If Cleveland's season ends in a sweep in the ECF, the Cavs won't be able to escape these harsh realities.
All the latest NBA rumors, including a hitch in the Lakers' pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, an update on LeBron James' free agency timeline, and finalists in the Blazers head coaching search.
Will the San Antonio Spurs have De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper for their do-or-die Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder?
Jalen William could be out again for OKC in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, which might not be terrible for the Thunder.
Donovan Mitchell had a limp and lack of explosion to end Game 2. Will he be available in the pivotal Game 3?
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The Western Conference Finals has gone all trench-warfare, with the loser looking like whoever runs out of ideas first. Right now, OKC just has more ideas.
There were more than a few moments that led to this Milwaukee Bucks collapse, but three shine through as particularly notable, head-scratching or destructive.
The Chicago Bulls need credibility this offseason, and hiring recently fired head coach Jason Kidd does that.
The Knicks have put themselves in rarefied air with their dominance over the past few weeks.
It looks like Ben Simmons got the last laugh in his breakup with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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De'Aaron Fox has yet to play in this series, but if he does come back, does it give the San Antonio Spurs the edge they need to win?
The San Antonio Spurs front office has done a great job of fielding the perfect roster around their once-in-a-lifetime star big man.
A good head coach can change everything, but the ones that live in infamy can be absolutely devastating. Where do Derek Fisher, Rick Pitino, and Magic Johnson rank on the list of worst head coaches ever?
With major changes happening in the Dallas Mavericks organization, Kyrie Irving's future could come into question — with these destinations making a lot of sense.
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals was an indefensible result for Cleveland. But we must steel our hearts and learn something.