The top six teams in each conference automatically make the playoffs. Teams in positions 7-10 qualify for the play-in ...

But we did get some clarity on Friday night as the Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 3 seed with their blowout win over the ...

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue didn't seem too pleased that the Denver Nuggets fired their coach Mike Malone as NBA ...

The Los Angeles Lakers had two specific goals entering Friday's clash against the Houston Rockets: to secure the third seed ...

The Golden State Warriors are close to making a triumphant playoff return since acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. The veteran forward’s skill and energy on offense and defense were critical ...

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their opinions and thoughts about Luka Doncic, Bill Plaschke, the ...

Entering Friday's slate of games, the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers were tied for the No. 4 seed with identical ...

The Memphis Grizzlies didn't take advantage of an opportunity to secure a guaranteed playoff spot in a loss against the ...

The Memphis Grizzlies didn't take advantage of an opportunity to secure a guaranteed playoff spot in a loss against the Denver Nuggets.

Much of the conversation surrounding basketball in the City of Angels has centered around Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles ...

The Los Angeles Clippers control their own NBA playoff destiny. They almost made a mess of things on Friday night, barely ...

James Harden had 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held off ...