Aaron Gordon agrees to four-year, $133 million extension with Nuggets, per report

Questions about Trae Young's future with the Atlanta Hawks are emerging as the 2023-24 season concludes, though the speculation has lessened. Discussions include whether the Hawks should extend Young or consider trade options, with potential returns likely being less than desired. Young has expressed commitment to his role in Atlanta despite the changes, indicating his willingness to help the team progress as they integrate younger players. Full Article

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Don’t fight a gorilla today. The first rounds of the NBA and NHL playoffs are coming to a close, with only one series completed. Notably, the Bucks lost to the Pacers, putting them at a 3-1 deficit, while Damian Lillard faced setbacks following a recent recovery from blood clots. The...

The Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (right) is a six-time NBA All-Star In a pivotal game four of the NBA playoffs, the defending champions Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 107-98, taking a 3-1 lead in the series. Jayson Tatum excelled with 37 points and 14 rebounds, hitting all 14 free-throw attempts, including four in the final minute. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers also advanced to 3-1 leads in their respective series, with...

With Lakers coach JJ Redick keeping the same five players on the court during the second half of Game 4, Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards capitalized on their fatigue, leading Minnesota to a 116-113 victory and a 3-1 series lead. Edwards noted the Lakers were "gassed" and pushed hard to secure the win, finishing the game with 43 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. His performance has sparked discussions about his status as one of the top...

The Lakers had a strong third quarter in Game 4 against the Timberwolves, leading by seven with five minutes left, but ultimately lost by three, falling behind 3-1 in the series. Coach JJ Redick, who opted to play the same five players throughout the second half, acknowledged the players' efforts but noted they ran out of gas. Despite the loss, analysts view this series as a learning experience for Redick, with the potential for a...