Brunson out of boot, expected before playoffs
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said he expects Jalen Brunson, who hasn’t played since injuring his ankle March 6, to return to action before the regular-season finale.
Sources: Luka out vs. Bucks to manage ankle
Lakers star Luka Doncic will not play Thursday against the Bucks as he continues to manage a sprained right ankle, sources told ESPN.
Celtics top list of most expensive U.S. sports franchise sales
The Celtics have been sold for $6.1 billion. It’s a a North American sports franchise record. Here are others that sold for big money.
Waiver wire pickups: Two Warriors to add now
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add this week.
Celtics sold for record $6.1 billion, sources say
Bill Chisholm has agreed to purchase the Boston Celtics from the Grousbeck family for a valuation for $6.1 billion, sources told ESPN.
‘It’s Pop’s decision. He’s earned that’: Inside Gregg Popovich’s fight to return to the sideline
For the first time in 30 years, the legendary coach has been on a different sideline, battling to return to what he once was. This is the story of his season — and what might come next for the proud franchise he leads.
Spurs’ Mamukelashvili makes history in 19 minutes
With good friend Flavor Flav hyping a crowd that gleefully flooded Frost Bank Center with MVP chants, Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili scored a career-high 34 points, the most in NBA history when playing fewer than 20 minutes.
Cunningham calls bank — or at least ‘whispered it’
Cade Cunningham insisted he called bank. “I might have whispered it,” he said. “I don’t think anybody heard that, though.” In any event, his 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left was the difference in the Pistons’ 116-113 win over the Heat on Wednesday night.
Sources: Nuggets rule out Jokic, Murray vs. Lakers
Denver Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray will sit out for a second consecutive game Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers as they continue to nurse nagging injuries, sources told ESPN.
Karl-Anthony Towns scratches a historical itch with Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The New York Knicks center has been a fan of the Assassin’s Creed franchise since the first game’s release in 2007.