August 30, 2020 Leonard leads Clippers past Doncic, Mavs to reach 2nd round Kawhi Leonard had 33 points and 14 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers eliminated Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks from the playoffs with a 111-97 victory Sunday in Game 6 of the first-round series.
August 30, 2020 Celtics roll past Raptors 112-94, take 1-0 East semis lead The Boston Celtics clearly have the formula to create problems for the Toronto Raptors.
August 30, 2020 LeBron James calls 2020 ‘s—tiest year’ after Chadwick Boseman, Kobe Bryant deaths Much like the masses, LeBron James is over 2020.
August 30, 2020 After deciding to stay, Lakers could be in bubble a while There was a point this week when LeBron James and the Lakers weren't sure they would remain in the bubble.
August 29, 2020 Porzingis out for rest of first round with right knee injury Kristaps Porzingis will miss the rest of the Dallas Mavericks' series against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a torn ligament in his right knee.
August 28, 2020 NBA, players agree to resume playoffs on these conditions The NBA and the players union agreed to resume playoff games Saturday after the two sides came to an agreement to enact commitments in the name of social justice and voting awareness.
August 28, 2020 Clippers' Patrick Beverley has tense exchange with union director Michele Roberts: report The NBA players’ meeting about whether to resume the playoffs amid a protest against police brutality stemming from the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin reportedly included a tense moment between Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley and union executive director Michele Roberts.
August 28, 2020 NBA Playoffs: Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics conference semifinals preview The Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics are the Nos. 2 and 3 seeds, respectively, in the Eastern Conference and they will match up in the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
August 27, 2020 NBA players to resume playoffs after brief strike, Thursday's slate postponed: report The NBA players reportedly decided Thursday to resume the playoffs a day after Milwaukee Bucks players decided not to play in protest of the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
August 27, 2020 Blazers say Lillard leaving bubble for tests on injured knee Portland guard Damian Lillard is leaving the NBA's bubble at Walt Disney World for further tests on his injured right knee.