NBA

Back in action

Two prized big men marked their return to action in the NBA playoffs on Sunday.…

Safe house

SAN ANTONIO—It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to…

Nuggets take Game 1 behind ‘head-scratcher’ 16 Murray free throws

DENVER—Jamal Murray shot and made 16 free throws. The entire Minnesota Timberwolves team went to…

Kerr uncertain about future: ‘These jobs all have an expiration date’

PHOENIX—Golden State coach Steve Kerr isn’t sure about his future, saying after the Warriors’ season…

After toiling in mediocrity, Avdija shines in play-in

PHOENIX—Deni Avdija showed he’s got a little bit of the clutch gene in his initial…

Split imminent? Antetokounmpo calls out ‘disrespectful’ Bucks

PHILADELPHIA—Giannis Antetokounmpo said it was “disrespectful” for Milwaukee to bench him over the final weeks…

NBA legend Nash likens Harper’s career path to his own

Filipino American NBA rookie Dylan Harper may not be making the kind of noise expected…

Rockets spoil Curry return; Mavs trip hobbled Lakers

The Houston Rockets spoiled Golden State star Stephen Curry’s sparkling return from a 27-game injury…

Investigation into Giannis-Bucks dispute ongoing as star says: I’m healthy

MILWAUKEE—An NBA investigation into the dispute between the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time…

Flagg raises stock anew with record 51

DALLAS—Cooper Flagg didn’t get a call and his coach and a teammate got kicked out…