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NEW YORK (AP) — When the ball got stuck behind the basket in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday night, the New York Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns proved that if you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself. The 76ers’ Andre Drummond failed on a few attempts to dislodge the ball, drawing loud boos from …

There was no runaway for the New York Knicks Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. But the end result was the same. The Knicks pulled away late for a 108-102 win in a tightly contested Game 2 against a 76ers team playing without Joel Embiid. The Knicks now have a 2-0 series lead and a five-game playoff win streak. Advertisement …

The tension during Game 2 of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks series briefly melted away in a lighthearted moment during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. The ball got stuck in the framing below the shot clock with 7:54 to go in the third, with the Sixers leading 74-71. Philadelphia big man Andre Drummond, listed at 6-foot-11, …

If you’re Andre Drummond, you can’t give Madison Square Garden this satisfaction. Tyrese Maxey couldn’t dislodge a basketball that got stuck behind the backboard during Wednesday’s Game 2 between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks. So he handed the broom to Drummond, his 6-11 76ers teammate. Surely Drummond could get the job done. Advertisement But Drummond tried and also …

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks, whatever it may be, should be decided in the coming weeks. Bucks owner Jimmy Haslam said on Wednesday that the franchise would make a decision on the star player’s future with the organization before the NBA Draft in June. That gives them about six weeks to come to a decision. “Before the Draft …

NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Nurse rejoined the Philadelphia 76ers after attending his brother’s funeral, saying Wednesday that Steve Nurse was a fan who would want him at Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Nurse was in Ankeny, Iowa, on Tuesday, the day between the first two games of the series against the Knicks in New York. Advertisement “I …

The devil is always in the details. The NBA still plans to launch NBA Europe in the fall of 2027, but as negotiations with potential partners get serious, sticking points have emerged around players moving from the NBA to Europe and, of course, money. Specifically, the franchise fees teams will pay and the revenue distribution from the new league have …

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam says he would like to have Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future sorted out before next month’s NBA draft. Haslam spoke Wednesday alongside general manager Jon Horst at a news conference introducing Taylor Jenkins as the Bucks’ coach. Antetokounmpo has spent his entire 13-year career with the Bucks, but it’s possible he could leave Milwaukee …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller underwent surgery on Wednesday to address left shoulder instability. Miller will be out indefinitely and additional updates on his status will be provided as appropriate, but the team said he is expected to make a full recovery. Advertisement He missed 13 consecutive games beginning in late October after sustaining a left …

NEW YORK (AP) — Mitchell Robinson did not play for the New York Knicks on Wednesday night in Game 2 against Philadelphia because of an illness, leaving each team without a center. The 76ers ruled Joel Embiid out earlier Wednesday with a sprained right ankle and a sore right hip. The Knicks added their backup center to the injury report …

The Cleveland Cavaliers had plenty of chances to steal Game 1 against the Detroit Pistons, but careless turnovers, an inability to secure defensive rebounds, questionable coaching, and overall bad offensive process kept them from doing so. Whether or not they can turn around will determine how this series goes. Winning Game 2 will be tough. J.B. Bickerstaff-led teams are 5-1 …

DETROIT (AP) — Daniss Jenkins was overlooked and underappreciated for much of his career. Not anymore. Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, earning 29 minutes of playing time in their Game 1 win over the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Advertisement He had 12 points and three assists, bringing the …

CHICAGO (AP) — The tears flowed as soon as Bryson Graham got the call from the Chicago Bulls. Once they stopped, he turned his attention to the task at hand. Graham has a big job trying to lift a struggling franchise after Chicago hired him as executive vice president of basketball operations on Monday. Though he’s from San Antonio and …

ATLANTA (AP) — Ted Turner was a sportsman of all types, a world champion in sailing and a World Series-winning owner in baseball. He famously owned the Atlanta Braves, leveraging his ownership of the TBS superstation to broadcast their games across the country, all while showcasing his outsized personality at a time when many owners stayed behind the scenes. Advertisement …

Ric Flair, the legendary professional wrestler, might have captured the frustration of some Los Angeles Lakers fans over Luka Doncic having been sidelined for the past five weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring injury. Flair also hit a nerve. Advertisement Famous for his signature “woo,” Flair sounded off on X, writing “Luka, Please Get In The Game! Take A Shot …

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Luka Doncic said Wednesday he was given platelet-rich plasma injections in Spain in an effort to speed up his eight-week timeline for return from the hamstring injury that has had him sidelined since April 2. “I went to Spain to do PRP,” Doncic told reporters. “Everybody knows that its one of the best countries to do …

DETROIT (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers reserve guard Sam Merrill had an MRI on his left hamstring after injuring it in a Game 1 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Cavs held him out of practice Wednesday, a day before they will shoot to even the second-round series in Detroit. Advertisement Merrill had one assist and one turnover in six-plus minutes …

BOSTON (AP) — Make no mistake about it, Brad Stevens still expected to be watching the Celtics in the playoffs right now. “I’m pissed. I’d rather be playing New York tonight,” Boston’s president of basketball operations said Wednesday during his end of season news conference. Advertisement Stevens’ bitterness is not just about the second-seeded Celtics losing to Philadelphia to mark …

Subscribe to The Big Number Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into the stats to break down each of the Game 1s from the East & West Conference Semis. Can the Cavs bounce back from Harden’s lopsided points to turnover ratio and beat the Pistons? The duo discusses if the the 76ers can survive the Knicks with Embiid out for …

Though Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a gruesome dislocated right pinky injury during the Lakers’ loss in Game 1 against the Thunder on Tuesday, coach JJ Redick said his forward has been listed as day-to-day for the second-round series. Vanderbilt, who is left-handed, was injured in the second quarter trying to block a dunk by Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren, but his hand …

The 2026 NBA Draft is set to be held from June 23-24 in Brooklyn, New York. The Michigan Wolverines are set to be well represented in this year’s draft, as a trio of prospects are currently being projected to go in the first round. While Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara could still withdraw from the draft and return to …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t blow anyone away with their performance in the series opener with the Los Angeles Lakers. But when the smoke settled, OKC beat L.A. by 18 points despite star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander having a quiet night. Advertisement My same-game parlay …

The 2026 NBA Draft lottery is just days away, and fans, executives, and players alike are speculating about which franchise will secure the coveted No. 1 overall pick, a selection that could dramatically reshape the future of a team. The NBA Draft lottery employs a randomized drawing system to determine the selection order for the first 14 picks. These lottery …

With the Lakers down 1-0 in the Western Conference semifinals, Luka Doncic is unlikely to return in the playoffs because of an injured hamstring that had an inital eight-week timeline for his return. Doncic, speaking to reporters for the first time since he hobbled off the court at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center on April 2, said Wednesday he has improved …

Joel Embiid has not played in six straight games since December of 2023. That streak is not getting equaled in these playoffs. The Philadelphia 76ers have ruled Embiid out for Game 2 of their playoff series against the Knicks due to a right ankle sprain and hip soreness, the team announced after shootaround on Wednesday. Embiid has been receiving treatment …