April 18, 2022 Duke's Mark Williams entering NBA Draft after sophomore season Big man Mark Williams is the first of Duke's multiple NBA prospects to say he's leaving to enter the draft.
April 18, 2022 Luka Doncic making progress, but out for Mavericks in Game 2 vs Jazz Luka Doncic is again out for the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Utah Jazz, even though coach Jason Kidd said the young superstar guard is continuing to make progress in his recovery from a strained left calf.
April 18, 2022 Raptors' Scottie Barnes out for Game 2 vs. 76ers with ankle sprain Rookie Raptors forward Scottie Barnes was ruled out for Monday night's Game 2 of Toronto's playoff series against Philadelphia because of an ankle injury, coach Nick Nurse said.
April 18, 2022 Nets' Kyrie Irving explains one-finger salute to Celtics fans: 'There’s only so much you can take' Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving appeared to give middle fingers to the Boston Celtics crowd twice during the team’s Game 1 loss on Sunday night.
April 18, 2022 Chris Paul stellar down stretch, Suns beat Pelicans Chris Paul has built a Hall of Fame-caliber career by passing the ball.
April 18, 2022 Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo finalists for NBA MVP honors Nikola Jokic is a finalist to win a second straight NBA MVP award, along with two-time winner Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid.
April 17, 2022 Bucks bounce back after blowing big lead to beat Bulls Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 16 rebounds, and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks recovered after blowing a 16-point lead to beat the Chicago Bulls 93-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday.
April 17, 2022 Celtics' Jayson Tatum lights up NBA world with game-winning lay up to beat Nets Jayson Tatum played the hero for the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night.
April 17, 2022 Duncan Robinson makes eight 3s, Heat top Hawks in Game 1 Duncan Robinson couldn't miss shots. Trae Young couldn't make shots.
April 17, 2022 Jordan Poole shines in playoff debut, Steph Curry back as Warriors win Coach Steve Kerr suddenly faces a playoff conundrum: start Stephen Curry again for Game 2 of the playoffs for Golden State and move Jordan Poole back to the bench or stick with what worked so well in the opener and be extra cautious with Curry.
