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Today: April 19, 2025
Today: April 19, 2025

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Gregg Popovich has medical incident in restaurant, is resting at home, AP source says

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich is doing well at home after needing medical attention earlier this week following an incident at a restaurant

Gregg Popovich has medical incident in restaurant, is resting at home, AP source says
Sports

Inside the numbers: Led by Cleveland and Oklahoma City, it was the season of the streak in the NBA

It was the year of the long winning streak in the NBA

Inside the numbers: Led by Cleveland and Oklahoma City, it was the season of the streak in the NBA
Business|Sports|US

The Kings agree to hire Scott Perry as general manager, AP source says

The Sacramento Kings took little time to hire a new general manager, agreeing to a deal with Scott Perry just hours after parting ways with Monte McNair

The Kings agree to hire Scott Perry as general manager, AP source says
Sports|US

Kings and GM Monte McNair agree to part ways. Scott Perry is hired as replacement, AP source says

The Sacramento Kings and general manager Monte McNair have agreed to part ways, two years after McNair helped end the longest playoff drought in NBA history

Kings and GM Monte McNair agree to part ways. Scott Perry is hired as replacement, AP source says
Sports

Mavericks beat the Kings 120-106 to advance to face the Grizzlies in the Play-In Tournament

Klay Thompson scored 16 of his 23 points in Dallas’ dominant second quarter to get redemption for his dud in Sacramento a year ago, helping the Mavericks beat the Kings 120-106 on Wednesday night to advance in the Play-In Tournament

Mavericks beat the Kings 120-106 to advance to face the Grizzlies in the Play-In Tournament
Sports|US

Herro scores 38 as Heat dominate Bulls 109-90 to advance in Play-In Tournament

Tyler Herro scored 38 points, and the Miami Heat dominated the Chicago Bulls 109-90 on Wednesday night to advance in the Play-In Tournament

Herro scores 38 as Heat dominate Bulls 109-90 to advance in Play-In Tournament
Sports

New Orleans Pelicans tap Joe Dumars to lead basketball operations

The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Joe Dumars as their executive vice president of basketball operations

New Orleans Pelicans tap Joe Dumars to lead basketball operations
Sports

Butler, Curry lead Warriors past Grizzlies 121-116 to secure seventh seed in West playoffs

Jimmy Butler had 38 points, seven rebounds and six assists creating opportunities on both ends at every chance, Stephen Curry scored 37, and the Golden State Warriors earned the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament

Butler, Curry lead Warriors past Grizzlies 121-116 to secure seventh seed in West playoffs
Sports

Trae Young's frustration boils over late, gets ejected in Atlanta's play-in loss to Orlando

Atlanta star guard Trae Young threw a hard pass and showed off a little fancy ballhandling

Trae Young's frustration boils over late, gets ejected in Atlanta's play-in loss to Orlando
Sports

Anthony, Magic claim 7th seed with 120-95 win over Hawks in Play-In Tournament

Cole Anthony came off the Magic bench with 26 points and six assists to lead the Orlando Magic to a 120-95 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night in the first game of the Play-In Tournament

Anthony, Magic claim 7th seed with 120-95 win over Hawks in Play-In Tournament
Americas|Sports|World

The NBA playoffs will, once again, be an international showcase of stars

They’ll be watching in Canada, not just because of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, though the NBA’s scoring champion and MVP favorite who plays for Oklahoma City surely helps lure in fans who are north of the border

The NBA playoffs will, once again, be an international showcase of stars
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Celebrating Dikembe Mutombo: NBA icon and humanitarian hero

NBA legends and friends share heartfelt stories about Dikembe Mutombo — his powerful defense, iconic finger wag, and the relentless humanitarian work that shaped his lasting legacy.

Celebrating Dikembe Mutombo: NBA icon and humanitarian hero
Africa|Education|Health|Sports|World

The towering legacy of Dikembe Mutombo

The towering legacy of Dikembe Mutombo

The towering legacy of Dikembe Mutombo
Sports|US

Phoenix Suns fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after disappointing lone season at the helm

Phoenix Suns fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after disappointing lone season at the helm

Phoenix Suns fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after disappointing lone season at the helm
Entertainment|Sports|US

Denver Nuggets boss Josh Kroenke says firings of coach and GM were months in the making

Firing the head coach and general manager with just three games left in the regular season might seem like an impulsive move but Denver Nuggets coach Josh Kroenke said Tuesday the split was months in the making

Denver Nuggets boss Josh Kroenke says firings of coach and GM were months in the making
Sports|US

Phoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after one dismal season with high-priced roster

The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with veteran coach Mike Budenholzer following one dismal season that featured a fast start before a maddening slide for a high-priced roster that included Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal

Phoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after one dismal season with high-priced roster
Sports|US

Pelicans fire basketball operations chief David Griffin after an injury-plagued 21-61 season

The New Orleans Pelicans have fired basketball operations chief David Griffin

Pelicans fire basketball operations chief David Griffin after an injury-plagued 21-61 season
Sports

Play-in time: Magic-Hawks, Warriors-Grizzlies on Tuesday, Bulls-Heat and Kings-Mavs on Wednesday

The fifth full season of the NBA’s play-in tournament starts Tuesday

Play-in time: Magic-Hawks, Warriors-Grizzlies on Tuesday, Bulls-Heat and Kings-Mavs on Wednesday
Sports

Thunder smash NBA record for scoring differential in a season

Oklahoma City had a regular season like none other in NBA history

Thunder smash NBA record for scoring differential in a season
Sports

Blazers sign coach Chauncey Billups to a multi-year extension

Coach Chauncey Billups has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers

Blazers sign coach Chauncey Billups to a multi-year extension
Sports

Celtics star Jaylen Brown received injections in right knee, coach Joe Mazzulla says

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has confirmed a report that Jaylen Brown received injections during the week to help his troublesome right knee that’s limited his playing time the past month

Celtics star Jaylen Brown received injections in right knee, coach Joe Mazzulla says
Sports|US

Anthony Edwards available for Wolves' finale after NBA rescinds technical foul

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ will have Anthony Edwards available for their final game of the regular season after the NBA rescinded the technical foul he got in Minnesota’s 117-91 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night

Anthony Edwards available for Wolves' finale after NBA rescinds technical foul
Sports

San Antonio's Stephon Castle is the rookie of the year favorite, and that has him thinking ahead

San Antonio guard Stephon Castle went through a little of everything in Year 1 of his NBA career

San Antonio's Stephon Castle is the rookie of the year favorite, and that has him thinking ahead
Sports

Game 82: The end of the line for some in the NBA, decision day for others

Game 82 for every team in the NBA has arrived

Game 82: The end of the line for some in the NBA, decision day for others

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