NBA experts’ picks for Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings

With playoff spots at stake, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings kick things off Tuesday night. Who will move on?

The Warriors’ playoff chances might rest on their defense

The Warriors’ best shot of getting out of the play-in could be an improved defense led by Draymond Green and rookie...

Pistons to hire head of basketball operations

The Pistons are looking to hire a head of basketball operations that will report to team owner Tom Gores. GM Troy...

Sources: Nets prepared to hire Kings’ Fernandez

Jordi Fernandez, the Kings’ top assistant, has emerged as the Nets’ choice to become the franchise’s next head coach, sources told...

Young eyes normal minutes for Hawks in play-in

Trae Young, who said he feels “a lot better,” hopes he can provide his normal production in the play-in tournament for...

Sources: Steph, LeBron headline Olympics roster

U.S. basketball is finalizing a 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball roster that includes several of the generation’s iconic players.

OKC’s Daigneault voted NBCA coach of the year

Mark Daigneault, who guided the Thunder to the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, was named NBCA coach of the...

Hornets’ Ball will again mull wearing ankle braces

The Hornets’ LaMelo Ball is once again contemplating wearing ankle braces if it means staying on the court.

NBA records 872 sellouts; attendance up 1.4%

The NBA said regular-season attendance rose 1.4%, with the league setting records for sellouts (872) and average attendance (18,322).

Allen agrees to 4-year, $70M extension with Suns

Suns guard Grayson Allen has agreed on a four-year, $70 million contract extension that includes a player option, his agents Mitch...