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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
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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
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Sports|US

Cavaliers take 41-point halftime lead and rout Warriors 136-117 to improve to 10-0

Darius Garland scored 27 points and Evan Mobley had 23 as the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Golden State Warriors 136-117, extending their franchise-best start to 10-0 this season

Cavaliers take 41-point halftime lead and rout Warriors 136-117 to improve to 10-0
Entertainment|Sports

Father-son NBA time put on hold as Lakers assign Bronny James to developmental G League team

Father-son NBA time put on hold as Lakers assign Bronny James to developmental G League team

Father-son NBA time put on hold as Lakers assign Bronny James to developmental G League team
Health|Sports

Gregg Popovich misses fourth straight game with undisclosed health issue as San Antonio Spurs beat Portland Trail Blazers

Gregg Popovich misses fourth straight game with undisclosed health issue as San Antonio Spurs beat Portland Trail Blazers

Gregg Popovich misses fourth straight game with undisclosed health issue as San Antonio Spurs beat Portland Trail Blazers
Sports|US

Bronny James is assigned to the Lakers' G League affiliate ahead of its season opener

Bronny James has been assigned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League affiliate

Bronny James is assigned to the Lakers' G League affiliate ahead of its season opener
Sports

Spurs unsure when Popovich will return after recent medical episode

The San Antonio Spurs are unsure when, or if, Gregg Popovich will return as coach this season

Spurs unsure when Popovich will return after recent medical episode
Sports

76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey out with hamstring injury, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the situation says Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey could miss at least two weeks with a right hamstring injury

76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey out with hamstring injury, AP source says
Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers make historic 9-0 start with victory over New Orleans Pelicans

Cleveland Cavaliers make historic 9-0 start with victory over New Orleans Pelicans

Cleveland Cavaliers make historic 9-0 start with victory over New Orleans Pelicans
Sports

Cavaliers mark historic 9-0 start by getting coach Kenny Atkinson all wet

The Cleveland Cavaliers are returning home in rare air

Cavaliers mark historic 9-0 start by getting coach Kenny Atkinson all wet
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

Paul George gets booed in his return to LA for the 1st time since leaving Clippers to join 76ers

Paul George was booed in his return to Los Angeles for the first time since leaving the Clippers last summer for the Philadelphia 76ers

Paul George gets booed in his return to LA for the 1st time since leaving Clippers to join 76ers
Sports

Mitchell scores 29 and the Cavaliers beat the Pelicans 131-122 for their first 9-0 start

Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 131-122 to open 9-0 for the first time in their 55-year NBA history

Mitchell scores 29 and the Cavaliers beat the Pelicans 131-122 for their first 9-0 start
Sports

76ers' Joel Embiid is suspended by the NBA for three games for shoving a newspaper columnist

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been suspended by the NBA for three games without pay for shoving a member of the media

76ers' Joel Embiid is suspended by the NBA for three games for shoving a newspaper columnist
Celebrity|Sports

Lakers star Anthony Davis hurts left ankle in loss to Pistons, another blow for oft-injured center

Lakers star Anthony Davis injured his left ankle late in Los Angeles’ 115-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night

Lakers star Anthony Davis hurts left ankle in loss to Pistons, another blow for oft-injured center
Sports

Cunningham has 3rd career triple-double to help the Pistons beat the Lakers, 115-103

Cade Cunningham had 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his third career triple-double and the Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-103 on Monday night

Cunningham has 3rd career triple-double to help the Pistons beat the Lakers, 115-103
Sports

Darius Garland scores 39, Cavs improve to 8-0 with 116-114 win over struggling Bucks without Giannis

Darius Garland scored 39 points, Evan Mobley added 17 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 8-0 with a 116-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, wo played without injured superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo

Darius Garland scores 39, Cavs improve to 8-0 with 116-114 win over struggling Bucks without Giannis
Sports|US

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo out with muscle strain as Milwaukee visits unbeaten Cavaliers

Milwaukee superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Monday night’s game against the unbeaten Cleveland Cavaliers with a strained adductor muscle, another early-season hiccup for the struggling Bucks

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo out with muscle strain as Milwaukee visits unbeaten Cavaliers
Sports

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sidelined indefinitely with undisclosed illness

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is out indefinitely while recovering from an illness that forced him to miss Saturday's victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sidelined indefinitely with undisclosed illness
Crime|Sports

NBA investigating reports that Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid shoved columnist

NBA investigating reports that Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid shoved columnist

NBA investigating reports that Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid shoved columnist
Sports|US|World

Bam Adebayo scores 32 points to help the Heat beat the Wizards, 118-98 in Mexico City

Bam Adebayo scored 20 of his 32 points in the first half and the Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 118-98 on Saturday night in the 14th NBA regular-season game in Mexico

Bam Adebayo scores 32 points to help the Heat beat the Wizards, 118-98 in Mexico City
Opinion|Sports|US

Embiid verbally confronts, then shoves, Philadelphia reporter. NBA is investigating

A visibly angry Joel Embiid shouted at and eventually shoved a Philadelphia newspaper columnist in a locker room altercation after the struggling 76ers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night

Embiid verbally confronts, then shoves, Philadelphia reporter. NBA is investigating
Sports|US

NBA considering All-Star Game changes again, including getting away from the 'traditional' format

The NBA is considering changing the format for the All-Star Game that will be played in San Francisco later this season, Commissioner Adam Silver said

NBA considering All-Star Game changes again, including getting away from the 'traditional' format
Sports

Emotional Carter acknowledges contentious exit from Toronto as Raptors retire former star's jersey

An emotional Vince Carter acknowledged his contentious exit from Toronto as his No. 15 jersey became the first number retired by the Raptors in a halftime ceremony during the team's game against Sacramento

Emotional Carter acknowledges contentious exit from Toronto as Raptors retire former star's jersey
Sports

Nuggets' Murray in concussion protocol after collision with Timberwolves' Randle

Denver point guard Jamal Murray was placed in the concussion protocol after a third-quarter collision with Minnesota’s Julius Randle forced him out of the game

Nuggets' Murray in concussion protocol after collision with Timberwolves' Randle
Sports

Grant Williams: 'No malicious intent' behind hard foul on former Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum

The Boston Celtics stayed cool while Charlotte Hornets lost theirs

Grant Williams: 'No malicious intent' behind hard foul on former Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum
Sports|US

Garland scores 25 points, Cavaliers improve to 6-0 with 120-109 win over Banchero-less Magic

Darius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 6-0 with a 120-109 victory over the Orlando Magic, who played their first game without injured star Paolo Banchero

Garland scores 25 points, Cavaliers improve to 6-0 with 120-109 win over Banchero-less Magic
Sports

Orlando's Paolo Banchero won't play for a few weeks. The Magic see it as an opportunity for everyone

Paolo Banchero knew something was wrong

Orlando's Paolo Banchero won't play for a few weeks. The Magic see it as an opportunity for everyone
Sports

Embiid out on Saturday but 76ers' All-Star center moves closer to return from knee injury

Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a fifth straight game with left knee injuries when the Philadelphia 76ers host Memphis on Saturday night

Embiid out on Saturday but 76ers' All-Star center moves closer to return from knee injury
Sports

Victor Wembanyama achieves rare ‘5x5’ line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA

Victor Wembanyama achieves rare ‘5x5’ line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA

Victor Wembanyama achieves rare ‘5x5’ line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA
Sports

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero has a torn right oblique

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero has a torn right oblique, the team said Thursday night after he had further testing in Cleveland

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero has a torn right oblique
Celebrity|Election|Sports|US

LeBron James endorses Harris for president, says 'choice is clear'

LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday, making him the latest celebrity to back the

LeBron James endorses Harris for president, says 'choice is clear'
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‘A dream come true’: Bronny James scores first points of NBA career, 21 years and one day after dad LeBron

‘A dream come true’: Bronny James scores first points of NBA career, 21 years and one day after dad LeBron

‘A dream come true’: Bronny James scores first points of NBA career, 21 years and one day after dad LeBron
Sports

OKC's Holmgren gets the best of San Antonio's Wembanyama in latest matchup between young 7-footers

Chet Holmgren gets tired of addressing what he considers a manufactured rivalry with Victor Wembanyama, but he understands the hype

OKC's Holmgren gets the best of San Antonio's Wembanyama in latest matchup between young 7-footers
Sports

A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New York

Someone asked New York coach Tom Thibodeau before Wednesday’s game what else he’s looking to get from Karl-Anthony Towns as this season goes along

A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New York
Sports

Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107

Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday night

Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107
Crime|Sports

Second gambler admits trying to cash in on scheme involving ex-NBA player Jontay Porter

A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty in a sports betting scheme that ended Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter’s NBA career

Second gambler admits trying to cash in on scheme involving ex-NBA player Jontay Porter
Sports

Raptors F Scottie Barnes to miss at least 3 weeks because of right orbital fracture

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes will miss at least three weeks because of a right orbital fracture

Raptors F Scottie Barnes to miss at least 3 weeks because of right orbital fracture
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Bronny James feels love from Cleveland while scoring first NBA points in an arena where he grew up

LeBron James let his son, Bronny, have the Cleveland stage to himself

Bronny James feels love from Cleveland while scoring first NBA points in an arena where he grew up
Sports

Nikola Jokić becomes only second NBA player ever – and first in 62 years – to record historic milestone

Nikola Jokić becomes only second NBA player ever – and first in 62 years – to record historic milestone

Nikola Jokić becomes only second NBA player ever – and first in 62 years – to record historic milestone
Sports

Reeling Jazz try to move on after Hendricks' gruesome injury

The Utah Jazz have said this season will be centered on developing their young building blocks like forward Taylor Hendricks, but now he’s likely gone for the season

Reeling Jazz try to move on after Hendricks' gruesome injury
Sports

Paolo Banchero nets first 50-point game of NBA season to set new career-high and more from Monday’s NBA action

Paolo Banchero nets first 50-point game of NBA season to set new career-high and more from Monday’s NBA action

Paolo Banchero nets first 50-point game of NBA season to set new career-high and more from Monday’s NBA action
Sports

Stephen Curry will miss at least two games for Warriors with left ankle injury

Stephen Curry will miss at least the next two games for the Golden State Warriors nursing an injured ankle that he hurt in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers

Stephen Curry will miss at least two games for Warriors with left ankle injury
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US|Videos

'We don't have to pretend': Statue in honor of NBA legend raises eyebrows

Dwyane Wade’s status as a Miami Heat legend was further cemented on Sunday as the franchise unveiled an eight-foot statue of the three-time NBA champion, though some fans say the sculpture bears little resemblance to the basketball great. CNN's Sara Sidner and John Berman weigh in.

'We don't have to pretend': Statue in honor of NBA legend raises eyebrows
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Dwyane Wade’s new statue goes viral after Miami Heat unveiling and more from around the NBA on Sunday

Dwyane Wade’s new statue goes viral after Miami Heat unveiling and more from around the NBA on Sunday

Dwyane Wade’s new statue goes viral after Miami Heat unveiling and more from around the NBA on Sunday
Sports

Heat unveil statue of Dwyane Wade outside the front of team's arena

Dwyane Wade is now the first Miami Heat player with a statue outside the team’s arena

Heat unveil statue of Dwyane Wade outside the front of team's arena
Sports

Redick's plan to give Davis an increased role has led to 2-0 start for Lakers

When JJ Redick was hired as the Los Angeles Lakers coach, he said one of his early goals was to make Anthony Davis the offensive hub

Redick's plan to give Davis an increased role has led to 2-0 start for Lakers
Sports

Anthony Davis scores 35 points, the Lakers rally in second half to beat the Suns 123-116

Anthony Davis scored 35 points, Austin Reaves added 26 and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night for their first 2-0 start since 2010-11

Anthony Davis scores 35 points, the Lakers rally in second half to beat the Suns 123-116
Sports

Towns, Brunson help Knicks roll to a 123-98 victory over the Pacers in their home opener

Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 15 rebounds in his Knicks home debut, Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and New York routed the Indiana Pacers 123-98 on Friday night

Towns, Brunson help Knicks roll to a 123-98 victory over the Pacers in their home opener
Sports

Bronny James expected to begin splitting time between Lakers, G League team after trip

Bronny James is expected to begin splitting time between the Lakers and the team’s G League affiliate, even though coach JJ Reddick said those plans could change

Bronny James expected to begin splitting time between Lakers, G League team after trip
Sports

Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks cruise past Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs and more across the NBA on Thursday

Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks cruise past Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs and more across the NBA on Thursday

Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks cruise past Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs and more across the NBA on Thursday
Sports

Klay Thompson sets 3s record for Dallas debut in Mavs win after 13 seasons with Warriors

Klay Thompson has set a Dallas record for 3-pointers in a debut with six as the Mavericks beat San Antonio in his first game after 13 seasons with Golden State

Klay Thompson sets 3s record for Dallas debut in Mavs win after 13 seasons with Warriors
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Nuggets honor Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo with video tribute, 55-second round of applause

There was a video tribute celebrating his big accomplishments on and off the court

Nuggets honor Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo with video tribute, 55-second round of applause