Author Archives: Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton started this season intent on quieting anyone who considered last years NBA Eastern Conference finals run a fluke.Now that the

MINNEAPOLIS — When the Minnesota Timberwolves were ousted from the NBA playoffs last year, an exhausted Anthony Edwards made a point to promise a return to the Western Conference finals —

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors head into the offseason following an NBA second-round playoff exit having already made their biggest move to boost the roster for 2025-26.A

NEW YORK  — A championship window seemed to be closing when the Boston Celtics left Madison Square Garden earlier this week.Jayson Tatum had just been carried off the court with a

Dyson Daniels emphasis on defense earned him a starting job in his first year in Atlanta and league-wide respect.Daniels, who led the NBA in steals while making dramatic improvements in

HOUSTON — Golden States Pat Spencer was ejected from Wednesday nights NBA playoff game against the Houston Rockets after headbutting Alperen Sengun during a scuffle in the fourth

LOS ANGELES —The  Minnesota Timberwolves advanced in the NBA playoffs with a 103-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of their first-round series Wednesday night.Rudy Gobert had

HOUSTON — Pushed the the brink of elimination, the Houston Rockets delivered a playoff gem Wednesday night to beat the Golden State Warriors and keep their NBA season alive.Fred VanVleet

Damian Lillards resolve is high just two days after an excruciating torn left Achilles tendon knocked him out of the rest of this seasons playoffs.Lillard spoke with Bucks coach

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick saw the urgency he was anticipating Tuesday while his team practiced before what could be its final game of a tumultuous season.“I would