Second consecutive French player to go No 1 overall Center Alex Sarr selected by Washington at No 2 Three French players drafted in top six picks The NBA is in Read more

Knicks send five first-round picks to crosstown rivals Bridges re-unites with college teammate Jalen Brunson Mikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, where Read more

The 19-year-old has been derided as a nepo-baller. But growing up around one of the greatest players of all time could help him build a long career as a role Read more

Claim was made on social media on Tuesday Spokesperson says alleged incident ‘never happened’ New Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick has denied an allegation he used the N-word during Read more

Redick hired as Lakers coach according to ESPN report Analyst was offered job on Thursday according to sources The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a four-year contract with JJ Read more

Williams let go by Detroit after NBA-worst 14-68 season Pistons had signed Williams to six-year $78.5m contract The Detroit Pistons have fired coach Monty Williams after just one season, a Read more

The NBA postseason remains an eight-week psychodrama of moments, memes and memories unlike anything in sport. Our writer looks back at the 20 biggest takeaways This particular trade deadline was Read more

This Celtics team, while not quite as luminously talented as peak Steph Curry Golden State, have much of their predecessors’ machine-like air of inevitability A blizzard of confetti across the Read more

As it happened: Dallas Mavericks 88-106 Boston Celtics Celtics take series 4-1 after dominant playoff run The Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 on Monday night to claim a Read more

Email beau.dure@theguardian.com with your thoughts Latest score from 8.30pm ET tipoff at TD Garden Irving admits he must overcome ‘self-doubt’ in Boston Anyone else just have a feeling we may Read more