DENVER (AP) — The futures of LeBron James and Darvin Ham with the Los Angeles Lakers are murky after their first-round playoff exit. One might choose to leave and the other might not have a choice. For James, the decision is his — whether he wants to wear purple and gold again in his 22nd NBA season. For Ham, it's about whether the team brings him back for a third season as coach after back-to-back series losses to Denver. Big decisions loom after the defending champion Nuggets eliminated Los An
James tried to rally the Lakers against the champion Nuggets, only to fall short yet again. What's next for LeBron?
Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (51-31, fourth in the Western Conference)Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -2.5; over/under is 209.5WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 2-2BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks are in a 2-2 series tie in the Western Conference first round. The Clippers defeated the Mavericks 116-111 in the last meeting. James Harden led the Clippers with 33 points
Miami Heat (46-36, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference)Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -14; over/under is 199.5EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics lead series 3-1BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics look to clinch the Eastern Conference first round over the Miami Heat in game five. The Celtics won the last matchup 102-88 on April 29 led by 38 points from Derrick White, while Bam Adebayo scored 25 points for t