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Nuggets' Porter backs brother amid betting probe
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said he's sure younger brother Jontay would never do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA career.[read more]

76ers riled over final play; refs admit missed foul
A chaotic end to Wednesday night's game saw the Clippers celebrating a needed win and Philadelphia's Nick Nurse and Kelly Oubre Jr. confronting the officials over a missed foul that crew chief Kevin Scott said should have been called.[read more]

Hornets shut down LaMelo (ankle) for season
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will not play again in the 2023-24 season due to the recurring ankle injury that has kept him out since January.[read more]

Lawyer: Ex-G Leaguer won't face death penalty
Chance Comanche, who was charged with the murder of a woman whose body was found near Las Vegas, will not face the possibility of the death penalty if he were to be found guilty at trial, his lawyer told ESPN.[read more]

Green takes blame for ejection: 'Can't happen'
The Warriors' Draymond Green said he "deserved to be kicked out" of Wednesday's game against Orlando for yelling at the referee and that "it just can't happen."[read more]

Owner halts sale of Wolves, Lynx to Lore, A-Rod
Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor is no longer selling his controlling stake, saying minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez didn't meet contractual deadlines.[read more]

The Celtics are the East's No. 1 seed. Who else is playoff bound?
The latest on which NBA teams have clinched playoff and play-in spots as the end of the regular season nears.[read more]

Power Rankings: The playoff picture is getting clearer as we enter the final stretch
The 2023-24 regular season is close to concluding and the postseason picture is still up in the air. Here's where are 30 teams stack up this week.[read more]

Why Paul George is probably your favorite NBA player’s favorite player
The ideal frame, an array of moves and impeccable handles. George is seen as the prototype for a new generation of players -- and NBA 2K gamers.[read more]

Which teams should you bet on in the Western Conference playoff race?
André Snellings looks at how to bet on the wild Western Conference playoff race.[read more]