Anthony Davis back in Lakers’ starting lineup for Game 6

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LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis is in the Los Angeles Lakers' starting lineup Thursday night as they face playoff elimination in Game 6 of...

Nuggets eliminate Trail Blazers in Game 6 with 126-115 win

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Nikola Jokic had 36 points and the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Portland Trail Blazers in six games with a 126-115 victory...

Booker scores 47, Suns eliminate champion Lakers, 113-100

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LOS ANGELES — Devin Booker scored 22 of his 47 points in a phenomenal first quarter, and the Phoenix Suns won their first playoff...

Hawks, 76ers win Game 5s to set up 2nd-round series

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NEW YORK — Trae Young put the finishing touches on his impressive first playoff series with 36 points and nine assists, and the Atlanta...

Jazz advance to 2nd round, beating Grizzlies in Game 5

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SALT LAKE CITY — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 of his 30 points in the first half and the Utah Jazz advanced to the second...

Doncic scores 42 and leads Mavs over Clippers 105-100

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LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic scored 42 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. hit two free throws with eight seconds left, and the Dallas Mavericks edged...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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June 8 1935 — Omaha, ridden by Willis Saunders, becomes the...

Knicks make surprise playoff return, need work to stay there

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NEW YORK — Everyone was about to head home for the summer when a “Let's go Knicks! Let's go Knicks!" chant broke out at...

Grizzlies see bright future after surprising playoff push

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The Memphis Grizzlies believe they have a great foundation after returning to the playoffs much faster than anyone outside the franchise expected. ...

Wizards GM skirts topic of coach’s future after playoff exit

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WASHINGTON — The first topic raised with Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard the day after the team's season ended was the topic that...