The NBA Finals are set, with Boston set to face Dallas for the Larry O'Brien Trophy

Kyrie Irving returning to Boston. Luka Doncic's first trip to the title round. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, getting another chance at a ring. Kristaps Porzingis facing his former team, too. Pick a storyline. There are many in these NBA Finals. The matchup is now set:...

Dallas Mavericks beat Minnesota Timberwolves in Western Conference finals, advance to face Boston Celtics in NBA Finals

NBA media negotiations are in the 4th quarter. The outcome remains very much in doubt

The conference finals and Bronny James' decision to remain in the draft are far from the only things dominating NBA conversations lately. In fact, both have been trumped by the drama surrounding where fans will be able to watch games for at least the next decade. The...

Larry Bird Museum officially opens in Terre Haute

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — By his own admission, Larry Bird has always been a shy introvert. So he wondered why he has to keep talking on stage in front of thousands of people. “It’s because of the love and respect I’ve had for my fans and the love and respect...

After completing first quest by reaching NBA Finals, Celtics can begin thinking about championship

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Boston Celtics completed one quest Monday night by returning to the NBA Finals. Now, they'll chase an even bigger goal, the one that's eluded this team for more than a decade — capturing the franchise’s 18th championship. Yes, despite...

Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Derrick White stood stoically at midcourt as his teammates celebrated Monday night. He saw Jayson Tatum toss the ball high into the air, Al Horford run toward the coaching staff and looking for his son long before Jaylen Brown hoisted the Eastern Conference...

Boston Celtics clinch spot in the NBA Finals with 105-102 win over Indiana Pacers

Walton helped Pacers coach earn NBA title, win over future wife with concert tickets on first date

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle poured out his heart Monday night when he started reflecting on the impact of Bill Walton. He recalled how Walton's arrival helped turn the 1985-86 Boston Celtics into an NBA title team for the ages. Carlisle explained how...

Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71

Bill Walton was never afraid to be himself. Larger than life, only in part because of his nearly 7-foot frame, Walton was a two-time NCAA champion at UCLA, a two-time champion in the NBA, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, an on-court icon in every sense of the word. And off the...

Tyrese Haliburton to miss second straight game as Pacers try to stop Celtics from clinching series

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers have ruled out two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton for Game 4 on Monday night against Boston because an injured left hamstring. It’s the second straight game the All-NBA player will miss in the Eastern Conference finals. The...