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Heat's Jimmy Butler out for play-in game vs. Bulls with MCL sprain; reportedly to miss 'multiple weeks'
The Heat may be in trouble.
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Clippers announce special season ticket for 'The Wall' fan section in new arena
The Los Angeles Clippers announced first-come, first-serve season tickets for the special fan section, called "The Wall," in their new arena next season.
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Knicks-76ers preview: Is New York the favorite against Philadelphia and Joel Embiid?
We break down the first-round matchup between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers and make our prediction.
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NBA PLAYOFFS: 76ers advance to face the Knicks & Eastern Conference playoffs preview | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Fred Katz recap the 76ers and Bulls wins in the NBA Play-In Tournament last night and preview each of the Eastern Conference first round matchups.
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NBA playoff X-factors: 7 under-the-radar difference-makers who could tilt a series
We all know who the superstars are. So here are the players who can work in the margins to provide a postseason edge.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signs extension to be face of Converse Basketball
Gilgeous-Alexander will be the eighth NBA player to get a signature shoe with Converse.
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Bulls' Alex Caruso has 'significant' ankle sprain; availability 'in doubt' for play-in game vs. Heat
Caruso left the game after his teammate Andre Drummond stepped on his foot.
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The NBA playoffs are here, and the league’s player participation policy is being tested
While it’s true that NBA stars played more in the regular season as a whole, the real test is upon us at the start of the playoffs.
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Nuggets-Lakers preview: Can LeBron get L.A. past Denver? Who can stop Nikola Jokić?
We break down the first-round series between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers and make our series prediction.
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Joel Embiid and the 76ers dig deep to top Miami, but now the real challenge begins
The second-seeded New York Knicks await as Philadelphia and its MVP center strive for a long playoff run.
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Report: Heat star Jimmy Butler feared to have MCL injury after play-in loss to 76ers
Jimmy Butler was seen limping significantly on his way out of the arena on Wednesday.
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NBA play-in: 76ers overcome sluggish 1st half, rally past Heat to set up first-round matchup with Knicks
Some hot 3-point shooting and a free chicken promotion helped spark a second-half 76ers rally.
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NBA play-in: Coby White's 42 points lead Bulls' offensive explosion to end Hawks' season
Coby White continued a career season with a career game for the Bulls in the play-in tournament.
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Warriors' Klay Thompson, pending free agent, is not ready to start thinking about his future
Thompson is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
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Lakers advance, Warriors dynasty is over & Western Conference playoffs preview | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill and Nekias Duncan discuss Tuesday night’s play-in games, discuss the Warriors’ future, and preview every Western Conference playoff matchup.
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Lakers coach Darvin Ham rips ‘insane asylum’ idea that team should have thrown first play-in game
Several in the sports world were pushing the idea that the Lakers should have intentionally lost on Tuesday night to avoid the Nuggets in the first round.
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Zion Williamson won't play in Pelicans play-in game Friday because of hamstring injury
Williamson injured his hamstring on Tuesday against the Lakers.
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Jontay Porter receives lifetime ban from NBA for violating gambling rules
Jontay Porter has been under investigation since March.
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USA Basketball sets 2024 men's Olympic roster: LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Stephen Curry headed to Paris
Team USA's Olympic roster is set, and for the first time it includes Steph Curry.
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Cavaliers-Magic preview: Why Cleveland could be in trouble against Orlando's rising stars
We break down the first-round matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic.
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Clippers-Mavericks preview: Why Luka Dončić and Dallas could go the distance with L.A.
We break down the first-round matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks.
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NBA play-in predictions: Sixers or Heat? Bulls or Hawks? And will any of these teams win a first-round series?
The NBA's play-in tournament continues Wednesday with showdowns in the East: Sixers-Heat and Bulls-Hawks. Who wins? Our writers weigh in.
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Death of a dynasty: Warriors' playoff hopes crushed by Kings, marking the end of an era
The Golden State Warriors wore the jerseys of a champion, and at times this season could conjure streaks producing optimism, but the end was just, swift and decisive at the hands of the bloodthirsty Sacramento Kings.
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NBA play-in: Zion Williamson's 40-point night halted by leg injury in Pelicans loss vs. Lakers
Zion Williamson played a career-high 70 games this regular season.
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NBA play-in: Lakers fend off Pelicans rally, advance to face Nuggets; Zion Williamson leaves late with injury
The Lakers have advanced past the play-in. Their reward is a date with a Nuggets team that's beat them eight straight times.
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NBA play-in: Kings get revenge and end Warriors' season, will play Pelicans for No. 8 seed
Keegan Murray dropped 32 points to extend the Kings' season in the play-in tournament.
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Sources: Suns assistant Kevin Young to be hired as BYU head coach, replacing Mark Pope
Young will reportedly continue to coach the Suns throughout the playoffs.
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Blake Griffin announces retirement from NBA after playing 13 seasons
Griffin played for the Pistons, Nets, and Celtics, but spent more than half his career with the Lob City Clippers.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo to reportedly miss Bucks' early playoff games with calf strain, could return later
The Bucks went 1-2 without Giannis to end the season. They'll need to do better when the playoffs begin.
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NBA play-in predictions: Will Lakers advance? Can Warriors avoid elimination?
The NBA's play-in tournament begins Tuesday in the Western Conference. Who wins? Our writers make their picks.
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Bucks-Pacers preview: Can Milwaukee keep pace with Indiana without Giannis?
We break down the first-round matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers.
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Timberwolves-Suns preview: Phoenix's firepower could prove too much for Minnesota
We break down the first-round matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns and make our prediction.
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Pistons looking for president of basketball operations after worst season in franchise history
The Detroit Pistons will hire an executive to oversee basketball operations after finishing the worst season in franchise history.
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NBA Play-In preview, MVP race & Wembanyama's future with Bomani Jones | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill and Bomani Jones preview the NBA Play-in Tournament, wonder how good Victor Wembanyama will be next year, and tell you their picks for some year-end awards.
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NBA Rookie Power Rankings 6.0: Victor Wembanyama finishes season at the top of the class
Here's a final look at Yahoo Sports' rookie rankings for the 2023-24 season.
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Suns, Grayson Allen reportedly agree to 4-year, $70M contract extension 5 days before playoffs
Grayson Allen is getting paid after a breakout year in Phoenix.
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Can anyone beat the Celtics or Nuggets in NBA playoffs? Betting market is skeptical
There are two clear favorites heading into the NBA playoffs. Frank Schwab breaks down the early action on the betting market.
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Cooper Flagg, AJ Dybantsa and Nolan Traore among standouts at Nike Hoop Summit
Yahoo Sports takes a look at six players who stood out at the Nike Hoop Summit and are worth keeping tabs on in the upcoming 2025 and 2026 NBA Drafts.
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NBA playoff picture: Thunder clinch No. 1 seed in West; Suns, Pacers secure final bid in each conference
The Thunder prevailed in a three-way race in the West with an emphatic season-finale win over the Mavericks.
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Boban Marjanović hilariously misses free throws on purpose to give Clippers fans free chicken
Boban Marjanović is a man of the people.
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NBA playoffs: The season finale delivered, setting the stage for more drama and star power
Never in the league’s rich history was there a day like Sunday.
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Anthony Davis leaves Lakers season finale with back spasm, accuses Larry Nance Jr. of 'dangerous play'
Davis and head coach Darvin Ham are optimistic that Davis' latest injury won't sideline him for Tuesday's play-in game against the Pelicans.
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For these battle-scarred Knicks, fighting for the No. 2 seed was the only option
The Knicks, after a season marred by a rash of brutal injuries, weren’t going to run from any smoke or worry about ducking any potentially difficult postseason matchups.
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Suns clinch No. 6 seed in NBA Western Conference playoffs by beating Timberwolves, Lakers defeating Pelicans
The Phoenix Suns clinched the Western Conference's No. 6 seed in the NBA playoffs with a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, coupled with the Los Angeles Lakers defeating the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Joel Embiid reportedly expected to be ready for postseason after missing 76ers finale
Embiid was a surprise scratch for Sunday's season finale with a playoff berth at stake.
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Knicks earn No. 2 seed in NBA Eastern playoffs with win over Bulls and Bucks loss to Magic
The Knicks go into the NBA playoffs as the Eastern Conference's No. 2 seed after a 120–119 win over the Chicago Bulls, coupled with the Milwaukee Bucks losing to the Orlando Magic.
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Pacers tie franchise record with 157 points, clinch playoff spot with win over Hawks
The Indiana Pacers are entering the postseason on a high note.
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Duke commit Cooper Flagg leads Team USA past Team World at Nike Hoop Summit
Top basketball prospects from the U.S. and around the world put on a show at the Nike Hoop Summit on Saturday night.
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Lakers, Grizzlies played an extra 66 seconds in third quarter after game clock was 'inaccurately set'
The Lakers would ultimately win the game over the Grizzlies by a score of 123-120.
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How Victor Wembanyama's rookie season ranks in NBA history
Victor Wembanyama's rookie NBA season is finished. The San Antonio Spurs will sit him in Sunday's regular-season finale. Where does his first season rank among the league's greats?
