Magic get 12th win in past 13 games, NBA Cup clash with Knicks up next

During Game 1 of the Boston Celtics' victory over the Orlando Magic, forward Jayson Tatum suffered a right wrist injury after a fall due to a flagrant foul by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Despite the scare, Tatum continued playing and later reassured fans, stating, "It's clean. I'm good," and explained that the pain subsided after initially throbbing. The Celtics are set to host the Magic for Game 2 on April 23. Full Article

Baylor freshman wing V.J. Edgecombe has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, announcing his decision on Instagram. During his season with the Bears, Edgecombe averaged 15 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.1 steals per game, shooting 44% from the field, 34% from three-point range, and 78% from the free-throw line. He also excelled for the Bahamas in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament, averaging 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.0 steals, alongside NBA players...

The Brooklyn Nets are the only team projected to have $40 million in salary cap space this summer, potentially allowing them to pursue Jonathan Kuminga through a sign-and-trade. Meanwhile, Kuminga's role with the Golden State Warriors has diminished, with expectations that he won't be in the initial Game 1 rotation against the Rockets, potentially serving as an adjustment later in the series. Head coach Steve Kerr has been hesitant to disrupt team chemistry by reintegrating...

The Pulse Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! I made Easter lunch yesterday (Mississippi roast, honey mustard potato salad and glazed carrots). Please clap. A thought was lost in the flurry of the NBA trade deadline and the season’s ensuing madness: Someone allowed the Warriors to get Jimmy Butler. On its face, the deal meant an aging star...

Four playoff series began on Sunday, with the top four seeds competing. The Warriors defeated the Rockets 95-85, raising concerns for Houston's scoring options in crucial moments, despite Alperen Sengun's 26 points. The Celtics triumphed over the Magic 103-86, led by Derrick White's 30 points and Jrue Holiday's pivotal third-quarter performance, while the Cavaliers dominated the Heat 121-100 with strong contributions from Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, and the Thunder crushed the Grizzlies 131-80. Full...