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The will and weariness of Tom Thibodeau and his New York Knicks

The Knicks have stunned foes with ferocity that mimics its coach's mindset. But will fatigue finally catch up? ... Continue Reading

'He showed up': How Nickeil Alexander-Walker's defense drives the Timberwolves

After playing for three NBA teams in five years, the 25-year-old guard has become one of the league's best defensive players. ... Continue Reading

Jokic collects MVP, goes off as Wolves 'just laugh'

Nikola Jokic celebrated his third MVP award by scoring 40 points and outdueling Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert in the Nuggets' Game 5 win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday night. ... Continue Reading

'See you Game 7': Wolves still confident down 3-2

Despite dropping their past three games and seeing their impenetrable defense from the regular season be picked apart by Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, the Wolves say they still have life in them. ... Continue Reading

Brunson tops 40 again as Knicks blow out Pacers

Jalen Brunson scored 44 points, reaching 40 for the fifth time this postseason, as the Knicks blew out the Pacers in Game 5 on Tuesday. ... Continue Reading

Banged-up Cavs add LeVert to G5 injury report

Cavs guard Caris LeVert (bone bruise in left knee) is listed as questionable for Cleveland's must-win Game 5 against the Celtics. ... Continue Reading

Wolves' Gobert fined $75K for gesture to referee

The NBA has fined Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert $75,000 for making the money-sign gesture toward officials during Minnesota's Game 4 loss to the Denver Nuggets. ... Continue Reading

Illinois' Shannon knows rape charge 'real serious'

Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. said he understands the seriousness of the rape charge he faces but is focusing on basketball for now. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Lakers to start talking with candidates

The Lakers are expected to start contacting coaching candidates in the coming days, with an initial concentration on sitting assistants and ex-head coaches with whom they have less familiarity. ... Continue Reading

Wolves' Conley (Achilles) ruled out for Game 5

Timberwolves guard Mike Conley was ruled out of Game 5 against the Nuggets with a sore right Achilles tendon. ... Continue Reading

Follow live: Knicks, Pacers bringing the heat to MSG in Game 5

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SGA takes over, propels OKC to series-tying win

In "probably the most meaningful game I've played in my career," Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took over down the stretch to lead Oklahoma City to a series-tying Game 4 win in Dallas on Monday night. ... Continue Reading

Knicks' Robinson has ankle surgery, sources say

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson had surgery on his left ankle Monday and will miss the remainder of the postseason. ... Continue Reading

Free agency: Latest signings, news, buzz and reports

The latest trades, buzz, intel and reports from across the NBA: Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA free agency window. ... Continue Reading

Coaching carousel: Latest on Lakers and Wizards search

What we know on the NBA's coaching vacancies and top candidates. ... Continue Reading