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Lakers' Redick rips refs; Reaves takes issue, too
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48709627/lakers-redick-rips-officiating-reaves-feels-disrespected

Coach JJ Redick tore into the officiating after the Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Thunder, and guard Austin Reaves also expressed his displeasure.
Cunningham, Pistons pull away, take G2 vs. Cavs
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48708023/cunningham-pistons-pull-away-take-2-0-lead-cavaliers

Cade Cunningham and the Pistons, whose season was on the ropes less than a week ago, aren't going to let up against the Cavaliers.
Sources: Knicks' Anunoby has hamstring strain
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48704042/sources-knicks-og-anunoby-hamstring-strain-day-day

Knicks forward OG Anunoby has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and will be day-to-day, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.
Cavs plan to 'figure it out' after Harden struggle...
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48708669/cavs-not-worried-james-harden-struggles-2nd-straight-game

James Harden's postseason struggles continued Thursday, when he went 3-for-13 from the field and missed all four of his 3-point attempts in a 107-97 loss to the Pistons.
Hornets extend Lee after 25-win improvement
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48704852/hornets-extend-head-coach-charles-lee-25-win-improvement

The Charlotte Hornets gave coach Charles Lee a contract extension Thursday following a season in which the team improved its win total by 25 games.
The Hottest Job in Sports: A WNBA Front Office Role
https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/sports-jobs-wnba-front-office-boom-1234892308/

The WNBA’s lucrative, long-term media rights are inked. The historic collective bargaining agreement between owners and players is complete. Team valuations are at an all-time high. The league enters its 30th season Friday with more fans than ever and star players who are newly minted millionaires. To keep up with this growth, front offices around […]
Windhorst: Why the stakes of this NBA draft lotter...
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48704514/windhorst-why-stakes-2026-nba-draft-lottery-enormous-possibly-game-changing

How do we know that Sunday's lottery (3 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN) is massively important to the NBA? A third of a league seemingly tanked just to get into it.
Sixers donate playoff tix to evade Knicks fans
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48712113/76ers-donating-playoff-tickets-keep-knicks-fans

The 76ers will donate 500 tickets for each remaining home second-round playoff game to area community groups in their latest attempt to keep more of their own fans in the building and avoid a takeover by Knicks supporters.
More Than 50% of WNBA Players Are With New Teams This Season
https://www.sportico.com/leagues/basketball/2026/2026-wnba-free-agency-team-rosters-expansion-1234892344/

The WNBA is getting a fresh start this season. Many, in fact. A new collective bargaining agreement raised salaries across the board—the minimum rose from $66,000 to $270,000, and the maximum increased from $250,000 to $1.4 million. The league’s new media rights deal will deliver a record 216 regular-season games to national audiences across nine […]
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Brunson shuts door on 76ers as Knicks go up 3-0
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48717062/jalen-brunson-shuts-door-76ers-knicks-go-3-0

Behind 33 points from Jalen Brunson, including big buckets late, the Knicks held off the 76ers to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the semifinal series.
Mavs hire Blazers' Schmitz as GM under Ujiri
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48714408/mavericks-hire-blazers-mike-schmitz-gm-masai-ujiri

The Mavericks are hiring former Blazers assistant GM Mike Schmitz to run the franchise's basketball operations under president Masai Ujiri.
Nuggets back Adelman; roster changes on table
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48715563/josh-kroenke-backs-david-adelman-roster-changes-table

Nuggets governor Josh Kroenke backed first-year coach David Adelman after a disappointing first-round exit but said changes to the roster could be on the table.
Fizdale looks to come 'full circle' as Nigeria's c...
https://www.espn.com/olympics/basketball/story/_/id/48716139/former-nba-coach-david-fizdale-hired-nigeria-men-basketball-team-coach

Former NBA coach David Fizdale was hired as the Nigeria men's basketball coach, with aspirations of leading the country to the 2028 Olympics in his hometown of Los Angeles, he told ESPN Andscape on Friday.
Spurs take 2-1 series lead behind Wemby's gem
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48718221/victor-wembanyama-big-night-gives-spurs-series-lead-vs-wolves

Victor Wembanyama had 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense for the Spurs, who took a 2-1 series lead with a 115-108 victory over the Timberwolves on Friday night.
Finch calls out Brothers' 'unprofessional behavior...
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48718625/timberwolves-chris-finch-calls-tony-brothers-game-3-confrontation-completely-unprofessional-behavior

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch called it "completely unprofessional behavior" for official Tony Brothers to confront him on two separate occasions during a fourth-quarter stoppage Friday night in Game 3.
Embiid's return not enough as 76ers dig 0-3 hole
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48717906/joel-embiid-return-not-enough-sixers-pushed-brink-elimination

The Philadelphia 76ers got back Joel Embiid on Friday night -- but it didn't prevent them from moving within one game of elimination in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Knicks.
Follow live: Pistons surging as Cavs battle for fi...
https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401871335/pistons-cavaliers

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Harden's clutch shots help Cavaliers down Pistons
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48724867/james-harden-donovan-mitchell-help-cavaliers-pistons

James Harden hit three clutch shots in the final two minutes, Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cavaliers beat Detroit 116-109 on Saturday to cut the Pistons' lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Steve Kerr is back: Why he signed a new deal, and ...
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48565081/steve-kerr-returning-golden-state-warriors-coach-answering-questions-next-offseason-moves

Why did Kerr decide to return? How will this impact the Warriors' offseason? Here's everything you need to know about Kerr's new deal with Golden State.
OKC improves to 7-0 after blitzing L.A. in Game 3
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48727515/thunder-blow-lakers-game-3-improve-7-0-playoffs

The Thunder improved to 7-0 in the playoffs after running away from the Lakers in the third quarter of Game 3 to take a 3-0 series lead.
Kerr agrees to 2-year deal to stay with Warriors
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48724788/steve-kerr-agrees-2-year-deal-remain-warriors

Steve Kerr agreed to a two-year contract to return as head coach of the Golden State Warriors, Dan Eveloff and Rick Smith of Priority Sports told ESPN on Saturday.
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