Grayson Allen addresses flagrant foul on Caruso

It was nothing but respect between NBA superstars Jayson Tatum and Giannis Antetokounmpo following the Boston Celtics' Game 7 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. After the final buzzer, Tatum and Antetokounmpo shared a special embrace to cap off the thrilling seven-game series. The two-time MVP spoke more about that moment during his postgame press conference.

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Ja Morant sent out two tweets about Luka Doncic on Sunday night. Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are playing the Phoenix Suns in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series.

Around NBA circles, Steph Curry isn't necessarily known for his defense. But his coach, Steve Kerr, has been trying to tell everyone for years that the two-time NBA MVP is an underrated defender, and this season especially Curry has raised eyebrows with his prowess on the other side of the ball.

Watching a basketball game with a die-hard NBA fan can be quite the experience. Now, imagine watching an NBA playoff game with the head coach of one of the competing teams -- who also happens to be your spouse. That’s the situation Margot Kerr found herself in on Friday night...

Gary Payton II knows firsthand the dedication it takes to return to college and pursue a degree while playing in the NBA. So when his Warriors teammate Steph Curry earned his bachelor’s degree from Davidson College on Sunday, a celebratory fist pump was in order. “I congratulated him,” Payton...

Don't bet against Draymond Green's basketball mind. That's a losing battle. While the Warriors' forward is in the middle of a future Hall of Fame playing career, he's also flexing his muscle as a basketball analyst, whether it's on Twitter, on TNT's studio show or through his new podcast. On...

The scouting report on the Milwaukee Bucks was relatively straightforward: load up to stop Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday. But as the Boston Celtics quickly turn the page to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, things may get more complicated. The Heat are a gritty, well-coached team that...

How Patrick Beverley prepares for matchups against the NBA's best point guards depends on the player. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard joined Stephen A. Smith and Mike Greenberg Monday morning on ESPN's "Get Up," where he discussed how his preparation would differ for Phoenix Suns superstar Chris Paul compared to Steph Curry.

MIAMI -- The Boston Celtics have made defense the calling card of their 2022 playoff run. Now, there is an opportunity for this team to not only chase an 18th banner on the strength of their defensive depth but potentially wiggle their way into the conversation about some of the elite team defenses in recent memory.

Kyrie Irving expressed regret about requesting a trade from the Cavaliers rather than staying to compete for more championships. So why did Irving force his way from Cleveland in 2017, only one year after helping the Cavs win a title?. Irving on “I Am Athlete”:. It was like...

The moment will be etched into the minds of Warriors fans forever. Klay Thompson, playing in his first NBA playoff Game 6 since he suffered a torn ACL in the 2019 NBA Finals, hit the dagger 3-pointer to seal the Warriors' 110-96 series-clinching win over the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center on Friday night.

Now that the NBA’s draft lottery results are in, the full 2022 draft order has been set. We’ll likely see some of these picks change hands on June 23, or in the days leading up to draft night. Here’s the full 2022 NBA draft order:. First Round:

The Nets tried to sign James Harden to a three-year, $161,141,718 max contract extension in October. When his team traded for Harden in February, 76ers owner Josh Harris giddily declared, “This is going to be awesome.” In March, 76ers president Daryl Morey – who let Harden do whatever he wanted with the Rockets while heaping praise on the guard – called Harden “my basketball Jesus.”

The Wizards are back in the NBA draft lottery, set for May 17, which means we at NBC Sports Washington are rediscovering the fun of Tankathon. It's a great website that has many features, but one in particular that is especially addicting. You can simulate the lottery, all with the click of a button.

The Warriors claimed their Western Conference finals spot Friday night with a 110-96 Game 6 win over the pesky Memphis Grizzlies. Next up on the Warriors’ schedule: The Dallas Mavericks, who demolished the Suns in a stunning turn of events in Game 7 in Phoenix on Sunday night. The...

The Warriors dynasty has joined yet another exclusive group in the NBA record book. With its close-out win over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals at Chase Center on Friday, Golden State became just the seventh team in NBA history with 21 or more playoff series wins across a 10-season span, per ESPN Stats & Info.

Strat-O-Matic, the market leader in sports simulation, has partnered with NBC Sports Boston to build simulation experiences for "Simulation Station”. The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat will begin their third Eastern Conference Finals series of the last 10 years with Game 1 set for Tuesday night at FTX Arena. The...

It was hard to hate the Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the league's most likeable superstar, Jrue Holiday, Bobby Portis, and Pat Connaughton play their tails off, and harried head coach Mike Budenholzer looks as disheveled as Jack Lemmon in Glengarry, Glen Ross. ("I need those leads!" he implores at halftime, probably).

We're a few days into the Sixers' offseason, and after press conferences from Doc Rivers and Daryl Morey, plus a few days of rumblings from the NBA rumor mill, it sounds like Rivers will be back next season as head coach. Rivers has multiple years left on his deal and,...

Chris Paul and the Suns blew a 2-0 lead to the Mavericks, including getting destroyed in Game 7 last night. Which means it’s time for Paul’s critics to take victory laps. Ain’t nobody worried about Chris Paul when you play the Phoenix Suns. Nobody in the NBA. And I’m just letting you know how NBA players feel.