Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

The Sixers have elite talent in their starting lineup and will need all of it against Toronto in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks completely dominated the Pistons in a first-round sweep, showing they have what it takes for a deep playoff run.

After all of Kyrie Irving’s missives about leadership and performance this season, he delivered in the first round against the Indiana Pacers.

The NBA fined Brooklyn GM Sean Marks $25,000 and suspended him one game without pay for entering the referee locker room after the Nets’ Game 4 loss.

Baseball isn’t the only sport with unwritten rules. Paul George tried to dunk at the final buzzer up 12 points against Portland. OK or not?

There is a case to be made for Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young as Rookie of the Year despite the hot start from Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic.

From overlooked high school player to NBA lottery pick, Ja Morant and his parents tell USA TODAY Sports how his career trajectory evolved so quickly.