Basketball

Mavericks fined $750,000 by NBA for sitting players

The NBA fined the Dallas Mavericks $750,000 on Friday, saying the team engaged in “conduct detrimental to the league” by sitting out most of its key players against the Chicago Bulls on April 7 despite still having a chance to reach the postseason.

Apr 14, 2023 11:06 AM Read more >

Kings set to end playoff drought by taking on Warriors

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings have spent nearly four decades as California neighbors having never played a game with high significance.

Apr 14, 2023 10:45 AM Read more >

NBA playoff overview: Warriors seek 5th title in 9 years

For the Golden State Warriors, it’s a drive for five, as in five championships in nine years. It’s a similar thought for LeBron James, as the NBA’s all-time points leader is set to resume his quest for a fifth ring.

Apr 14, 2023 9:04 AM Read more >

Celtics hope for deep playoff run, but first face the Hawks

BOSTON (AP) — Joe Mazzulla has been navigating an opportunity he’s always wanted, but never expected to have this soon. Along the way, the Celtics coach hasn’t strayed too far from what put him in this position in the first place.

Apr 14, 2023 8:31 AM Read more >

Nuggets enter playoffs healthy for first time since bubble

DENVER (AP) — Not since Jamal Murray was dropping 50 points on the Utah Jazz back in the NBA's bubble in 2020 have the Denver Nuggets entered the playoffs as healthy as they are now.

Apr 14, 2023 4:02 AM Read more >

Tatum and the Celtics host Atlanta to begin playoffs

Atlanta Hawks (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -9; over/under is 230.

Apr 14, 2023 12:04 AM Read more >

76ers start playoffs against the Nets

Brooklyn Nets (45-37, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : 76ers -8.5; over/under is 214.

Apr 14, 2023 12:04 AM Read more >

Curry and the Warriors visit Sacramento to begin playoffs

Golden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (48-34, third in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : EVEN; over/under is 238.

Apr 14, 2023 12:04 AM Read more >

Cleveland hosts New York to begin playoffs

New York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Cavaliers -5.5; over/under is 214.

Apr 14, 2023 12:04 AM Read more >

The losing is done, NBA teams now await 7-foot-3 Wembanyama

Gregg Popovich placed his left thumb on the inside of his right wrist, paused for a couple of moments and then confirmed that, yes, he has a pulse. It was also an indication when asked that yes, he is thinking about Victor Wembanyama.

Apr 13, 2023 7:05 PM Read more >