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Luka vs. Lu, backcourt battles: Biggest factors in Thunder-Mavs, Celtics-Cavs series

Our experts reveal the biggest factors to watch heading into the second-round playoff series between the Thunder and Mavericks and the Celtics and Cavaliers. ... Continue Reading

Predicting conference semifinal matchups: Celtics-Cavs, Thunder-Mavs

Which teams will reach the conference finals? Our experts make their picks for each second-round matchup. ... Continue Reading

Miller on MSG return: 'The Boogeyman is coming'

Reggie Miller will be back at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, and he light-heartedly warned Knicks fans that "the Boogeyman is coming back." ... Continue Reading

Murray tosses heating pad on floor in Game 2 loss

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray should have been called for a technical foul after throwing a heating pad on the floor during a 106-80 Game 2 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, crew chief Marc Davis said Monday, but play continued without any whistle. ... Continue Reading

Nuggets staggered by Wolves again in G2 laugher

Another dominant performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves has the reigning but reeling NBA champion Denver Nuggets seemingly on the cusp of a stunning early exit from the playoffs. ... Continue Reading

Brunson's 4th straight 40-point game lifts Knicks

Jalen Brunson scored 43 points, becoming the fourth player in NBA history with four straight 40-point, 5-assist games in the postseason, and the New York Knicks outlasted the Indiana Pacers 121-117 on Monday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. ... Continue Reading

Wembanyama voted unanimous Rookie of Year

Victor Wembanyama was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year on Monday, garnering all 99 first-place votes to become the sixth unanimous winner in the last 40 years. ... Continue Reading

Clips hope to keep George, Harden with Kawhi

Lawrence Frank, president of basketball operations, said the Clippers hope to retain both Paul George and James Harden to continue playing alongside Kawhi Leonard. ... Continue Reading

Sixers' Morey: 'Going to have a lot of changes'

Sixers president Daryl Morey, armed with $65 million in cap space, promises "a lot of changes" this offseason to rebuild around stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. ... Continue Reading

Riley: Butler extension contingent on availability

Pat Riley said he isn't sure what the Miami Heat will do regarding Jimmy Butler's two-year extension. ... Continue Reading

They're stuck': After a hot start, the Clippers were undone by familiar issues

The Clippers are moving into a $2 billion arena next season, but a final promising season at Crypto.com Arena was undone once more by injuries. ... Continue Reading

Mavericks sign Kidd to extension amid Lakers link

Dallas Mavericks sign head coach Jason Kidd, 51, to a multiyear contract extension. ... Continue Reading

Victor Wembanyama joins list of greatest debut seasons ever

The Spurs center averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and a league-leading 3.6 blocks per game. ... Continue Reading

Angel Reese, Serena Williams shine on the Met Gala's red carpet

The WNBA rookie wore 16Arlington by Marco Capaldo, and the tennis icon wore a golden Balenciaga gown. ... Continue Reading

Follow live: Edwards, TImberwolves look to increase series lead in Denver

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