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A shaken Magic coach Jamahl Mosley reacts to Florida State shooting: 'Lives are more important'

A shaken Magic coach Jamahl Mosley reacts to Florida State shooting: 'Lives are more important'

Jamahl Mosley had things to say after the Orlando Magic finished practice on Thursday. They were not about basketball.
Luka Doncic eager to start playing big games for Lakers, starting in playoff date with Timberwolves

Luka Doncic eager to start playing big games for Lakers, starting in playoff date with Timberwolves

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Luka Doncic has been with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2 1/2 months now, and he's feeling fairly comfortable in his new home.
NBA East playoff preview capsules: Celtics-Magic, Knicks-Pistons, Pacers-Bucks

NBA East playoff preview capsules: Celtics-Magic, Knicks-Pistons, Pacers-Bucks

Capsules on the Eastern Conference first-round series: No. 2 Boston Celtics (61-21) vs. No. 7 Orlando Magic (41-41) Season series: Magic, 2-1. Story line: For starters, there’s the obvious clash of styles.
NBA West playoff preview capsules: Rockets-Warriors, Lakers-Wolves, Nuggets-Clippers

NBA West playoff preview capsules: Rockets-Warriors, Lakers-Wolves, Nuggets-Clippers

Capsules on the Western Conference first-round series: No. 2 Houston Rockets (52-30) vs. No. 7 Golden State Warriors (48-34) Season series: Warriors, 3-2 (includes one NBA Cup game). Story line: Experience vs. inexperience.
The Kings agree to hire Scott Perry as general manager, AP source says

The Kings agree to hire Scott Perry as general manager, AP source says

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings took little time to hire a new general manager, agreeing to a deal with Scott Perry just hours after parting ways with Monte McNair .
Rockets complete rebuild in return to playoffs and series against defending champion Celtics

Rockets complete rebuild in return to playoffs and series against defending champion Celtics

HOUSTON (AP) — When Fred VanVleet joined the Houston Rockets in 2023, they were one of the worst teams in the NBA having won just 42 games combined in the previous two seasons.
After embarrassing high-priced failure, Suns owner Mat Ishbia begins process of franchise reset

After embarrassing high-priced failure, Suns owner Mat Ishbia begins process of franchise reset

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia was sitting in his usual spot courtside back in January when he came to a startling yet unmistakable conclusion.
Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champions

Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champions

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics are days away from beginning their quest to repeat as NBA champions . But guard Jrue Holiday is celebrating a much smaller victory.
Bulls executive Karnisovas asks for patience as he tries to lift team out of mediocrity

Bulls executive Karnisovas asks for patience as he tries to lift team out of mediocrity

CHICAGO (AP) — Arturas Karnisovas insisted he has a plan to lift the Chicago Bulls after years of mediocrity. The team's top basketball executive also had a request.
The NBA playoffs are about to begin. And it might be a wide-open race to the title again

The NBA playoffs are about to begin. And it might be a wide-open race to the title again

There was Toronto in 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, Milwaukee in 2021, Golden State in 2022, Denver in 2023 and Boston in 2024. Six different seasons, six different champions. A run of parity like none other in NBA history.
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