NBA

Magic 'stay the course,' overcome Mitchell's 50

Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Orlando Magic overcome Donovan Mitchell's 50 points and hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-96 on Friday night to force a decisive Game 7. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Clips look to lock up Lue with extension

The Clippers plan to pursue a contract extension with head coach Ty Lue, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Lue has one more year on his contract. ... Continue Reading

Lakers fire Ham after 2 postseason appearances

Darvin Ham has been fired as Lakers coach after reaching the Western Conference finals last year and winning the inaugural in-season tournament. ... Continue Reading

Beverley to 'be better' after fan, media incidents

Bucks guard Pat Beverley says he has to "be better" after incidents with a fan and a member of the media following Milwaukee's season-ending loss. ... Continue Reading

Bronny among 78 invited to NBA draft combine

The NBA sent mandatory invites to 78 players -- including USC's Bronny James -- to the 2024 NBA draft combine. ... Continue Reading

Dallas spent trade season surrounding Luka with lob threats -- it's working

The Mavericks might have dealt their way into the perfect supporting cast around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. ... Continue Reading

Luka, Kyrie vanquish Clips, move on to face OKC

Kyrie Irving exploded in the second half to help Luka Doncic and the Mavericks finally get over the hump vs. the Clippers with a decisive Game 6 win. ... Continue Reading

Giannis: Wasn't nearing return before Bucks exit

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he "tried my best" to get back on the floor for the Bucks' first-round playoff loss to the Pacers but acknowledged he "wasn't even close" to playing. ... Continue Reading

How a blockbuster trade and two coaching changes delivered another first-round exit in Milwaukee

Despite two coaching swaps and the addition of Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the postseason without a healthy Giannis Antetokounmpo. ... Continue Reading

Magic survive Mitchell's 50 points, force Game 7

Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Orlando Magic overcome Donovan Mitchell's 50 points and hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-96 on Friday night to force a decisive Game 7. ... Continue Reading

Cavs' Allen, Magic's Harris ruled out for Game 6

Cleveland Cavaliers big Jarrett Allen and Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris have both been ruled out of Friday's Game 6. ... Continue Reading

Sources: NBA, books in talks after Porter scandal

In the aftermath of the Jontay Porter betting scandal, the NBA and its partner sportsbooks are discussing changes to betting menus to combat similar occurrences in the future, according to multiple sources. ... Continue Reading

Teen's attorneys in Morant fight suit withdrawing

Lawyers for a teenager who is suing Ja Morant over a fight during an offseason pickup game in 2022 can withdraw from the case after citing irreconcilable conflicts with their client, a Tennessee judge ruled. ... Continue Reading

Playoffs roundtable: What to watch heading into massive Game 6 matchups

There are still two first-round series up for grabs. Our NBA insiders break down what to watch. ... Continue Reading

Brunson, Hart heroics send Knicks by Sixers in 6

The Knicks escaped from Wells Fargo Center with a thrilling 118-115 victory over the 76ers to clinch a memorable first-round series. ... Continue Reading