NBA Standings
Eastern Conference W L
Miami Heat
53 29
Boston Celtics
51 31
Milwaukee Bucks
51 31
Philadelphia 76ers
51 31
Toronto Raptors
48 34
Chicago Bulls
46 36
Brooklyn Nets
44 38
Cleveland Cavaliers
44 38
Atlanta Hawks
43 39
Charlotte Hornets
43 39
New York Knicks
37 45
Washington Wizards
35 47
Indiana Pacers
25 57
Detroit Pistons
23 59
Orlando Magic
22 60
Western Conference W L
Phoenix Suns
64 18
Memphis Grizzlies
56 26
Golden State Warriors
53 29
Dallas Mavericks
52 30
Utah Jazz
49 33
Denver Nuggets
48 34
Minnesota Timberwolves
46 36
Los Angeles Clippers
42 40
New Orleans Pelicans
36 46
San Antonio Spurs
34 48
Los Angeles Lakers
33 49
Sacramento Kings
30 52
Portland Trail Blazers
27 55
Oklahoma City Thunder
24 58
Houston Rockets
20 62
76ers fire coach Doc Rivers after 3 seasons
76ers fire coach Doc Rivers after 3 seasons

The Philadelphia 76ers have fired head coach Doc Rivers after losing in the Eastern Conference semifinals for the third consecutive season.

Bucks fire Budenholzer after 1st-round playoff loss
Bucks fire Budenholzer after 1st-round playoff loss

The Milwaukee Bucks have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after the No. 1 overall seed suffered a first-round playoff loss to the Miami Heat.

76ers center Joel Embiid wins first MVP award
76ers center Joel Embiid wins first MVP award

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid earned his first NBA MVP trophy Tuesday night after finishing second the past two seasons.

Knicks' Randle leaves game with sprained ankle
Knicks' Randle leaves game with sprained ankle

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle left the team's 101-92 win over the Miami Heat with a sprained ankle in the second quarter and did not return.

Warriors' Green picks up 17th technical, faces $5k fine
Warriors' Green picks up 17th technical, faces $5k fine

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green picked up his 17th technical foul of the season and now faces a $5,000 fine.

Hawks' Young ejected after throwing ball at referee
Hawks' Young ejected after throwing ball at referee

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young was ejected from Saturday's game for throwing a hard, two-handed pass to referee Scott Wall in the third quarter of Atlanta's 143-130 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Mark Cuban to file protest after Mavericks' loss
Mark Cuban to file protest after Mavericks' loss

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he plans to file a formal protest with the league after a 127-125 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Purdue center Zach Edey named first-team All-American
Purdue center Zach Edey named first-team All-American

Purdue center Zach Edey was unanimously named first-team All-American by the Associated Press after leading the Boilermakers to the Big Ten title and a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.

Suns sign Williams to long-term extension
Suns sign Williams to long-term extension

The Phoenix Suns have signed coach of the year Monty Williams to a long-term extension after three seasons with the franchise.

Sixers, Harden agree to 2-year, $68M deal
Sixers, Harden agree to 2-year, $68M deal

Free-agent star James Harden is returning to the Philadelphia 76ers on a new two-year, $68.6 million contract with a player option for the 2023-24 NBA season.

Pelicans, Williamson agree to max contract extension
Pelicans, Williamson agree to max contract extension

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie extension that could earn him up to $231 million.

Jazz trade Gobert to Wolves for 4 first-round picks
Jazz trade Gobert to Wolves for 4 first-round picks

The Utah Jazz have traded All-Star center Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a deal that includes four first-round picks.

Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets
Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets

Kevin Durant has formally requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets and included the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat among his preferred destinations.

Sixers' Harden declines $47.3M player option
Sixers' Harden declines $47.3M player option

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has declined his $47.3 million player option for the 2022-23 NBA season and will become a free agent.

Kyrie Irving returning to Nets next season
Kyrie Irving returning to Nets next season

Kyrie Irving is opting into his $36.5 million contract option with the Brooklyn Nets for the 2022 NBA season.

Clifford returns as Charlotte Hornets coach
Clifford returns as Charlotte Hornets coach

The Charlotte Hornets have hired former coach Steve Clifford, who led the franchise to two playoff appearances and a 196-204 record from 2013-18.

Magic take Banchero No. 1 in 2022 NBA draft
Magic take Banchero No. 1 in 2022 NBA draft

The Orlando Magic have selected Duke forward Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA draft.

Warriors win 4th NBA title in 8 years
Warriors win 4th NBA title in 8 years

The Golden State Warriors have won the NBA championship for the fourth time in eight years after a 4-2 series victory over the Boston Celtics.

Hornets hire Atkinson as new head coach
Hornets hire Atkinson as new head coach

Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson has signed a four-year deal to become the new head coach of the Charlotte Hornets.

Giannis, Smart, Gobert headline NBA All-Defensive Team
Giannis, Smart, Gobert headline NBA All-Defensive Team

The NBA has announced the 2021-22 All-Defensive Teams that feature Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart and Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert.