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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
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
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'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|Videos

‘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
Sports|Videos

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
Sports

NBA opens investigation into Joel Embiid's playing status after 76ers star misses season opener

The NBA is now investigating why Philadelphia center Joel Embiid did not play in the team’s nationally televised season-opener against Milwaukee

NBA opens investigation into Joel Embiid's playing status after 76ers star misses season opener
Sports

NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win

NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win

NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win
Sports

Ja Morant "excited to be back" after successful season debut, injury return in Grizzlies' win

Ja Morant’s ability to take over a game hasn’t diminished

Ja Morant "excited to be back" after successful season debut, injury return in Grizzlies' win
Sports

Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' win

LaMelo Ball looked like the superstar that nagging ankle injuries have kept him from being for most of the last two seasons in Charlotte’s opener Wednesday night

Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' win
Sports

Atlanta's No. 1 pick Risacher hits 1st NBA shot, vows to get 'better and better and better'

For Zaccharie Risacher, it was the perfect start to an NBA career of such promise

Atlanta's No. 1 pick Risacher hits 1st NBA shot, vows to get 'better and better and better'
Health|Sports

Embiid drawing criticism for sitting out 76ers' opener as part of health plan to reach the playoffs

Joel Embiid’s absence from the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener against Milwaukee is simply part of the team’s plan to keep the two-time NBA scoring champion on track for a healthy season

Embiid drawing criticism for sitting out 76ers' opener as part of health plan to reach the playoffs
Sports

Boston Celtics rout the New York Knicks on NBA Opening Night after receiving championship rings

Boston Celtics rout the New York Knicks on NBA Opening Night after receiving championship rings

Boston Celtics rout the New York Knicks on NBA Opening Night after receiving championship rings
Business|Sports

Rudy Gobert confirms he reached a contract extension that's a 'win-win' with the Timberwolves

Minnesota center Rudy Gobert has confirmed that he has reached a contract extension with the Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert confirms he reached a contract extension that's a 'win-win' with the Timberwolves
Sports|US|Videos

Celtics tie, but don't break, NBA record with 29 3-pointers. Then they miss 13 3s in a row

The Boston Celtics tied the NBA record by making 29 3-pointers in their victory over the New York Knicks

Celtics tie, but don't break, NBA record with 29 3-pointers. Then they miss 13 3s in a row
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US|Videos

LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son duo to play together

LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together when they checked into the game together in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener

LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son duo to play together
Sports|US

Tatum, Celtics celebrate Banner 18 by making record-tying 29 3-pointers and crushing Knicks 132-109

Jayson Tatum continued Boston’s Banner 18 celebration by scoring 37 points and making eight of the Celtics’ NBA record-tying 29 3-pointers as Boston ran away with a 132-109 victory over the New York Knicks on opening night

Tatum, Celtics celebrate Banner 18 by making record-tying 29 3-pointers and crushing Knicks 132-109
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Boston Celtics championship banner made by Massachusetts company with storied history

Boston Celtics championship banner made by Massachusetts company with storied history

Boston Celtics championship banner made by Massachusetts company with storied history
Sports

Celtics celebrate 18th NBA title with banner, rings and call from Tatum: 'Let's do it again.'

The Boston Celtics have raised Banner 18 to the rafters

Celtics celebrate 18th NBA title with banner, rings and call from Tatum: 'Let's do it again.'
Sports

NBA 2024-25 season preview: Can anyone stop the Boston Celtics going back-to-back?

NBA 2024-25 season preview: Can anyone stop the Boston Celtics going back-to-back?

NBA 2024-25 season preview: Can anyone stop the Boston Celtics going back-to-back?
Opinion|Sports

Five NBA rookies to watch this season: Zach Edey, Bronny James and more

Five NBA rookies to watch this season: Zach Edey, Bronny James and more

Five NBA rookies to watch this season: Zach Edey, Bronny James and more
Celebrity|Sports

LeBron and Bronny James make history as first father-son to play together in NBA game

LeBron and Bronny James make history as first father-son to play together in NBA game

LeBron and Bronny James make history as first father-son to play together in NBA game
Sports

LeBron and Bronny James on verge of making NBA history

LeBron already had a season under his belt when his son Bronny was born in October 2004, and almost exactly 20 years later, the two will make history as the first father-son duo to play in the same regular season game. World Sport's Andy Scholes has more on the James family’s remarkable journey which will culminate tonight in Los Angeles. 

LeBron and Bronny James on verge of making NBA history
Sports

NBA things to know: As season begins, Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time best record

The Boston Celtics begin this season as the NBA champions

NBA things to know: As season begins, Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time best record
Sports

Aaron Gordon agrees to a four-year, $133 million extension with the Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets secured another one of their core players by agreeing with forward Aaron Gordon on a four-year, $133 million contract extension Monday night

Aaron Gordon agrees to a four-year, $133 million extension with the Denver Nuggets
Celebrity|Sports

Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be at Lakers' opener, hoping to see LeBron and Bronny make NBA history

If LeBron James and his son, Bronny, make NBA history Tuesday night by playing in the same game for the Los Angeles Lakers, Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. will be there to witness it

Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be at Lakers' opener, hoping to see LeBron and Bronny make NBA history
Sports|US

Boston renames bridge for NBA Celtics legend Bill Russell

Boston renames bridge for NBA Celtics legend Bill Russell

Boston renames bridge for NBA Celtics legend Bill Russell
Sports

It may be a golden age for France in the NBA. And not just because of Victor Wembanyama

The reigning NBA rookie of the year

It may be a golden age for France in the NBA. And not just because of Victor Wembanyama
Sports

Victor Wembanyama lived up to all the hype as an NBA rookie. In Year 2, the Spurs star wants more

Here are some of the awards that Victor Wembanyama received over the last 12 months: the NBA rookie of the year trophy, a spot on the All-Rookie team, a first-team All-Defense selection, three rookie of the month awards and most recently an Olympic silver medal

Victor Wembanyama lived up to all the hype as an NBA rookie. In Year 2, the Spurs star wants more
Sports

Bronny James scores 17 points in best NBA performance so far as Lakers fall to Warriors to close out preseason

Bronny James scores 17 points in best NBA performance so far as Lakers fall to Warriors to close out preseason

Bronny James scores 17 points in best NBA performance so far as Lakers fall to Warriors to close out preseason
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

DeMar DeRozan's book on mental health adds to the conversation that he helped start in the NBA

For DeMar DeRozan, this path toward improved mental health started with writing a tweet

DeMar DeRozan's book on mental health adds to the conversation that he helped start in the NBA
Sports|US

Leonard won't play for Los Angeles Clippers to start the season while rehabbing knee, report says

Kawhi Leonard won’t play for the Los Angeles Clippers to start the season because of ongoing rehabilitation from inflammation in his right knee

Leonard won't play for Los Angeles Clippers to start the season while rehabbing knee, report says
Technology|US

US proposes to fine ESPN $147,000 over improper emergency tones in NBA promotions

The Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it was proposing to fine Walt Disney's ESPN network $147,000 for violating rules on broadcasting

US proposes to fine ESPN $147,000 over improper emergency tones in NBA promotions
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While LeBron and Bronny prepare for their historic family pairing, the Lakers shrug off the critics

LeBron James and his 20-year-son, Bronny, are about to become the first father and son to play on the same NBA team

While LeBron and Bronny prepare for their historic family pairing, the Lakers shrug off the critics
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Lonzo Ball makes long-awaited return from knee injuries, scores 10 in Bulls' preseason game

Lonzo Ball got a rousing ovation in his long-awaited return for the Chicago Bulls after being sidelined for nearly three years because of a knee injury

Lonzo Ball makes long-awaited return from knee injuries, scores 10 in Bulls' preseason game
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76ers' Paul George diagnosed with bone bruise but no structural damage after hyperextending knee

The Philadelphia 76ers say forward Paul George has a bone bruise but didn't suffer any structural damage when he hyperextended his left knee during a preseason game

76ers' Paul George diagnosed with bone bruise but no structural damage after hyperextending knee
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LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard to miss rest of preseason and possibly beginning of regular season

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard to miss rest of preseason and possibly beginning of regular season

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard to miss rest of preseason and possibly beginning of regular season
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76ers' free agent pickup Paul George leaves preseason win with hyperextended left knee

Philadelphia 76ers prized free agent acquisition Paul George left Monday’s preseason game against Atlanta with a hyperextended left knee

76ers' free agent pickup Paul George leaves preseason win with hyperextended left knee
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Spike Lee's 1st trip, Michael Jordan's welcome to newcomers and more from basketball Hall of Fame

Spike Lee had a memorable first trip to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Michael Jordan welcomed a couple newcomers to it

Spike Lee's 1st trip, Michael Jordan's welcome to newcomers and more from basketball Hall of Fame
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The NBA's parity era is here, with 6 champions in 6 years. Now Boston will try to buck that trend

There's never been an era in NBA history where it’s been harder to win back-to-back titles

The NBA's parity era is here, with 6 champions in 6 years. Now Boston will try to buck that trend
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Jerry West becomes first three-time inductee as Carter and Billups enter basketball's Hall of Fame

Jerry West has made history by becoming the first three-time inductee to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Jerry West becomes first three-time inductee as Carter and Billups enter basketball's Hall of Fame
Entertainment|Sports

Billy Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfans

Honored for his devotion to a basketball team that doesn’t have a Hall of Fame history, Billy Crystal couldn’t help but note the irony

Billy Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfans
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Vince Carter played only a short time in Canada. His impact on Canadian basketball still goes strong

Even though Vince Carter played only a short time in Canada, his impact on Canadian basketball is still going strong

Vince Carter played only a short time in Canada. His impact on Canadian basketball still goes strong
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Carter soared quickly and Billups started slowly, but there's more than one road to the Hall of Fame

Vince Carter remembers the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest like it just happened, when he went from an up-and-comer to a full-fledged phenom

Carter soared quickly and Billups started slowly, but there's more than one road to the Hall of Fame
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Rays say it may take 'weeks' to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck region

The Tampa Bay Rays say it may take weeks to fully assess how much damage was done to Tropicana Field, which saw its roof ripped to shreds by the force of Hurricane Milton as the deadly storm barreled across much of Florida

Rays say it may take 'weeks' to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck region
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Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone says he isn’t taking Nikola Jokić’s ‘greatness’ for granted heading into new season

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone says he isn’t taking Nikola Jokić’s ‘greatness’ for granted heading into new season

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone says he isn’t taking Nikola Jokić’s ‘greatness’ for granted heading into new season
Celebrity|Health|Sports

Ex-NBA player, 'Survivor' contestant Scot Pollard makes contact with heart donor's family

Former NBA player, “Survivor” contestant and heart transplant recipient Scot Pollard was eager to meet the family of his donor and it looks like he might get his wish

Ex-NBA player, 'Survivor' contestant Scot Pollard makes contact with heart donor's family
Sports

LeBron and Bronny James become first father-son duo to play together on an NBA team

LeBron and Bronny James become first father-son duo to play together on an NBA team

LeBron and Bronny James become first father-son duo to play together on an NBA team
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LeBron and son Bronny James play together for the first time in a preseason game for the Lakers

LeBron James and his son Bronny made NBA history when they played together for the first time during the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason game against Phoenix

LeBron and son Bronny James play together for the first time in a preseason game for the Lakers
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Karl-Anthony Towns scores 10 points in abbreviated preseason debut with New York Knicks

Jalen Brunson thought twice about going 1-on-2 in transition, instead dribbling back outside and flipping the ball behind him to Karl-Anthony Towns, who made a 3-pointer with a defender in his face

Karl-Anthony Towns scores 10 points in abbreviated preseason debut with New York Knicks
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Napheesa Collier scores 26 to help Lynx top Sun 90-81 and take 2-1 lead in semifinal series

Napheesa Collier scored 26 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 90-81 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinals series

Napheesa Collier scores 26 to help Lynx top Sun 90-81 and take 2-1 lead in semifinal series
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Bronny James begins his Lakers career with a preseason debut. LeBron won't join until the next game

Bronny James played in his first NBA preseason game when the Lakers host Minnesota in the first of Los Angeles’ two games in the Coachella Valley

Bronny James begins his Lakers career with a preseason debut. LeBron won't join until the next game
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Businessman convicted of cheating ex-NBA star Dwight Howard out of millions in scam to buy WNBA team

A Georgia businessman has been convicted of cheating former NBA stars Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons of $8 million after a trial in Manhattan federal court

Businessman convicted of cheating ex-NBA star Dwight Howard out of millions in scam to buy WNBA team
Sports

Celtics beat the Nuggets 107-103 in the NBA's preseason opener at Abu Dhabi

The NBA returned to the Persian Gulf on Friday for the third consecutive year

Celtics beat the Nuggets 107-103 in the NBA's preseason opener at Abu Dhabi
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Patrick Ewing returns to the New York Knicks in the new role of basketball ambassador

Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing is returning to the New York Knicks in the newly created position of basketball ambassador

Patrick Ewing returns to the New York Knicks in the new role of basketball ambassador
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis will play in Lakers' first preseason games in Palm Springs, Redick says

LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play at some point during the Los Angeles Lakers’ first two preseason games this weekend

LeBron James, Anthony Davis will play in Lakers' first preseason games in Palm Springs, Redick says