We'll see if he can put on that kind of show when the game tips off.

This was expected. It still sucks to hear.

They wisely made the hire well before the draft.

He was the No. 16 pick last year but played the past season in

If he does leave, he will be missed. There hasn't been anyone quite like him in the game.

Oklahoma City center Enes Kanter said Monday he routinely received death threats for criticizing the government of his native Turkey, and he may seek an expedited process toward becoming a U.S. citizen.

What is Phil Jackson doing?

San Antonio's season could end in Game 4 tonight

Will he stay in Atlanta?

Weird moment after Celtics-Cavaliers Game 3

Reggie Miller says that while LeBron James deserves blame for his Game 3 performance, the Celtics earned a comeback win over the Cavs by hitting key shots.

Warriors star accuses Spurs center of crossing line in Game 3

Weird, accurate take

Cavaliers fall flat after dominating first two games of Eastern Conference finals

LeBron James' frustrating night kept going after one of the worst playoff games of his splendid career.

Kevin Love had himself a night. The Cavaliers? Not so much.

The Cavaliers also suffered the same fate as the Monstars.

The Celtics rallied from a 21-point deficit to stun the Cavaliers in Game 3 of Eastern Conference Final with 111-108 win.

Threatening someone's kids is about as low as you can go when it comes to sports fandom.

Behold!

Draymond got jokes.

Lee won't be able to make it for Monday's Game 4.

The Finals start on June 1. What are you guys doing until then? Let's hang out or something.

Romania's foreign minister says his country had no choice in detaining Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter in the capital's airport.

LeBron James has won the Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award given annually for "outstanding service and dedication to the community."

Billups, 40, has no executive experience but has expressed interest in being part of team leadership in the past.

What else was Kevin Durant going to say? 'We feel bad for the Spurs so we let up to keep it close.'

The report went on to say she thinks Al Horford is the only untouchable on the Boston roster this summer.

Jackson and Porzingis remain on different pages, which is bad news for the Knicks.

Since Kawhi Leonard was injured in Game 1 the Spurs have been outscored by 73.

Kevin Durant remains very good at basketball.

He couldn't stay in the game to take the free throw, so he cannot return by rule.

Bidding starts at $10,000 but you may need to add an extra zero to that if you want to win the bid.

The Celtics announced that Isaiah Thomas will miss the rest of the playoffs after re-aggravating a right femoral-acetabular impingement with labral tear.

Pop is the best.

The Pacers face some big questions this summer, starting with do they trade Paul George?

What direction do the Hawks want to go?

Kanter has been outspoken in his opposition to the current Turkish government.

Kawhi Leonard understandable wasn't happy about Gregg Popovich's decision.

LeBron had a great season, but also led a team that went 12-15 after the All-Star break.

For the second straight game, LeBron James did whatever he wanted to the Boston Celtics. LeBron drove the lane and scored at the rim, hit threes, and on defense was blocking shots at the rim. Although it...

Reportedly Alford and UCLA laid down ground rules for LaVar.

His status for Game 3 is unknown. But if this is serious why have him play through it at this point?

LeBron James scored 30 points for the eighth straight playoff game as the Cavaliers rolled over the Celtics in Game 2.

With the game well out of hand, there was no reason for Boston to risk further injury by keeping him in.

It sounds like ownership is willing to spend on someone who has done the job before.

There were no real surprises on the list.

It worked against Chicago... well that and Rajon Rondo getting injured.

A few years back, Brandon Austin was the kind of player NBA scouts and teams had their eyes on has he worked through high school toward college, he was considered a top 50 recruit in his class. But after...

Howard has his share of blame for how things came apart in Los Angeles, but the problems were much larger than him.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is more concerned about the perception of their dominance before the season.

Could a return of Kawhi Leonard for the Spurs mean a more competitive series with the Warriors?

New Orleans looking to improve offense

Washington needs better reserves

The LeBron James Effect

Will this push out Jonas Valanciunas?

Boston's No. 1 pick, likely a point guard, could affect Thomas' next contract

The Lakers head coach discusses whether or not the team will draft Lonzo Ball in the NBA draft and who will talk to LaVar Ball.

Will someone pick him late in the first round?

Bradley Beal and the Wizards' season is over, but that hasn't kept him from talking about the Cavaliers.

Warriors had three All-NBA players: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Green

Let me break down some fun plays from these games so you don't have to watch them yourself.

Kobe was never one to skip steps, but hey it worked.

Well, it is more defense then some Spurs played in Game 2.

He's 6'3" and not particularly long, but the guy knows how to get buckets.

The Utah Jazz took the long stride from lottery team to the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference playoffs this season but general manager Dennis Lindsey knows significant hurdles remain before the team...

David West checks in to start the second quarter and the rest of the Warriors know to have their hands up and ready to catch his passes, because they will come fast and right on target. He has a knack for...

That's a lot in exchange for the 4-time all-star.

The makeup of the Celtics roster, a team playing in the Eastern Conference Finals, could look very different in the near future.

LeBron James did pretty much whatever he wanted to against the Celtics in the Cavaliers' dominating win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

In the summer of 2015, the San Antonio Spurs went shopping like they never have before.

I love Thomas' attitude, and I'd expect nothing less from him and the Celtics. Not that it changes anything.

The first game of this NBA postseason: A one-point nail-biter of a win for Cleveland over Indiana.

It's hard to be optimistic Leonard will play Saturday after this report.

He's two short of tying for the most made All-NBA teams ever.

Told by whom?

Not quite a given, but getting closer

James Harden, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis make up the All-NBA first team.

Will Jazz still re-sign him?

George not eligible for designated-veteran-player extension

Nobody topped Lou Williams... against Rockets

NBA teams tanking for higher draft picks is a big problem and "not fair," says Reggie Miller. He thinks every team should have a shot at No. 1 pick.

Boston has earned reputation as potentially dirty

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says that he is okay with being underrated and that a player should be judged based on effectiveness.

Could Pelicans lose their third-best player?

Warriors center injured heel in Game 2 win over Spurs

The Celtics have the No. 1 pick, but Reggie Miller says that they should be building around Isaiah Thomas.

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, coming off a long rest after their second-round sweep.

LaVar Ball has upped the ante.

Warriors also in pursuit of Lakers' record

Consensus top draft prospect calls Celtics, who have No. 1 pick, 'great fit for me'

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Kelly Olynyk may not be the LeBron James stopper Boston needs. To put it kindly.

Will he coach from sideline against Spurs?

Is there any sign Boston can make this a competitive series?

Markelle Fultz to Boston seems even more likely

Will Lakers draft him?

Spurs coach facing one question and a quip between quarters

Joel Embiid was the highlight of an often tedious broadcast.

Celtics have their combinations pulled the first three times

Did Lonzo Ball's father cross a line with Kristine Leahy?

We also talk Zaza Pachulia and if Warriors/Cavaliers round three in the Finals is good for the NBA.

The Celtics, Lakers and Sixers were the biggest winners of the NBA draft lottery, while the Magic come away as the biggest loser.

The Golden State Warriors' rare unbeaten start this postseason doesn't necessarily mean they're on their way to a title.

Just had his knee scoped.

“Once we were eliminated from the playoffs, we did everything we could to lose games.” —Mark Cuban

Which other playoff teams have drafted No. 1 in NBA history and why?

Warriors reporter Ray Ratto of NBC Sports California discusses his back and forth with Greg Popovich, Kawhi Leonard's injury and the pressure on Kevin Durant.

The Mavericks owner had a lot to say on Dan Patrick.

He's coming off season ending surgery for a torn meniscus, so 82 games is not happening.

It's been a good year for Russell Westbrook.

He's not around to reap the benefits, but the Sixers are not in a promising spot without Sam Hinkie

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban admitted that once his team was out of the playoff race, it did everything it could to tank for the rest of the season.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he would love to see LaVar Ball on Shark Tank but acknowledges the actual sales of Lonzo Ball's sneakers would hurt his chances.

Brown and Gregg Popovich had a good laugh about it, but apparently Pop thought his old buddy might get arrested.

Boston has to run Cleveland off the arc and hang on the glass to have a shot.

Danny Ainge has options. He plans to explore them all.

A person familiar with the situation says Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine had arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle.

Pierce was pretty happy for his former team.

Durant says no.

Popovich pointed out LaMarcus Aldridge, who scored just eight points in the 36-point loss.

Without their star the Spurs were just not up to the task of matching Golden State.

Philadelphia wound up with the No. 3 overall pick.

Boston and LA came away with the picks they wanted. What about who lost out?

Will Boston keep the pick or move it for an established star?

Also in both cases, missing this game means almost a week of rest before Game 3 on Saturday.

For the third time in four seasons, John Wall and Bradley Beal exited the playoffs in the second round.

It's another side of J.R. Smith the public rarely sees.

LeBron wore a shirt with a deceased leprechaun on it to practice.

It starts here: Who defends LeBron? And good luck with that.

Former Spurs forward accused many times of dirty play

The Cavaliers-Celtics matchup will come down to three keys: slowing LeBron James, Celtics role players stepping up, and defending the three.

Dejean-Jones, who played for Pelicans, was killed last year

Knicks (Hughes) and Rockets (Rosas) have reportedly granted Atlanta permission to speak with candidates

It would have made more sense if Ian Mahinmi didn't get hurt

Four men, but not Harden, were charged last year

1989 the number, another summer

Pacers star appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, unsurprisingly discussed Los Angeles

With Tom Brady only one title away from Michael Jordan's six, there's been plenty of comparison between the two. Dan Patrick and the Danettes explain why that doesn't make sense.

Westbrook had his own incident with Warriors center

Shaquille O'Neal believes Lonzo Ball would be a good fit on the Lakers but acknowledges Magic Johnson and Jeanie Buss would need to deal with his outspoken dad LaVar.

Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal weighs in on whether or not Zaza Pachulia's play on Kawhi Leonard was dirty.

Kelly Olynyk scored 26 points off the bench to lead Boston to the Eastern Conference Final.

Kevin Durant grabbed LaMarcus Aldridge's jersey while chasing rebound

The Spurs have officially listed Kawhi Leonard as doubtful for Game 2 against the Warriors.

For months, Kyle Korver felt a little lost in his new surroundings.

He's still officially questionable and it's doubtful he plays Game 2 Tuesday.

He was 6-of-6 on contested looks.

Boston's bench scored 48 points, no Wizards bench player scored beyond the middle of the second quarter.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar likes experienced players, part of the reason he picked San Antonio to knock off Golden State.

If this were the Capitals and the Bruins this would have been a nice play.

The Los Angeles Clippers will have their own team in the NBA's soon-to-be renamed G-League.

We all do this — our views change on things depending upon how they affect us. We just call politicians out on it more.

LSU has announced former college and pro star basketball player Frank Brian has died at the age of 94.

That was to be expected. There was no flagrant foul called at the time.

The Warriors really need him right by the Finals.

For very different reasons

Gregg Popovich prompted questions for West given his history with Pachulia (video)

Gregg Popovich revealed that Kawhi Leonard will be out for Spurs in Game 2 against the Warriors.

Will Paul George and/or Gordon Hayward make it?

Cleveland will ride LeBron James' popularity to additional revenue

NBA releases full list of on-stage lottery representatives

New Orleans staying course after 34-48 season

Understanding the probabilities shows how much is up in the air at the top of the lottery

Borderline first-rounder will hire agent

San Antonio fell off a cliff once Leonard got hurt

San Antonio had to sell out to stop Kevin Durant at the 3-point line, but in doing so let Shaun Livingston walk to the hoop.

Will the banners, the history, save the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals?

Pachulia was emphatic that he did not try to injure Leonard.

I think this might be a glitch in the matrix.

Kerr gave a pep talk to his boys, who stormed back after Kawhi Leonard's injury.

Dang, Pop, tell us how you really feel.

Iguodala did not play at all in the second half for Golden State.

Golden State took Game 1 thanks to 40 points from Stephen Curry and a key injury to Kawhi Leonard.

The still imagery from his turned ankle did not look good.

Save for the year he resigned in New York, D'Antoni has never coached a team with a Top 10 defensive rating in 12 seasons.

Leave it to Gregg Popovich to play mind games ahead of the Western Conference finals.

The FS1 talking head made a transparent move to get ratings in the D.C. market, aggravating CSN's Chris Miller.

Hopefully this means Kerr will see the floor for Golden State sooner than later. Let's hope he has a speedy recovery.

It matters for guys trying to secure a spot in the second round (or bounce from the second to first round).

Kyrie Irving misses the sounds, the sights, the stress of the NBA playoffs.

The officials also missed an illegal screen that led to an Avery Bradley bucket with :41 seconds left, so it balances out.

There apparently was a grievance, though

Can the Spurs play big against the Warriors?

Cleveland will probably back off scrimmaging

As a fan, that sucks.

Kawhi Leonard missed Game 6 against the Rockets due to an ankle injury.

Expect James Harden to get at least a few games off next regular season.

If Porzingis is angling for a trade, it probably won't work

Celtics deny conspiring to wear black to closeout game against Wizards

He likely goes in the first round if he stays in the draft.

James Harden went up for a 3-pointer, changed his mind and tossed the ball between two teammates.

He averaged 24 points a game in China last season.

We will see what the league's two-minute report on officiating says.

John Wall wanted these playoffs to be a statement, both that the Wizards should be seen as one of the elite teams in the East, and that he has been an All-NBA level player.had a miserable first half, 3...

It was not a pretty game by Wall or the Wizards, but they got the win.

De'Aaron Fox considers himself highly competitive and doesn't shy away from matching skills with anyone.

Anthony likely would waive his no trade clause for the right deal.

Voter fraud. Its not just for elections anymore.

Kevin Love doesn't mind being a third wheel or a fourth or even a fifth.