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Celtics' lack of killer instinct lost them Game 1 — and could cost them series vs. Heat

The Celtics' inability to put together a complete 48-minute effort was on display again as Jimmy Butler and the Heat stole Game 1 in Boston.

 

Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra calls recent wave of NBA coach firings 'disturbing'

Doc Rivers, Mike Budenholzer, Monty Williams and Nick Nurse have all been dismissed in recent weeks. Erik Spoelstra weighed in on their firings.

 

Of course Spurs' tankapalooza paid off with Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes win

The perfect organization (San Antonio Spurs) getting the perfect player (Victor Wembanyama) in NBA draft lottery was entirely predictable.

 

JJ Redick questions severity of Ja Morant's consequences after brandishing gun

NBA analyst JJ Redick says there's a double standard for Ja Morant being punished for brandishing a gun while politicians promote guns.

 

Job security doesn't exist in NBA coaching ranks. Sad, but true. Get used to it.

The Bucks, Sixers and Suns were the NBA's three most victorious teams the past three seasons. All have fired their coach.

 

Detroit Pistons' paths for coaching search: Stick with finalists or hire fired winner?

Pistons have three finalists for their vacant coach position. But an improved field of candidates could give front office some pause.

 

Nikola Jokic 1, Anthony Davis 0: Nuggets' two-time MVP wins first battle with Lakers star

Anthony Davis was spectacular, but Nikola Jokic was even better in Game 1, winning the matchup that could define the Lakers-Nuggets series.

 

NBA mock draft, post-lottery edition: Victor Wembanyama at No. 1, but who's next?

With the NBA draft lottery complete, San Antonio is on the clock. Victor Wembanyama is expected to go No. 1, but who will follow?

 

The best coach in the NBA who's never been Coach of the Year is back in conference finals

Miami's Erik Spoelstra is the best coach in the NBA. And definitely the best coach to never have won Coach of the Year. He's proving it in the playoffs.

 

Steve Kerr says Warriors 'not a championship contender' without Draymond Green

Steve Kerr said the Warriors weren't a title contender partly because of the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole punch, but said Golden State needs Green.

 

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