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Jokic ejected after hard foul on Payne, scrum with Booker as Nuggets get swept
Trae Young, Ja Morant say Jokic didn't deserve ejection
Denver's MVP was tossed from Game 4, but most on social media thought the call was too harsh.
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Giannis' big block and throw down closes the door as Bucks even series
The Nets are learning how fragile an NBA title run can be
With Kyrie Irving's injury in Game 4, the Nets have gone from potential world-beaters to mortals quickly.
ROCKY FINISH IN DENVER
How the Nuggets should approach the offseason
Denver has decisions to make on contract extensions for Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon.
CLIPPERS WIN GAME 3
Kawhi, PG lead Clippers to crucial Game 3 win
Five big takeaways from Game 3 of Jazz-Clippers
More PG and slowing down Spida: How the Clippers got back into the series in Game 3.
PHILLY TAKES SERIES LEAD
With a long way to go, Joel Embiid and the Sixers show how far they've come
In arguably their most impressive performance of the postseason, Embiid proved both dominant and able to distribute to teammates. And this version of the Sixers looks like one that can challenge for the throne.
NBA DRAFT
Why this year's NBA draft class is getting historic buzz
No top five has produced four All-Stars since 2003, but scouts and execs are saying this year's draft class could have that level of talent.
IT'S ALL IN THE FAMILY
Bronny turns defense into offense in front of star-studded crowd
LeBron, Drake get out of their seats after a dunk from this UCLA commit
SWITCHING IT UP
LeBron is far from the first Lakers great to change jersey numbers
From Kobe's No. 8 to No. 24, to LeBron's No. 23 to No. 6, we breakdown the jersey number changes of Lakers' players past and present.
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Melo among 5 up for NBA's social justice award
The Trail Blazers' Carmelo Anthony is among five finalists for the NBA's inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award.
Top Headlines
- MVP Jokic ejected for hard swipe at Suns' Payne
- Nets lose Irving to ankle injury in Game 4 defeat
- Mitchell: 'Managing' pain in ankle, but OK for G4
- PG sets tone for Clippers with bounce-back effort
- Sixers lose Green (right calf) for at least 2 weeks
- Nets security guard won't work Milwaukee games
- Simmons challenged by Rivers, fuels 76ers' rout
- Why this year's NBA draft class is getting historic buzz
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Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
Historically good (ESPN+)
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NBA draft 2021: Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and the rest of the top five could be historically great
No top five has produced four All-Stars since 2003, but scouts and execs are saying this year's draft class could have that level of talent.
Keeping pace with Luka
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NBA playoffs 2021: Luka Doncic's superstar ascent has created a timetable for the Dallas Mavericks
Every franchise dreams of having an MVP-caliber player. But a rising superstar means needing a star partner and a title-worthy team.
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