The Jazz used lessons from last postseason’s blown 3-1 lead to close out the Grizzlies on Wednesday night, with Mike Conley saying, “It was beautiful, beautiful to be a part of a win like that, especially given the circumstances.”
An unexpected bus ride from Washington to Philadelphia on a bad Monday night gave the Sixers a chance to bond and refocus amid a playoff run that might be missing star Joel Embiid.
A January 2022 trial date has been set for the man accused in the 2010 killing of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright. Billy Ray Turner is charged with conspiring with Wright’s ex-wife in the slaying.
Brad Stevens said he chose to leave coaching after eight seasons to accept the new challenge of replacing Danny Ainge as president of basketball operations because he wants “to do what’s best for the Celtics.”
Coach K’s farewell tour will be sooooo Coach K — a celebration of the man and a chance to win another national title — and will drive home all the important pieces of his legacy.
The Detroit Pistons hired John Beilein as a senior adviser for player development Wednesday, saying the hope is that the former NBA and Michigan coach can help the young team “maximize its potential.”
Jazz owner Ryan Smith is providing courtside seats, lodging and car service for Wednesday’s Game 5 in Utah to friends and family of Ja Morant, the Grizzlies star’s father, Tee Morant, told ESPN.
