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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tyrese Haliburton’s dad got into a heated conversation Tuesday after the Indiana Pacers eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks.

San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Stephon Castle won the 2024-25 Rookie of the Year award.

The No. 7 Warriors have pushed the No. 2 Rockets to the brink of elimination in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a multiyear contract to make Doug Christie their next head coach, a source confirmed to NBC Sports California.

A mural of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, in downtown Los Angeles has been vandalized, and police are looking for clues surrounding who did it.

Half of the conference semifinal spots are filled.

The Cavs went into the half with a 39-point lead over the Heat, which was a few points shy of the all-time record.

Bucks star Damian Lillard suffered a torn Achilles, which means the 34-year-old guard will be out for an extended window. Here’s everything to know.

The Knicks-Pistons playoff matchup ended in controversy with a game-deciding no-call.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon had a putback dunk at the buzzer Saturday to take Game 4 vs. the Los Angeles Clippers.

Rashawn Stone, 15, was gifted the size 16 Nikes by a Portland nonprofit.

Cleveland Cavaliers star center Evan Mobley was named the 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced Thursday.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler went to the locker room after being undercut by Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson won the 2024-25 Clutch Player of the Year award, the league announced Wednesday.

It’s full playoff mode in South Florida, as the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers begin their hunt for hardware, while Inter Miami eyes a CONCACAF Champions Cup title.

The NBA on Sunday released the three finalists for its major trophies, including MVP, DPOY, Coach of the Year and more.

What is the largest point margin in NBA playoff history? The Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Miami Heat by 55 points in the 2025 postseason.

Playoff basketball is finally here.

The 16-team bracket for the 2025 NBA playoffs is set. Here’s everything to know about the first round.

Bucks guard Damian Lillard has been cleared for full basketball activity, nearly one month after being sidelined with deep vein thrombosis.