NBA Playoffs - Page 45

April 15, 2023

Celtics’ Marcus Smart knows title shots don’t come around often ahead of Hawks series: ‘May be our only shot’

Boston Celtics guard and reigning Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart is not taking Boston's title shot for granted as they prepare to play the Atlanta Hawks.

April 14, 2023

Heat survive another Bulls play-in tournament comeback to earn No. 8 seed in NBA playoffs

The Miami Heat squandered a 14-point deficit to the Chicago Bulls but fought back for a win to earn the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

April 14, 2023

Suns' Kevin Durant 'probably wouldn't sit down' with Charles Barkley, expresses respect for Hall of Famer

Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant said he "probably wouldn’t sit down" with Hall of Famer Charles Barkley when asked what he would say to him if they ever sat down together.

April 13, 2023

Warriors' Andrew Wiggins to play against Kings in Game 1 of playoff matchup, first since leaving team

The Golden State Warriors are expecting to use Andrew Wiggins off the bench in their playoff series with the Sacramento Kings starting Saturday.

April 12, 2023

Bulls storm back from 19-point deficit in play-in tournament, eliminate Raptors from playoff contention

Trailing by 19 at one point, the Chicago Bulls stormed back late to take home a victory in the play-in tournament, eliminating the Raptors.

April 12, 2023

NBA Hall of Famer hangs up mid-interview after taking issue with picture used for radio spot

NBA Hall of Famer and two-time NBA champion Isiah Thomas hung up on an ESPN radio show Wednesday because he didn't like the photo the network used for him.

April 12, 2023

LeBron James chides Anthony Davis' 'brain fart' in Lakers win over Timberwolves

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis had a bad foul late in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves and received some chiding from LeBron James.

April 11, 2023

Trae Young says Hawks trade rumors 'could be true, could be false' before crucial play-in game

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young addressed rumors he could be traded from the only NBA franchise he's known since he was drafted in 2018.

April 11, 2023

Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks calls out LeBron James, Lakers as team he 'wouldn't mind' facing in NBA Playoffs

Despite LeBron James' history in the NBA Playoffs, Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks said he "wouldn't mind" facing James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round.

April 11, 2023

Timberwolves president explains decision to suspend Rudy Gobert for punching teammate: 'It was embarrassing’

Minnesota Timberwolves president Tim Connelly explained the organization's decision to suspend Rudy Gobert one game after he punched Kyle Anderson in the huddle on Sunday.