Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton has the ability to become one of the best defenders in the NBA, according to Nets assistant coach Juwan Howard.

BOSTON, Mass. — Austin Reaves dropped 36 points in the Lakers’ lopsided loss to the Celtics on Friday. But very little of that production came against the player who’s emerged as Boston’s new ...

BOSTON — Jordan Walsh has been the Celtics’ breakout player of the season as he’s stacked together multiple great games. The C’s have enjoyed success ever since Walsh was inserted into the starting ...

The Detroit Pistons have the best defense in the Eastern Conference and one of the top defenders in the NBA, who is finally receiving some notice from the league. The Pistons’ longest-tenured player, ...

“He’s awesome,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said of Cunningham ahead of Friday's Pistons win. “He reminds me of Luka (Dončić), James Harden." Hunter Patterson, The Athletic Editor’s Note: Read more NBA ...