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The Dallas Mavericks beat the LA Clippers 114-101 to secure a 4-2 series win in the first round of the NBA play-offs, while the LA Lakers sack head coach Darvin Ham.

Draymond Green offered strong critisicm of Patrick Beverley's postgame antics following the Milwaukee Bucks' season-ending loss on Thursday.

Luka Doncic had 28 points and 13 assists, while Kyrie Irving scored 28 of his 30 points in a second-half surge to advance the Mavs.

Kawhi Leonard's health, Tyronn Lue's future and potential contracts for Paul George and James Harden are among the offseason unknowns facing the Clippers.

A tepid Clippers offense had no answer for Irving and Luka Dončić in an elimination game.

Three nights after scoring 39 points in a one-point road loss that left the Magic on the brink of elimination, Paolo Banchero put his team on his back.

The Orlando Magic forced a Game 7 in their first-round NBA playoff series with a 103–96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell scored 50 points for the Cavs.

Celtics top assistant Charles Lee reportedly is among the Lakers' candidates to replace Darvin Ham as head coach.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Beverley indicated a video showing him throwing a ball at a spectator on Thursday was misleading but later added that “I have to be better.”

This series is going to be physical and go six or seven games.

Draymond Green is just as confused as everyone else by James Jones' comments that no team has maximized Kevin Durant.

The Clippers are hoping Tyronn Lue will remain their coach for the foreseeable future amid speculation he could be a candidate for Lakers' coaching job.

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly pursuing a contract extension with head coach Tyronn Lue, who is expected to be targeted by other teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers.

From some former head coaches to current ones, like Tyronn Lue, the Lakers have coaching options, including some top assistants and a wild card in JJ Redick.

Perhaps it was the right time to let go of Ham. But who looks at this Lakers roster and sees a championship team? Or a championship contender? Not in this NBA.

Here are four things to watch as the Knicks face old friends Obi Toppin and the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

Who should the Lakers hire as their next coach? Clippers coach Tyronn Lue would be an obvious choice or Becky Hammon for a culture shock.

The Bucks' Patrick Beverley didn't let an ESPN producer take part in a group interview because she's not subscribed to his podcast. Earlier, during Milwaukee's game against Indiana, he threw the ball into the stands twice, hitting a woman in the head.

Three of Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr.'s brothers have run into trouble. Jontay was banned from the NBA. Coban was sentenced to prison. Jevon was arrested on suspicion of DWI.

Veteran big man Al Horford discussed the "maturity" and "growth" the Celtics showed with their dominant Game 5 performance vs. the Heat.