10:20 PM ET MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks was ejected less than three minutes into Tuesday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors for a flagrant foul 2 on Gary Payton II, marking the second straight game in this second-round series that a starter was ejected for a flagrant 2. Brooks was
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12:17 AM ET Andrew LopezESPN BOSTON — When the Celtics needed their two stars the most, they both came through. Jaylen Brown got things going, and Jayson Tatum finished it off. After Boston didn’t match the physicality of the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their East semifinal series on Sunday, the Celtics came out
9:28 PM ET Pregame fashion has become woven into the fabric of the NBA, with some players building a reputation for their wardrobe selections. 1 Related The postseason has provided entertaining hoops on the court and eye-catching fits from players off it. Stars have shown up in various attire like boxing robes, vibrant coats and
2:23 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN MIAMI — Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers said Joel Embiid is feeling “a lot better” but remains uncertain about his potential return to the court. “I know he did something yesterday, but not much, and I know he’s feeling a lot better,” Rivers said before Philadelphia practiced Tuesday afternoon “I
3:33 PM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As the Golden State Warriors prepare for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Memphis Grizzlies, there is a particular aspect of the game the Warriors are bracing for: physicality. “It’ll be the most physical game we play all year,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said
11:53 AM ET The Charlotte Hornets are beginning to interview candidates for the franchise’s head-coaching opening, including the possibility of a reunion for general manager Mitch Kupchak with ex-Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni, sources told ESPN. D’Antoni has been identified as a serious candidate early in the process, especially because of the possibility of pairing him
2:19 PM ET MIAMI — Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry will not play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury, the team announced Tuesday. This will mark the fourth straight playoff game Lowry has missed after initially injuring the hamstring during
2:49 AM ET PHOENIX — One of the most anticipated matchups of the NBA postseason’s second round, pitting Defensive Player of the Year runner-up Mikal Bridges against perennial MVP candidate Luka Doncic, was a mismatch in the Dallas Mavericks‘ favor during Monday’s Game 1. But it didn’t matter. Doncic scorched the top-seeded Phoenix Suns for
8:00 AM ET Four Game 1s are in the books in the NBA’s conference semifinals. The Milwaukee Bucks handed the Boston Celtics their first playoff defeat, as Giannis Antetokounmpo proved too much for the league’s No. 1-ranked defense. (If you didn’t catch the game, this is the only highlight you need.) The Golden State Warriors
12:31 AM ET There are few things in the NBA more precious than time and space. Four years ago, it seemed like the Philadelphia 76ers had endless amounts of both as they faced off with the Miami Heat in a first-round playoff series with an eerily similar setup to Monday night’s Game 1 of the