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Boston Celtics’ Payton Pritchard wins 2025 NBA Sixth Man of the Year

Payton Pritchard played his role to perfection this season for the Boston Celtics, who are aiming to become the first repeat champions since the 2017-18 Golden State Warriors.

Coast-to-Coast: Thunder, Pacers gain 2-0 series leads; Lakers fight back in Game 2

All three home teams, bannered by Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers’ series-tying victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, took care of business in their respective first-round playoff games.

Doc Rivers says he's 'very confident' despite Bucks falling to 0-2 hole vs Pacers

Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 34 points. Damian Lillard finally returned to the Bucks’ line-up. Even Bobby Portis had 28 markers. But in the end, Milwaukee found itself needing to win four straight games just to get out of the first round.

Luka Doncic braces for ‘war’ with Lakers-Timberwolves series shifting to Minnesota

Luka Doncic will make his postseason return to Minnesota--but this time wearing a LA Lakers uniform--for Games 3 and 4 against the Timberwolves with their series tied at 1-1.

Luka Doncic flirts with triple-double as Lakers level West series vs Timberwolves in Game 2

Playoff Luka Magic was in full display, and the LA Lakers responded big time in Game 2 against the Timberwolves. They head to Minnesota with the series tied at one game apiece.

NBA Top Plays | April 23

Anthony Edwards erupts at the rim for a thunderous slam and Luka Doncic drops a magical dime to highlight the NBA Top Plays.

Nightly Notable: Luka Doncic dominates in Q1 | April 23

Luka Doncic scores 16 of his 31 points in a dominating first quarter, adding 12 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Two-way Thunder dismantle Grizzlies anew in Game 2, seize 2-0 West series lead

Same dominant Thunder showed up as OKC dominated the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2 to wrest a 2-0 West series lead.

WATCH | Payton Pritchard reacts to winning NBA Sixth Man of the Year

After winning the John Havlicek Trophy as Sixth Man of the Year, Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard speaks with the Inside the NBA crew.

Giannis, SGA, and Jokic headline finalists for NBA 2024-25 season awards

The NBA Most Valuable Player award for the 2024-25 season will come down to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Nikola Jokic.

Defending champs Celtics focus on fundamentals, things they can control ahead of playoffs

The Boston Celtics are taking the pressure of their title defense one series at a time, while remaining focused on what they can control.

Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent preach patience playing with Luka Doncic in Lakers’ playoff run

With the arrival of Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent believe the Los Angeles Lakers have all the pieces to win championship no. 18.

As expected, Dallas Wings select Paige Bueckers as top pick in 2025 WNBA Draft

Paige Bueckers became the first player since fellow UConn product and New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart (2016) to be drafted first overall after winning the national championship in the same year.

Luka Doncic leads NBA's top-selling jersey list for 2024-25 regular season

Luka Doncic is the first international player to top the jerseys list and the first player other than Stephen Curry or LeBron James to appear at no. 1 since the 2012-13 season.

Meeting of the minds: LA Tenorio reunites with former Gilas teammate Jimmy Alapag

LA Tenorio caught up with Sacramento Kings player development coach Jimmy Alapag for the first time since being appointed as the Gilas Pilipinas Youth head tactician.

Carmelo Anthony, Redeem Team headline Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 include the legendary Redeem Team from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

NBA and Daily Fantasy announce multiyear collaboration in the Philippines

The NBA collaborates with Daily Fantasy as the league’s official daily fantasy partner in the Philippines.

NBA, FIBA to move forward on exploration of new pro men's basketball league in Europe

The new league, to be explored by the NBA and FIBA, aims to bring basketball to more European fans and accelerate the game's growth across the continent.

NBA schedule, results of 2024-25 season games airing in the Philippines

The NBA 2024-25 postseason is here, starting with the Play-In Tournament! Check out the schedule of games airing in the Philippines--particularly NBA TV Philippines and Pilipinas Live.

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Mt. Rushmore: Jordan, Stojakovic, Bryant, Hammon

NBA.com Philippines writer Yoyo Sarmenta lists down his Mt. Rushmore of NBA players.

Mt. Rushmore: Van Exel, Kidd, Davis, Jordan

NBA.com Philippines writer Jon Rodriguez lists down his Mt. Rushmore of NBA players.

Four players who made me fall in love with the NBA

NBA.com Philippines' JC Ansis shares his Mount Rushmore of NBA players who got him addicted to basketball.

Latest News

Coast-to-Coast: Thunder, Pacers gain 2-0 series leads; Lakers fight back in Game 2

All three home teams, bannered by Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers’ series-tying victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, took care of business in their respective first-round playoff games.

Coast-to-Coast: Thunder, Pacers gain 2-0 series leads; Lakers fight back in Game 2

All three home teams, bannered by Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers’ series-tying victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, took care of business in their respective first-round playoff games.

Luka Doncic braces for ‘war’ with Lakers-Timberwolves series shifting to Minnesota

Luka Doncic will make his postseason return to Minnesota--but this time wearing a LA Lakers uniform--for Games 3 and 4 against the Timberwolves with their series tied at 1-1.

Doc Rivers says he's 'very confident' despite Bucks falling to 0-2 hole vs Pacers

Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 34 points. Damian Lillard finally returned to the Bucks’ line-up. Even Bobby Portis had 28 markers. But in the end, Milwaukee found itself needing to win four straight games just to get out of the first round.

Luka Doncic flirts with triple-double as Lakers level West series vs Timberwolves in Game 2

Playoff Luka Magic was in full display, and the LA Lakers responded big time in Game 2 against the Timberwolves. They head to Minnesota with the series tied at one game apiece.

Two-way Thunder dismantle Grizzlies anew in Game 2, seize 2-0 West series lead

Same dominant Thunder showed up as OKC dominated the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2 to wrest a 2-0 West series lead.

Boston Celtics’ Payton Pritchard wins 2025 NBA Sixth Man of the Year

Payton Pritchard played his role to perfection this season for the Boston Celtics, who are aiming to become the first repeat champions since the 2017-18 Golden State Warriors.

Ty Lue marvels at vintage Kawhi Leonard showing in Game 2: 'This is what he lives for'

Kawhi Leonard exploded for 39 points, and the LA Clippers needed every single bit of their superstar’s brilliance to snatch Game 2 on the road against the no. 4 Denver Nuggets.

JB Bickerstaff praise Cade Cunningham after Game 2 win: 'Played the game as a superstar'

Detroit head coach JB Bickerstaff lauded Cade Cunningham for stepping up to the plate when he was needed the most in the Pistons' Game 2 road triumph against the New York Knicks.

Kawhi Leonard fires 39 on 15/19 shooting; Clippers nip Nuggets in Game 2 to even series

In another war of attrition, Kawhi Leonard took matters into his own hands late in a critical Game 2 win for the LA Clippers over the Denver Nuggets to tie their West round 1 playoff series at 1-1.

Cade Cunningham sparks Pistons' Game 2 response to pull even vs. Knicks

Detroit ended a 15-game playoff losing streak as the Pistons returned home with the series tied at 1-1 against the New York Knicks in their East first-round showdown.

Warriors draw first blood vs. Rockets behind Curry, Butler

The Golden State Warriors are locked in as they steal Game 1 in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets.

Cleveland opens first round of NBA Playoffs with rout of Miami

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to flex their dominance with a 21-point drubbing of the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs

Boston dominates Orlando in Game 1 of Eastern Conference playoffs

The Boston Celtics start their title defense with a convincing win against the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Giannis, SGA, and Jokic headline finalists for NBA 2024-25 season awards

The NBA Most Valuable Player award for the 2024-25 season will come down to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Nikola Jokic.

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NBA Top Plays | April 23

Anthony Edwards erupts at the rim for a thunderous slam and Luka Doncic drops a magical dime to highlight the NBA Top Plays.