LeBron James said he didn’t initially believe it when he was told Magic Johnson had resigned as Lakers president of basketball operations.
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Opinion: Kyrie Irving wanted this, and it’s up to him to deliver for Celtics in Game 4
Kyrie Irving wanted to lead a team and he’ll get the chance to as the Celtics will look to him to avoid falling in a 3-1 hole against the Bucks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo takes charge as Bucks take 2-1 lead on Celtics
An attacking Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with a game-high 32 points as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Celtics 123-116 in Game 3 in Boston.
Celtics general manager Danny Ainge suffers heart attack, expected to make full recovery
Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge suffered a mild heart attack in Milwaukee on Tuesday, the team announced in a news release.
76ers even series with impressive bounce-back win over Raptors in Game 2
Philadelphia answered its Game 1 loss in impressive fashion, with better defense and key adjustments to beat Toronto 94-89 and tie the series 1-1.
Kawhi Leonard’s monster Game 1 for Raptors should have 76ers worried
It was only the first game of the series, but if Kawhi Leonard keeps putting up big numbers, the 76ers are in trouble.
Kawhi Leonard’s huge night leads Raptors past 76ers in Game 1
Kawhi Leonard was brilliant, with a playoff career-high 45 points on 16-of-23 shooting to guide the Raptors past the 76ers for the early series lead.
Opinion: Bucks have all the hallmarks of an NBA Finals team
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks completely dominated the Pistons in a first-round sweep, showing they have what it takes for a deep playoff run.
Opinion: Kyrie Irving has Celtics poised for something special in NBA playoffs
After all of Kyrie Irving’s missives about leadership and performance this season, he delivered in the first round against the Indiana Pacers.
Nets GM Sean Marks fined, suspended for entering refs’ locker room
The NBA fined Brooklyn GM Sean Marks $25,000 and suspended him one game without pay for entering the referee locker room after the Nets’ Game 4 loss.