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'That's all we've known growing up': Chippiness fueling Magic's playoff run

The Magic are relying on physicality, a core of young players and a bit of trash-talking. ... Continue Reading

Magic's Harris returns for Gm. 7; Cavs' Allen out

Magic guard Gary Harris, who missed Game 6 with a hamstring strain, will return for Game 7, while Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has been ruled out of Sunday's game. ... Continue Reading

Edwards outduels Jokic: Wolves 'know who we are'

Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points to help the Timberwolves seize home-court advantage with a Game 1 win in Denver. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Ball picks up $21.4M option with Bulls

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball exercised the $21.4 million option on his contract for the 2024-2025 season, sources told ESPN on Saturday. ... Continue Reading

Former Laker Morris dies at 33, family announces

Former Michigan Wolverines standout and Lakers draft pick Darius Morris, who averaged 3.3 points in 132 career games with Los Angeles and four other teams across four NBA seasons, has died at 33, his family announced on Saturday. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Mavs' Kleber (AC joint) out indefinitely

Dallas Mavericks big man Maxi Kleber has a third-degree dislocation of the AC joint of his right shoulder and will be sidelined indefinitely, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Lakers' Russell fined $25K for verbal abuse of ref

The NBA has fined Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell $25,000 for verbally abusing a game official shortly after Los Angeles was eliminated from the playoffs by Denver earlier this week. ... Continue Reading

Kyrie vanquishes Clips in 2nd half; Mavs move on

Kyrie Irving exploded in the second half to help Luka Doncic and the Mavericks finally get over the hump vs. the Clippers with a decisive Game 6 win. ... Continue Reading

George, Harden mum on future as Clips fall again

Paul George says he could see himself staying with the Clippers alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden but remained noncommittal when asked about his future. ... Continue Reading

Magic 'stay the course,' overcome Mitchell's 50

Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Magic overcome Donovan Mitchell's 50 points and hold off the Cavaliers 103-96 to force a decisive Game 7. ... Continue Reading

Edwards drops 43 as Wolves steal Game 1 in Denver

Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points to lift the Timberwolves over the Nuggets in Game 1. ... Continue Reading

Follow live: Nuggets host Timberwolves as Western Conference semis begin

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Wolves' Finch will coach courtside after surgery

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch, who underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee, will sit in a seat slightly behind the rest of the courtside seats for Saturday's Game 1 vs. the Denver Nuggets. ... Continue Reading

Bronny among 78 invited to NBA draft combine

The NBA sent mandatory invites to 78 players -- including USC's Bronny James -- to the 2024 NBA draft combine. ... Continue Reading

Predicting Wolves-Nuggets, Pacers-Knicks and other conference semifinal matchups

Which teams will reach the conference finals? Our experts make their picks for each second-round matchup. ... Continue Reading