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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid speaks during a news conference after Game 3 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Health issues nag Sixers, Clippers and Bucks as they try to erase 2-1 deficits in the NBA playoffs

Health issues hang over the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks with all three teams trailing 2-1 in their first-round playoff series going into their respective Game 4s on … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 4/27/24

Minnesota looks to secure series against Phoenix in game 4

The Minnesota Timberwolves look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Phoenix Suns in game four. The teams meet for the sixth time this season. Phoenix is 29-23 against the Western … more

By The Associated Press | 4/26/24

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives on Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead

Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 4/26/24

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant walks across the court during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Suns' Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns and their so-called Big Three return home to the desert in a big pickle. Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and the Suns are in a 2-0 hole heading into Friday’s Game 3 of … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 4/25/24

Edwards and the Timberwolves visit Phoenix with 2-0 series lead

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the sixth time this season. Phoenix is 29-23 against the … more

By The Associated Press | 4/24/24

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid, right, drives against Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Minnesota's Naz Reid wins NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award, edging Malik Monk in close vote

Naz Reid, who helped the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome an injury to Karl-Anthony Towns to have one of the best seasons in franchise history, was voted the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year. Reid edged … more

4/24/24

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes up for a shot as Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal, left, and center Jusuf Nurkic, right, defend during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over … more

By The Associated Press | 4/23/24

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns

Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 4/23/24

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen stands on the court after missing a shot during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury in 3rd quarter vs. Timberwolves

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen appeared to aggravate the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener. Allen hobbled off in the third quarter of Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves … more

4/23/24

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts from the bench during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA playoff basketball game Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseason

The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers remain unsure when they’ll have their top player back on the floor. They have still managed to do just fine thus far in their respective first-round … more

By STEVE MEGARGEE | 4/22/24

Edwards and the Timberwolves host Phoenix with 1-0 series lead

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet for the fifth time this season. Minnesota is 37-15 against the … more

By The Associated Press | 4/21/24

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series agains the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Anthony Edwards gets the best of his favorite player Kevin Durant in Timberwolves' win over Suns

Anthony Edwards drained a 3-pointer from the wing in a dominant third quarter for the Minnesota Timberwolves and nodded his head as he barked and stared at Kevin Durant on the retreat up the court. … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 4/20/24