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Bulls' Lonzo Ball says he had meniscus transplant, expects to be ready for opener

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball says he got a new meniscus when he underwent a cartilage transplant in his left knee last year and expects to be ready for the season opener.
Pacers list Haliburton as questionable, Celtics rule out Porzingis for Game 3 matchup

Pacers list Haliburton as questionable, Celtics rule out Porzingis for Game 3 matchup

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers remain hopeful that All-NBA guard Tyrese Haliburton will play in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals after listing him as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Pacers put unbeaten home playoff record on the line vs. Celtics road success in Game 3

Pacers put unbeaten home playoff record on the line vs. Celtics road success in Game 3

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers can read the numbers. They're down 2-0 in another best-of-seven series and are heading home, where they are a perfect 6-0 during this season's playoff run.
After firing, Cavs embark on coaching search with All-Star Donovan Mitchell's future bigger priority

After firing, Cavs embark on coaching search with All-Star Donovan Mitchell's future bigger priority

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Before starting his summer break, Donovan Mitchell let the Cavaliers know he's happy in Cleveland and excited about the future. With a new coach. While Mitchell didn't speak publicly about J.B.

Celtics take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Pacers

Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (47-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Celtics -7; over/under is 223.
Sky hand Liberty their first loss with 90-81 victory

Sky hand Liberty their first loss with 90-81 victory

NEW YORK (AP) — Marina Mabrey had 21 points, seven assists and six rebounds to help the Chicago Sky beat the New York Liberty 90-81 on Thursday night.
Brown matches career playoff high with 40 points, Celtics beat Pacers to take 2-0 lead in East

Brown matches career playoff high with 40 points, Celtics beat Pacers to take 2-0 lead in East

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown was a big enough problem for the Indiana Pacers even before an All-NBA snub that may have given him an added desire to show how much he can do for the Boston Celtics.
Pacers trying to regroup after star Tyrese Haliburton leaves Game 2 with hamstring, chest injuries

Pacers trying to regroup after star Tyrese Haliburton leaves Game 2 with hamstring, chest injuries

BOSTON (AP) — The Pacers left the opener of their Eastern Conference finals matchup with the Celtics lamenting a rash of late turnovers that spoiled one of their best performances this postseason.
Cavaliers fire coach J.B. Bickerstaff despite back-to-back playoff appearances and steady progress

Cavaliers fire coach J.B. Bickerstaff despite back-to-back playoff appearances and steady progress

CLEVELAND (AP) — J.B. Bickerstaff won and still lost his job.
Mavs have early control over Wolves in Western Conference finals with mature, savvy effort by Irving

Mavs have early control over Wolves in Western Conference finals with mature, savvy effort by Irving

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kyrie Irving injected a burst of energy into the Dallas Mavericks to begin the Western Conference finals with a furious flurry of drives to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves .