makes the playoffs or finds itself on the outside looking in.
Kobe exhibit set for unveiling at Basketball HOF
A special exhibit honoring Kobe Bryant at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was created from a collaboration of Vanessa Bryant and the trading card company Panini, among others.
LeBron still iffy as Lakers try to figure out roster
LeBron James, sidelined the past six games to continue to recover from a high ankle sprain, is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Pacers, while Anthony Davis (groin) is listed as probable.
Nets’ Big Three expected to suit up against Bulls
The Nets’ Big Three of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving are expected to play in just their eighth game together on Saturday against the Bulls. It will be the first game action the […]
NBA playoff watch: Phoenix slows Portland’s roll; Spurs clinch play-in
The Suns stayed in the hunt for the top seed in the West, while San Antonio locked in the No. 10 spot.
Heat’s Haslem tossed 3 min. into season debut
Udonis Haslem got ejected after a dustup with Dwight Howard in the first game of his 18th NBA season with the Miami Heat.
Celts’ Brown has wrist surgery, out 3 months
Celtics All-Star guard Jaylen Brown underwent successful wrist surgery Wednesday and is expected to return to basketball activities in approximately three months, the team announced Thursday.
Sources: A-Rod group buying Wolves for $1.5B
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has reached a verbal agreement on a $1.5 billion sale of the team to former baseball star Alex Rodriguez and e-commerce mogul Marc Lore, sources told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.
NBA creates award in honor of Abdul-Jabbar
The NBA has created a new award in honor of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the league’s all-time leading scorer and a noted civil rights activist, that will recognize a player who best embodies his strive for social […]