Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year
Texas man arrested for allegedly threatening ‘to show up at’ a Capital One ‘with a machete and gasoline’ over debt issues
Marianne Williamson announces run for DNC chair
Manmohan Singh, India’s former prime minister, dies aged 92, says hospital
Manmohan Singh, India's reluctant prime minister, dies aged 92
India's former PM Manmohan Singh dies aged 92
India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies aged 92
Detroit Red Wings fire coach Derek Lalonde, name Todd McLellan as his replacement
Powerful thunderstorms rumble across Texas, delaying holiday travel
Firefighters hoist Santa, superheroes to wave to patients inside Children's Wisconsin on Christmas
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Report: Jazz, Johnny Juzang agree to 4-year, $12M deal
Restricted free agent Johnny Juzang has agreed to a four-year deal to return to the Utah Jazz, ESPN reported Friday.
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Jalen Brunson agrees to a four-year, $156.5 million extension with Knicks, AP source says
Jalen Brunson quickly agreed to extend his stay with a New York Knicks team that has been on the rise since his arrival
July 12, 2024
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Veteran guard Kyle Lowry says he's re-signing with his hometown Philadelphia 76ers
Kyle Lowry says he is re-signing with his hometown Philadelphia 76ers
July 11, 2024
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Schedule revealed for newly renamed Emirates NBA Cup
The NBA is preparing for the second year of its in-season tournament, now branded as the Emirates NBA Cup.
July 11, 2024
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Former NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in connection to gambling case, prosecutors say
Former NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in connection to gambling case, prosecutors say
July 11, 2024
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Here's what you need to know about the NBA's upcoming 11-year, $76 billion media rights contracts
The NBA might not be happy with the NFL making Christmas Day a regular part of its schedule
July 11, 2024
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For USA Basketball, the long road to Paris gets off to a good start
Stephen Curry drove to the basket, laid the ball in, got fouled and ended up on the floor after drawing the contact
July 11, 2024
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NBA agrees to terms on a new 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal, AP source says
The NBA has agreed to terms on its new media deal, an 11-year agreement worth $76 billion that assures player salaries will continue rising for the foreseeable future and one that will surely change how some viewers access the game for years to come
July 10, 2024
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Banned NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty in gambling case
Former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a criminal conspiracy charge over his role in a sports gambling scandal that earned him a
July 10, 2024
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NBA finalizes $76 billion broadcasting deal with Disney, Amazon, Comcast, the Athletic reports
The National Basketball Association has finalized a $76 billion deal that will make Comcast's NBCUniversal and Amazon.com's Amazon Prime Video new partners, and it will maintain Disney's
July 10, 2024
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Clippers officially re-sign star G James Harden
The Los Angeles Clippers re-signed 10-time All-Star James Harden on Wednesday along with three other players.
July 10, 2024
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Report: Anthony Edwards signs multiyear extension with Adidas
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards has signed a multiyear extension with sneaker brand Adidas that is worth around $50 million, The Athletic reported Wednesday.
July 10, 2024
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Olympics-Leonard will not play for US men's basketball team in Paris
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will not be part of the U.S. men's basketball team at the Paris Olympics and will focus on preparing for the 2024-25 NBA season, USA Basketball
July 10, 2024
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Kawhi Leonard no longer on USA men’s basketball Olympic team
Kawhi Leonard no longer on USA men’s basketball Olympic team
July 10, 2024
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Booted out of NBA, former player Jontay Porter due in court in betting case
Former NBA player Jontay Porter is due in court to face a federal criminal case
July 10, 2024
Business|News|Sports
Celtics owner eyeing industry record sale price
Wyc Grousbeck announced that he will put the Boston Celtics up for sale shortly after the team won its record 18th NBA title. Now, there's another record the Celtics could set.
July 09, 2024
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Klay Thompson believes he could be the missing piece for the Mavs after leaving the Warriors
Klay Thompson believes he could be the missing piece for the Dallas Mavericks after leaving his longtime NBA home in Golden State
July 09, 2024
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Agents: Pistons G Cade Cunningham lands max extension
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham agreed to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie extension, his agents confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.
July 09, 2024
Business|News|Sports
Paul George: Clippers' initial offer was 'disrespectful'
Paul George said he received a "disrespectful" first offer during his season-long negotiations with the Los Angeles Clippers before eventually signing a four-year, $212 million with the Philadelphia
July 08, 2024
Europe|News|Sports|US|World
Olympics-Embiid will 'embrace' boos from French crowd when he suits up for Team USA
Team USA's Joel Embiid, who holds French and American citizenship, said his bruising NBA playoff battles on the road have prepared him for any jeers the French crowd at the Paris Olympics
July 07, 2024
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Looking a lot like dad, Bronny James prepares for NBA Summer League debut
Bronny James looked so much like his famous father LeBron James just during warmups it had fans and others at Chase Center doing double-takes
July 06, 2024
Europe|Sports
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece beat Luka Doncic, Slovenia to advance to Olympic qualifying final
Thomas Walkup had 19 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 13 points in 21 minutes and Greece moved one victory from the Paris Games, eliminating Luka Doncic and Slovenia 96-68 from the semifinals of the Olympic qualifying tournament
July 06, 2024
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76ers add free-agent postseason star Caleb Martin from Miami, AP source says
The Philadelphia 76ers continued to build around their star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George with the addition of free-agent forward Caleb Martin
July 06, 2024
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Report: Magic lock up Franz Wagner on max rookie extension
The Orlando Magic and forward Franz Wagner agreed to a maximum rookie contract extension of five years and $224 million, ESPN reported Friday.
July 05, 2024
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Franz Wagner, Magic agree to 5-year extension, largest contract in club history, AP source says
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that forward Franz Wagner has agreed to the largest contract in Orlando Magic history, a five-year extension that will be worth at least $224 million
July 05, 2024
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Pacers, former Cornhusker Keisei Tominaga agree to Exhibit 10 deal
Former Nebraska sharpshooter Keisei Tominaga will get an opportunity to show whether he's worth a turn in the NBA, as he agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Indiana Pacers, ESPN reported on Friday.
July 05, 2024
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USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas
After months of planning, it’s time for the U.S. Olympic team — one that will go to the Paris Games later this month seeking a fifth consecutive gold medal — to take the floor
July 05, 2024
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It's Luka vs Giannis, with a spot in the Paris Olympics on the line
Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo have faced off nine times in their NBA careers, and those games have never disappointed
July 05, 2024
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Reports: G Buddy Hield joining Warriors in sign-and-trade deal
The Golden State Warriors are acquiring guard Buddy Hield in a sign-and-trade deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.
July 04, 2024
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Buddy Hield is traded to the Warriors from the 76ers, AP source says, as busy offseason continues
Buddy Hield played in 632 regular-season games and established himself as one of the top 3-point shooters in the NBA before he finally played a postseason game
July 04, 2024
Crime|Sports
Banned NBA player Jontay Porter to face federal charges in connection with gambling case, court documents say
Banned NBA player Jontay Porter to face federal charges in connection with gambling case, court documents say
July 03, 2024
Crime|News|Sports
NBA-Banned former Raptor to plead guilty in gambling case, court records show
Former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is set to plead guilty in a case related to the sports gambling scandal that earned him a lifetime ban from the NBA, according to
July 03, 2024
Sports
Kemba Walker named to Hornets coaching staff
Kemba Walker was named to the Charlotte Hornets coaching staff on Wednesday, one day after announcing his retirement from the NBA.
July 03, 2024
Crime|News|Sports
Now-banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicate
Court papers indicate that former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him for life
July 03, 2024
Sports
Report: Lakers hiring assistants Scott Brooks, Nate McMillan
The Los Angeles Lakers are adding a ton of experience to first-time head coach JJ Redick's staff.
July 03, 2024
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LeBron James reportedly agrees to two-year, $104 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James reportedly agrees to two-year, $104 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers
July 03, 2024
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NBA-James signs two-year deal to stick with Lakers - reports
LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, has agreed to sign a two-year, $104-million maximum contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports on
July 03, 2024
Sports
Reports: LeBron James to sign $104M deal with Lakers
LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN and The Athletic reported Wednesday.
July 03, 2024
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports
LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
LeBron James is making it official: He’s coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where the league’s all-time scoring leader could share the floor with his son Bronny as teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers
July 03, 2024
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From sticks to Steph Curry: How Pat Spencer swapped lacrosse for the NBA
From sticks to Steph Curry: How Pat Spencer swapped lacrosse for the NBA
July 03, 2024
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Bronny James says he feels ‘an amplified amount of pressure’ playing alongside his father in the NBA
Bronny James says he feels ‘an amplified amount of pressure’ playing alongside his father in the NBA
July 03, 2024
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Report: Former Pistons GM Troy Weaver joining Wizards
Former Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver is set to join the front office of the Washington Wizards as a senior adviser, ESPN reported Monday.
July 03, 2024
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Reports: Cavaliers hiring Kenny Atkinson as new coach
The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to name Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson their new head coach, multiple outlets reported Monday. Atkinson, 57, will replace J.B.
July 03, 2024
Business|Finance|News|Sports
Report: Raptors to sign Scottie Barnes to $270M extension
Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Scottie Barnes intends to sign a five-year rookie max extension that will pay him up to $270 million, a deal that would make him the highest-paid player in franchise
July 03, 2024
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Reports: Warriors guarantee Kevon Looney's $8M contract
The Golden State Warriors fully guaranteed center Kevon Looney's $8 million contract for next season, multiple outlets reported Monday.
July 03, 2024
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Report: Warriors acquire Wolves F Kyle Anderson in sign-and-trade
The Golden State Warriors will acquire forward Kyle Anderson from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a sign-and-trade agreement, ESPN reported Tuesday.
July 03, 2024
Sports
Stephen Curry says farewell to Klay Thompson: ‘Splash Bros 4 life’
Stephen Curry shared a public goodbye to "Splash Brothers" partner Klay Thompson, who is headed from the Golden State Warriors to the Dallas Mavericks in a reported sign-and-trade.
July 02, 2024
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Celtics celebrate, confident championship window is wide open
BOSTON -- With a Game 5 win on Monday night the Celtics sealed the NBA title, but Boston had actually been waiting for this moment for over a decade.
July 02, 2024
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis to have surgery on ailing leg
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis told ESPN that he will undergo surgery on his left leg and expects a recovery process of a "few months."
July 02, 2024
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Jayson Tatum, Celtics put away Mavs for record 18th title
BOSTON -- One of the first people to congratulate Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum on winning the NBA championship was his 6-year-old son. "He told me that I was the best in the world," Tatum said.
July 02, 2024
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NBA-Bronny James says he can deal with pressure of playing with dad LeBron
Bronny James knows there are people who believe he was only drafted to the Los Angeles Lakers because of his father, all-time great LeBron James, but said on
July 02, 2024
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Bronny James says he can handle 'amplified' pressure of playing for Lakers with his famous father
Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in his decision to enter the NBA draft
July 02, 2024
Entertainment|News|Sports
4-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker retires
Four-time NBA All-Star point guard Kemba Walker announced his retirement on Tuesday, thanking basketball for the "amazing journey."
July 02, 2024
Sports
Bucks banking on long-term potential of their two 19-year-old draft picks
The Milwaukee Bucks appear to be in the latter stages of a championship window and can’t spend much in free agency due to salary-cap concerns
July 02, 2024
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Lakers' JJ Redick introduces Bronny James: 'We did not give Bronny anything'
With LeBron James expected back for his 22nd season, the Los Angeles Lakers are breaking NBA norms by guaranteeing the rookie contract for second-round draft pick Bronny James.
July 02, 2024
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Reports: Cavs keep Donovan Mitchell with 3-year, $150.3M deal
Donovan Mitchell plans to sign a three-year, $150.3 maximum-level contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to multiple reports Tuesday.
July 02, 2024
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Donovan Mitchell agrees to a 3-year, $150.3M contract extension with the Cavaliers, AP source says
A person familiar with the decision says All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers
July 02, 2024
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Klay Thompson reportedly agrees to deal with the Dallas Mavericks, marking an end to Golden State Warriors dynasty
Klay Thompson reportedly agrees to deal with the Dallas Mavericks, marking an end to Golden State Warriors dynasty
July 02, 2024
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Boston Celtics reportedly sign Jayson Tatum to largest contract in league history
Boston Celtics reportedly sign Jayson Tatum to largest contract in league history
July 02, 2024
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NBA free agency roundup: Klay Thompson to Mavs, Paul George to 76ers
Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to join the Dallas Mavericks, several reports said Monday, closing the historic championship chapter of his career with the Golden
July 02, 2024
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Celtics star Jayson Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314 million supermax extension, AP source says
Jayson Tatum has agreed to a five-year, $314 million contract extension to remain with the Boston Celtics, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press
July 01, 2024
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Reports: Celtics giving Jayson Tatum record-breaking $314M deal
The Boston Celtics and All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum are finalizing a five-year supermax extension worth $314 million, which would be the largest deal in NBA history, The Athletic and ESPN reported
July 01, 2024
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Reports: Klay Thompson to Mavs, ending run with Warriors
Four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson reportedly agreed to a sign-and-trade deal to join the Dallas Mavericks, closing the historic championship chapter of his career with the Golden State Warriors.
July 01, 2024
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NBA-Boston Celtics owners put championship winning team up for sale
Boston Celtics' ownership group Boston Basketball Partners, led by Wyc Grousbeck, said on Monday they intend to sell all the shares of the team who won the NBA championship last month.
July 01, 2024
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Klay Thompson is leaving the Warriors and will join the Mavericks, AP sources say
Klay Thompson is moving on from the Golden State Warriors, with the four-time league champion agreeing to join the Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks and change franchises for the first time in his 13-year NBA career, according to two people with knowledge of the decision
July 01, 2024
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Report: Celtics available for purchase after title
Investors with deep pockets willing to purchase a champion can line up for bidding on the Boston Celtics.
July 01, 2024
Business|News|Sports
Ownership group of NBA champion Boston Celtics is putting team up for sale
The ownership group that controls the NBA champion Boston Celtics says it intends to sell all its shares of the team
July 01, 2024
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Report: Celtics G Derrick White lands $126M extension
The NBA champion Boston Celtics are signing guard Derrick White to a four-year extension worth $125.9 million, ESPN reported Monday. The deal includes a player option, per the report.
July 01, 2024
Sports
Report: Drew Eubanks agrees to 2-year deal with Jazz
The Utah Jazz and free agent big man Drew Eubanks are in agreement on a two-year deal worth $10 million, ESPN reported Monday.
July 01, 2024
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Report: 76ers G Tyrese Maxey lands $204M extension
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey agreed to a five-year, $204 million maximum contract extension, ESPN reported Monday.
July 01, 2024
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Report: Paul George signing 4-year, $212M deal with 76ers
Star forward Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed on a four-year, $212 million maximum contract, ESPN reported early Monday morning.
July 01, 2024
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All-Star Paul George set to join 76ers on a $212 million free-agent deal, AP source says
Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a four-year, $212 million free-agent deal, according to a person with knowledge of the deal
July 01, 2024
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Report: Jeff Van Gundy to join Clippers coaching staff
Jeff Van Gundy has agreed to terms to become the lead assistant on the Los Angeles Clippers' coaching staff, ESPN reported on Tuesday morning.
July 01, 2024
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NBA moves roundup: Kings reportedly in talks to acquire Brandon Ingram
The Sacramento Kings are reportedly in talks with the New Orleans Pelicans toward acquiring high-scoring forward Brandon Ingram.
July 01, 2024
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Olympics-Edey withdraws from consideration for Canada's basketball team
Zach Edey, four days removed from being selected in the first round of the NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, on Sunday withdrew himself from consideration for the Canadian men's
June 30, 2024
Sports
George heading to 76ers, Caldwell-Pope to Magic, CP3 to Spurs, AP sources say
Paul George agreed early Monday to leave the Los Angeles Clippers and sign a $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers and team up with Joel Embiid
June 30, 2024
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NBA sets salary cap at $140.588 million for 2024-25 season
The NBA announced Sunday that the salary cap is set at $140.588 million for the 2024-25 season. The league said the Tax Level will be $170.814 million. Both figures go into effect at 12:01 a.m.
June 30, 2024
Sports
Pistons and coach J.B. Bickerstaff agree on 4-year contract with team option for 5th, AP source says
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a four-year contract with coach J
June 30, 2024
Sports
NBA-James opts out of contract, eyes new Lakers deal - report
Four-times NBA champion LeBron James has opted out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers but is working on a new deal with the team, according to an ESPN report on
June 29, 2024
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Canadian Olympic basketball GM: Warriors blocking Wiggins from playing in Paris
Canadian Olympic basketball team general manager Rowan Barrett said Friday that Golden State is blocking Andrew Wiggins from competing in Paris, while the Warriors countered it was a mutual decision between the team and Wiggins
June 29, 2024
Sports
Hawks finalizing talks to trade high-scoring guard Dejounte Murray to Pelicans, AP sources say
The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing talks to trade high-scoring Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for a package expected to include two first-round draft picks, according to people with knowledge of the discussions
June 28, 2024
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NBA-U.S. judge sends Knicks-Raptors dispute to NBA commissioner
The New York Knicks' lawsuit that accused rivals the Toronto Raptors of hiring a "mole" who gave the Raptors scouting reports and other confidential material should be
June 28, 2024
Sports
2024 NBA Free Agency Primer
When the green flag drops on NBA free agency on Sunday, the queue of general managers ready to spend will depend on which players actually reach the open market.
June 28, 2024
Sports
Cavs announce Kenny Atkinson as new head coach
The Cleveland Cavaliers formally named Kenny Atkinson as their new head coach on Friday, awarding a five-year deal to the former Golden State Warriors assistant. Atkinson, 57, will replace J.B.
June 28, 2024
Business|News|Sports
Reports: Warriors, Chris Paul to push back $30M deadline
Friday's deadline to guarantee Chris Paul's $30 million contract for next season with the Golden State Warriors will come and go, multiple outlets reported, with both sides in agreement to push the
June 28, 2024
Sports
Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher focusing on 'good stuff' instead of pressure as NBA's No. 1 overall pick
Zaccharie Risacher says he’s not worried about the expectations that accompany being the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft
June 28, 2024
Sports
Flagg and Pritchard among those selected for USA Basketball select team to help with Olympic prep
Cooper Flagg’s summer will include some time playing against the U.S. Olympic team
June 28, 2024
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Report: Raptors G Immanuel Quickley signing $175M deal
The Toronto Raptors are re-signing guard Immanuel Quickley to a five-year, $175 million contract, ESPN reported on Friday. Quickley, 25, joined the Raptors with R.J.
June 28, 2024
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Report: Mavs trading Tim Hardaway Jr. to Pistons
The Dallas Mavericks are trading Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round draft picks to the Detroit Pistons for fellow guard Quentin Grimes, ESPN reported Friday.
June 28, 2024
Celebrity|Sports
Jerry West, all-time great and inspiration for NBA logo, dies aged 86
Jerry West, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all-time whose silhouette was the inspiration for the National Basketball Association's logo, has
June 28, 2024
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports
The Lakers have hired Redick and drafted Bronny. They clearly hope to lock down LeBron for good next
Three days after LeBron James’ podcast partner became the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach, the team drafted James’ oldest son, Bronny
June 28, 2024
Sports
Duke's Flagg, Rutgers' freshman duo headline list of potential 2025 NBA lottery prospects
There have been two straight NBA drafts with an international prospect going first overall
June 28, 2024
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NBA-Bronny and LeBron James team up in historic first for NBA
Bronny James was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA draft on Thursday, bringing his father LeBron one step closer to fulfilling
June 27, 2024
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NBA draft finally worth the longer wait for some players after moving to a two-day format
The NBA draft was completed on a second day in a second borough of New York, with the Toronto Raptors taking Jonathan Mogbo of San Francisco with the No. 31 pick
June 27, 2024
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Victor Wembanyama, France excited to face Team USA in Olympics
NBA Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama expects France to be ready for Team USA should the squads meet again at the Paris Olympics.
June 27, 2024
Sports
Reports: Raptors acquire Davion Mitchell from Kings
The Toronto Raptors acquired guard Davion Mitchell and forward Sasha Vezenkov from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for forward Jalen McDaniels on Thursday, ESPN and The Athletic reported.
June 27, 2024
News|Sports|US
Hawks trade AJ Griffin to Rockets for 2nd round pick in 3-team deal including Heat
The Atlanta Hawks moved back into the NBA draft by trading forward AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets for the No. 44 pick
June 27, 2024
Sports
Alexandre Sarr opens as NBA ROY favorite over Zaccharie Risacher
Alexandre Sarr might have lost out on being the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, but oddsmakers expect him to make a more immediate impact on the league than countryman Zaccharie Risacher.
June 27, 2024
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Victor Wembanyama 'can't wait' for a France-USA showdown at the Paris Olympics
Victor Wembanyama plays against the top names in the game with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA
June 27, 2024
News|Sports|Travel
Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid healthy for Team USA training camp
Head coach Steve Kerr expects to have all hands on deck when Team USA begins training camp in Las Vegas, ramping up to the Olympics in Paris.
June 27, 2024
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Celtics C Kristaps Porzingis out 5-6 months after surgery
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to miss five to six months after undergoing surgery on his lower right leg, the team announced Thursday.
June 27, 2024
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Celtics 7-footer Kristaps Porzingis could be sidelined until December following ankle surgery
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will miss 5-6 months after left ankle surgery
June 27, 2024
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Bronny James, anxious dad await NBA fate
Bronny James is ready to make a name for himself in the NBA.
June 27, 2024
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Filipowski, Kolek, Furphy headline list of best available players entering the NBA draft's 2nd round
Duke's Kyle Filipowski and Marquette's Tyler Kolek are among the top prospects still available entering the second round of the NBA draft
June 27, 2024
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NBA-French players selected with first and second picks at NBA draft
The French revolution in the NBA continued on Wednesday when Zaccharie Risacher was selected first overall by the Atlanta Hawks and fellow Frenchman Alex Sarr was picked
June 27, 2024
Sports
Historic NBA draft for France, which joins US as only country with 3 players within top 10 picks
The NBA may have to rethink the timing of its draft
June 27, 2024
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OG Anunoby will stay with the New York Knicks on a 5-year deal, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the details says OG Anunoby will stay with the New York Knicks on a five-year contract worth more than $210 million
June 27, 2024
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Reports: Nic Claxton, Nets reach 4-year, $100 million deal
Center Nic Claxton has reached an agreement on a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.
June 27, 2024
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Report: Trail Blazers obtain Deni Avdija from Wizards for Malcolm Brogdon, picks
The Portland Trail Blazers are acquiring forward Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards for veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon, the No. 14 overall pick in Wednesday's draft, a first-round draft choice in
June 26, 2024
Sports
Hawks select Zaccharie Risacher No. 1 overall in 2024 NBA Draft
The Atlanta Hawks selected forward Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday night.
June 26, 2024
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Knicks keep OG Anunoby with five-year, $212.5M deal
OG Anunoby and the New York Knicks agreed to a five-year, $212.5 million deal on Wednesday, two days after he opted out of the final year of his existing deal.
June 26, 2024
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Suns owner: Kevin Durant staying in Phoenix to compete for title
Suns owner Mat Ishbia dropped his own draft night news on Wednesday, declaring "drama" surrounding Phoenix trading Kevin Durant is pure fiction.
June 26, 2024
Sports
Knicks set to acquire Mikal Bridges in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, AP sources say
Two people with knowledge of the details say that Mikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, where he will join Jalen Brunson and his other former Villanova teammates
June 26, 2024
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With Sarr and Risacher in the mix for the No. 1 pick, NBA draft could be 'special' night for France
Alex Sarr was born in France and spent last season playing in Australia
June 25, 2024
Sports
Teaching basketball to kids in the US is becoming a bit muddled, and the NBA is seeking solutions
Victor Wembanyama’s on-court warmup session before games when he played in France would last for about an hour
June 25, 2024
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis to have surgery, miss Olympics
Kristaps Porzingis plans to undergo surgery on his left leg and return to the Boston Celtics next season, but the operation recovery time rules him out for Latvia in the 2024 Summer Olympics.
June 25, 2024
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Reports: Lakers prep pitch, 3-year max deal for LeBron James
LeBron James can take his talents elsewhere by declining a $51.4 million option in his contract for the 2024-25 season before Sunday's deadline, but the Lakers are looking to reroute the 39-year-old
June 25, 2024
Sports
Their podcast is over. New Lakers coach JJ Redick still hopes to create great content with LeBron
The Los Angeles Lakers have formally introduced JJ Redick as their next head coach
June 24, 2024
Sports
Lakers introduce JJ Redick as first-time head coach
JJ Redick took the reins of the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday claiming to know the stakes of stepping into a pressure cooker as a first-time head coach with championship expectations.
June 24, 2024
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Raptors and Scottie Barnes agree on $225M extension, which could grow to about $270M, AP source says
Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to terms on a max extension, one that will be worth about $225 million over five years and could reach about $270 million if he meets supermax criteria, according to a person with knowledge of the deal
June 24, 2024
Sports
Report: Nuggets G Reggie Jackson picks up $5.25M option
Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson is picking up his $5.25 million player option to return for the 2024-25 season, ESPN reported Monday.
June 24, 2024
News|Sports|US
Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach, AP source says
A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers are hiring Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson as their new coach
June 24, 2024
Sports
NBA draft: Are there international prospects beyond France fans should keep an eye on? Oui!
France isn’t the only country producing top prospects for the NBA — it just sort of seems that is the case
June 23, 2024
Sports
French teenager Risacher, G League's Buzelis headline list of top forward prospects in the NBA draft
French teenager Zaccharie Risacher headlines the list of forwards in the upcoming NBA draft
June 22, 2024
Sports
Thunder GM says Josh Giddey didn't want to come off the bench and requested trade
The Bulls and Thunder finalized a deal sending Josh Giddey to Chicago and Alex Caruso to Oklahoma City
June 21, 2024
News|Sports|US
UConn's Castle, Kentucky duo, Tennessee's Knecht headline the list of top guards in the NBA draft
UConn combo guard Stephon Castle, Tennessee's Dalton Knecht and a backcourt duo from Kentucky are the headliners on the list of top guards in the upcoming NBA draft
June 21, 2024
Sports
Cue the duck boats: Boston salutes Celtics' record 18th NBA championship with parade
The Boston Celtics have celebrated their 18th NBA championship with the customary duck boat parade through the city
June 21, 2024
Business|Finance|Sports
NBA nears rights deal worth $76 billion with NBC, ESPN and Amazon, WSJ reports
The National Basketball Association is closing in on media rights deals with Comcast-owned NBC, Disney's ESPN, and Amazon.com that would generate about $76 billion in media revenue over 11
June 21, 2024
News|Sports|US
Thunder trade guard Josh Giddey to Bulls for Alex Caruso, AP source says
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Alex Caruso, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press
June 20, 2024
Sports
Report: Lakers to hire JJ Redick as next coach
The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement to make JJ Redick their next head coach, ESPN and other outlets reported Thursday.
June 20, 2024
News|Sports
The Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, an AP source says
JJ Redick is being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press
June 20, 2024
Sports
Detroit Pistons fire coach Monty Williams after one season that ended with NBA's worst record
The Detroit Pistons have fired coach Monty Williams after just one season that ended with an NBA-worst 14-68 record
June 19, 2024
News|Sports|US
Celtics have short to-do list as they look to become 1st repeat NBA champion since 2018
It took more than a decade, savvy front office and draft moves, and some free agency growing pains for the Celtics to ultimately build the roster that ended their 16-year championship drought
June 18, 2024
Sports
Kyrie Irving sounds ready to keep chasing titles in Dallas after NBA Finals loss to Boston
Kyrie Irving sounds as if he wants to stay in Dallas in the long term after the Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics in five games in the NBA Finals
June 18, 2024
Sports
It's already next season in the NBA, where the offseason is almost nonexistent
In the NBA, it’s already next season
June 18, 2024
Sports
'I trusted him. He trusted me.' Brown and Tatum answered critics while leading Celtics to 18th title
In 2008, the Celtics ended a 22-year championship drought led by a Big 3
June 18, 2024
News|Sports
Doncic and Irving can't deliver for Dallas in NBA Finals clincher as Celtics win 18th championship
Dallas needed Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to be at their best in Game 5 against the Boston Celtics
June 18, 2024
News|Sports
Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks
Jayson Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds as the Celtics topped the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to claim the franchise’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in league history
June 18, 2024
News|Sports
Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis returns to play for Game 5 of NBA Finals against Mavericks
Kristaps Porzingis returned to play for the Celtics as they attempted to close out the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals
June 17, 2024
News|Sports
Celtics back home with chance to close out Mavericks and clinch record 18th NBA championship
The Boston Celtics’ catastrophic performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals gave them a chance to clinch their unprecedented 18th championship under the banners already hanging in the TD Garden rafters
June 16, 2024
Lifestyle|Sports
Celtics star Jayson Tatum reflects on Father's Day on how being a dad changed his life and career
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum spent part of his Father’s Day thinking about how his son made him a better person — and probably a better basketball player, too
June 16, 2024
Sports
Mavericks and Oilers already have made some history in their comeback quests
For the Dallas Mavericks and the Edmonton Oilers, the comeback efforts are just beginning and still have very long ways to go
June 16, 2024
Sports
Celtics take season's worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title
The Celtics picked the most inopportune time to play their worst game of the season
June 15, 2024
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports
Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with NBA media deals
Charles Barkley says that next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with the NBA’s media deals
June 15, 2024
Sports
Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals
Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks emphatically extended their season on Friday night, fending off elimination by beating the Boston Celtics 122-84 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals
June 15, 2024
News|Sports
Porzingis available for Celtics as they try to wrap up sweep of NBA Finals against Mavericks
Kristaps Porzingis will be in uniform and available to play in a limited role when the Boston Celtics try to wrap up a sweep of the NBA Finals in Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks
June 14, 2024
News|Sports
Tatum, Brown help Celtics hold off huge Dallas rally for 106-99 win, 3-0 lead in NBA Finals
Jayson Tatum scored 31 points and the Boston Celtics held off a furious Dallas rally to reach the brink of a record 18th championship with a 106-99 victory over the Mavericks for a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals
June 13, 2024
Entertainment|Sports
Celtics land the biggest punches again, top Mavericks to move 1 win from NBA title
Joe Mazzulla is a big fan of UFC matches and splices highlights of fights into some of the basketball video he shows the Boston Celtics for their video sessions
June 13, 2024
Health|News|Sports
Celtics' Porzingis out of Game 3 of the NBA Finals because of rare tendon injury in lower left leg
Kristaps Porzingis did not play for the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals because of a rare tendon injury in his lower left leg suffered in the previous game
June 12, 2024
News|Sports
Jerry West's impact on his home state of West Virginia runs deep
Jerry West left West Virginia decades ago
June 12, 2024
Celebrity|News|Sports
Reaction to the death of Jerry West, 'a basketball genius'
Luminaries from the NBA and the sports world are reacting to the death of basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West
June 12, 2024
News|Sports
Some things to know about NBA great Jerry West's life and Hall of Fame career
Hall of Famer Jerry West, who died at 86, was nicknamed “Mr. Clutch” because of his late-game heroics and his silhouette is believed to be the basis of the NBA logo
June 12, 2024
Sports
Bill Walton, NBA Hall of Famer and free spirit, dead at 71
Bill Walton, a two-time NBA champion and member of the basketball Hall of Fame, whose brilliant but injury-riddled career led to a second act as a free-spirited broadcaster
June 12, 2024
Lifestyle|News|Sports|US|Videos
Jerry West, a 3-time Hall of Fame selection and the inspiration for the NBA logo, dies at 86
Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, has died
June 12, 2024
News|Sports
Kyrie Irving on what has to change for Dallas: 'It starts with me'
The last 12 games where Kyrie Irving has played against the Boston Celtics have all ended with the same outcome
June 11, 2024
Sports
Jayson Tatum knows his shooting numbers aren't great. The Celtics control the NBA Finals anyway
There have been two versions of Jayson Tatum so far in the NBA Finals
June 11, 2024
News|Sports|US
Celtics' Porzingis has rare tendon issue in lower left leg, is questionable for Game 3 of NBA Finals
Kristaps Porzingis has a dislocated tendon in his lower left leg but hasn’t been ruled out for Game 3 of the NBA Finals for the Boston Celtics against the Dallas Mavericks
June 11, 2024
Entertainment|News|Sports
Snubbed by their first choice, the Los Angeles Lakers must resume their head coaching search
The Los Angeles Lakers must continue their latest coaching search with the basketball world already knowing their first choice turned them down
June 10, 2024
Sports
Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday with NBA Finals in mind, and now they're 2 wins away from title
The Boston Celtics had the NBA Finals in mind when they went out and acquired Jrue Holiday
June 10, 2024
Sports
Analysis: The chance was there for Dallas in Game 2, but Mavs now face even tougher road vs. Boston
Game 2 provided Dallas with a huge chance
June 10, 2024
Education|Europe|Sports
For the Slovenian school where Mavericks star Luka Doncic got his start, he's still a hometown hero
At the primary school in Slovenia's capital where Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic got his start, he's still the hometown hero
June 09, 2024
Sports
Chet Walker, a 7-time All-Star forward who helped the 76ers win the 1967 NBA title, has died
Chet Walker, a seven-time All-Star forward who helped Wilt Chamberlain and the Philadelphia 76ers win the 1967 NBA title and later starred for the Chicago Bulls, has died
June 09, 2024
News|Sports
Mavericks' plan to stop Celtics in NBA Finals: Get them to fight among themselves
Jason Kidd couldn’t figure out how to stop the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals
June 08, 2024
Europe|Sports|US
Bond between Celtics' Joe Mazzulla and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola's on display at NBA Finals
Joe Mazzulla watches as many Manchester City matches as he can, and there’s a clear symmetry there between that English soccer powerhouse and his Boston Celtics
June 08, 2024
Celebrity|News|Sports
Lawyer for Jontay Porter says now-banned NBA player was 'in over his head' with a gambling addiction
A lawyer for Jontay Porter says the former Toronto Raptors forward who was given a lifetime ban by the NBA because of a sports betting scandal was “in over his head” with a gambling addiction
June 07, 2024
Sports
Dallas guard Irving has rough NBA Finals opener in response to boos (and worse) from Boston crowd
If Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving was hoping to quiet the Boston fans with a big game in the opener of the NBA Finals, it didn’t quite go that way
June 07, 2024
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports
Warner Bros Discovery's TNT signs deal with ESPN for College Football Playoff
Warner Bros Discovery's TNT network has signed a five-year deal with Walt Disney-owned ESPN to broadcast select College Football Playoff games, starting from the upcoming college football
June 07, 2024
Sports
Celtics pay tribute to 1986 champion Bill Walton before Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Dallas
Bill Walton only spent one full season with the Boston Celtics, but his impact was unforgettable
June 06, 2024
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says finalizing the new media rights deals is 'complex' process
Getting the NBA’s next round of media rights deals completed is an extremely complex proposition, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday, especially because nobody can say with any certainty what the viewing landscape will look like in the future
June 06, 2024
Business|News|Sports
Bloomberg joins Lore-Rodriguez group for in-dispute purchase of Timberwolves, AP source says
Billionaire media magnate and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has agreed to partner with Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez on their in-dispute attempt to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details were not being made public
June 06, 2024
Crime|News|Sports
2 more charged in betting scandal that spurred NBA to bar Raptors' Jontay Porter for life
Two more people have been charged in the sports betting scandal that prompted the NBA to ban former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter for life
June 06, 2024
News|Sports
Lakers conduct a public coaching search, considering Hurley and Redick, in hopes of pleasing LeBron
The Los Angeles Lakers’ reported plan to offer a massive contract to UConn coach Dan Hurley is the latest twist in the monthlong race to replace Darvin Ham
June 06, 2024
News|Sports
Jason Kidd has a chance to join a very small club in these NBA Finals
Jason Kidd won an NBA championship as a Dallas player in 2011
June 06, 2024
News|Sports
NBA mock draft: Frenchmen go 1-2, then Sheppard and Castle follow as best of the one-and-dones
The only certainty in the NBA draft used to be a college freshman at the top of it
June 05, 2024
Crime|Sports
Pro athletes understand gambling on their games is a non-negotiable no-no. Some learned the hard way
Professional athletes get told at the start of every season that if they gamble on their games, the consequences are severe
June 05, 2024
Sports
Betting scandals for MLB's Marcano and NBA's Porter are hardly the first in pro sports
Sports and gambling are once again in the spotlight following lifetime bans handed to San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano and Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter
June 05, 2024
Sports
The NBA Finals were too late for Dallas' Luka Doncic to watch as a kid. Now, he's in them
Luka Doncic didn’t stay up all night to watch NBA Finals games as a kid
June 05, 2024
Business|Crime|News|Sports
The NBA betting scandal that ended Jontay Porter's career yields a criminal case against an NYC man
A New York man has been charged in a sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban Jontay Porter for life
June 04, 2024
News|Sports
Celtics favored to win Game 1 and NBA Finals series, but money is rolling in on the Mavericks
The Celtics are prohibitive favorites to win Thursday’s Game 1 of the NBA Finals and odds are on Boston to hoist what would be its record 18th championship banner
June 03, 2024
Intereview|News|Sports
Cavaliers to interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for head coaching vacancy, AP source says
A person familiar with the meeting tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers will interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for their head coaching vacancy in the next few days
June 03, 2024
Sports
Celtics have followed 'craziness' of Joe Mazzulla's coaching style straight to the NBA Finals
Joe Mazzulla was thrust into a job he didn’t expect to have following former Celtics coach Ime Udoka’s suspension just days before the start of training camp last season
June 03, 2024
News|Sports
Pelicans will use final Lakers' 1st-round pick from the Anthony Davis trade in 2025, AP source says
The New Orleans Pelicans have opted to wait until 2025 to use the last of the three first-round draft choices they received from the Los Angeles Lakers as part of the 2019 Anthony Davis trade
June 01, 2024
Sports
Kyrie Irving said late in the season that the Mavs were just getting started. He was right
Kyrie Irving was not making a threat, nor was he boasting, nor was he saying anything that would be considered outlandish
June 01, 2024
News|Sports
Kings agree to a contract extension with coach Mike Brown, AP source says
A person familiar with the deal says the Sacramento Kings have agreed to a extension with coach Mike Brown to keep him under contract through the 2026-27 season
June 01, 2024
Sports
The NBA Finals are set, with Boston set to face Dallas for the Larry O'Brien Trophy
Kyrie Irving returning to Boston
May 31, 2024
Sports
Doncic's 36 points spur Mavericks to NBA Finals with 124-103 toppling of Timberwolves in Game 5
Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 to breeze through the Western Conference finals in five games
May 31, 2024
Business|Sports|US
Sports leagues question whether broadcaster Diamond can survive without Comcast
Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League and the National Basketball Association said on Wednesday that bankrupt broadcaster Diamond Sports may not
May 30, 2024
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
Larry Bird Museum officially opens in Terre Haute
Boston Celtics great Larry Bird addressed a public ceremony for the official opening of the Larry Bird Museum inside the Terre Haute Convention Center
May 30, 2024
News|Sports
Cavaliers get permission to interview assistants Atkinson, Borrego for coaching vacancy, source says
The Cavaliers have received permission to interview Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson and New Orleans assistant James Borrego for their head coaching vacancy
May 30, 2024
Entertainment|News|Sports|US
Clippers sign coach Tyronn Lue to new deal reportedly worth $14 million annually
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed coach Tyronn Lue to a long-term contract after winning a division title in his fourth season
May 29, 2024
News|Sports
Brian Keefe will remain coach of the Washington Wizards after serving as an interim in that role
The Washington Wizards have hired Brian Keefe as their coach, sticking with the man who led the team on an interim basis from late January until the end of the season
May 29, 2024
Sports
Bronny James is staying in the NBA draft, agent Rich Paul announces
Bronny James is keeping his name in the NBA draft, with the hopes of joining his father in the league next season
May 29, 2024
Sports
Mavs' Lively out with sprained neck as Kleber returns from shoulder injury against Wolves
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is out for Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against Minnesota with a sprained neck, but the Dallas frontcourt will get a boost with the return of Maxi Kleber from a separated shoulder
May 28, 2024
News|Sports
After completing first quest by reaching NBA Finals, Celtics can begin thinking about championship
The Boston Celtics completed one quest Monday night by making it back to the NBA Finals
May 28, 2024
News|Sports
Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals
Derrick White’s tiebreaking 3-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers 105-102 to reach the NBA Finals for the second time in three years
May 28, 2024
Sports
Closers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have Mavs on verge of sweeping Wolves in West finals
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been the closers for the Dallas Mavericks, who have a chance to sweep Minnesota in the Western Conference finals
May 27, 2024
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports|US
Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71
Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins before becoming a Hall of Fame center for his NBA career and one of the biggest stars of basketball broadcasting, has died
May 27, 2024
Sports
Jrue Holiday's finishing flurry helps Celtics beat Pacers 114-111 for 3-0 lead in East finals
Jrue Holiday overcame an illness to convert the go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds left, then make the game-saving steal to help the Boston Celtics rally from an 18-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-111 on Saturday night for a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals
May 26, 2024
Sports
Pacers' Haliburton will miss Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals because of a hamstring injury
Tyrese Haliburton will not play for the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against Boston on Saturday night because of an injured left hamstring
May 25, 2024
Sports
T-wolves struggling to get Edwards going, as another off game has them down 2-0 and headed to Dallas
Anthony Edwards had the ball for Minnesota with a two-point lead and threw the ball out of bounds with 13 seconds left against Dallas in the Western Conference finals
May 25, 2024
News
After firing, Cavs embark on coaching search with All-Star Donovan Mitchell's future bigger priority
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May 24, 2024
News|Sports
Brown matches career playoff high with 40 points, Celtics beat Pacers to take 2-0 lead in East
Jaylen Brown matched his career playoff high with 40 points and the Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 126-110 to open a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals
May 24, 2024
News|Sports
Pacers trying to regroup after star Tyrese Haliburton leaves Game 2 with hamstring, chest injuries
Indiana All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton left in the third quarter because of left hamstring soreness and a chest injury in the Pacers’ 126-110 loss to Boston on Thursday night in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals
May 24, 2024
News|Sports
Mavs have early control over Wolves in Western Conference finals with mature, savvy effort by Irving
Kyrie Irving injected a burst of energy into the Dallas Mavericks to begin the Western Conference finals with a furious flurry of drives to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves
May 23, 2024
Lifestyle|News|Sports
NBA great Dwyane Wade launches Translatable, an online community supporting transgender youth
NBA great Dwyane Wade has launched Translatable, a nonprofit online community dedicated to supporting transgender youth
May 23, 2024
Uncategorized
Cavaliers fire coach J.B. Bickerstaff despite back-to-back playoff appearances and steady progress
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May 23, 2024
Sports|US
Doncic leads strong close by Mavericks for 108-105 win over Wolves in Game 1 of West finals
Luka Doncic had 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Dallas Mavericks to a 108-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals
May 23, 2024
Sports
James extends his All-NBA appearance record, while Doncic, Gilgeous-Alexander set for supermax deals
LeBron James is now the youngest and the oldest player to make an All-NBA team
May 22, 2024
Sports
Haliburton's turnovers cost Pacers, who blow late lead against Celtics in Game 1 of East finals
The Indiana Pacers kept turning the ball over, and just like that they handed a victory to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals
May 22, 2024
News|Sports
Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 10 in overtime after Jaylen Brown’s tying 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds remaining in regulation, and the Boston Celtics rallied just in time for a 133-128 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals
May 22, 2024
Sports
Towns treasures Timberwolves' trip to West finals as Doncic-Irving duo hits stride for Mavericks
Karl-Anthony Towns has seen the payoff this spring for his commitment to and sacrifice for the Minnesota Timberwolves
May 21, 2024
Opinion|Sports
Wembanyama becomes 1st NBA rookie to make first-team All-Defense
Victor Wembanyama’s latest accolade was like none other
May 21, 2024
News|Sports
Wolves reach conference finals brimming with talent and tenacity in quest for first NBA championship
The Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time in two decades Sunday night when they roared back from a 20-point deficit to defeat the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90
May 20, 2024
Sports
Nuggets blow 20-point lead, struggle from field as Timberwolves end their title defense in Game 7
The Denver Nuggets couldn’t quiet an epic second-half comeback by Minnesota or the noise emanating from a boisterous Timberwolves locker room
May 20, 2024
News|Sports
Pacers are back in the Eastern Conference finals, and don't tell them they can't win playing fast
The Indiana Pacers are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals and don’t plan to slow down when they get there
May 20, 2024
Sports|News
Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets
Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece
May 20, 2024
Sports
Brunson's broken left hand in Game 7 the final injury for a Knicks team that was decimated by them
Jalen Brunson broke his left hand in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, one final injury for a team that was decimated by them
May 19, 2024
Sports|US
Pacers score 39 points in first quarter vs. Knicks to set a Game 7 record
The Indiana Pacers scored 39 points in the first quarter Sunday against the New York Knicks, the most in a Game 7 since detailed play-by-play began being kept in 1997
May 19, 2024
Sports
Gilgeous-Alexander, young Thunder brimming with optimism after second-round playoff exit
The Oklahoma City Thunder might just be scratching the surface of their potential
May 19, 2024
News|Sports
The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finals
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are headed to the Western Conference finals in their first trip to the playoffs together
May 19, 2024
News|Sports
Hart, Anunoby listed as questionable to play for Knicks on Sunday in Game 7 against the Pacers
Starting forwards Josh Hart and OG Anunoby are both listed as questionable to play for the New York Knicks on Sunday in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers
May 18, 2024
News|Sports
NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts
There are two Game 7s in the NBA on Sunday
May 18, 2024
Sports|News
Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send Eastern Conference semifinals to the limit
Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and Myles Turner added 17 points to help the Indiana Pacers turned the tables on New York with a 116-103 victory to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at 3-3
May 18, 2024
Sports
Budenholzer reminisces on Arizona past, but quickly turns to future leading the Phoenix Suns
Mike Budenholzer was introduced as coach of the Phoenix Suns on Friday
May 17, 2024
News|Sports
The Celtics are in a good headspace as they head to a 3rd consecutive Eastern Conference finals
The Celtics are back in the Eastern Conference finals for the third consecutive season following their 4-1 series victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers
May 16, 2024
News|Sports
Doncic posts 31-point triple-double as Mavericks top Thunder to take 3-2 series lead
Luka Doncic scored 31 points in a triple-double to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-92 and take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series
May 16, 2024
News|Sports
Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season
May 16, 2024
Sports
The Nuggets are playing like champions again and putting the Timberwolves on the ropes
None of the five teams to win the NBA championship prior to Denver last year advanced past the second round of the playoffs the following season
May 15, 2024
Sports
Cavaliers without Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert as they try to stave off elimination vs. Celtics
The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to extend their season without star Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert, who were both ruled out prior to Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with Boston
May 15, 2024
Sports
Zach Edey insists there's more to his game than meets the eye as he prepares to enter NBA
Zach Edey realizes there are some huge questions surrounding his game
May 15, 2024
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports
LeBron James shows up to watch son Bronny play at NBA draft combine
Bronny James’ famous father was on hand Wednesday to watch him play at the NBA draft combine
May 15, 2024
Sports
Nuggets apply even more pressure to Edwards, beat Timberwolves to take 3-2 lead in series
Anthony Edwards was seeing double everywhere he turned
May 15, 2024
News|Sports|US
Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards in 112-97 win over Wolves for a 3-2 series lead
Nikola Jokic was presented with his third NBA MVP award before the game, then scored 40 points and dished out 13 assists in leading the Denver Nuggets past the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-97 Tuesday night
May 15, 2024
News|Sports
Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers 121-91 to move a win away from conference finals
Jalen Brunson scored 44 points, and the New York Knicks moved a win away from their first Eastern Conference finals trip since 2000 by beating the Indiana Pacers 121-91 in Game 5
May 15, 2024
Business|Finance|Sports
NBC plans about $2.5 billion offer for NBA broadcast rights, WSJ reports
Comcast's NBCUniversal is planning to pay an average of about $2.5 billion a year to broadcast a package of National Basketball Association (NBA) games, the Wall Street Journal reported on
May 14, 2024
Health|Sports
Bronny James says he's 'grateful' to have NBA dream in reach after health scare last summer
Bronny James says he's “grateful for everything” with his NBA dream in reach after a major health scare last summer
May 14, 2024
News|Sports
NBA fines Gobert $75,000 for making another money gesture in frustration over a foul call
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was fined $75,000 by the NBA for another “inappropriate and unprofessional gesture” suggesting a lack of integrity with the league and its game officials
May 14, 2024
News|Sports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34, Thunder overcome Mavs defense to even series 2-2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a Dallas franchise playoff record of 13 blocks, rallying for a 100-96 victory to even their Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2
May 14, 2024
News|Sports
Jayson Tatum's 33 points help Celtics down short-handed Cavaliers 109-102 to take 3-1 lead in semis
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points with LeBron James watching from a courtside seat and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series
May 14, 2024
Sports
Mitchell Robinson has surgery on ankle that knocked him out of Knicks' playoff run, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the situation says Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has had surgery on his left ankle
May 13, 2024
Sports
Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell misses Game 4 against the Celtics with a strained left calf
Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell missed Game 4 against the Boston Celtics on Monday with a left calf injury, a devastating loss that will make it even tougher for Cleveland to get back in the series
May 13, 2024
News|Sports
Defending champ Nuggets tie Timberwolves with 2nd straight road win, 115-107 in Game 4
Nikola Jokic scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and Aaron Gordon had 27 points on 11-for-12 shooting to propel the Denver Nuggets to a series-tying 115-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals
May 13, 2024
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Haliburton, Pacers take advantage of short-handed Knicks to even series with 121-89 rout in Game 4
Tyrese Haliburton scored 20 points, T
May 12, 2024
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Jayson Tatum scores 33 points, Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavs 106-93 for 2-1 series lead
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, Jaylen Brown added 28 and the Boston Celtics looked more like themselves after stumbling at home, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-93 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals
May 12, 2024
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Cavaliers get back forward Dean Wade against Celtics. Center Jarrett Allen still out with rib injury
Cavaliers forward Dean Wade made his playoff debut in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night after being sidelined the past two months with a strained right knee
May 11, 2024
Sports
Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic help Mavs hold off Thunder again for 2-1 lead in West semis
Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the lane in the final minute to help Dallas hold on, and the Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals
May 11, 2024
Sports
Pacers, Nuggets looking to even conference semifinals following key Game 3 victories
The Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets managed to fight their way back into the NBA's conference semifinals with key Game 3 victories Friday night
May 11, 2024
Sports
Mike Budenholzer is hired as coach of the Phoenix Suns, replacing Frank Vogel
Mike Budenholzer is the newest head coach of the Phoenix Suns after the franchise turned to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals
May 11, 2024
Sports|US
Nuggets bounce back with 117-90 blowout of Timberwolves behind 24 points from energized Murray
Jamal Murray rebounded from a rough start to the Western Conference semifinals with 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets on a 117-90 romp in Game 3 that made the Minnesota Timberwolves the last team in the NBA to lose in this postseason
May 11, 2024
Sports
Andrew Nembhard's late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks. Indiana moves within 2-1
Andrew Nembhard made a 31-foot, tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points and the Indiana Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the banged-up and short-handed New York Knicks 111-106 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals
May 11, 2024
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Pacers' Carlisle fined $35,000 by NBA for criticizing referees, implying bias against small markets
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for criticizing the officials and “questioning the integrity of the league” with his pleas for fairness for small-market teams
May 10, 2024
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Doncic scores 29 points as Mavericks top Thunder 119-110 to tie series at 1-1
Luka Doncic had 29 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-110 to even their Western Conference semifinals series at one win apiece
May 10, 2024
Sports
Wolves bring 2-0 lead on Nuggets into wild night at Target Center. Knicks, up 2-0, brace for Pacers
The Minnesota Timberwolves did the hard part by winning the first two games of their Western Conference semifinal series in Denver against the defending champion Nuggets
May 09, 2024
Sports
OG Anunoby won't play and Jalen Brunson is questionable for the Knicks in Game 3 against the Pacers
OG Anunoby won’t play for the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Friday night because of a strained left hamstring
May 09, 2024
News|Sports|US
Suns fire coach Frank Vogel after getting swept out of the playoffs in the opening round
The Phoenix Suns have fired coach Frank Vogel after one disappointing season
May 09, 2024
Crime|Sports
Former NBA player Glen 'Big Baby' Davis sentenced to 40 months for defrauding league insurance plan
Former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis was sentenced to 40 months in a federal prison for his participation in a scheme that New York prosecutors said defrauded an insurance plan for NBA players and their families of more than $5 million
May 09, 2024
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Bucks' Patrick Beverley suspended 4 games without pay for actions in season-ending loss to Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley has been suspended four games without pay to begin next season for his actions during and after the final game of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers
May 09, 2024
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Charlotte Hornets hire Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach
The Charlotte Hornets have named Charles Lee as their next head coach
May 09, 2024
Sports
Carlisle: 'Small-market teams deserve a fair shot.' Pacers send calls for NBA review, AP source says
The Indiana Pacers have, as coach Rick Carlisle said they would, sent 78 plays they believe were officiated incorrectly from the first two games of their series against the New York Knicks to the NBA office for review, a person with knowledge of the action said Thursday
May 09, 2024
Sports
Jalen Brunson returns from foot injury, sparks Knicks past Pacers for 2-0 lead in East semifinals
Jalen Brunson returned from a right foot injury to score 24 of his 29 points in the second half, leading the New York Knicks to a 130-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals
May 09, 2024
Sports
Jalen Brunson returns for NY in 2nd half of Game 2 vs. Pacers, then Anunoby exits with injury
Jalen Brunson has returned to Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals after missing the second quarter with a sore right foot, but OG Anunoby has a left hamstring injury
May 09, 2024
Sports
Jokic wins NBA's MVP award, his 3rd in 4 seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic round out top 3
Nikola Jokic did it all again
May 08, 2024
Crime|Sports|US
As Patrick Beverley calls his actions 'inexcusable,' police announce they've opened an investigation
Indianapolis police have announced they’ve opened an investigation into an “NBA player and citizen” altercation that happened at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on the night Bucks guard Patrick Beverley threw a ball at a fan in the final minutes of a season-ending loss to the Pacers
May 08, 2024
Sports
Coach Malone reminds the Nuggets they're the defending champs and asks them to play like it
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone says he reminded his team they are the defending champions and issued a challenge to both act like it and play like it
May 08, 2024
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Mavericks star Luka Doncic looks to bounce back from rough Game 1 against the Thunder
Lu Dort was the defensive catalyst as the Oklahoma City Thunder held Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic to 19 points on 6-for-19 shooting in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series
May 08, 2024
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Gilgeous-Alexander has 29 points to help Thunder roll past Mavericks in Game 1 of West semifinals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points to help the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Dallas Mavericks 117-95 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series
May 08, 2024
Sports
Brown, White lead Celtics' 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics powered past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series
May 08, 2024
Sports
Jamal Murray fined $100,000 for tossing objects onto court during Nuggets' loss to Timberwolves
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been fined $100,000 by the NBA but avoided a suspension for what the league described as “throwing multiple objects in the direction of a game official during live play.”
May 07, 2024
Sports
Rudy Gobert wins record-tying 4th Defensive Player of the Year award. Victor Wembanyama finishes 2nd
Rudy Gobert made some history
May 07, 2024
Sports
Edwards, Towns lead Wolves' 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets
Another dominant performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves has the reigning but reeling NBA champion Denver Nuggets on the cusp of a stunning early exit from the playoffs
May 07, 2024
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Jamal Murray tosses heat pack, Michael Malone screams at officials as Nuggets frustrated in Game 2
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray lost his cool on the bench and tossed a heat pack onto the court
May 07, 2024
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Brunson scores 43, rallies Knicks to 121-117 win over Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semis
Jalen Brunson scored 43 points, becoming the fourth player in NBA history with four straight 40-point games in the postseason, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 121-117 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals
May 07, 2024
Sports
76ers president Daryl Morey has big plans to build NBA title team around Embiid and Maxey
The Philadelphia 76ers wasted yet another season of Joel Embiid’s prime
May 06, 2024
Sports|News
Mavs extend coach Jason Kidd's contract in middle of playoffs, a year after chaotic ending
Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has signed a multi-year contract extension with the team
May 06, 2024
Sports
Cavaliers pull together to overcome Orlando, but challenge stiffens with top-seeded Celtics up next
It took Donovan Mitchell’s magnificence, a historic comeback and plenty of grit for the Cavaliers to escape the first round
May 06, 2024
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Knicks set for second round against the Pacers, an old-school playoff rival who play a new-age game
Back when the New York Knicks would annually march on in the playoffs, they’d almost always run into the Indiana Pacers
May 05, 2024
Sports
Nuggets know physicality, stopping Edwards' supporting cast are keys to tying series with Wolves
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone says it's about time his team snaps out of its slow starts
May 05, 2024
Sports
Cavs center Jarrett Allen is out for Game 7 vs. Magic with rib injury, missing 3rd game in series
Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will miss Game 7 against Orlando with a painful rib injury that sidelined him for the final three games of the series
May 05, 2024
Sports
Edwards scores 43 points, Reid erupts in 4th to help Timberwolves beat Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1
Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points, Naz Reid had 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1 of the second-round series Saturday night
May 05, 2024
Sports
Recovering from knee surgery, Finch in 2nd row of Timberwolves bench for series opener with Nuggets
After having knee surgery, Minnesota coach Chris Finch was in the second row of the bench for Game 1 of a second-round series with Denver on Saturday night
May 04, 2024
Sports
Cavaliers and Magic to settle playoff series standoff with Game 7 -- the 'best two words in sports'
The Cavs and Magic are going to the limit
May 04, 2024
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Tyronn Lue says he wants to keep coaching Clippers, passes on addressing speculation over Lakers
Tyronn Lue says he wants to be coach of the Los Angeles Clippers longterm and declined to address directly speculation that the Lakers would target him in their search after firing Darvin Ham
May 04, 2024
News|Sports
Mitchell scores 50 points in an attempt to end series, but Cavaliers fall to the Magic in Game 6
Donovan Mitchell went for 50 points on Orlando Magic, but it wasn't enough to help the Cleveland Cavaliers close out the first-round NBA playoff series between the teams
May 04, 2024
News|Sports
Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell's 50 to beat Cavs 103-96 and force Game 7
Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Orlando Magic hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-96 and force a decisive Game 7 in the their first-round NBA playoff series
May 04, 2024
Sports
The Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and 1st-round playoff exit
The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham after just two seasons in charge
May 03, 2024
Sports
Fever move Caitlin Clark's preseason home debut up a day to accommodate Pacers' playoff schedule
Indiana Fever fans will get to see Caitlin Clark make her home debut a day earlier than expected
May 03, 2024
Sports
Pat Beverley's fan, reporter interactions in Indianapolis were not 'the Bucks way,' Doc Rivers says
Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Beverley indicated a video showing him throwing a ball at a spectator on Thursday was misleading but later added that “I have to be better.”
May 03, 2024
Sports
Jamal Murray is saving the defending champion Nuggets with clutch playoff performances
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray scuffled with his shot in the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers
May 03, 2024
Sports
Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semis, topping 76ers 118-115 in Game 6
Josh Hart made a go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals
May 03, 2024
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Pacers celebrate 1st playoff series victory in a decade, beating Bucks 120-98 in Game 6
Obi Toppin scored 21 points, T
May 03, 2024
Sports
Cavaliers, Mavericks trying to close out 1st-round NBA playoff series in Game 6s
The Orlando Magic desperately want an opportunity to go back on the road
May 02, 2024
Sports
Anthony Edwards and the T-wolves take a stronger dose of maturity into playoff rematch with Denver
The brilliance of Anthony Edwards will likely be the reason if the Minnesota Timberwolves knock down the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets in their second-round playoff matchup
May 02, 2024
Entertainment|News|Sports|World
Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January
Victor Wembanyama will return to Paris, he hopes as an Olympic champion, when the San Antonio Spurs face the Indiana Pacers in two regular-season NBA games early next year
May 02, 2024
Sports
Sixers owners buy 2,000 tickets for home playoff game, aiming for fewer Knicks fans in arena
The Philadelphia 76ers tried to keep New York Knicks fans out of Wells Fargo Center for Game 6 of their NBA playoff series
May 02, 2024
News|Sports
Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They'll play Cleveland or Orlando
The Boston Celtics ran away from the rest of the NBA in the regular season
May 02, 2024
Sports|US
Luka Doncic scores 35 points, leads Mavericks to 123-93 victory and 3-2 series lead over Clippers
Luka Doncic scored 20 of his 35 points in the second half and added 10 assists and seven rebounds, propelling the Dallas Mavericks to a 123-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 and a 3-2 lead in the first-round series
May 02, 2024
News|Opinion|Sports
Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's future
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
May 01, 2024
Sports
Mitchell scores 28, Mobley has huge block as Cavaliers hold off Banchero, Magic 104-103 in Game 5
Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Evan Mobley blocked Franz Wagner’s layup in the final seconds and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a scare from Orlando, holding off Paolo Banchero and the Magic 104-103 in Game 5
May 01, 2024
Sports
Tyrese Maxey saves Sixers from elimination with huge finish in OT win that cuts Knicks' lead to 3-2
Tyrese Maxey saved Philadelphia from elimination with seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation, finished with 46 and led the 76ers to a 112-106 overtime victory over the New York Knicks in Game 5 of their first-round series
May 01, 2024
Sports
Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Clippers' pivotal Game 5 vs Mavericks
Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 5 of the Los Angeles Clippers’ tight first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night due to right knee inflammation
April 30, 2024
Sports
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch to have surgery on knee after sideline collision, AP source says
The Minnesota Timberwolves will enter their second round playoff series against defending champion Denver with an unsettled bench because coach Chris Finch will be recovering from knee surgery
April 30, 2024
News|Sports
Brad Stevens selected as NBA's executive of the year after Celtics' NBA-best regular season
Brad Stevens has been announced as the NBA’s executive of the year
April 30, 2024
News|Crime|Opinion|Sports|US
Court upholds Milwaukee police officer's firing for posting racist memes after Sterling Brown arrest
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that a former Milwaukee police officer was properly fired for posting racist memes related to the arrest of an NBA player
April 30, 2024
News|Sports
Nuggets coach Michael Malone: defense of NBA title won't get any easier against Wolves in Round 2
The Denver Nuggets needed just five games to dispatch the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs for a second consecutive year
April 30, 2024
News|Sports
Murray overcomes calf injury to score 32 and hit game-winner in Nuggets' 108-106 win over Lakers
Jamal Murray scored a game-high 32 points Monday night despite a strained left calf and sank the game-winning shot with 3.6 seconds remaining as the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets again bounced LeBron James from the playoffs with a 108-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5
April 30, 2024
News|Sports
Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander, lead OKC to a 97-89 Game 4 victory -- and sweep of the Pelicans
Jalen Williams highlighted a 24-point performance with a back-breaking 3 with three minutes left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 97-89 to complete a four-game sweep of their first-round playoff series
April 30, 2024
Sports
Celtics' Porzingis leaves playoff game in Miami with right calf tightness
Boston center Kristaps Porzingis left the Celtics’ playoff game in Miami on Monday night late in the first half with what the team said was right calf tightness
April 29, 2024
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports
Messi to Miami: Soccer star, and a few teammates, show up for Heat-Celtics game
Lionel Messi took a night off to watch the Miami Heat
April 29, 2024
Sports
Bucks and 76ers, who had high expectations this season, face early elimination Tuesday in Game 5s
Perhaps neither Milwaukee nor Philadelphia would’ve been good enough to beat a Boston team that ran away to the NBA’s best record
April 29, 2024
Sports
Edwards and Towns lead Timberwolves into the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs for 1st time since 2004
The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in 20 years
April 29, 2024
News|Sports|US
Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray's status in jeopardy for Game 5 vs. Lakers because of calf injury
The Denver Nuggets on Sunday listed point guard Jamal Murray as questionable for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers because of a strained left calf
April 29, 2024
Sports
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch leaves game in 4th quarter after collision with Mike Conley
Minnesota coach Chris Finch was helped off the court late in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night after colliding with Timberwolves guard Mike Conley
April 29, 2024
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Paul George, James Harden help Clippers hang on beat Mavs 116-111 after blowing 31-point lead
Paul George and James Harden each scored 33 points while playing key fourth-quarter roles to help the Los Angeles Clippers hold on after blowing a 31-point lead and beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-111
April 28, 2024
News|Sports
Nuggets, Thunder have chances to move into Round 2, and Boston seeks 3-1 lead in Miami
Denver is one win from returning to Round 2
April 28, 2024
Sports
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says playoff basketball doesn't change much from regular season
There’s been a notion in the NBA for years, one that says the game changes when the postseason rolls around
April 28, 2024
News|Sports
All-Stars Antetokounmpo, Lillard out for Milwaukee Bucks against Indiana Pacers in Game 4
The Milwaukee Bucks will be without injured All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard when their playoff series resumes Sunday night at Indiana
April 28, 2024
News|Sports
LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver
The Los Angeles Lakers avoided playoff elimination with a 119-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their first-round series
April 28, 2024
News|Sports
Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll to 3-0 series lead with 106-85 win over the Pelicans
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 106-85 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series
April 27, 2024
News|Sports
Franz Wagner scores 34, leads Magic to second straight rout of Cavaliers to tie series at 2-2
Franz Wagner had 34 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held the Cleveland Cavaliers scoreless for a second-half stretch of almost seven minutes Saturday in a 112-89 victory that tied the Eastern Conference first-round series at 2-2
April 27, 2024
Sports
Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series
April 27, 2024
Sports
Luka Doncic and defensive-minded Mavs take a chippy 101-90 win over Clippers for 2-1 series lead
Luka Doncic had 22 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and the suddenly defensive-minded Dallas Mavericks took a chippy 101-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers for a 2-1 lead in their first-round series
April 27, 2024
Sports
Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series lead
Tyrese Haliburton completed a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left, capping his first postseason triple-double in his first home playoff game to give the Indiana Pacers a 121-118 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night
April 27, 2024
Sports
James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins
There’s a quadrupleheader of playoff games in the NBA on Saturday
April 26, 2024
Health|News|Sports
What to know about Bell's palsy, the facial paralysis affecting Joel Embiid
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy
April 26, 2024
Sports
Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1
Joel Embiid scored 50 points, making all four 3-point attempts and scoring 18 in a potential series-shifting third quarter on Thursday night to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-114 win over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series
April 26, 2024
Business|Sports
Emirates airline announces sponsorship deal with NBA
Emirates airline has forged a multi-year sponsorship deal with America's NBA basketball league, it said on Thursday, as the carrier seeks to raise its profile in
April 26, 2024
Sports
Suns' Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix
The Phoenix Suns and their so-called Big Three return home to the desert in a big pickle
April 25, 2024
Sports
Thibodeau shows when he's mad at his Knicks. They don't mind, knowing the coach has them set to win
The New York Knicks know when it’s coming
April 25, 2024
News|Sports
Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92; OKC takes 2-0 lead
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series
April 25, 2024
News|Sports
Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
Tyler Herro hit six of Miami’s franchise playoff-record 23 3-pointers to lead the Heat to a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics and tie their first-round playoff series at one game apiece
April 25, 2024
Sports
Minnesota's Naz Reid wins NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award, edging Malik Monk in close vote
Naz Reid, who helped the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome an injury to Karl-Anthony Towns to have one of the best seasons in franchise history, was voted the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year
April 24, 2024
Sports
Pacers' Haliburton says fan directed racial slur at his younger brother during playoff game
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said a fan directed a racial slur at his younger brother during Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks
April 24, 2024
News|Sports
Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks
Pascal Siakam scored 37 points and the Indiana Pacers overcame another fantastic first-half performance from Damian Lillard to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-108 and tie their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at one game apiece
April 24, 2024
News|Sports
Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels
Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series
April 24, 2024
Sports
Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0-2 hole
Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen appeared to aggravate the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener
April 24, 2024
Sports
Kawhi Leonard is returning to the Clippers' lineup for Game 2 against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks
Kawhi Leonard is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup for Game 2 of their playoff series against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks
April 24, 2024
Business|News|Sports
Timberwolves dispute between Taylor and Lore, Rodriguez over ownership moves to mediation
The Minnesota Timberwolves ownership dispute is moving into mediation
April 23, 2024
News|Sports
NBA says Tyrese Maxey was fouled -- twice -- before turnover that led to Knicks' go-ahead shot
Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before his turnover that led to the go-ahead 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo in the New York Knicks’ victory over the 76ers in Game 2
April 23, 2024
Crime|Sports|US|Videos
Nikola Jokic's brother reportedly involved in an altercation after the Nuggets beat the Lakers
The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man reported to be one of the brothers of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was seen punching a fan after the team’s buzzer-beating 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs
April 23, 2024
Entertainment|News|Sports
LeBron James rants at NBA's replay center for calls, Lakers lose on buzzer-beater, trail Denver 2-0
LeBron James' anger boiled over after the Los Angeles Lakers' latest loss to the Denver Nuggets
April 23, 2024
News|Sports
76ers plan to file grievance about officiating during first two games of series against Knicks
A team spokesman says the Philadelphia 76ers plan to file a grievance related to the officiating during their series against the New York Knicks
April 23, 2024
News|Sports
Jamal Murray sinks shot at buzzer to cap 20-point comeback and lead Nuggets past Lakers 101-99
Jamal Murray sank a 15-foot step-back jumper at the buzzer and the Denver Nuggets wiped out a 20-point second-half deficit to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference playoff series
April 23, 2024
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DiVinzcenzo caps desperate rally with 3-pointer, Knicks beat 76ers 104-101 to take 2-0 lead
Donte DiVincenzo made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining after a desperate scramble, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series
April 23, 2024
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Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs helped off with left leg injury in Game 2 against Cavaliers
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs was carried to the locker room after injuring his left leg in the first quarter of Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers
April 22, 2024
Sports
Nets hire Jordi Fernandez as coach. Fernandez was Kings' associate head coach for two years
Jordi Fernandez was hired as coach of the Brooklyn Nets, who are looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs for the first time in six years
April 22, 2024
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 points as top-seeded Thunder edge Pelicans 94-92 in Game 1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, including the go-ahead basket in the final minute, and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 94-92 in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series
April 22, 2024
Sports
Damian Lillard sets Bucks' postseason mark with 35 points in opening half vs Pacers
Damian Lillard set a Milwaukee Bucks postseason record by scoring 35 points in the first half of Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers
April 21, 2024
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Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic picked as the NBA's MVP finalists. Wemby up for 2 trophies, too
Denver's Nikola Jokic is one step closer to winning a third MVP award in the last four seasons
April 21, 2024
Sports
Harden and Zubac lead Leonard-less Clippers to 109-97 win over Doncic and Mavs in playoff opener
James Harden scored 28 points, Ivica Zubac had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks 109-97 to win their playoff series opener
April 21, 2024