The Oklahoma City Thunder made a remarkable comeback from a 29-point deficit, securing a 3-0 lead in their series against the Memphis Grizzlies with a 114-108 triumph at FedExForum on Thursday, following Ja Morant’s injury exit. “It’s undeniably harder when we’re without someone like Ja, our top performer,” remarked Santi Aldama during the postgame press conference. “However, that’s not an …

LOS ANGELES—The opening two games of the first-round series were thrilling and intense, leading many to believe that the matchup between the Clippers and the Nuggets would outshine all others in the playoffs. However, the conversation shifted dramatically on Thursday, possibly in a … lasting way. While it can be misleading to judge a series on just one game, the …

On Thursday, the NBA announced the winner of the Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year award and, adhering to tradition, also made public the full voting results. Although the Los Angeles Clippers advocated for Ivica Zubac during the late stages of the 2024-25 Regular Season, the 28-year-old Croatian center did not make it to the finalist list. Instead, he …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP)— Memphis guard Ja Morant exited the Grizzlies’ playoff matchup against Oklahoma City on Thursday night due to a left hip injury sustained from a hard fall under the basket late in the first half. With just over three minutes left in the half, Morant hit the floor hard and was subsequently ruled out for the rest of …

Alperen Sengun delivered a double-double performance as the Houston Rockets triumphed over the Golden State Warriors, 109-94, at Toyota Center. Building a significant 20-point lead, the squad led by Ime Udoka equalized the best-of-seven series in the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs presented by Google at one game apiece. The 22-year-old Turkish center scored 17 points with …

CARY, N.C. (AP) — Lauren Holiday, a former star of the U.S. women’s national soccer team, along with her husband Jrue Holiday of the Boston Celtics, have become part of the ownership group for the North Carolina Courage in the National Women’s Soccer League. Lauren Holiday was instrumental in the U.S. victories at the 2015 Women’s World Cup, as well …

The Milwaukee Bucks and their general manager Jon Horst have finalized a multiyear contract extension, according to a report by ESPN. This agreement comes prior to the end of Horst’s current contract, during which he has led the team to an NBA championship and received the NBA Executive of the Year award in 2019. At 42 years old, Horst began …

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A budding talent from Europe is gearing up for an NBA career, as Nolan Traore has announced his intention to enter the 2025 Draft, per ESPN reports. The point guard currently plays for Saint-Quentin in the French Betclic Elite league and is expected to be selected within the top 20 picks. “I’m thrilled to advance in my career by declaring …

BOSTON (AP)— As he dashed off the court with blood streaming from a gash on his forehead, Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis couldn’t suppress a grin, clutching a towel against the injury while making his way to the locker room. A bit of blood wasn’t enough to deter him. “Why would I not return? ‘Oh, I have five stitches, so I …

After being selected as one of the finalists for the Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year award, Nikola Jokic secured the second position in the voting results, which were revealed on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson emerged as the winner, accumulating a total of 426 points, which included 70 first-place votes from a global panel of 100 media representatives. The Serbian …

HOUSTON (AP) — Golden State’s Jimmy Butler suffered a contusion to his pelvis after taking a hard fall due to a foul by Amen Thompson late in the first quarter, resulting in Butler missing the remainder of the Warriors’ 109-94 defeat to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Coach Steve Kerr expressed uncertainty regarding Butler’s availability for Game 3 on …

The NBA has announced that the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers will extend their respective preseason activities to Abu Dhabi, presented by ADQ, in 2025. The exhibition matches are scheduled to take place on October 2 and 4 at the Etihad Arena located on Yas Island, as revealed on Thursday. “Hosting the NBA Abu Dhabi Games for the fourth …

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the NBA playoffs tied with three other teams for the most 3-pointers made in a single quarter. On Wednesday night, they claimed the record for themselves. The Cavaliers established a new playoff benchmark by sinking 11 3-pointers in the second quarter against the Miami Heat during Game 2 of their first-round series in …

**Editor’s Note:** For additional NBA insights, check out The Athletic here. The opinions expressed on this page do not necessarily represent those of the NBA or its teams. *** In the Cavaliers’ gym, there was an unfamiliar voice making waves. With an air of confidence and a boldness that reverberated off the walls, this presence was felt in both the …

For 14 teams, the next game is off the table. Instead, their focus shifts to the upcoming season, allowing these non-playoff squads ample time to reflect on their circumstances and pinpoint the failures or successes of their past campaign. Indeed, many of these franchises hold the first picks in the June draft, feature a promising roster of young talent, and …

Slovenian sensation Luka Doncic narrowly missed a triple-double, finishing with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists. Meanwhile, the Lakers rallied back to tie their series against Minnesota with a 94-85 win. “We analyzed our performance and noted the areas where we fell short in Game 1,” commented James, who contributed 21 points and made a pivotal steal in the …

LOS ANGELES— The Los Angeles Lakers secured the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference, thanks to a significantly enhanced defense, exemplary performances from LeBron James, and the impactful signing of Luka Dončić. These elements became evident in the opening playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves— showing up slightly late but just in time. In Game 2, the Lakers established …

Payton Pritchard emerged as the leading contender and ultimately secured the Sixth Man of the Year accolade. He received nearly twice the number of votes compared to Malik Beasly of Detroit, who finished in second place. According to the official announcement, “Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has been honored with the John Havlicek Trophy for the 2024-25 Kia NBA Sixth …

**NBA Social Justice Champion Award: Historical Winners** NEW YORK—Today, the NBA revealed the five finalists vying for the 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion Award: Bam Adebayo (Miami HEAT), Harrison Barnes (San Antonio Spurs), Chris Boucher (Toronto Raptors), Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics), and CJ McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans). The annual award honors a current NBA player who champions social justice, awarding …

The race for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) title in the 2024–25 NBA season has boiled down to three contenders: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. D’Angelo Russell, a guard for the Brooklyn Nets, firmly believes that the Serbian center for the Denver Nuggets is worthy of this accolade. “Jokic is destined to win the MVP. He could very …

**• Download the NBA App • Comprehensive Coverage of the 2024-25 NBA Awards • All-Time Winners of the Kia Sixth Man Award** Boston Celtics shooting guard Payton Pritchard has been honored with the John Havlicek Trophy as the 2024-25 Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year, recognizing his significant impact in a bench role. This marks Pritchard’s first time receiving …

**2025 NBA Draft: Comprehensive Overview** **Editor’s Note:** For more insights from Jonathan Wasserman regarding the 2025 Draft, visit Bleacher Report or access this article directly on BleacherReport.com by clicking here. The Mock Draft presented below does not represent the official order of the Draft, but is a speculative interpretation based on potential Lottery outcomes. As Bleacher Report notes, while the …

Derrick White netted 30 points as the Boston Celtics triumphed over the Orlando Magic 103-86 in the first game of their playoff series on Sunday. Payton Pritchard contributed 19 points off the bench for Boston, while Jayson Tatum added 17 points to his tally, finishing the match after a concerning fall late in the game. Jaylen Brown played 31 minutes, …

NEW YORK – The Minnesota Timberwolves’ guard Anthony Edwards has been penalized $50,000 for using inappropriate language and displaying an offensive gesture towards a spectator, as announced today by Byron Spruell, the President of League Operations. This incident took place with 4:33 left in the third quarter during the Timberwolves’ 117-95 win against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 …