Lakers parted ways with Darvin Ham in May Hurley known for developing player talent The Los Angeles Lakers aim to hire Dan Hurley, who has led UConn to back-to-back NCAA Read more

Dallas or Boston? Our contributors pick the winner, key players and dark horses before the season’s grand finale tips off Their trade deadline moves. The Luke Dončić-Kyrie Irving axis is Read more

Minnesota’s versatile big man wasn’t the reason the Timberwolves were demolished by the Mavericks in the West finals. But he makes for a uniquely convenient scapegoat The space of a Read more

Dallas dominate Minnesota 124-103 to reach NBA finals Celtics will host Mavericks in Game 1 on 6 June Luka Dončić had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 Read more

Minnesota Timberwolves 105-100 Dallas Mavericks Mavs lead best-of-seven series 3-1; Game 5 on Thursday Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves Read more

The 5ft 7in point guard’s career took him from Utah to New York City and a national title. But he was the last person to boast about his achievements On Read more

Boston Celtics 105-102 Indiana Pacers; Celtics sweep series Celtics reach NBA finals for second time in three seasons Derrick White’s tiebreaking three-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead Read more

Center won championships with Portland and Boston Walton became a popular broadcaster after playing career Hall of fame basketball star and two-time NBA champion Bill Walton has died of cancer Read more

Timberwolves 107-116 Mavericks; Dallas lead series 3-0 Dallas backcourt dominates down the stretch in win Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and the Dallas Mavericks made all Read more

Celtics beats Pacers 114-111 for 3-0 lead in East finals Holiday helps Boston overcome 18-point deficit Jrue Holiday overcame an illness to convert the go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds Read more