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Power Rankings: The playoff picture is getting clearer as we enter the final stretch

The 2023-24 regular season is close to concluding and the postseason picture is still up in the air. Here's where are 30 teams stack up this week. ... Continue Reading

The Celtics are the East's No. 1 seed. Who else is playoff bound?

The latest on which NBA teams have clinched playoff and play-in spots as the end of the regular season nears. ... Continue Reading

Why Paul George is probably your favorite NBA player’s favorite player

The ideal frame, an array of moves and impeccable handles. George is seen as the prototype for a new generation of players -- and NBA 2K gamers. ... Continue Reading

'I do feel bad': Jayson Tatum weighs in on fans and sports betting

Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum would love to hit every fan's parlay if he could, and he feels bad when fans lose money by betting on him. ... Continue Reading

Which teams should you bet on in the Western Conference playoff race?

André Snellings looks at how to bet on the wild Western Conference playoff race. ... Continue Reading

Lawyer: Ex-G Leaguer won't face death penalty

Chance Comanche, who was charged with the murder of a woman whose body was found near Las Vegas, will not face the possibility of the death penalty if he were to be found guilty at trial, his lawyer told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Green takes blame for ejection: 'Can't happen'

The Warriors' Draymond Green said he "deserved to be kicked out" of Wednesday's game against Orlando for yelling at the referee and that "it just can't happen." ... Continue Reading

Nuggets' Porter backs brother amid betting probe

Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said he's sure younger brother Jontay would never do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA career. ... Continue Reading

Hornets shut down LaMelo (ankle) for season

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will not play again in the 2023-24 season due to the recurring ankle injury that has kept him out since January. ... Continue Reading

76ers riled over final play; refs admit missed foul

A chaotic end to Wednesday night's game saw the Clippers celebrating a needed win and Philadelphia's Nick Nurse and Kelly Oubre Jr. confronting the officials over a missed foul that crew chief Kevin Scott said should have been called. ... Continue Reading

LeBron: 'Got to be smart' with health over seeding

LeBron James says he will prioritize his health over the chase for the Lakers' playoff seeding down the stretch of the regular season. ... Continue Reading

Curry shows fire, lifts Dubs after Green's ejection

Stephen Curry kicked a few chairs after a late 3-pointer sealed the Warriors' win over the Magic, "letting out a little steam" in a game that began with Draymond Green being ejected in the first quarter. ... Continue Reading

MPJ defends brother amid betting investigation

Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said he's sure younger brother Jontay would never do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA career. ... Continue Reading

Rockets, with play-in in sight, win 10th straight

The Rockets extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 132-126 overtime win over the Thunder, giving themselves a realistic hope to claim the West's final play-in spot. ... Continue Reading

Nurse: Embiid likely returning in regular season

Joel Embiid, who hasn't played since Jan. 30 due to an injury to his left knee, is likely to return to action before the end of the regular season, coach Nick Nurse said. ... Continue Reading