Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham are eligible for season honors after their challenge of the 65-game rule was approved, while Anthony Edwards’ challenge was declined.
After a devastating blowout loss in Oklahoma City on April 2, the Lakers lost two of their three stars. Now they face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets — as a home underdog.
Kawhi Leonard declined to discuss his future with the Clippers after Wednesday’s play-in loss and said he’s “not stressing” the NBA’s investigation into his deal with Aspiration.
The NBA has fined LaMelo Ball $35,000 “for making unnecessary and reckless contact” with Bam Adebayo during Tuesday’s play-in game. The Hornets star also was fined $25,000 for using profane language during a TV interview after that game.
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, and the Sixers pulled away late to top the Magic 109-97 on Wednesday night to secure the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Coming off a rather uninspiring regular season, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves said “we’re here now” and are ready to take on the Nuggets for the start of the playoffs.