Deni Avdija scored 35 and Donovan Clingan anchored a big night as the Blazers beat the Clippers 116-97, moving Portland back into play-in contention. The team now controls its fate heading into Sunday’s season finale.

Brittney Griner is reportedly finalizing a seven-figure deal to join the Connecticut Sun after one season with the Atlanta Dream.

Stephen Curry rolled his right ankle early in a 124-118 loss to the Kings at Golden 1 Center. Brandin Podziemski scored a career-high 30 as Sacramento rallied late.

Denver's bench carried the Nuggets to a 127-107 win over OKC, securing a top-four seed with a late 21-5 run.

CJ McCollum scored 29 and Dyson Daniels posted a triple-double as the Hawks beat Cleveland 124-102 to clinch the Southeast Division and a top-six seed. Atlanta will bypass the play-in for the first time since 2021.

OG Anunoby exited Friday's Knicks game with a left ankle injury; the team awaits tests as the playoffs approach. Coaches will monitor imaging before offering a timetable.

Longtime Olentangy Liberty coach Mark Marinelli resigned as the district probes whether he submitted inflated win‑loss records that affected postseason seeding.

Messi and Inter Miami host New York Red Bulls Saturday at Nu Stadium as Miami chases its first home win at the new ground. Team news, tactical angles and broadcast details.

Denver edged Michigan 4-3 in double overtime in Las Vegas as Kent Anderson scored and Johnny Hicks made 49 saves. The Pioneers advance to face Wisconsin in the title game.

Kevin Durant scored 29 as Houston beat Philadelphia 113-102, extending an eight-game streak and tightening the race with the Lakers for home-court in the West. The Rockets close the season with two decisive matchups.

Penner Sports Group — the Walton‑Penner family behind the Broncos — bought a 40% stake in the Colorado Rockies, giving the team new capital while the Monforts remain in control.

Three‑time Olympic and world shot‑put champion Ryan Crouser will meet fans at the Houston Track Classic in Germantown this Saturday.

A 3-2 loss to Winnipeg dropped the Blues into a precarious wild‑card spot — elimination could come as soon as Saturday. The club has four regular-season games left.