Playoff hockey can break your heart. Just ask Pittsburgh, whose first-round loss to Philadelphia could spell the end of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang’s 20-year run together, the longest three teammates have overlapped in North American sports history.

LeBron vs. Cleveland? Oklahoma City trying to build a dynasty? The Alien vs. New York City? Which NBA Finals would be best?

Does a Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo trade make sense? One ESPN insider breaks down why it does for both sides

The NBA announced Tuesday, May 5 that Brown has been fined $50,000 for comments he made during a Twitch livestream Sunday, May 3, one day after the Celtics fell in Game 7 of the first round of the NBA playoffs, losing a 3-1 series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam says he would like to have Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future sorted out before next month’s NBA draft.

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The countdown is on for one of the most important nights on the NBA calendar. With the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery set for Sunday afternoon, teams across the league are waiting to learn where their future begins.

Still, the reality, as Green said, is that athleticism can only get you so far in the NBA. What makes NFL players dominant on the gridiron could actually be a disadvantage on the hardcourt if there aren't any skills to back it up, no matter how athletically gifted someone is.

The NBA is coming out of the gates strong with healthy first-round viewership, as the league’s new broadcast network exposure continues to pay dividends in terms of audience growth. Overall, the first round of the NBA playoffs averaged 4.