NBA

Kawhi: Knee 'didn't respond' as hoped, iffy for G4

Kawhi Leonard gutted out 25 minutes in the Clippers' 101-90 loss to the Mavericks on Friday and revealed that his knee "didn't respond the way we wanted" after his return. ... Continue Reading

KD on fans' boos: Hope it 'ignites' us down 3-0

Facing a 3-0 series deficit after Friday's loss, Kevin Durant said he hopes the Suns can use their fans' boos as "fuel" as they attempt to avoid a sweep by the Timberwolves.. ... Continue Reading

Westbrook, Washington ejected in chippy Game 3

A couple of heated confrontations during the fourth quarter of the Mavericks' Game 3 win over the Clippers resulted in a pair of ejections. ... Continue Reading

Kawhi: Knee 'didn't respond' as hoped; iffy for G4

Kawhi Leonard gutted out 25 minutes in the Clippers' 101-90 loss to the Mavericks on Friday and revealed that his knee "didn't respond the way we wanted" after his return. ... Continue Reading

Ailing Bucks see Lillard aggravate Achilles injury

Injuries continue to pile up for the Bucks, who now trail 2-1 in their series with the Pacers, after Damian Lillard aggravated an Achilles injury that surfaced in the regular-season finale. ... Continue Reading

Haliburton's GW floater ices Bucks in dramatic OT

In a wild finish, Tyrese Haliburton completed a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left to cap his first postseason triple-double, and the Pacers took a 2-1 series lead with a 121-118 overtime victory over the Bucks on Friday night. ... Continue Reading

Lakers' Ham: 'Not changing my starting lineup'

Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he will keep the same starting five as Los Angeles looks to prevent a series sweep against Denver in Game 4 on Saturday. ... Continue Reading

Clark gets Pacers crowd roaring before Game 3

Caitlin Clark revved up a raucous Pacers crowd before Friday night's Game 3 against the Bucks in her first public appearance on the Gainbridge Fieldhouse court since the Fever drafted her last week. ... Continue Reading

Darlan's Bangui on cusp of BAL playoffs

Thierry Darlan's Bangui beat Khaman Maluach's City Oilers in the Basketball Africa League Nile Conference on Friday, while Egypt's Al Ahly defeated Libya's Al Ahly Benghazi. ... Continue Reading

Embiid puts up 50, reveals Bell's palsy diagnosis

Joel Embiid scored 50 points to lead the 76ers to a needed Game 3 win over the Knicks and afterward addressed his recent diagnosis with a condition that has affected the left side of his face. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Juwan Howard agrees to be Nets asst.

Juwan Howard is returning to the NBA, agreeing to a deal to become a Nets assistant coach, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

'You can't fake that fire': What fueled Kevin Durant's incredible return to the game

The 14-time All-Star played in 75 games this season, the most since his time with the Warriors. The journey to be able to do so reveals an unrelenting burn within: to return to the player he once was -- and more. ... Continue Reading

Luka Doncic's pink-and-purple wrapped Camaro catches eyes ahead of Clippers-Mavs

Luka Doncic pulled up to Game 3 against the LA Clippers in a tricked-out Camero to tease his new Luka 3 sneaker. ... Continue Reading

Knicks call Embiid's flagrant on Robinson 'dirty'

The Knicks took exception to a flagrant foul 76ers star Joel Embiid committed on Mitchell Robinson, calling the play "dirty." ... Continue Reading

Giannis (calf) out, Middleton (ankle) active for G3

Bucks two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for Friday night's Game 3 of the series against the Pacers with a left calf strain, while forward Khris Middleton is active after hurting his ankle in the last game on Tuesday. ... Continue Reading