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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich looks against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center. Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo

Popovich steps down as Spurs coach, will become club president

Gregg Popovich has stepped down as coach of the San Antonio Spurs and will become the club’s president of basketball operations.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) spins toward the basket during the second quarter during game three for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

NBA roundup: Thunder rally from 29 down to beat Grizzlies

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and Jalen Williams had 26 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 114-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) battle for a loose ball in the first half during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

NBA roundup: Jimmy Butler III injured as Warriors fall to Rockets

Jalen Green had 38 points as the Houston Rockets evened their Western Conference first-round playoff series with a 109-94 win over the visiting Golden State Warriors in Game 2.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) pass is deflected by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the third quarter of game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

NBA roundup: Lakers respond, even series vs. Wolves

Luka Doncic scored 31 points, added 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Los Angeles Lakers evened their Western Conference first-round playoff series with a 94-85 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Lakers win as Luka Doncic nets 45 in return to Dallas

Luka Doncic scored 31 of his 45 points in the first half of his highly anticipated Dallas homecoming as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Mavericks 112-97 on Wednesday.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - APRIL 07: The Florida Gators celebrate after defeating the Houston Cougars in the National Championship of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on April 07, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Florida Defeats Houston With ‘Thrilling’ 12-Point Comeback To Win Third NCAA Title

The Florida Gators won their third NCAA men’s basketball championship in school history with a dramatic 65–63 victory over the Houston Cougars, capping off the season with a nail-biting finale that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.