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Playoff intel: Early buzz on Lakers, Celtics, Cavs, Pistons, Spurs, Warriors
Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six key storylines.[read more]
🏀 NBA's most valuable players in 15 categories
From best fadeaway to the MVP, Dean Oliver uses ESPN Analytics' Net Points metric to wrap up the season by handing out awards.[read more]
Kawhi sits out Clips' finale to rest for play-in
Kawhi Leonard, who averaged 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists during a mostly healthy season, sat out the Clippers' regular-season finale Sunday against the Warriors to rest before the play-in tournament, where they'll face Golden State again.[read more]
Mikal Bridges extends streak after 23-second stint
Mikal Bridges' consecutive games played streak reached 638 in Sunday's season finale, after the Knicks wing played all of 23 seconds before leaving the game.[read more]
Sources: Kings to retain Christie for next season
The Kings are retaining coach Doug Christie for next season, team sources told ESPN.[read more]
Fans give KG big welcome in his return to Wolves
Timberwolves franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the team's regular-season finale Sunday, receiving a roar from the crowd and patting his heart with his hand after player introductions.[read more]
Flagg's rookie season ends with sprained ankle
Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 pick and Rookie of the Year favorite, sustained the injury early in the second quarter of the Mavericks' regular-season finale.[read more]
Giannis vents about Bucks, won't rule out return
Giannis Antetokounmpo gave contradicting messages about his future after a disappointing Bucks season, expressing frustration with where the Bucks are at while also not ruling out the possibility of a return.[read more]
Sources: Rivers out after three years with Bucks
Doc Rivers is departing as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, but the franchise and Rivers are discussing whether he will move to an advisory role in the organization, sources said.[read more]
What's next for Milwaukee and every open job?
Milwaukee and New Orleans are looking for long-term coaching fits. Here's what lies ahead for each franchise.[read more]