NBA Finals Game 2 ratings lowest in nearly 20 years
A Game 2 blowout in the NBA Finals on Sunday drew an average of 8.76 million viewers, the lowest for a Game 2 in the finals in 18 years -…
Thunder, Pacers race for edge in Game 3 of NBA Finals
INDIANAPOLIS — Nothing is settled in the NBA Finals through two games with the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder trading wins as the series shifts to Indianapolis for Game…
Pacers admit Tyrese Haliburton is hurting but will play Game 3
INDIANAPOLIS — Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle admits his point guard is not fully healthy, but he’s 100 percent certain Tyrese Haliburton is playing in Game 3 of the NBA…
Pacers pine for hostile home crowd, Finals shift to Indy
For the first time since 2000, the NBA Finals are headed to Indianapolis.The Pacers are even with the Oklahoma City Thunder at 1-all in the best-of-seven Finals as the series…
Cavaliers G Darius Garland (toe surgery) out 4-5 months
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Darius Garland underwent surgery on his big toe and will be sidelined four to five months, the team announced Monday.However, the team also said that Garland…
Report: Hawks hiring Bryson Graham from Pelicans
The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a deal to make Bryson Graham their new senior vice president of basketball operations, a move that would pry him from the New Orleans Pelicans…
Don Nelson earns lifetime achievement award, rips Mavericks
Basketball Hall of Famer Don Nelson was presented with a lifetime achievement award Sunday night and then trashed one of his former franchises for trading Luka Doncic.Nelson played 14 NBA…
Thunder pack a counterpunch in Game 2, even series with Pacers
OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-107 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on…
Report: Mavs set Cooper Flagg workout for June 17
The Dallas Mavericks have scheduled a workout and visit with top NBA draft prospect Cooper Flagg for June 17, ESPN reported Sunday.The Mavericks, owners of the top overall selection, plan…
Reports: Jay Wright not interested in coaching Knicks
Although the Knicks have three players whom Jay Wright coached at Villanova, the retired Hall of Famer will not resume his career with New York, multiple media outlets reported on…
Report: Grizzlies C Zach Edey to undergo ankle surgery
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey is expected to miss some time at the start of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery for a sprained ankle, ESPN reported Saturday.After a solid…
Pacers look to steal another road win against Thunder in Game 2
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder have been in this position before.So, have the Indiana Pacers.The teams meet in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday in Oklahoma…
Report: Knicks want to interview Mavs coach Jason Kidd
The New York Knicks plan to formally request permission to interview Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd for their coaching vacancy, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Friday.The Knicks fired head…
OKC, SGA deal with shock and gnaw of blown 15-point lead
OKLAHOMA CITY — Tyrese Haliburton stuck a game-winner with 0.3 seconds on the clock on Thursday to give Indiana its only lead of the game and a 1-0 lead in…
Adam Silver: NBA ‘should be exploring’ expansion
Commissioner Adam Silver offered hope to cities looking to land an NBA franchise, saying Thursday that the league “should be exploring” expansion.Silver addressed the media in his annual state-of-the-league talk…
Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers stun Thunder in last second of Game 1
OKLAHOMA CITY — Tyrese Haliburton hit a 21-foot pull-up jumper in the final second on Thursday as the Indiana Pacers completed a stunning comeback for a 111-110 win over the…