The Lakers' history against the Nuggets has no bearing on their first-round playoff matchup, LeBron James said Thursday.

Kentucky freshman guard Reed Sheppard will enter the 2024 NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility, telling ESPN he is "all-in" after "an unbelievable year" with the Wildcats.

Spurs center Zach Collins has a torn labrum in his right shoulder that will require surgery.

Ashley Moyer-Gleich will become the first woman to referee an NBA playoff game since Violet Palmer worked nine playoff games between 2006 and 2012.

Heat star Jimmy Butler is expected to be sidelined for several weeks with a right MCL injury suffered against the 76ers, sources told ESPN. Both he and Terry Rozier have been ruled out for Friday's game vs. the Bulls.

The Lakers beat New Orleans in Tuesday's play-in to earn the No. 7 seed in the West. Their prize? Another date with defending champion Denver.