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FBI warns NBA of 'sophisticated' home theft groups after break-ins-memo

The FBI has warned the NBA that many recent home burglaries targeting professional athletes and high net worth individuals may be connected to sophisticated,

FBI warns NBA of 'sophisticated' home theft groups after break-ins-memo
Crime|Sports

NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins

The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce

NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins
Sports|US

President Biden welcomes 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics to White House

President Joe Biden welcomed “Coach Joe” Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics to the White House to celebrate the franchise’s unprecedented 18th NBA championship

President Biden welcomes 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics to White House
Sports

76ers' star Paul George sidelined the next 2 games with bone bruise in left knee

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said

76ers' star Paul George sidelined the next 2 games with bone bruise in left knee
Sports

Stephen Silas coaching USA Basketball in AmeriCup qualifying games this weekend

Stephen Silas has plenty of reasons why he wanted to coach for USA Basketball in the qualifying rounds of the FIBA AmeriCup tournament

Stephen Silas coaching USA Basketball in AmeriCup qualifying games this weekend
Sports

Mavs star Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain and will be re-evaluated in a week

Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain that will sideline the Dallas Mavericks star on a three-game road trip starting Friday night in Denver

Mavs star Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain and will be re-evaluated in a week
Business|Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainment

Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking for some assists off the court, aiding with investments in early stage startup companies

Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainment
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’

LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’

LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’
Sports

Cleveland to bid for WNBA team. City has strong history with women's hoops, Rockers once in league

Cleveland wants back in the WNBA game

Cleveland to bid for WNBA team. City has strong history with women's hoops, Rockers once in league
Sports

Boston Celtics end Cleveland Cavaliers’ unbeaten start to the season, Lakers rookie makes history and more from the NBA

Boston Celtics end Cleveland Cavaliers’ unbeaten start to the season, Lakers rookie makes history and more from the NBA

Boston Celtics end Cleveland Cavaliers’ unbeaten start to the season, Lakers rookie makes history and more from the NBA
Sports

Lakers' Dalton Knecht ties NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a game

Dalton Knecht could only shrug when he buried his fourth consecutive 3-pointer and sent the Los Angeles Lakers’ entire arena into a frenzy

Lakers' Dalton Knecht ties NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a game
Sports

Nuggets guard Russell Westbook posts 200th career triple-double in win over Grizzlies

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook posted the 200th triple-double of his career on Tuesday night in a win over Memphis

Nuggets guard Russell Westbook posts 200th career triple-double in win over Grizzlies
Sports

Celtics end Cavaliers' 15-0 start to the season in NBA Cup matchup

The streaking Cleveland Cavaliers tested themselves against the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics and came away with a loss — and a lot to work on

Celtics end Cavaliers' 15-0 start to the season in NBA Cup matchup
Entertainment|Sports|US

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland's 15-game win streak

The defending NBA champions held off the league’s hottest team, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland and hand the Cavaliers their first loss after 15 straight wins to open the season

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland's 15-game win streak
Sports

Spurs star Wembanyama will miss game against Thunder as he recovers from bruised right knee

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama won't play against the Oklahoma City Thunder as he recovers from a bruised right knee

Spurs star Wembanyama will miss game against Thunder as he recovers from bruised right knee
Celebrity|Sports

Former Bulls star Bob Love dies at 81

Former Chicago Bulls star forward Bob Love passed away Monday following a long battle with cancer. He was 81. Love was a three-time All-Star who spent nine of his 11 NBA seasons with the Bulls.

Former Bulls star Bob Love dies at 81
Sports

Analysis: Some NBA teams know it's time to shake out of early-season slides — or else

There's a lot of basketball left to be played in this NBA season

Analysis: Some NBA teams know it's time to shake out of early-season slides — or else
Sports

Bob Love, a 3-time NBA All-Star with the Chicago Bulls, has died at 81

Former Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, a three-time All-Star who spent 11 years in the NBA, has died

Bob Love, a 3-time NBA All-Star with the Chicago Bulls, has died at 81
Health|Sports

Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers' next game

Bronny James has a bruised left heel, and he is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakers’ next game against the Utah Jazz

Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers' next game
Entertainment|Sports

Lakers to honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena

The Los Angeles Lakers will honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena

Lakers to honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena
Business|Sports

Warner Bros Discovery secures NBA rights extension after dispute

Warner Bros Discovery said on Monday it would have access to coveted National Basketball Association content for 11 more years under a legal settlement with the league, sending shares of

Warner Bros Discovery secures NBA rights extension after dispute
Business|Entertainment|Sports

'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement with NBA

“Inside the NBA” will continue, even though even though games will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season

'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement with NBA
Crime|Sports

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for ‘offensive and derogatory’ phrase

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for ‘offensive and derogatory’ phrase

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for ‘offensive and derogatory’ phrase
Sports

Cavaliers to put perfect start on line against champion Celtics in juicy matchup, playoff rematch

The Cavaliers will put their perfect start on the line in the perfect place

Cavaliers to put perfect start on line against champion Celtics in juicy matchup, playoff rematch
Sports

James Harden breaks tie with Ray Allen, moves to No. 2 on NBA's career 3-point list

James Harden now stands alone at No. 2 in 3-pointers

James Harden breaks tie with Ray Allen, moves to No. 2 on NBA's career 3-point list
Sports

Darius Garland scores 25, Cavaliers become 4th team to start 15-0 with 128-114 win over Hornets

Darius Garland scored 25 points, Ty Jerome matched his career-high with 24 in place of Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers stayed unbeaten with a 128-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets

Darius Garland scores 25, Cavaliers become 4th team to start 15-0 with 128-114 win over Hornets
Sports|US

NBA fines Bucks coach Doc Rivers for comments about call refs admitted they got wrong

Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday for public criticism of the officiating on a foul against Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo that the referees admitted they got wrong

NBA fines Bucks coach Doc Rivers for comments about call refs admitted they got wrong
Sports

Julius Randle's winning 3-pointer against Suns caps season-high 35-point performance

As soon as it left his hands, Julius Randle knew his winning 3-pointer was going in

Julius Randle's winning 3-pointer against Suns caps season-high 35-point performance
Sports|US|Videos

Randle hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Timberwolves over Booker, Suns with 120-117 win

Julius Randle hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to cap his 35-point night and lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a wild 120-117 win over the Phoenix Suns

Randle hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Timberwolves over Booker, Suns with 120-117 win
Celebrity|Sports

Hornets' Ball makes 1st comments after being fined $100K by NBA for 'derogatory comment'

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball said that he didn’t mean to offend anyone after being fined $100,000 by the NBA for making an “an offensive and derogatory comment” during a TV interview

Hornets' Ball makes 1st comments after being fined $100K by NBA for 'derogatory comment'
Business|Entertainment|Sports

WBD to settle NBA broadcast rights suit, move ‘Inside the NBA’ to ESPN and ABC

WBD to settle NBA broadcast rights suit, move ‘Inside the NBA’ to ESPN and ABC

WBD to settle NBA broadcast rights suit, move ‘Inside the NBA’ to ESPN and ABC
Business|Entertainment|Sports

'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say

“Inside the NBA” will appear on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of a settlement between Warner Bros

'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US

Warner Bros Discovery, NBA settle legal battle over broadcast rights, WSJ reports

Warner Bros Discovery has settled its breach of contract lawsuit against the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people familiar

Warner Bros Discovery, NBA settle legal battle over broadcast rights, WSJ reports
Sports|US

Draymond Green's foul against Zach Edey is upgraded by the NBA to a flagrant 1

Golden State forward Draymond Green’s foul against Memphis’ Zach Edey in the third quarter of the Warriors’ victory over the Grizzlies has been upgraded to a category-one flagrant

Draymond Green's foul against Zach Edey is upgraded by the NBA to a flagrant 1
Sports

Sacramento's De'Aaron Fox drops franchise-record 60 points in Kings' OT loss to Timberwolves

When De’Aaron Fox saw he had scored 48 points by the fourth quarter in a 130-126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, teammate Malik Monk told him, “You might as well go get 60.”

Sacramento's De'Aaron Fox drops franchise-record 60 points in Kings' OT loss to Timberwolves
Sports

Edwards, Timberwolves beat Kings 130-126 in OT despite franchise-record 60 points from De'Aaron Fox

Anthony Edwards had 36 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Sacramento Kings 130-126 in overtime despite a franchise-record 60 points from De’Aaron Fox

Edwards, Timberwolves beat Kings 130-126 in OT despite franchise-record 60 points from De'Aaron Fox
Sports

Jump around: Cavaliers improve to 14-0, celebrate by dancing with frog mascot

The floor and ball both looked different

Jump around: Cavaliers improve to 14-0, celebrate by dancing with frog mascot
Sports

Embiid returns to full-time duty but 76ers fall to 2-10

The Philadelphia 76ers have been waiting 3 1/2 weeks to get a full 33 minutes out of Joel Embiid

Embiid returns to full-time duty but 76ers fall to 2-10
Sports|US

Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls

Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 37 points, Darius Garland had 29 and the Cleveland Cavaliers continued one of the best starts in league history, improving to 14-0 with a 144-126 win over the Chicago Bulls in an NBA Cup game

Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls
Sports

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and coach Michael Malone miss game against Pelicans for personal reasons

The Denver Nuggets were without star center Nikola Jokic and coach Michael Malone for their NBA Cup opener Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and coach Michael Malone miss game against Pelicans for personal reasons
Sports

NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say

The NBA is considering going to a tournament-style event for the All-Star Game, similar to what has been used in the Rising Stars competition in recent years

NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say
Crime|Sports

Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the team

A former Phoenix Suns employee is suing the team, alleging racial discrimination and unlawful retaliation that led to her termination

Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the team
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

LeBron James puts timeline on potential NBA retirement, says he will not play ‘until the wheels fall off’

LeBron James puts timeline on potential NBA retirement, says he will not play ‘until the wheels fall off’

LeBron James puts timeline on potential NBA retirement, says he will not play ‘until the wheels fall off’
Sports

With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers wasn’t sure it was a good thing that Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 of the team’s 24 first-quarter points

With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT
Sports

LeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over Grizzlies

LeBron James had 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his third straight triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-123 on Wednesday night

LeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over Grizzlies
Sports

Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130

Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night

Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130
Sports|US

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130

Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130
Sports

Spurs’ Gregg Popovich expected ‘to make a full recovery’ after suffering mild stroke

Spurs’ Gregg Popovich expected ‘to make a full recovery’ after suffering mild stroke

Spurs’ Gregg Popovich expected ‘to make a full recovery’ after suffering mild stroke
Sports

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery

Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich has been away from the team because he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month, the San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery
Celebrity|Sports|Videos

NBPA reaches Kyle Singler's family after cryptic Instagram video draws concern

The National Basketball Players Association has connected with former Duke star and NBA player Kyle Singler’s family after he said he fears for his life in a cryptic Instagram video he posted

NBPA reaches Kyle Singler's family after cryptic Instagram video draws concern
Sports

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra admits to ‘serious mental error’ that led to defeat against the Detroit Pistons

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra admits to ‘serious mental error’ that led to defeat against the Detroit Pistons

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra admits to ‘serious mental error’ that led to defeat against the Detroit Pistons
Sports|US

Steph Curry spoils Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Bay Area as Golden State Warriors beat Dallas Mavericks

Steph Curry spoils Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Bay Area as Golden State Warriors beat Dallas Mavericks

Steph Curry spoils Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Bay Area as Golden State Warriors beat Dallas Mavericks
Sports

Spoelstra laments 'horrendous mistake' after calling timeout Heat didn't have in OT loss to Pistons

Erik Spoelstra is blaming himself for a “horrendous mistake” after calling a timeout the Miami Heat didn’t have with 1.1 seconds left in overtime

Spoelstra laments 'horrendous mistake' after calling timeout Heat didn't have in OT loss to Pistons
Sports

Klay Thompson returns to cheers from some 400 Warriors employees

Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State star and lined up lined up along his path to the Dallas locker room

Klay Thompson returns to cheers from some 400 Warriors employees
Business|Sports

Diamond Sports Group will offer single-game pricing to stream NBA and NHL games starting next month

The nation’s largest owner of regional sports networks will offer single-game pricing for NBA and NHL games beginning next month

Diamond Sports Group will offer single-game pricing to stream NBA and NHL games starting next month
Sports

NBA Cup: How to watch, betting odds and more about the league's in-season tournament

The NBA Cup semifinals are set

NBA Cup: How to watch, betting odds and more about the league's in-season tournament
Entertainment|Health|Sports

Lakers' Anthony Davis says his eye is fine after getting poked. He again declines to wear goggles

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis says he has recovered from being poked in the left eye by Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl, and his latest eye injury still hasn’t persuaded him to wear protective goggles

Lakers' Anthony Davis says his eye is fine after getting poked. He again declines to wear goggles
Celebrity|Sports

Ex-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world over cryptic Instagram post

Former Duke star Kyle Singler’s cryptic Instagram post saying he fears for his life has drawn an outpouring of concern and support from former teammates and others

Ex-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world over cryptic Instagram post
Sports|US

Joel Embiid sluggish, leaves room for improvement in 13-point season debut for 76ers

Joel Embiid made his season debut Tuesday night for the Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid sluggish, leaves room for improvement in 13-point season debut for 76ers
Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers join exclusive group with unbeaten 12-0 start to the season

Cleveland Cavaliers join exclusive group with unbeaten 12-0 start to the season

Cleveland Cavaliers join exclusive group with unbeaten 12-0 start to the season
Sports

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama had another monstrous outing that put him in the record books among some impressive company

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games
Sports

Mitchell scores 36 as the Cavs beat the Bulls 119-113 for 12th straight win

Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls 119-113 to become the eighth NBA team to begin a season with 12 straight wins

Mitchell scores 36 as the Cavs beat the Bulls 119-113 for 12th straight win
Sports

Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut for the 76ers after injuries and suspension

Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night for the Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut for the 76ers after injuries and suspension
Sports

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren vows to return following pelvis fracture

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren vows to return following pelvis fracture

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren vows to return following pelvis fracture
Sports

Warriors to honor Klay Thompson in his return to Chase Center with the Mavericks

Klay Thompson will return to the Bay Area to face his former team for the first time since leaving Golden State to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract

Warriors to honor Klay Thompson in his return to Chase Center with the Mavericks
Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo called a ‘child’ by Jaylen Brown after fake handshake fiasco

Giannis Antetokounmpo called a ‘child’ by Jaylen Brown after fake handshake fiasco

Giannis Antetokounmpo called a ‘child’ by Jaylen Brown after fake handshake fiasco
Sports|US

Brown calls Antetokounmpo 'a child' after 2-time MVP offers handshake before pulling hand back

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered a handshake to Jaylen Brown after committing an offensive foul against the Boston Celtics wing — only to pull his hand back at the last moment

Brown calls Antetokounmpo 'a child' after 2-time MVP offers handshake before pulling hand back
Sports|US

Evan Mobley scores 23 points and Cavaliers rally past Nets 105-100 to remain perfect at 11-0

Evan Mobley had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and Donovan Mitchell scored 22 as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 105-100 win over the Brooklyn Nets, becoming the 12th team in NBA history to start a season 11-0

Evan Mobley scores 23 points and Cavaliers rally past Nets 105-100 to remain perfect at 11-0
Sports

Kevin Durant out at least 2 weeks with left calf strain, putting damper on Suns' hot start

Kevin Durant is out for at least two weeks with a left calf strain, putting a damper on a hot start to the season for the Phoenix Suns

Kevin Durant out at least 2 weeks with left calf strain, putting damper on Suns' hot start
Sports

Zion Williamson is out indefinitely with a left hamstring injury, Pelicans say

The New Orleans Pelicans say Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain that will sideline him indefinitely

Zion Williamson is out indefinitely with a left hamstring injury, Pelicans say
Crime|Sports

Auburn men’s basketball team flight diverted after altercation between players, per CNN affiliate WBRC

Auburn men’s basketball team flight diverted after altercation between players, per CNN affiliate WBRC

Auburn men’s basketball team flight diverted after altercation between players, per CNN affiliate WBRC
Sports|US

LeBron has his 114th triple-double in the Lakers' 116-106 win over the slumping 76ers

LeBron James had 21 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds in his second triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended the Philadelphia 76ers’ miserable start with a 116-106 victory

LeBron has his 114th triple-double in the Lakers' 116-106 win over the slumping 76ers
Sports|US

Perfect 10: High-scoring Cavaliers extend best start in team history under new coach Kenny Atkinson

Kenny Atkinson couldn’t help but smile as he looked at the box score and stared at the record of his Cleveland Cavaliers

Perfect 10: High-scoring Cavaliers extend best start in team history under new coach Kenny Atkinson
Sports|US

Jusuf Nurkic makes free throw with 0.8 seconds left to lift Suns past Mavs, 114-113

Jusuf Nurkic made the second of two free throws with 0.8 seconds left after getting fouled on an offensive rebound, lifting the Phoenix Suns to a 114-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks

Jusuf Nurkic makes free throw with 0.8 seconds left to lift Suns past Mavs, 114-113