PHOENIX (AP) — Mat Ishbia knows the offseason chatter around the Phoenix Suns is it's a team with a top-heavy roster, salary cap issues and precious little room to maneuver after a disappointing season. The second-year owner doesn't believe it. “The narrative that the house is burning is incorrect,” Ishbia said. “The Phoenix Suns are doing great. Excellent. Not as good as we want to be. Not as good as we're going to do next year. And that's what we're going to figure out — what we've got to twea
Chris Finch underwent surgery to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee on Wednesday.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks understand the stakes. Second chances are rare in the NBA playoffs, and if these two franchises intend to change their recent postseason histories, neither can afford to blow another opportunity in an Eastern Conference elimination game on Thursday night. Both teams have 3-2 series leads and must make quick adjustments to rebound from their Game 5 losses. “We got a little stagnant, holding the ball and playing a little slower,” Indiana g
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are planning for coach Chris Finch to be with them in Denver to begin their Western Conference semifinal series following his knee surgery — and considering seating configurations that would allow him to safely be on the bench during games. Finch's procedure to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee Wednesday went well, according to assistant coach Micah Nori, who has temporarily taken the lead in Finch's absence. Finch directed the init