China says new housing metrics behind upward revision to 2023 GDP
India's widening bank liquidity deficit warrants more measures, traders say
NASA spacecraft 'safe' after closest-ever approach to Sun
South Korea's opposition-controlled National Assembly votes to impeach acting President Han
Putin says Slovakia could host peace talks with Ukraine
Impeached South Korean president builds legal team of allies, former co-workers
Leaders and politicians pay homage to India’s former prime minister, Manmohan Singh
Jaden Ivey's 4-point play with 3 seconds left rallies Pistons past Kings 114-113
Defense steps up for the Bears, but the offense struggles in a 6-3 loss to the Seahawks
New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Sports
Haliburton, Pacers take advantage of short-handed Knicks to even series with 121-89 rout in Game 4
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May 12, 2024
News|Sports
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
News|Sports
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
News|Sports|US
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
News|Sports
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
News|Sports
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
News|Sports
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
News|Sports
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
News|Sports
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
Sports
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
News|Sports|US
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
News|Sports
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
News|Sports
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
News|Sports
Pacers celebrate 1st playoff series victory in a decade, beating Bucks 120-98 in Game 6
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Timberwolves dispute between Taylor and Lore, Rodriguez over ownership moves to mediation
The Minnesota Timberwolves ownership dispute is moving into mediation
April 23, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bucks open their playoff run without Giannis Antetokounmpo because of left calf strain
The Milwaukee Bucks are starting the playoffs without Giannis Antetokounmpo due to the left calf strain that knocked the two-time MVP out for the Bucks’ final three regular-season games
April 21, 2024
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A tale of two centers: Jokic is trying to stay on top and Embiid is trying to stay on the court
Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the NBA’s main men in the middle, the two centers combining for the last three MVP awards in the regular season with perhaps another coming soon
April 21, 2024
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Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 1 for Los Angeles Clippers against Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks
Kawhi Leonard will miss the Los Angeles Clippers’ playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks
April 21, 2024
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Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener
Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets powered past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in their Western Conference playoff opener
April 21, 2024
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Knicks beat 76ers 111-104 in Game 1 of playoffs. Brunson and Hart score 22 points and backups star
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart each scored 22 points, Deuce McBride led a huge effort by New York’s backups with 21 and the Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 111-104 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series
April 21, 2024
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Joel Embiid leaves Game 1 of 76ers' series against Knicks after appearing to reinjure left knee
Joel Embiid has left Game 1 of Philadelphia’s first-round series against the New York Knicks after appearing to reinjure his surgically repaired left knee after a powerful dunk
April 20, 2024
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Timberwolves take down Suns 120-95 in Game 1 behind 33 points from Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards scored 18 of his 33 points in the third quarter and had nine rebounds to carry the Minnesota Timberwolves in a tone-setting 120-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns to start the first round of the playoffs
April 20, 2024
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Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen had 18 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 97-83 in Game 1 of their playoff series
April 20, 2024
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Things to know about the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday
The Boston Celtics had almost no trouble at all with the 14 teams that didn’t make the playoffs this season, going 35-4 against those squads
April 20, 2024
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Ingram, Valanciunas lift Zion-less Pelicans past Kings and into the playoffs
Brandon Ingram scored 24 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans booked a spot in the NBA playoffs with a 105-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings in a play-in tournament elimination game
April 20, 2024
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Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after '23 flop, face Magic in first-round series
The Cavaliers have waited a year to redeem themselves in the NBA playoffs
April 19, 2024
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UConn freshman Stephon Castle declares for NBA draft and becomes school's second one-and-done player
UConn freshman Stephon Castle has entered his name into the NBA draft, becoming the fifth Husky starter to at least explore moving on after Connecticut’s latest title run
April 19, 2024
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The NBA playoffs are finally here. And as LeBron James says, 'it's a sprint now'
There’s a 64-win team in Boston that ran away with the league’s best record
April 19, 2024
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Kawhi Leonard fighting 'stubborn inflammation' and is questionable for Game 1 of playoffs
Kawhi Leonard has been fighting “very, very stubborn inflammation” in his surgically repaired right knee for three weeks
April 18, 2024
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GM Mike Dunleavy, Warriors look to regroup after missing the playoffs with Curry, Green, Thompson
General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the rest of Golden State’s front office staff had a feeling this season would wind up short of the ultimate goal
April 18, 2024
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Heat star Jimmy Butler has sprained ligament in knee, will be sidelined several weeks
The results are in: Jimmy Butler is out
April 18, 2024
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Moyer-Gleich picked for NBA playoff officiating roster, 1st woman in that role since 2012
Ashley Moyer-Gleich checked her email just before heading to the airport on Saturday for a trip to what she thought would be her final game of the season
April 18, 2024
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Butler, Williamson injuries are part of story for Heat-Bulls and Kings-Pelicans play-in finales
All four teams in the finales of the NBA play-in tournament on Friday night are dealing with injury issues
April 18, 2024
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Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will have MRI Thursday, may miss play-in game Friday
Miami guard Jimmy Butler says he will need an MRI on his right knee after he was injured in the first half of the Heat’s play-in tournament loss to the 76ers
April 18, 2024
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Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed
Joel Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and one huge assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a late go-ahead three-point play that led the 76ers to a 105-104 win over the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament on Wednesday night
April 18, 2024
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The Celtics have been the NBA's most dominant team. Only a championship will make season complete
The Celtics spent the regular season racking up superlatives and pulverizing opponents with one of the league’s most versatile rosters
April 17, 2024
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Klay Thompson misses all 10 shots in what might have been his final game with the Warriors
Klay Thompson has provided so many memorable moments during his decade-plus run as Stephen Curry’s Splash Brother running mate for the Golden State Warriors dynasty
April 17, 2024
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Zion Williamson's injury dampens his otherwise dominant postseason debut for the Pelicans
Zion Williamson’s 40-point, 11-rebound showing in his NBA postseason debut ended in a worrisome way for the New Orleans Pelicans
April 17, 2024
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The Kings eliminate the Warriors from play-in tournament with 118-94 win
Keegan Murray scored 32 points, De’Aaron Fox added 24 and the Sacramento Kings stayed alive in the play-in tournament, eliminating the Golden State Warriors with a 118-94 victory
April 17, 2024
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LeBron James and the Lakers secure a playoff berth with 110-106 win over the Pelicans.
LeBron James had 23 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured a playoff berth with a 110-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference play-in tournament
April 17, 2024
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Injuries are limiting Antetokounmpo and Lillard as Bucks start playoff preparations
The Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for the postseason uncertain about the health of both of their top two players
April 16, 2024
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Philadelphia 76ers set to start another playoff run with an ailing Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid is again dealing with injuries headed into the NBA playoffs
April 16, 2024
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Phoenix Suns and Grayson Allen finalize contract extension after career-best season
The Phoenix Suns and guard Grayson Allen have finalized a multi-year deal that will keep him with the franchise following the best season of his NBA career
April 16, 2024
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BYU hires Suns assistant Kevin Young to replace Mark Pope, who left to coach Kentucky
BYU has hired Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young to replace Mark Pope, who left to coach Kentucky
April 16, 2024
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Inside the NBA numbers: Lots of comebacks, no home-court edge, 3s went up, scoring went down
It was the year of the comeback in the NBA
April 14, 2024
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LeBron James' triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans
LeBron James had 28 points, 17 assists, 11 rebounds and five steals, and the Los Angeles Lakers claimed the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 124-108 victory over New Orleans that dropped the Pelicans out of a coveted top-six seeding
April 14, 2024
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Steve Clifford ends Hornets coaching tenure as winningest coach in franchise history
Steve Clifford has ended his Charlotte coaching tenure as the winningest coach in franchise history
April 14, 2024
Sports
Brunson carries Knicks into No. 2 seed in Eastern Conference, scores 40 points in OT win over Bulls
Jalen Brunson capped one of the best regular seasons in franchise history with his 11th 40-point game, carrying the New York Knicks into the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 120-119 overtime victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday
April 14, 2024
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The NBA's East play-in field is set: Miami goes to Philadelphia while Atlanta goes to Chicago
Orlando blew out Milwaukee, Indiana blew out Atlanta, Philadelphia blew out Brooklyn and Miami blew out Toronto
April 14, 2024
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Joel Embiid sits out as 76ers zip past Nets 107-86; await fate in NBA postseason picture
Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points for a Philadelphia 76ers team that played without Joel Embiid and seemed poised for a spot in the play-in tournament following a 107-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets with playoff seeding at stake on Sunday
April 14, 2024
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Steve Clifford wins his final game as Charlotte coach, Hornets beat playoff-bound Cleveland 120-110
Nick Smith Jr. scored a season-high 24 points and Steve Clifford won his coaching farewell as the Charlotte Hornets rallied to beat the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers 120-110
April 14, 2024
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The last day of the NBA regular season is Sunday. Expect chaos and lots of it
The final day of the NBA’s regular season should be wild
April 13, 2024
Sports
Joel Embiid limps off the court just before halftime of 76ers' game versus Magic
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid appeared to hurt his left knee in the final minutes of the first half of Friday night’s game against the Orlando Magic
April 12, 2024
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Donovan Clingan is leaving UConn for the NBA after two seasons, two national titles
Donovan Clingan is leaving UConn after two seasons and entering the NBA draft
April 12, 2024
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Allen Iverson immortalized with sculpture alongside 76ers greats Julius Erving and Wilt Chamberlain
The Philadelphia 76ers unveiled a sculpture of Allen Iverson at their practice facility on Friday
April 12, 2024
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Wemby's rookie year is winding down, and the numbers he put up are historic
Victor Wembanyama's rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs is coming to an end
April 12, 2024
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Jokic scores 41 points and leads Nuggets past Timberwolves 116-107 to take lead in West
Nikola Jokic scored 41 points and powered the Denver Nuggets past Minnesota and into sole possession of first place in the tight Western Conference playoff race with a 116-107 win over the Timberwolves
April 11, 2024
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Jrue Holiday agrees to 4-year, $135 million extension with Celtics
Jrue Holiday agreed to terms on a four-year, $135 million contract extension with the Celtics, his agent Jason Glushon confirmed
April 11, 2024
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'Pravi MVP': In any language, Mavs think Doncic is the NBA's best player
The Dallas Mavericks had a message on Wednesday night: “Pravi MVP.”
April 10, 2024
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Antetokounmpo will miss Bucks' final 3 regular-season games. MRI confirms diagnosis of strained calf
Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the Milwaukee Bucks’ final three regular-season games after an MRI confirmed the initial diagnosis that the two-time MVP has a strained left calf
April 10, 2024
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Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league
Toronto’s Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday
April 10, 2024
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Domantas Sabonis' double-double streak ends at 61 games as Kings lose to Thunder
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis’ double-double streak has ended at 61 games
April 10, 2024
Sports
Celtics become 1st NBA team to shoot no free throws. Boston, Bucks combine for record-low 2 attempts
The Milwaukee Bucks and Celtics combined for a record-low two free throw attempts Tuesday night, when the Celtics became the first team in NBA history to not shoot one
April 10, 2024
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Antetokounmpo leaves Bucks' game with Celtics after grabbing his left calf while running up court
Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Milwaukee Bucks’ game with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night with an apparent injury to his left leg
April 10, 2024
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2-time All-Star Ja Morant defended himself during pickup game fight, judge says
A Tennessee judge has ruled that Ja Morant acted in self-defense when a teenager accused the two-time NBA All-Star of punching him during a pickup game at the home of the Memphis Grizzlies guard’s parents in 2022
April 09, 2024
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NBA Playoffs 2024: Playoff positioning battles continue, and see what games matter most
The last week of the NBA season has arrived
April 08, 2024
Sports
Quickley scores season-high 31 as Raptors win 130-122, hand Wizards franchise-worst 64th loss
Immanuel Quickley had a season-high 31 points and 13 assists, RJ Barrett scored 22 points, and the Toronto Raptors beat Washington 130-122, handing the slumping Wizards their franchise-worst 64th loss of the season
April 07, 2024
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LeBron James to miss Lakers' key showdown with Minnesota due to flu-like symptoms
LeBron James is sitting out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ meeting with Minnesota due to flu-like symptoms
April 07, 2024
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Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups headline 13-member class for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Vince Carter wowed the basketball world with his high-flying dunks for more than two decades
April 06, 2024
Sports
Julius Randle needs surgery on right shoulder, will miss the rest of New York Knicks' season
Julius Randle needs surgery on his right shoulder and will miss the rest of the season, a crushing blow for a New York Knicks team that was surging before the All-Star forward was hurt in January
April 04, 2024
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Zion Williamson dealing with finger injury during Pelicans' playoff push
Zion Williamson’s long-awaited first playoff push with the New Orleans Pelicans won’t be pain free
April 04, 2024
Sports
Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the matter says Steve Clifford is stepping down as coach of the Charlotte Hornets when the season ends
April 03, 2024
Sports
Joel Embiid scores 24 points in his return from knee surgery. Sixers top Thunder 109-105
Joel Embiid put Philadelphia ahead with four free throws in the final 40 seconds and finished with 24 points in his first game in nine weeks following knee surgery, leading the 76ers to a 109-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder
April 03, 2024
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LeBron James scores 23 points as Lakers win for 7th time in 8, beat slumping Raptors 128-111
LeBron James scored 23 points, Anthony Davis had 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 128-111 on Tuesday night for their seventh win in eight
April 03, 2024
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NBA MVP Joel Embiid returns for 76ers for stretch run following knee surgery
Joel Embiid returned to the Philadelphia 76ers lineup on Tuesday night
April 02, 2024
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Can the Knicks or 76ers finally get back to the East finals? Their health may tell the tale
The New York Knicks have not made the conference finals since 2000
April 02, 2024
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After beating the Hornets, Celtics intently watch TV coverage of Caitlin Clark leading Iowa past LSU
After the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night, the focus of the NBA’s best team quickly turned to something else: watching Caitlin Clark and the final minutes of Iowa’s victory over LSU in the Elite Eight of the women’s NCAA Tournament
April 02, 2024
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Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111
Devin Booker scored 52 points, the fifth-highest scoring game of his career, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 124-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, bringing them within a game of the Pelicans for the No. 6 playoff spot in the Western Conference
April 02, 2024
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Collapse of NBA, NHL arena deal prompts recriminations, allegations of impropriety in Virginia
The collapse of a proposal to relocate the Washington NBA and NHL teams to northern Virginia has set off an extraordinary round of bitter recriminations among some of the officials and companies that were parties to the deal
April 01, 2024
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Thunder clinch first playoff spot since 2020, beat Knicks on Gilgeous-Alexander's jumper
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made the go-ahead jumper from the corner with 2.6 seconds left, sending the Oklahoma City Thunder to the playoffs for the first time since 2020 with a 113-112 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday night
April 01, 2024
Sports
LeBron James ties career high with 9 3-pointers, scores 40 points as Lakers beat Nets 116-104
LeBron James had one of the best shooting nights of his illustrious career, going 9 for 10 on 3-pointers to tie his career high for makes, and matched a season high with 40 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night
March 31, 2024
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Wemby's celebratory ball toss into the stands came with a price. The NBA fined him $25,000
Victor Wembanyama’s celebratory tossing of a basketball into the stands was costly
March 31, 2024
Sports
Wembanyama has 40 points, 20 rebounds, Spurs overcome Brunson's 61 points to edge Knicks in OT
Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 40 points and added 20 rebounds and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame Jalen Brunson’s career-high 61 points to beat the New York Knicks 130-126 in overtime on Friday night
March 30, 2024
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Donovan Mitchell back playing for Cavs. All-Star guard has missed 15 games since break with injuries
Donovan Mitchell is back and not a moment too soon for the Cavaliers
March 29, 2024
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Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign long-term extension
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign a long-term contract to chase an NBA championship with Cleveland
March 28, 2024
Business|News|Sports
Glen Taylor announces that Timberwolves are no longer for sale
The Minnesota Timberwolves will evidently remain in the control of owner Glen Taylor, after he announced Thursday that a deal where Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez would have acquired the controlling stake in the team has expired
March 28, 2024
News|Sports
Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers
Officials said they missed a foul call in the closing seconds of the Los Angeles Clippers’ 108-107 win over Philadelphia, denying the 76ers a possible victory in their fight for better playoff positioning
March 28, 2024
Sports
'Good likelihood' that injured Embiid will be back before start of playoffs, 76ers' Nurse says
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse said Wednesday that there is a “good likelihood” that reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will be back on the court before the postseason
March 28, 2024
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Warriors' Draymond Green is ejected less than 4 minutes into game against Magic
Golden State forward Draymond Green was ejected less than four minutes into the Warriors’ game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night
March 27, 2024
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Talks on luring NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia are over, city of Alexandria says
The city of Alexandria says negotiations to lure the NHL’s Washington Capitals and NBA’s Washington Wizards to northern Virginia have “ended” and the proposal to create a development district with a new arena for the teams “will not move forward.”
March 27, 2024
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Reaves' triple-double, tiebreaking 3 helps rally Lakers past Bucks in 2OTs without LeBron James
Austin Reaves had a triple-double and made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 37.8 seconds left in the second overtime as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of LeBron James and rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-124
March 27, 2024
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Thompson scores 28, Golden State runs away in 2nd half to top Miami 113-92
Klay Thompson scored 28 points, Jonathan Kuminga added 18 and the Golden State Warriors pulled away in the second half to beat the still-shorthanded Miami Heat 113-92
March 27, 2024
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Hawks rally from 30 points down to stun NBA-leading Celtics 120-118
De’Andre Hunter scored 24 points, including a clinching 3-pointer with 9.2 seconds remaining, and the patched-together Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 30-point deficit for a stunning 120-118 victory over the NBA-leading Boston Celtics
March 26, 2024
News|Sports
NBA opens investigation into Raptors' Jontay Porter, AP source says
The NBA has opened an investigation into Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter amid gambling allegations, a person with knowledge of the probe said Monday night
March 25, 2024
Crime|News|Sports
Ex-NBA guard Ben Gordon, arrested for juice shop disturbance, gets program that could erase charges
Former NBA guard Ben Gordon could see criminal charges against him in Connecticut erased from his record next year if he completes a probation program
March 25, 2024
Sports
Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle
San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Monday’s game against the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained left ankle
March 25, 2024
Sports
Anthony Davis scores 36 points while the Lakers hold off another Pacers comeback in a 150-145 win
Anthony Davis had 36 points and 16 rebounds, LeBron James added 26 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers survived the Indiana Pacers’ strong fourth-quarter comeback for a 150-145 victory
March 25, 2024
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The Warriors have slipped closer to the 'other end of the standings' they never thought they'd see
The Golden State Warriors have slipped into precarious position for the postseason
March 25, 2024
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Trail Blazers start 5 rookies vs Nuggets. That's only happened 1 other time in the last 50 years
The Portland Trail Blazers started five rookies Saturday night against Denver, only the second time that has happened since starters were first tracked on NBA box scores more than 50 years ago
March 24, 2024
Sports
Cavs coach Bickerstaff says he received threats from gamblers, feels sports betting 'gone too far'
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March 20, 2024
Sports
Antetokounmpo to miss second straight game when Bucks face Celtics on Wednesday
Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his second straight game Wednesday night when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the NBA-leading Boston Celtics
March 20, 2024
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Jokic's 35 points pace Nuggets in 115-112 win over short-handed Timberwolves after tight finish
Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 16 rebounds and Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter as the Denver Nuggets fended off the undermanned and undersized Minnesota Timberwolves 115-112
March 20, 2024
Sports
Cavs All-Star G Donovan Mitchell has broken nose fixed, team's leading scorer could be out for week
Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell could miss at least another week after breaking his nose in Cleveland’s loss at Houston last weekend
March 19, 2024
Opinion|Sports
NBA teams on the defensive as scoring goes slightly down after All-Star break
Contrary to popular belief, there has been some defense played in the NBA this season
March 19, 2024
Sports|Videos
Anthony Edwards throws down huge dunk over John Collins in Timberwolves' win against Jazz
Anthony Edwards threw down a thunderous dunk over John Collins of the Utah Jazz on Monday night, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 114-104 victory but leaving both players banged up after a play that immediately went viral on social media
March 19, 2024
Sports
Wembanyama, Spurs confirm that they're headed to France next season
Victor Wembanyama sounds like he expects to be playing an NBA game — or two, perhaps — in his native France next season
March 18, 2024
Sports
Nullified 3-pointer by James, shot clock malfunction make for lengthy ending to Warriors-Lakers
Steve Kerr has been part of plenty of exciting finishes between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers
March 17, 2024
Sports
Brunson becomes fourth Knicks player with consecutive 40-point games, leads New York past Kings
Jalen Brunson scored 42 points, becoming the fourth player in franchise history with 40 or more in consecutive games, and the New York Knicks beat the Sacramento Kings 98-91 on Saturday night
March 17, 2024
Sports
Curry scores 31 in return as Warriors defeat Lakers 128-121 despite 40 points from James
Stephen Curry scored 31 points in his return to Golden State’s lineup, Klay Thompson added 26 off the bench and the Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 128-121 on Saturday night in a pivotal Western Conference matchup
March 17, 2024
Sports
Lakers' Anthony Davis suffers eye injury during first quarter against Warriors
Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis suffered an eye injury in the first half of Saturday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors and won’t return, according to the team
March 17, 2024
Health|News|Sports
Embiid update: 76ers coach Nick Nurse says doctors are 'happy with the progress' following surgery
Joel Embiid has been re-evaluated by doctors and they are “happy with the progress” the 76ers center is making following meniscus surgery on his left knee, Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse said Saturday
March 17, 2024
Sports|US
Jokic scores 31, Nuggets top Spurs 117-106 in front of record crowd in Texas' capital city
Nikola Jokic scored 31 points and the Denver Nuggets beat San Antonio 117-106 on Friday night in a game played in the Texas capital as the Spurs drew a record crowd in their bid to broaden their regional fan base
March 16, 2024
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Luka Doncic scores 21, triple-double streak ends at 7 as Mavs slog past Warriors 109-99
Luka Doncic scored 21 points while his triple-double streak ended at seven games, and the Dallas Mavericks slogged to a 109-99 victory over the Golden State Warriors
March 14, 2024
News|Sports
Stephen Curry cleared to resume on-court work as he recovers from right ankle sprain
Stephen Curry has been cleared to resume on-court activity as he recovers from his latest right ankle sprain, and if all goes well could rejoin the Golden State Warriors for practice Friday in Los Angeles
March 12, 2024
News|Sports
Coach Jamahl Mosley and Orlando Magic agree on contract extension through 2027-28
Coach Jamahl Mosley and the playoff-contending Orlando Magic have agreed on an extension that keeps him under contract through the 2027-28 season
March 12, 2024
Sports
With Embiid out, the 76ers are sliding toward a play-in round that could have several stars in 2024
Less than two months ago, Joel Embiid scored 70 points in a game
March 12, 2024
Entertainment|News|Sports
The Lakers are planning to fix a few errors carved into the base of Kobe Bryant's statue
The Los Angeles Lakers say they’re planning to fix a handful of errors on the base of their recently unveiled statue of Kobe Bryant outside their arena
March 11, 2024
Sports
Anthony Davis bullies Timberwolves with 27 points, 25 rebounds in Lakers' 120-109 victory
Anthony Davis had 27 points, a season-high 25 rebounds and a career-high seven steals while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 120-109 victory over the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves
March 11, 2024
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US
Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert fined $100,000 for directing 'money sign' gesture toward referee
The NBA has fined Minnesota center Rudy Gobert $100,000 two days after he implied that referee Scott Foster was not calling games fairly and further suggesting that gambling is having a detrimental impact on the outcome of games
March 10, 2024
News|Sports|US
Luka Doncic is first NBA player to have 6 straight 30-point triple-doubles as Mavericks top Pistons
Luka Doncic became the first NBA player to record six consecutive 30-point triple-doubles as the Dallas Mavericks pulled away in the second half and beat the Detroit Pistons 142-124
March 10, 2024
News|Sports
Pacers' Mathurin will have right shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin will have surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder and will miss the rest of the season
March 09, 2024
News|Sports
D'Angelo Russell scores 44 points in LeBron-less Lakers' stunning 123-122 win over Bucks
D’Angelo Russell scored 21 of his season-high 44 points in the fourth quarter and hit a go-ahead jumper with 5.9 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ injury absence for a 123-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks
March 09, 2024
Sports
Wizards snap 16-game losing streak with 112-100 victory over Hornets
Kyle Kuzma scored 28 points, Deni Avdija added 18 and the Washington Wizards snapped their 16-game losing streak with a 112-100 victory over the Charlotte Hornets
March 09, 2024
Sports
LeBron James sits out Lakers' showdown with Milwaukee Bucks due to his balky ankle
LeBron James is sitting out the Los Angeles Lakers’ meeting with Milwaukee due to his injured left ankle
March 09, 2024
Sports
Stephen Curry injures right ankle late in loss to Bulls
Warriors star Stephen Curry injured his troublesome right ankle again, though the severity wasn’t immediately known
March 08, 2024
Sports
Nikola Jokic's triple-double helps Nuggets to season sweep of Celtics with 115-109 win
Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in leading the Denver Nuggets to a 115-109 win over Boston and a season sweep of the Celtics
March 08, 2024
News|Sports
DeRozan delivers in final minute, Curry goes down as Bulls beat Warriors 125-122
DeMar DeRozan converted a three-point play with 26 seconds left after hitting a key jumper at the 43-second mark on his way to 33 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Golden State Warriors 125-122 after Stephen Curry limped off and went to the locker room in the closing minutes
March 08, 2024
Sports
Anthony Edwards scores 44, has spectacular last-second block as Wolves beat Pacers 113-111
Anthony Edwards matched his season high with 44 points, made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:11 remaining and came up with a spectacular block at the buzzer to give the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves a 113-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers
March 08, 2024
Sports
Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama likely to miss 2 games with sprained right ankle
San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, already ruled out of Thursday night’s game at Sacramento with a sprained right ankle, is expected to miss Saturday’s game at Golden State, too
March 08, 2024
News|Sports
NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star game
The Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 NBA All-Star game, giving owner Mat Ishbia a marquee event for the city roughly one year after he purchased the franchise
March 07, 2024
News|Sports|US
Virginia budget leaders confirm Alexandria arena deal is out of the proposed spending plan
Work on compromise budget legislation Virginia lawmakers will take up later this week is complete, and the bill does not include language enabling a proposed relocation by the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria
March 07, 2024
Entertainment|News|Sports
Timberwolves sideline Towns for the game against the Pacers with left knee trouble
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns was ruled out of the game at Indiana because of what the team listed as left knee soreness
March 07, 2024
Health|Sports
Ben Simmons will miss the rest of the Brooklyn Nets' season because of his back problems
Ben Simmons will miss the remainder of the season, the third straight year the former All-Star’s season has ended early because of back problems
March 07, 2024
Sports
De’Aaron Fox ties career high with 44 points as Kings roll to a 130-120 victory over Lakers
De’Aaron Fox tied his career high with 44 points, Malik Monk added 26 and the Sacramento Kings bounced back with a 130-120 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers
March 07, 2024
Business|News|Sports|US
Top Virginia Senate negotiator vows to keep Alexandria arena out of the budget
A top Democratic Virginia lawmaker is vowing to keep language enabling a proposed relocation by the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria out of the state budget
March 07, 2024
Sports
Magic rally from 21 down to win 119-109 as Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight loss
Franz Wagner scored 28 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 21-point second-quarter deficit to beat Washington 119-109 and hand the Wizards their 16th consecutive loss
March 07, 2024
News|Sports
Dean Wade scores 20 in fourth, Cavs rally to stun Celtics and end Boston's 11-game winning streak
Dean Wade made five 3-pointers and scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, and Cleveland won a replay review in the final second to stun Boston 105-104 on Tuesday night, ending the NBA-leading Celtics’ winning streak at 11 games
March 06, 2024
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports
Travis and Jason Kelce attend bobblehead giveaway. Cavaliers give Jason a framed No. 62 jersey
The Kelce brothers showed up for their own giveaway
March 06, 2024
Sports
Improved defense under coach Doc Rivers has helped the Bucks surge since the All-Star break
The Milwaukee Bucks have won six straight games and own the NBA’s best defensive rating since the All-Star break
March 05, 2024
News|Sports
Bucks don't have Antetokounmpo but still beat Clippers 113-106 for 6th straight victory
Damian Lillard scored 41 points and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to rally past the Los Angeles Clippers 113-106 for their sixth straight victory
March 05, 2024
Sports
Clippers' Westbrook undergoes surgery on fractured hand and is listed as week to week
Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook has undergone surgery on his fractured left hand
March 05, 2024
Sports
Celtics streaking toward playoffs with another 50-point victory
Steve Kerr spoiled the Boston Celtics’ last, best chance at another NBA title
March 04, 2024
Celebrity|Entertainment
Brothers Travis and Jason Kelce honored with bobblehead giveaway at Cavs-Celtics game
Taylor Swift’s boyfriend has taken shaking it off to another level
March 04, 2024
News|Sports
Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson injures left leg on non-contact play against Cavaliers
New York Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson had to be helped off the floor with a left leg injury sustained early in the first quarter against the Cavaliers
March 04, 2024
Sports
Brown, Tatum lead Celtics to 3rd-biggest win in franchise history, 140-88 over weary Warriors
Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 27 on his 26th birthday, and the NBA-best Boston Celtics posted their third-largest winning margin in franchise history, drubbing the weary Golden State Warriors 140-88
March 03, 2024
Sports
LeBron James reaches 40,000 points to extend his record as the NBA's scoring leader
LeBron James reached 40,000 points Saturday night, still going strong in his 21st NBA season as he tries to put the career scoring record out of reach
March 03, 2024
Sports
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 46 points, 16 rebounds in Bucks' 113-97 victory over Bulls
Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 46 points and 16 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 113-97 on Friday night
March 02, 2024
News|Sports
Raptors star Scottie Barnes out indefinitely with broken middle finger on left hand
Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes will be sidelined indefinitely after he broke the middle finger on his left hand during the first half of Friday night’s loss to Golden State
March 02, 2024
Sports
Celtics overcome Doncic's triple-double to beat Mavericks 138-110 for 10th straight win
Jayson Tatum made five 3-pointers and scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics overcame Luka Doncic’s second straight triple-double to beat the Dallas Mavericks 138-110 and extend their season-best winning streak to 10 games
March 02, 2024
Entertainment|Health|Sports
After heart transplant, ex-NBA player Scot Pollard plans to campaign for organ donations
Ex-NBA player and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard has been discharged from the hospital following his heart transplant
March 01, 2024
Sports
LeBron scores 34 points, leads Lakers' rally from 21-point deficit in 116-112 win over Clippers
LeBron James scored 34 points while the Los Angeles Lakers rallied back from a 21-point deficit for a dramatic 116-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers
February 29, 2024
Sports
Doncic gets 11th triple-double of season on 25th birthday as Mavericks beat Raptors 136-125
Luka Doncic had 30 points, 16 assists and 11 rebounds on his 25th birthday for his 11th triple-double of the season, Kyrie Irving scored 15 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 136-125
February 29, 2024
News|Sports
NBA denies Knicks' protest of loss in Houston, saying referee error is not grounds to overturn
The NBA denied the Knicks’ protest of their loss in Houston, two days after New York won a game in large part because of a call that was determined to be incorrect
February 28, 2024
Sports
Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victory
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, Damian Lillard had 23 points and Bobby Portis scored 21 as the Milwaukee Bucks pounded the Charlotte Hornets 123-85 for their most lopsided victory of the season
February 28, 2024
Sports
Max Strus sinks 60-footer at the final horn, sending Cavaliers to 121-119 win over Mavericks
Max Strus drilled a 60-footer as time expired, his fifth made 3-pointer in the final four minutes, to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a wild 121-119 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night
February 28, 2024
News|Sports|US
Refs admit they missed foul on what Pistons coach Monty Williams says was 'worst call of the season'
Detroit Pistons coach Monty Williams criticized officials for what he said was the “absolute worst call of the season” in the final seconds of a loss to New York
February 27, 2024
Sports
Nikola Jokic has third straight triple-double to help Nuggets beat Warriors, 119-103
Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists for his third straight triple-double and 18th of the season after his long buzzer-beater against Golden State sealed the last meeting, leading the defending champion Denver Nuggets past the Warriors again in a 119-103 victory
February 26, 2024
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Bucks beat 76ers 119-98 in Doc Rivers' return to Philadelphia
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points, Damian Lillard added 24 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the 76ers 119-98 on Sunday in Doc Rivers’ return to Philadelphia
February 25, 2024
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Jimmy Butler, Naji Marshall are among 5 players suspended after Heat-Pelicans incident
Miami’s Jimmy Butler and New Orleans’ Naji Marshall have both been suspended for one game for instigating an on-court altercation that happened during the Heat-Pelicans game on Friday night
February 25, 2024