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UConn freshman star Castle enters NBA draft
After playing an immense part in a national championship run, UConn freshman guard Stephon Castle is entering the 2024 NBA draft, he told ESPN.[read more]
Celtics title faves, but Boston-Denver Finals close
The Celtics are the favorite to win the NBA title, but if they meet the Nuggets in the Finals, it could be a toss-up.[read more]
NBA selects just second woman to be playoff ref
Ashley Moyer-Gleich will become the first woman to referee an NBA playoff game since Violet Palmer worked nine playoff games between 2006 and 2012.[read more]
Sources: Butler expected to miss several weeks
Heat star Jimmy Butler is expected to be sidelined for several weeks with a right MCL injury suffered against the 76ers, sources told ESPN. Both he and Terry Rozier have been ruled out for Friday's game vs. the Bulls.[read more]
Kawhi still battling inflammation, G1 status iffy
LA Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard still has inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee, and his status is questionable for Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks.[read more]
LeBron: Lakers' series vs. Nuggets not about past
The Lakers' history against the Nuggets has no bearing on their first-round playoff matchup, LeBron James said Thursday.[read more]
Kerr: 'Lot of value' in keeping Dubs' core together
The hope within the Warriors is that the core of Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Stephen Curry can remain intact despite missing the playoffs for the third time in five seasons.[read more]
Bulls' Caruso (ankle) expects to play vs. Heat
Bulls guard Alex Caruso says he expects to play in Friday's play-in game against the Heat, he told ESPN following shootaround Friday morning.[read more]
Why the Denver Nuggets are still a matchup nightmare for the Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers beat New Orleans in Tuesday's play-in to earn the No. 7 seed in the West. Their prize? Another date with defending champion Denver.[read more]
Experts' picks for the final playoff spots and six first-round matchups
Predictions for Friday's play-in games and all six first-round matchups[read more]