Basketball

The Orlando Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half on the way to a 121-90 rout of the Charlotte Hornets in a play-in tournament game Friday night and advanced to a first-round playoff […]

Kevin Durant sustained a right knee contusion during practice this week, but the Rockets are optimistic it will not be a significant issue during their first-round playoff series against the Lakers, a source told ESPN.

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LA Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank reaffirmed the team’s commitment to Kawhi Leonard long-term at his end-of-season news conference Friday.

LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets says he’s relieved that Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo wasn’t more hurt after the run-in with Ball in the second quarter.

Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer whom his Brazil compatriots know as the “Holy Hand,” died Friday. He was 68.

Depending on the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup winner, a few prescient bettors could land six-figure payouts. Patrick Everson reports.

The NBA postseason tips off this weekend, as the Oklahoma City Thunder look to become the league’s first repeat champion since the 2017-2018 Golden State Warriors. After an exciting play-in tournament concludes Friday night, we […]

Which award battles are too close to call? Tim Bontemps unveils his official ballot for MVP, All-NBA, Sixth Man and every major honor.