Anthony Edwards has been compared to all time greats like Kobe and Michael Jordan. That might be a bit premature. But there’s one area the 22-year old is already ahead of them—leadership espn.com/nba/story/_/id…

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“He’s in,” Chris Finch says when asked about Mike Conley’s availability for Game 6.

The veteran point guard returns for Minnesota after missing Game 5 with a sore right Achilles.

Good read on Chet Holmgren from Ramona Shelburne

'He wasn't scared': How Chet Holmgren became a perfect fit for SGA and an OKC team built for a dynasty

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'For Presti, character and organizational fit matter just as much as talent'

Congratulations! Timberwolves PR well deserved

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Story on Utah State transfer Great Osobor following head coach Danny Sprinkle to Washington, with details on his historic NIL valuation.

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New story: Anthony Edwards immediately put Game 4 in the rearview by jawing at Jamal Murray before time expired, showing a defiant confidence his entire team will need if they intend to upset the defending champs es.pn/4bfzjzV

The Knicks are incapable of playing anything but a completely insane game.

Reporting for ESPN NBA Countdown with ⁦Malika Andrews⁩ on Mike Budenholzer’s momentum toward becoming the Suns’ next coach

NEW: He scored 99 points in one game and was considered Europe's first basketball star. He ignited a Balkan basketball revolution that shapes the game to this day. He hailed from Sombor, just like Nikola Jokic. On the life and legacy of Radivoj Korać: espn.com/nba/story/_/id…

New story: Rudy Gobert is out for Game 2 after the birth of his first child. “The timing of his circumstances, plus some weather made it really tough [for Gobert to make it back to Denver],” Wolves coach Chris Finch said. es.pn/3Uykhy9

The MRI revealed a third degree dislocation of the AC joint in Mavs PF/C Maxi Kleber’s shoulder, a source told ESPN. He will be sidelined indefinitely, perhaps for the remainder of the Mavs’ playoff run.

In 2011, Mike Brown said “I'm not sure what size shoe [Phil Jackson] wears. But I'm not here to fill his shoes.' Six men have tried since, no one has been able to do so. Before they hire their next coach, the Lakers need to figure out why. espn.com/nba/story/_/id…

Mavs PF/C Maxi Kleber will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his right shoulder sprain, source says. Kleber is a key defender who shot 10-of-18 on 3s in the first round vs. Clippers.

Not long after the Clippers were eliminated, Paul George and James Harden said they haven’t thought about their future yet. Asked if he can see himself with Kawhi Leonard and Harden long term, PG replied, “Yeah. If it works that way, absolutely.' espn.com/nba/story/_/id…

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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka informed Ham of decision in phone call short time ago, sources said. After run to Western finals a year ago and winning 47 games this season, it’ll likely be Ham’s successor who’ll get chance to benefit from organization using major draft capital to upgrade

BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers dismissed coach Darvin Ham, sources tell ESPN. In two seasons, Ham was 90-74 with a Western Conference Finals berth, two Play-In victories and an In-Season title. Lakers lost in five games to Denver in opening-round.

I want to thank everyone for their kind words and support. I am humbled. Patrick Beverley just called me and apologized. I appreciate it and accept it. The Bucks also reached out to apologize. I've been in news for over 40 years and kindness and grace always win.