The NBA is introducing its Launchpad initiative to source, evaluate and pilot emerging technologies to finds ways to improve the sport of basketball.
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Fan apprehended by police after running onto court during Game 4 of 76ers-Wizards NBA playoff series
A fan at Game 4 of the 76ers-Wizards playoff series at Washington’s Capital One Arena ran onto the court and was tackled by a security guard.
Former Jazz center, NBA defensive stalwart Mark Eaton dies at 64
Former Utah Jazz center Mark Eaton, a giant defensive force in the NBA in the 1980s, has died. He was 64.
US men’s basketball roster still expected to be gold standard, even with uncertain availability
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NBA’s small-market franchises finding road to success can be an obstacle course
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Opinion: Nets find their offense while getting boost from defense in Game 1 win over Celtics
The Nets’ trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden shook off a frigid start in their first playoff game together to handle the Celtics.
Wizards complete turnaround with rout of Pacers to clinch No. 8 seed in Eastern Conference
Six weeks after falling to 17-32 and 13th place in the Eastern Conference, the Wizards are headed to the playoffs as the No. 8 seed.
Pacers meet Wizards in NBA playoffs play-in game: What to know
The Washington Wizards host the Indiana Pacers in Thursday’s play-in game with the winner getting the eighth seed and the loser going home.
NBA playoff play-in matchups set: Lakers will face Warriors, Wizards complete improbable run
The NBA play-in game matchups are set, with Hornets-Pacers and Wizards-Celtics in the East, and Spurs-Grizzlies and Warriors-Lakers out West.
Trail Blazers’ loss opens path for Lakers to avoid a play-in game; Celtics lock in No. 7 spot
With just four days left in the regular season, the intrigue surrounding the play-in format has drawn more attention than the race for the No. 1 seed.