JJ Redick will be Lakers’ next coach as long search ends
The Lakers have agreed to hire JJ Redick as their next head coach Thursday, people with knowledge of the situation but unauthorized to speak publicly…
Celtics beat Mavericks, move ahead of Lakers with 18th NBA title
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with fans in TD Garden standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all…
Lakers formally interview JJ Redick for head coaching job
The Lakers hosted former player and current broadcaster JJ Redick on Saturday in their most formal interview with him to date, with multiple members of…
Letters: Paying tribute to the life and career of Jerry West
When considering the combined history of collegiate, Olympic and professional basketball, the facts are undeniable: Jerry West is the most impactful individual of all time!…
NBA Finals: Mavericks roll to blowout win over Celtics in Game 4
MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks emphatically extended their…
JJ Redick set to interview this weekend for Lakers coaching job
The Lakers are set to formally interview JJ Redick for their head coaching position this weekend, according to people with knowledge of the plans but…
Celtics beat Mavericks to take 3-0 lead in NBA Finals
DALLAS — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown shared a long hug after helping Boston avoid the biggest collapse in an NBA Finals game since at least…
‘Eye for talent unmatched’: Magic shares memories of Jerry West
When Magic Johnson heard the news that friend Jerry West had died early Wednesday morning, he began to reminisce about their first lunch together at…
Boston NBA title threat sparks pettiness in Lakers, Celtics fans
Driven by deep-seated disdain, Darrian Woods — the self-proclaimed pettiest Lakers fan, as his X.com handle suggests — can’t bear the thought of another Boston…
NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday powers Celtics past Mavericks in Game 2
BOSTON — Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds…
Letters: WNBA must protect Caitlin Clark or suffer the consequences
The brain trust at the WNBA has to have its head examined. The brand of basketball they have offered since its inception has had virtually…
NBA Finals: Jaylen Brown and Celtics dominate Mavericks in Game 1
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 in his first game in more than a month and the Boston Celtics powered past…
The Mavericks’ Luka Doncic realizes dream of playing in NBA Finals
BOSTON — Luka Doncic didn’t stay up all night to watch NBA Finals games as a kid. They usually started at something like 3 a.m. in…
Kyrie Irving focused on leading Mavericks to NBA Finals
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving directed obscene gestures and profanity at a hostile crowd in Boston the last time the star Dallas guard saw the Celtics, one…
Celtics stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown ready for second chance
BOSTON — For almost the entirety of their time together in Boston, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been linked. They were drafted by the Celtics…
JJ Redick considered heavy favorite to be Lakers’ next coach
With the NBA Finals set to begin Thursday in Boston, the Lakers still don’t have a head coach and, according to people with direct knowledge…
Mavericks defeat Timberwolves, will play Celtics in NBA Finals
MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the…
Boston Celtics sweep Indiana Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals
INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick White’s tie-breaking three-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers…
Celtics defeat Pacers and move to cusp of advancing to NBA Finals
Jrue Holiday overcame an illness to convert the go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds left, then make the game-saving steal to help the Boston Celtics…
Magic Johnson raves about Michael Cooper making it into Hall of Fame
Magic Johnson answered his cell on the first ring and in a nanosecond his excitement was at a fever pitch. “My boy made it! My…