West playoffs: Nuggets and Lakers win as the playoffs begin
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:25:57 EST

Sources: Giants flip Lawrence for Bengals' pick
The Giants are trading DT Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in a deal for the No. 10 pick in next week's NFL draft, sources told ESPN.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:06:34 EST

Kennard, James team to upset Rockets in opener
Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant's injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 1.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:06:35 EST

Murray's FT dominance irks Wolves, lifts Nuggets
Jamal Murray had a tremendous night at the free throw line, making all 16 of his attempts to carry the Nuggets past the Wolves in Game 1, during which Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon had a quiet first half.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:06:35 EST

Mullins, projected 1st-round pick, to stay at UConn
UConn's Braylon Mullins, who is ranked No. 17 on ESPN's most recent NBA draft big board, will look to boost his stock with a second season in Storrs.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:06:34 EST