NBA legend LeBron James returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the offseason of 2014 during free agency after playing for the Miami Heat from 2010-11 to 2013-14. James won two MVPs, two titles and two Finals MVPs with the Heat,

The Thunder tied their series with the Nuggets, while the Pacers blew out the Cavaliers in Game 4. Here are our takeaways from the action.

NEW YORK -- After rallying from a brutal start to the season with an exceptional closing stretch that has led to a remarkable stretch of postseason heroics, Tyrese Haliburton was named third-team All-NBA on Friday night for the second straight season.

As the NBA playoffs continue on without the Lakers, there are some pretty illuminating takeaways for the franchise to consider heading into the offseason.

With over 5,000 players in NBA history, at least one player was born on every day of the calendar year – including three leap day ballers. Our day-by-day breakdown of the players born on each day of the year continues. Below are the most notable NBA players born on May 20.

2025 NBA Finals odds Oklahoma City Thunder: -200 (bet $10 to win $15 total ... the Pacers came back from a 19-point deficit to eliminate the Cavs in five games and advance to their second straight ...

Thunder in six: Minnesota’s biggest strengths these playoffs have been its size in the frontcourt, its defensive intensity and its depth. OKC arguably has it beat in all of those departments. It also has this series’ best player in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who’ll lead the Thunder to victory in six games. — Justin Martinez, Staff writer

Team president Koby Altman is stressing patience, partly because CBA won't allow any big moves but also to give roster a chance to succeed.