The Thunder ended the Timberwolves’ playoff run in brutal fashion on Wednesday night. But Minnesota have come far, and can still push on The definition of success is subjective, ephemeral. Read more

The league is exploring plans to set up a competition in Europe. But, from playing style to fan culture, it would be a clash of visions While the multibillion dollar Read more

Thunder crush Wolves to reach first finals since 2012 Gilgeous-Alexander drops 34 as OKC takes West title Holmgren, Williams shine in 124-94 Game 5 clincher The Oklahoma City Thunder tried Read more

New York Knicks 121-130 Indiana Pacers Eastern Conference finals: Pacers lead best-of-seven series 3-1 Man charged with stabbing Knicks fans in Indiana Tyrese Haliburton had 32 points, 15 assists and Read more

24-year-old Jarrett Funke charged with battery Altercation took place during Game 2 of series An Indiana Pacers fan has been charged with stabbing two supporters of the New York Knicks Read more

Oklahoma City Thunder 128-126 Minnesota Timberwolves OKC lead best-of-seven Western Conference finals 3-1 Edwards limited to 16 points; SGA scores 40 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points, 10 rebounds and nine Read more

Small market teams have dominated this year’s playoffs. Former players say playing outside big cities can help bring unity and cohesion Two-time NBA All-Star Reggie Theus remembers the 1981 playoffs. Read more

New York Knicks 106-100 Indiana Pacers Indiana lead Eastern Conference finals 2-1 Karl-Anthony Towns stars with 24 points Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, Read more

Edwards scores 30 as Wolves crush Thunder in Game 3 Wolves cut series deficit to 2-1 with 143-101 home win MVP Gilgeous-Alexander held to 14 in blowout loss Anthony Edwards Read more

Siakam scores 39 as Pacers top Knicks for 2-0 series lead Haliburton posts 14-11-8 as Indy win sixth straight on road Brunson’s 36 not enough asKnicks face must-win Game 3 Read more