The Minnesota Timberwolves have increased optimism that Chris Finch will be able to sit near the team's bench when their second round series against the Denver Nuggets begins on Saturday. Finch underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair the ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee. Finch led Thursday's practice and walked around on crutches. Assistant...

The Los Angeles Lakers have Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson, JJ Redick and Tyronn Lue on their list of possible candidates for their head coaching vacancy. Charles Lee is also a possible candidate for the job. The Milwaukee Bucks parted ways with Budenholzer after the 22-23 season, two years after the team won The Finals. Budenholzer did not coach...

Giannis Antetokoumpo was unable to appear in the first round of the Milwaukee Bucks' series against the Indiana Pacers due to a calf injury. Antetokoumpo's status heading into Game 6 was slightly more promising, but he was ruled out. "I tried my best to come back to help my teammates," Antetokounmpo said Friday. "It's kind of hard to see them being...

LeBron James is widely expected to return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season though he has decisions to make on how much longer he wants to continue playing and whether he prefers to finish his career with the franchise. James has a $51 million player option for 24-25 with the Lakers. James is expected to become a free agent and re-sign some type...

The Phoenix Suns are still deciding whether they will retain Frank Vogel as head coach and what they can do to add to his coaching staff if he isn't fired. "Phoenix is still deciding about Frank Vogel's future. Those conversations are ongoing. There's a world where they can make changes on his coaching staff. They lost Kevin Young, their top assistant,...

What happened in two snapshots in the NBA Playoffs on Thursday, May 2, 2024.