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EuroBasket: Greece knocks off champion Spain; Bosnia, Georgia catch Round of 16 bus

Luka Doncic came up one assist short of a triple-double as Slovenia — already through to the Round of 16 — closed group play with a convincing win over Israel in EuroBasket 2025.

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What we know: Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers accused of circumventing NBA salary cap

Two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer are under scrutiny over a reported controversial deal that may have sidestepped the NBA’s salary cap. The team has denied the allegations.

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Three-team, USA vs World mini tournament to headline 2026 ASG in Los Angeles--reports

If the 2026 NBA All-Star plan goes ahead, fans will see a star-studded team consisting of former MVPs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Joel Embiid alongside Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama.

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EuroBasket: Portugal, Sweden reach round of 16; unbeaten Turkey, Germany top groups

Despite contrasting results, both Portugal and Sweden advanced to the FIBA EuroBasket knockout rounds for the first time.

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WNBA: Mercury keeps rolling in playoff race while Valkyries boost postseason chances

Despite the loss, the defending champion New York Liberty became the fifth team to clinch a WNBA postseason berth, thanks to the Phoenix Mercury’s win against the Indiana Fever.

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Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton back in gym, puts up shots three months after Achilles injury

Though the Achilles injury is expected to sideline him for the 2025-26 season, Tyrese Haliburton—now out of a protective boot—was back in the gym, seen putting up stationary free throws.

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EuroBasket: Doncic-led Slovenia, Italy, Israel through to Round of 16; Bosnia shocks Greece

Guerschon Yabusele erupted for 36 points as France handed Poland its first loss of the 2025 EuroBasket, forcing a three-way tie at the top of Group D.

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Thanasis Antetokounmpo re-signs with Milwaukee Bucks on one-year deal

This move could be a strong indication that Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis' brother, will stay in Milwaukee to begin the 2025-26 season, following speculation about his future with the team.

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FIBA EuroBasket: Latvia, Lithuania enter Round of 16; Germany, Serbia, Turkey stay perfect

Chicago Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic delivered a dominant double-double to help Montenegro stay in contention for a Round of 16 berth in FIBA EuroBasket 2025.

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EuroBasket: Markkanen drops 43 for Finland, Sengun flirts with triple-double in Turkiye win

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic notched his second consecutive double-double as Serbia improved to 2-0 in group play at FIBA EuroBasket 2025.

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Coast-to-Coast: Storm complete comeback vs Lynx; birthday girl Copper shines for Mercury

Even without three starters, the defending champions New York Liberty didn’t miss a beat, delivering a dominant 26-point rout of the Washington Mystics on their home floor.

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Georgia, Poland score upsets; Greece, France cruise in EuroBasket 2025 openers

From Sandro Mamukelashvili leading Georgia to victory over Spain to Jordan Loyd’s brilliance helping Poland overcome Luka Doncic and Slovenia, Day 2 of FIBA EuroBasket 2025 delivered a pair of early tournament shockers.

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Luka Doncic gets visit from Lakers execs ahead of Slovenia’s EuroBasket 2025 opener

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss and general manager Rob Pelinka traveled to Poland to check on superstar Luka Doncic on the eve of Slovenia’s EuroBasket 2025 opener against the host nation.

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WNBA: MVP A’ja Wilson goes for 34-10 as Aces down Dream for 12th win in row

From as low as the eighth seed, the red-hot Las Vegas Aces have surged to the no. 2 spot with two weeks left in the WNBA regular season.

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Serbia, Germany cruise to strong starts; Portugal claims first EuroBasket win in 18 years

NBA big men Jonas Valanciunas, Alperen Sengün, and Lauri Markkanen also imposed their will, lifting Lithuania, Turkey, and Finland to opening-day wins.

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Cavaliers’ Max Strus expected to miss few months of 2025-26 season after left foot surgery

Cleveland will be without one of its top shooters to open the 2025-26 season, as Max Strus is expected to miss three to four months following surgery on his left foot.

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Emotional Candace Parker savors another jersey retirement — this time with the Chicago Sky

Three-time WNBA champion and legend Candace Parker soaked in every moment of her second jersey retirement in just three months, as the Chicago Sky raised her no. 3 jersey to the rafters.

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Jokic, Antetokounmpo, Schröder spearhead Serbia, Greece, Germany EuroBasket 2025 rosters

EuroBasket 2025 won’t be short on star power with Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Dennis Schroder leading Serbia, Greece, and world champion Germany in chasing continental glory.

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Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton focuses on 'small wins' in road to Achilles injury recovery

Walking with a protective boot, Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton provided an update on his Achilles recovery two months after sustaining the injury.

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Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg graces Slam Magazine cover for second time

In 2023, teenager Cooper Flagg posed on the cover of Slam Magazine in a Duke jersey as a star prospect. Two years later, he's back on the cover as the top draft pick by the Dallas Mavericks.

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Willy Hernangomez, Lauri Markkanen banner champ Spain, host Finland EuroBasket 2025 rosters

Reigning 2022 EuroBasket MVP Willy Hernangomez returns as Spain seeks to defend its EuroBasket title, while Lauri Markkanen leads Finland’s pursuit of glory on home soil.

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Custom Lab corner, Larry O’Brien trophy take spotlight in latest NBA Store in Greenhills

As basketball becomes further ingrained into the lifestyle of Filipinos, the newest NBA Store at Greenhills Mall stands as a hub where hoops culture and personal style intersect.

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Coast-to-Coast: White-hot Aces make it nine straight wins, Dream hand Lynx first back-to-back loss

In New York, Angel Reese and the also-ran Chicago Sky shocked the defending champion Liberty to snap a five-game skid.

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Derrick Rose’s jersey retirement set for January 2026 in Bulls-Celtics game

Five months from now, former league MVP Derrick Rose’s iconic No. 1 jersey will be raised to the rafters of the United Center in Chicago.

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Lakers star Luka Doncic spearheads Slovenia’s FIBA EuroBasket 2025 final roster

Superstar Luka Doncic will play for Slovenia in his third straight FIBA EuroBasket, hoping to end the country’s eight-year title drought in the tournament.

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Kyle Kuzma says height still matters in NBA, but reminds ‘anybody can make it’

For aspiring basketball players who may not have the height of an NBA superstar, champion cager Kyle Kuzma has a message: size matters, but it isn’t everything.

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Paige Bueckers explodes for 44, but Wings lose to Sparks via Kelsey Plum game-winner

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers become just the third rookie ever to score 40 points in a WNBA game after legends Cynthia Cooper and Candace Parker.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo dominates as Greece overpowers Latvia in EuroBasket 2025 tune-up

After missing Greece’s four pre-EuroBasket 2025 tune-ups, Giannis Antetokounmpo finally suited up for the Hellas against Latvia. He needed just 15 minutes to record a 25-point, 10-rebound double-double.

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After Finals run, Pacers reward coach Rick Carlisle with multi-year contract extension

Rick Carlisle will remain in Indiana for the foreseeable future after the Pacers and the championship-winning head coach agreed to a multi-year contract extension.

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Former Washington Wizards star John Wall announces NBA retirement

During his prime, John Wall earned a reputation as one of the fastest, most electrifying, and most athletic point guards. His impressive skills also earned Wall the 2014 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk title.

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Zaccharie Risacher, Alexandre Sarr headline France’s final 12-man roster for EuroBasket 2025

Joining the charge are NBA standouts Guerschon Yabusele of the New York Knicks and Bilal Coulibaly of the Washington Wizards, who are expected to bolster France’s bid to return to the top of European basketball.

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Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma arrives in the Philippines for ‘KuzManila II’ tour

Fresh off the plane, 2020 NBA champion Kyle Kuzma wasted no time—heading straight to the gym to get some shots up in the Philippines.

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Coast-to-Coast: A'ja Wilson drops 30-piece anew for Aces, Valkyries make WNBA history

With their 18th win, the Golden State Valkyries set a new WNBA record for the most victories by an expansion team in a single season.

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Nikola Jokic-led Serbia, Dennis Schröder and Germany stay unbeaten in EuroBasket 2025 preps

Jonas Valanciunas and Lithuania are looking to be a dark horse in the EuroBasket 2025, now parading a 5-0 start in their tournament build-up.

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LA Lakers to unveil Pat Riley statue in February 2026 home game vs rival Boston Celtics

One of the most notable personalities in NBA history, Pat Riley won five titles as a player and as a coach for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Unbeaten Lithuania, France, Italy stay sharp in EuroBasket 2025 build-up

Greece, Poland, and Iceland also secured strong wins to cap off a busy day for European teams continuing their preparations for the 2025 EuroBasket.

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Coast-to-Coast: Dream, Aces extend win streaks; Burton enters Valkyries history books

Leila Lacan and the Connecticut Sun halted a five-game slide at the Chicago Sky’s expense to cap off a four-game WNBA Thursday slate.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks begin bid for back-to-back NBA Cups with home duel vs Bulls

Meanwhile, inaugural NBA Cup champions Los Angeles Lakers will kickstart their 2025 campaign on the road against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies on opening night.

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Celtics star and 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown links up with Manny Pacquiao in Manila visit

From engaging in a staredown, trading souvenirs, and even to playing a game of chess, Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao spends time with Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown during the basketball player's visit to the country.

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Early Finals rematch set as SGA, Thunder visit Siakam, Pacers in 2025-26 NBA opening week

There’s no love lost between the OKC Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, as the two Finals protagonists from last season meet for the first time in a loaded 2025-2026 NBA opening week.

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Cooper Flagg, Mavericks host Dylan Harper, Spurs in early battle of top two picks

The Cooper Flagg–Dylan Harper duel will be the first since the Karl-Anthony Towns–D’Angelo Russell showdown in 2015, as the top two picks from the same NBA Draft meet in their first career regular-season game.

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SGA, Thunder begin title defense vs Durant, Rockets; Curry-James duel opens 2025-26 season

A star-studded five-game Christmas Day lineup also features the Donovan Mitchell-Jalen Brunson duel in New York, Victor Wembanyama taking on Chet Holmgren, and a marquee Nikola Jokic-Anthony Edwards matchup in Denver.

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Joe Mazzulla signs multi-year extension to stay as Boston Celtics head coach

After a busy offseason, the Boston Celtics have locked up championship coach Joe Mazzulla for the foreseeable future.

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Markkanen drops 48 for Finland; Germany topples Doncic, Slovenia in pre-EuroBasket duel

Lauri Markkanen’s 48-point outburst established a new Finnish national team record, eclipsing his prior best of 43 points scored against Croatia at FIBA EuroBasket 2022.

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Champion, Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receives warm welcome in Hamilton homecoming

Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes his return to Hamilton in Ontario, Canada—where he is presented with the key to the city and a street named after him.

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Coast-to-Coast: Alyssa Thomas makes WNBA history with third straight trip-dub for Mercury

LA Sparks’ Julie Allemand also tallied her first career triple-double, becoming just the 22nd player ever in WNBA league history to accomplish the feat.

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Jokic flirts with trip-dub as Serbia beats Bosnia and Herzegovina in EuroBasket tune-up

A year after securing Olympic bronze in Paris, Nikola Jokic and Serbia have set their sights on conquering the European throne.

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Coast-to-Coast: Dijonai Carrington makes triumphant Lynx debut, Alyssa Thomas triple-double pace Mercury

Kelsey Plum and the LA Sparks ended the Indiana Fever's five-game winning streak, while the Chicago Sky secured their first WNBA victory in over a month.

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Boston Celtics trade Georges Niang, sign Chris Boucher in another offseason move

The Boston Celtics pulled off a two-for-one deal, sending Georges Niang and two future second-round draft picks to the Utah Jazz for undrafted rookie RJ Luis Jr., in addition to signing former NBA champion Chris Boucher.

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After signing Lakers extension, Luka Doncic joins Slovenia’s build-up for EuroBasket 2025

A significantly leaner Luka Doncic has officially joined Slovenia’s men’s national basketball team for their EuroBasket 2025 preparations.

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Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard takes over role as Weber State MBB general manager

From Stephen Curry to Trae Young and now Damian Lillard, all three active NBA players have taken on key administrative roles with their former college men’s basketball teams.

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San Anotonio Spurs lock up De'Aaron Fox with four-year, $229 million extension

De'Aaron Fox’s latest deal with Spurs will keep the former Clutch Player of the Year in San Antonio through the 2029-30 season.

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NBA champion Kyle Kuzma reveals return to Philippines in August

While the official dates have yet to be released, Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma has announced his return to the Philippines for the second consecutive year.

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NBA champion Isaiah Joe believes continued hunger can drive OKC Thunder’s repeat bid

On his first visit to the Philippines, NBA champion guard Isaiah Joe talked about what it's like to play alongside superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and veteran guard Alex Caruso.

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Mikal Bridges inks four-year, $150 million extension to stay with New York Knicks—reports

With Mikal Bridges’ contract situation now settled, the retooled New York Knicks aim to build on their first Eastern Conference Finals trip since 2000.

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Jonathan Kuminga reportedly declines two-year, $45 million offer from Warriors

According to reports, Jonathan Kuminga’s refusal to sign the latest contract offer is due to the Warriors’ insistence on a team option for the second year and their refusal to include a no-trade clause.

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Coast-to-Coast: Lynx beat champ Liberty in Finals rematch, Hillmon game-winner saves Dream

Aari McDonald joined forces with Aliyah Boston to push the Caitlin Clark-less Indiana Fever past the no. 3 Phoenix Mercury and into a third straight WNBA win.

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Grizzlies, Magic set to play in Berlin, London as part of NBA’s European expansion

The NBA also unveiled its plans to bring regular season games to Paris, Berlin, and Manchester in 2027 and 2028.

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Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo headline EuroBasket 2025 initial rosters

Eight members of Spain’s 2022 EuroBasket championship-winning team are set to return, including Santi Aldama, Lorenzo Brown, Dario Brizuela, as well as the Hernangomez brothers, Juancho and Willy.

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Coast-to-Coast: Wilson-led Aces spoil Brink’s return; Valkyries, Mystics bounce back

Reigning MVP A’ja Wilson delivered a dominant performance on the road, handing LA Sparks' Cameron Brink a rude welcome in her first game back after 13 months recovering from an ACL injury.

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New-look Luka Doncic links up with Yankees star Aaron Judge in New York

Luka Doncic was in the Big Apple for a stop on his Jordan Brand promotional tour, where the LA Lakers star met with New York Yankees stars Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm.

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LA Lakers’ Luka Doncic flaunts new-look physique in latest magazine cover

Criticized for his fitness and conditioning, LA Lakers star Luka Doncic showed off his impressive physical transformation on the cover of Men’s Health magazine.

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In a full circle moment, Chris Paul says LA Clippers return a 'no-brainer'

Eight years after his last stint with the franchise, veteran guard Chris Paul returns to the LA Clippers alongside former rivals-turned-teammates in search of an elusive first title.

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Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton now engaged to longtime college girlfriend

While rehabbing his injured Achilles tendon, Tyrese Haliburton will also be focusing on wedding preparations now that the Indiana Pacers star is engaged to his college sweetheart, Jade Jones.

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Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton weighs in on rising Achilles tear cases in the NBA

In his first public remarks since tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton discussed the calf issue that ultimately led to the gruesome injury.

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Jimmy Alapag reflects on playing with Sacramento Kings after solid Summer League run

Despite being denied a third Summer League title, Sacramento Kings player development coach Jimmy Alapag observed several players make notable progress in the annual tournament.

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With a fresh start in Phoenix, Jalen Green eager to help build 'winning culture' with Suns

In a farewell letter, Jalen Green acknowledged the business side of basketball, stating that the Houston Rockets' decision to trade him to the Phoenix Suns was "a better situation for both sides."

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Toronto Raptors-Denver Nuggets duel headlines 2025 NBA Canada Series in Vancouver

Longtime Canada men's basketball national team members Jamal Murray and RJ Barrett will face off in an exciting preseason matchup as the Denver Nuggets take on the Toronto Raptors.

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Coast-to-Coast: Red-hot Lynx improve to 13-0 at home; Liberty, Aces, Sparks pick up steam

Arike Ogunbowale, Paige Bueckers, and the Dallas Wings arrested a four-game slide to complete a five-game WNBA Wednesday slate.

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LA Lakers make it official with signing of former DPOY winner Marcus Smart

Veteran Marcus Smart brings his renowned defensive prowess to a star-studded LA Lakers squad that features Luka Doncic and LeBron James.

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Utah Jazz sophomore big man Kyle Filipowski crowned 2025 NBA Summer League MVP

Kyle Filipowski also earned a spot on the All-Summer League First Team, while championship game MVP Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets headlined the Second Team.

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Back to familiar place, Damon Lillard says Portland Trail Blazers return 'just feels right'

Multi-time All Star Damian Lillard never imagined his return to Portland would come so soon, but the deep connection he has with the Trail Blazers made the decision simple.

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One final hurrah: Chris Paul returns to LA Clippers for likely farewell season

As Damian Lillard finds his way back to Portland, Chris Paul follows suit with a return to LA, signing with the Clippers for what is expected to be his final NBA season.

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Coast-to-Coast: No. 4 pick Kon Knueppel stays solid as Hornets, Raptors, Hawks remain undefeated in Summer League

The Charlotte Hornets, Toronto Raptors, and the Atlanta Hawks joined the OKC Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Sacramento Kings as the only teams to parade a perfect 4-0 Summer League record.

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Fever star Caitlin Clark to miss WNBA All-Star Game, 3-point shootout due to groin injury

An injury-riddled sophomore season has now forced Fever phenom Caitlin Clark to miss the first-ever WNBA All-Star festivities in Indianapolis.

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Damian Lillard confirms reunion with Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year deal

A full-circle moment as multiple-time All-Star Damian Lillard returned to the Portland Trail Blazers—a franchise he helped sustain through playoff success and unforgettable moments.

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SGA earns Best Men’s Athlete nod, Caitlin Clark gets Best WNBA player plum at 2025 ESPYs

2025 NBA Draft top pick Cooper Flagg claimed the 2025 ESPYs Best Men’s College Athlete award after a standout lone season with the Duke Blue Devils.

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Coast-to-Coast: Jahmir Young drops 40-piece; Kings, Timberwolves, Thunder stay unbeaten at 4-0

The Philadelphia 76ers made it back-to-back wins as the Brooklyn Nets and Utah Jazz picked up their first victories in the Las Vegas Summer League.

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Coast-to-Coast: No. 1 Lynx go 12-0 at home; Griner, Ogwumike rise in all-time scoring list

Former MVPs Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson delivered masterful performances to lead the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces, respectively, to dominant victories in the WNBA.

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Bradley Beal to join LA Clippers after contract buyout with Phoenix Suns — reports

Bradley Beal joins another Western Conference contender to form a new 'Big Three', teaming up with the Clippers' star duo of Kawhi Leonard and James Harden in Los Angeles.

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Adam Silver admits “a lot of analysis still needs to be done” for possible NBA expansion

The NBA has not expanded in over two decades, with the Charlotte Bobcats, now the Hornets, being the last team added as the league's 30th franchise in 2004.

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Coast-to-Coast: VJ Edgecombe shines in Vegas debut; Twolves, Thunder, Raptors roll to 3-0

MarJon Beauchamp and Tyler Kolek dropped a combined 50 points, leading the New York Knicks to their first Summer League victory in Las Vegas over the Brooklyn Nets.

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LeBron James believes his game complements well with ‘biggest inspiration’ Michael Jordan

In the latest Mind the Game podcast, LeBron James discussed Michael Jordan's impact on his career and how their skills would have complemented each other if they had ever played together.

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McBride replaces Howard for Team Collier; Clark, Ionescu headline WNBA 3-point contest field

Skills Challenge and 3-point shootout champion Allisha Gray aims to defend both her titles, but a stacked field stands in her way in Indianapolis this WNBA All-Star Weekend.

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Uncertainty awaits as Sixers star Paul George undergoes knee arthroscopic surgery—reports

Paul George has added another setback to his lengthy list of career injuries and after missing half of last season’s games, he enters the 2025-26 NBA campaign facing uncertainty anew.

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San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama recovered from blood clot—reports

The same kind of blood clot that forced veteran guard Damian Lillard to miss the final 14 regular games for the Milwaukee Bucks’ also cut short Victor Wembanyama's stellar sophomore year for the San Antonio Spurs.

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Coast-to-Coast: Yang Hansen flashes potential in Summer League debut; Kobe Bufkin, Ron Holland II drop buckets

Day 2 of the 2025 NBA Summer League Las Vegas saw eight teams barging into the win column led by the Portland Trail Blazers, Atlanta Hawks, and the Detroit Pistons.

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Twolves new owners Marc Lore, A-Rod express hope to repair relationship with Kevin Garnett

The Minnesota Timberwolves new bosses Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez are open to mending the franchise’s strained relationship with former MVP and champion Kevin Garnett.

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Coach Doc Rivers speaks on Bucks waiving Damian Lillard, adding Myles Turner

Bucks head coach Doc Rivers admitted the decision to let go of multi-time All Star Damian Lillard to sign Myles Turner during free agency is a move to get Milwaukee a "little younger.”

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Giannis Antetokounmpo addresses Bucks future, says he’ll 'probably' stay in Milwaukee

Two-time MVP and champion Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed that several people had tried to persuade him to consider playing in a bigger market, like New York. But that’s just not how the Greek Freak sees it.

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Myles Turner pens emotional farewell to Pacers after shock Bucks move

Veteran big man Myles Turner officially closed the chapter on his Pacers career with a heartfelt tribute to the team and the city of Indiana.

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Coast-to-Coast: Cooper Flagg makes triumphant Summer League debut; Jamaree Bouyea game-winner sinks Nuggets

Timberwolves’ French rookie Joan Beringer made an impressive Summer League debut in Las Vegas, posting seven blocks to go with 11 points and eight rebounds.

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Thunder lock up champion Jalen Williams to five-year maximum extension—reports

Defending champion OKC Thunder have now secured long-term commitments from their core trio of Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren.

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Chet Holmgren, Devin Booker ink maximum contract extensions with Thunder, Suns—reports

It’s safe to say that champion OKC Thunder big man Chet Holmgren and Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker got the bag... and we’re talking about a lot of it.

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NBA Cup champs Bucks head Group A; Rockets, Nuggets, Warriors, Spurs make ‘group of death’

Finishing as tournament runners-up last season, the OKC Thunder are aiming to complete a redemption arc this time around, with a familiar foe awaiting them in West Group A of the NBA Cup.

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Kevin Durant reveals Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard reached out after Achilles injuries

Veteran star and two-time champion Kevin Durant believes Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum, and Damian Lillard have what it takes to overcome their Achilles setbacks — just like he did.

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Carmelo Anthony, Angel Reese join Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as NBA 2K26 cover athletes

The trio of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Carmelo Anthony, and Angel Reese also appear on the ‘Leave No Doubt’ edition of the NBA 2K video game.

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Cooper Flagg, Mavericks take on Bronny James, Lakers in Summer League Las Vegas opener

There’s still no official word on whether Filipino-American rookie Dylan Harper will make his Summer League debut in Las Vegas when the San Antonio Spurs take on the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Coast-to-Coast: Dalton Knecht anchors gutsy Lakers comeback; Jazz cap off Salt Lake City Summer League unscathed

Judah Mintz and Kira Lewis Jr. stepped up in a big way, leading the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat to victories in the 2025 Salt Lake City and California Classic editions of the NBA Summer League, respectively.

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Nuggets star Nikola Jokic reportedly postpones contract extension talks until 2026

Delaying contract extension talks with the Denver Nuggets appears to be a smart move by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, positioning him for an even bigger payday next year.

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Champion, Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA 2K26 cover athlete

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was unveiled as the cover athlete for NBA 2K26 Standard Edition, following one of the most dominant and decorated individual seasons in recent league history.

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Two-time champ Kevin Durant details what went wrong for Brooklyn Nets Big Three

Arguably one of the most talented teams to never win an NBA title, Kevin Durant reflected on his time with the Brooklyn Nets—a star-studded era that also featured Kyrie Irving and James Harden.

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Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier draft star-studded rosters for 2025 WNBA All-Star Game

All-Star captain Caitlin Clark selected two of her Indiana Fever teammates to join her squad, while Napheesa Collier reunited with fellow UConn standouts Breanna Stewart and Paige Bueckers.

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Jordan Clarkson acknowledges Knicks signing with optimistic social media post

Besides Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson, the New York Knicks also welcomed Guerschon Yabusele and new head coach Mike Brown into the fold.

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Pacers rule out star guard Tyrese Haliburton for 2025-26 NBA season after Achilles surgery

Through Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard, Indiana confirmed that Tyrese Haliburton will sit out the entire 2025-26 NBA season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon.

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All-Star Paolo Banchero signs five-year, $239 million extension to stay with Orlando Magic

Paolo Banchero’s new deal with the Orlando Magic could reach as much as $287 million with performance-based incentives if he earns All-NBA honors or is named MVP or Defensive Player of the Year next season.

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Free agent Chris Paul hints at possible retirement after 2025–26 NBA season

One of the greatest point guards in NBA history, Chris Paul believes the end of his career is near but has yet to announce where he will play for what could be his 21st season.

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No Kevin Quiambao on Kings Summer League roster, but Jimmy Alapag serves as assistant coach

Former UAAP champion and MVP Kevin Quiambao trained in Sacramento recently to chase his NBA dream — but for now, he’ll have to wait a little longer.

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Heat land Norman Powell, Clippers acquire John Collins in three-team trade with Jazz

The deal also shipped seasoned vets Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson — plus a 2027 Clippers second-round pick — to the Utah Jazz as part of their continued roster reset.

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Chicago Bulls add Japanese guard Yuki Kawamura to 2025 NBA Summer League roster

After his Memphis Grizzlies exit, former Japan B.League MVP Yuki Kawamura has earned a spot on the Chicago Bulls’ Summer League roster.

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Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors to meet in Las Vegas if no deal materializes in days—reports

A return to Golden State is reportedly still “very much on the table” for Jonathan Kuminga, but other teams are lining up to talk to the 22-year-old — including the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets, and the Washington Wizards

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Fil-Am rookie Dylan Harper officially signs with San Antonio Spurs

Alongside second overall pick Dylan Harper, the San Antonio Spurs also inked fellow lottery selection Carter Bryant, solidifying their youthful core with two of the top prospects from the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Coast-to-Coast: Skylar Diggins rescues Storm; Fever end six-year, 19-game skid vs Aces

The league-leading Minnesota Lynx bounced back in dominant fashion, while the defending champion New York Liberty and Dallas Wings secured impressive home wins.

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Nuggets trade deal in jeopardy as Jonas Valanciunas reportedly eyeing play overseas

Just days after a trade agreement that would send Jonas Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings to the Denver Nuggets, the 33-year-old center is reportedly eyeing a move overseas.

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Phoenix Suns discuss possible contract buyout with Bradley Beal—reports

Three-time All-Star Bradley Beal has two years and $110 million remaining on his contract, but the Phoenix Suns are reportedly open to ending the deal — a move that would make the veteran guard a free agent.

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Minor groin injury delays Spurs rookie Dylan Harper’s Summer League debut— reports

Filipino-American guard Dylan Harper hit an early bump in his NBA journey, reportedly suffering a groin injury that will delay his Summer League debut.

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Kevin Durant-to-Rockets trade could expand to massive seven-team deal—reports

The trade sending Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets has not been made official, leaving room for changes. If completed as expected, the deal could expand to include the Lakers, Hawks, Nets, Warriors, and Timberwolves.

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Seattle Storm to honor WNBA legend Sue Bird with own statue

Four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird will become the first player in WNBA history to be honored with a statue—bestowed by the Seattle Storm, the only team she played for during her pro career.

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New York Knicks to hire Mike Brown as next head coach—reports

The New York Knicks replaced two-time Coach of the Year Tom Thibodeau with another two-time winner in Mike Brown.

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Lakers land former no. 1 pick Deandre Ayton on two-year deal—reports

The signing signals another fresh start for Deandre Ayton, who turns 27 on July 23, as he links up with 2018 draft classmate and no. 3 pick Luka Doncic in the bright lights of Los Angeles.

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Grizzlies star Ja Morant to visit Manila as part of “Make Them Watch” tour

Two-time All-Star Ja Morant is set to close out his four-country “Make Them Watch” tour in the Philippines on August 2, wrapping up his first international journey tied to the upcoming release of his signature shoe.

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Spurs rookie Dylan Harper reveals favorite Filipino dish to eat --- with one notable catch

The San Antonio Spurs haven’t made the playoffs in six years, but Filipino-American rookie Dylan Harper insists that will change in the upcoming 2024–25 season.

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Poeltl stays put in Toronto; Schröder, Robinson off to Sacramento, Detroit—reports

Jakob Poeltl is staying up north, while Dennis Schröder and Duncan Robinson are headed for fresh starts as Day 2 of the 2025 NBA free agency continues to shake up the market.

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Kevin Durant reflects on OKC days, admits 2012 Thunder team ‘exceeded expectations’

Two-time NBA champion and Finals MVP Kevin Durant believes the Thunder front office wasn’t prepared for how quickly success arrived for that young Oklahoma City squad—a shortcoming that ultimately led to their collapse.

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A mid-range maestro himself, Kevin Durant emphasizes importance of this shot in modern NBA

In the Mind the Game podcast with LeBron James and Steve Nash, two-time champion and Finals MVP Kevin Durant spoke at length about the evolving role of the midrange shot in today’s NBA.

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Sans Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever dethrone Minnesota Lynx to rule WNBA Commissioner’s Cup

The Indiana Fever traveled to Minnesota and spoiled the party, denying the Lynx a repeat WNBA Commissioner’s Cup title while clinching their first crown in the mid-season tournament.

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Denver Nuggets add Tim Hardaway, acquire Jonas Valanciunas in busy offseason—reports

The Denver Nuggets have wasted no time in reshaping their roster — and the moves keep coming on Day 2 of the 2025 NBA free agency.

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MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signs historic four-year, $285-M supermax extension—reports

The four-year extension could likely pay Shai Gilgeous-Alexander an average of $71.3 million per year from 2027 to 2031, marking the highest annual salary in NBA history.

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Japan’s Kyoto, South Korea’s Yongsan rule inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational

Kyoto Seika Gakuen Senior High School and Yongsan High School combined for a staggering 118-point winning margin in the boys’ and girls’ finals, capping off a dominant finish to the inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational.

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Cleveland, Detroit set for WNBA return as Philadelphia joins latest league expansion

This marks the second time in WNBA history that Cleveland and Detroit will host a franchise, while Philadelphia becomes the latest city to join the league’s growing footprint.

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NBA’s 2025-26 salary cap gets max 10% increase, set at $154.6-M

Even with more money available, not many teams have the space to make major moves as only the Brooklyn Nets are expected to have more than $20 million in cap room.

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Bueckers, Wilson, Stewart, Ionescu headline 2025 WNBA All-Star starter pool

Captains Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will select from the eight-player starter pool to form their respective squads for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, set to take place in three weeks' time in Indianapolis.

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Hawks, Rockets make early splash, revamp rosters in Day 1 of 2025 NBA free agency

D’Angelo Russell will join his fourth team in the last two seasons, reuniting with former teammate Anthony Davis as he heads to the Dallas Mavericks, according to NBA senior insider Shams Charania.

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End of an era as champs Kevon Looney, Brook Lopez end stints with Warriors, Bucks—reports

Former champion big men are seeking fresh starts, with Kevon Looney joining the New Orleans Pelicans and Brook Lopez heading back to the West Coast to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. to ink five-year $240 million extension to stay with Grizzlies—reports

The 2023 Defensive Player of the Year isn’t just staying put—Jaren Jackson Jr. is doubling down on the Memphis Grizzlies, who believed in him from the start.

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Nuggets trade Michael Porter Jr., sign returning Bruce Brown on one-year deal—reports

A familiar face in Bruce Brown returned while Michael Porter Jr.'s time in Denver came to an end as the Nuggets made a pair of notable moves to open the 2025 NBA free agency period.

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Jordan Clarkson to join New York Knicks after finalizing buyout with Utah Jazz—reports

Former Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson is heading to the East Coast, joining All-Stars Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and a still head coach-less New York Knicks.

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NUNS misses semis bus, falls to Yongsan at NBA Rising Stars Invitational

NU-Nazareth School narrowly missed a semifinal berth after dropping a close encounter to Yongsan High School of South Korea in the NBA Rising Stars Invitational.

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Hwa Chong hangs on; Five schools pick up dominant wins in NBA Rising Stars Invitational

The opening day of the 2025 NBA Rising Stars Invitational featured five dominant outings but saved the best for last with a gritty, hard-fought finale.

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Undrafted Ryan Nembhard, brother of Pacers’ Andrew, signs two-way deal with Mavericks—reports

Dallas may have picked up a gem in Gonzaga standout Ryan Nembhard, who reportedly signed a two-way contract with the Mavericks after going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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France, Australia make waves as Day 2 of 2025 NBA Draft concludes

France and Australia delivered the strongest international showing on Day 2 of the 2025 NBA Draft, with seven players selected.

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Magic add international flavor to rejigged squad, select France's Noah Penda at no. 32

Noah Penda continued France’s strong presence in the 2025 NBA Draft, as he was selected by the Orlando Magic.

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Suns bolster frontcourt, pick Rasheer Fleming as 31st pick to open Day 2 of 2025 NBA Draft

Standing 6-foot-8 with a 7-foot-5 wingspan, Rasheer Fleming becomes the latest addition to a Suns frontcourt that already includes 7-foot-2 Khaman Maluach and 7-foot center Mark Williams.

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LIST: Jordan Clarkson, Jalen Green, Dylan Harper, other NBA players with Filipino heritage

What began with Raymond Townsend’s trailblazing debut in 1978 has grown into a proud lineage — now walked proudly by names like Jordan Clarkson, Jalen Green, Jared McCain, and most recently Dylan Harper.

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Dylan Harper proud to carry Filipino heritage next to Clarkson, Green, McCain in modern NBA

Jordan Clarkson. Jalen Green. Jared McCain. And now, Dylan Harper. The Filipino pride is not just rising — it’s booming and beaming in the modern-day NBA.

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SGA drops bars vs Thunder critics: 'Only competition is the man in the reflection'

Three days after leading Oklahoma City to the 2025 NBA championship, Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took to social media to send a message to the critics who doubted him and his team’s rise.

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No. 2 pick Dylan Harper honors Filipina mom after going to Spurs in 2025 NBA Draft

Still overwhelmed by emotions, Dylan Harper made sure the biggest moment of his basketball career didn’t pass without thanking his Filipina mother, Maria.

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Jase Richardson follow footsteps of dad Jason, joins Orlando Magic as 25th pick

Two-time Slam Dunk champion Jason Richardson once suited up for the Orlando Magic. Now, his son Jase is set to do the same.

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On his 20th birthday, China's Yang Hansen gets ultimate gift as 16th pick in 2025 NBA Draft

Projected as a midsecond-round pick, 7-foot-1 big man Yang Hansen of China surprised everyone when he was selected and will now suit up for the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Duke stamps class anew with Flagg, Knueppel, Maluach picked in top 10 of 2025 NBA Draft

For the first time since 2019, three Duke players were selected within the top 10 of the NBA Draft.

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VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey round up first five selection in 2025 NBA Draft

The first five picks of the 2025 NBA Draft are in, with VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel and Ace Bailey joining Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper to round out the top selections.

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Spurs bolster backcourt with selection of Fil-Am Dylan Harper as second pick in 2025 NBA Draft

Another second-generation player is set to make his mark in the NBA as Dylan Harper, son of five-time champion Ron Harper, joins the San Antonio Spurs.

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As expected, Mavericks take Cooper Flagg as no. 1 pick of 2025 NBA Draft

Unlike many previous top draft selections stepping into rebuilding situations, Cooper Flagg joins a veteran-laden Dallas Mavericks team featuring Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and Klay Thompson.

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Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Thunder celebrate with OKC fans in championship parade

In a moment 17 years in the making, the entire city of Oklahoma City took to the streets to join Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the 2025 NBA champion Thunder for their long-awaited championship parade.

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Marc Lore, A-Rod usher new era in Minnesota as NBA approves Timberwolves, Lynx sale

Billionaire Marc Lore and former World Series champion Alex Rodriguez are now officially in charge in the Twin Cities.

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Coast-to-Coast: Cardoso, Boston drop career-highs as Mystics stun league-leading Lynx

Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings are starting to pick up steam, winning three of their last four outings after a seven-game losing streak.

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With NBA Finals over, attention now shifts towards two-day 2025 NBA Draft

For the second consecutive year, the NBA Draft will be held over two days at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

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Mavericks star Kyrie Irving to sign new long-term deal with Dallas– reports

Kyrie Irving is staying in Dallas, as the Mavericks have reportedly locked up their star guard on a three-year, $119 million contract.

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Celtics deal former champ Kristaps Porzingis to Hawks in three-team trade — reports

Jrue Holiday, and now Kristaps Porzingis. In under 24 hours, the defending champion Boston Celtics have parted ways with two key contributors from their 2024 title run.

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CJ McCollum, Jordan Poole headline Pelicans-Wizards swap ahead of 2025 NBA Draft– reports

CJ McCollum heads East for the first time in his career, while Jordan Poole returns West to join Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray in New Orleans.

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Maxey, White take lead in developing top youth prospects at BWB Asia Days 2 and 3

The intensity continued to build during Days 2 and 3 of the 15th Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Asia camp, as top young prospects sharpened their skills under the guidance of NBA and WNBA veterans.

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LIST: Haliburton, Tatum, Lillard, more who suffered Achilles injuries in 2024–25 NBA season

Few injuries are more devastating for a basketball player than a torn Achilles — and the Indiana Pacers experienced that firsthand, losing three players to the same season-ending injury in a single year.

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Two-time champ Jrue Holiday heads to Portland as Boston gets Anfernee Simons, picks—reports

Jrue Holiday was a key cog in the Celtics’ 2024 championship run, while Anfernee Simons now joins a Boston team making early offseason moves to address the looming absence of injured star Jayson Tatum for the 2024–25 season.

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Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton vows to 'do everything to get back right' after Achilles surgery

In a long, emotional post, Tyrese Haliburton draws inspiration from the late Kobe Bryant — who once suffered a torn Achilles — as the Pacer begins the long road to recovery.

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Hampered by injuries early, Chet Holmgren perseveres to become NBA champ with OKC Thunder

In the span of four months, Chet Holmgren went from being sidelined with a right hip fracture to playing a pivotal role in a title-clinching Game 7 — helping the Oklahoma City Thunder capture the NBA championship.

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Indiana Pacers confirm Tyrese Haliburton to undergo surgery on torn right Achilles

While the Indiana Pacers have not provided a specific recovery timeline, Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2025–26 NBA season with a torn right Achilles.

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Two-time champ Alex Caruso admits 2025 Thunder run ‘much harder’ than 2020 with Lakers

Now with two rings to his name, Alex Caruso was quick to point out the difference between winning with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the bubble title he earned with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.

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Rick Carlisle confident Tyrese Haliburton will recover from suspected Achilles injury: 'He’ll be back in time'

For the Indiana Pacers, the heartbreak wasn’t just about the Game 7 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder—it was seeing Tyrese Haliburton, the man who brought them to the NBA’s grandest stage, fall before the story could reach its finish.

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Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deflects credit after historic season: “It’s a win for everybody”

As historic as his 2025 individual run was, first-time champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knows it took a village to reach the peak of his NBA career.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named Finals MVP as Thunder win first NBA title in Game 7

The Thunder became NBA champions for the first time ever, with superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the center of it all as he claimed Finals MVP honors.

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Thunder overwhelm Pacers in Game 7 to win first-ever NBA championship

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder capitalized on Tyrese Haliburton’s early exit, beating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 to claim the 2025 NBA championship.

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Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton exits NBA Finals Game 7 with lower leg injury

Tyrese Haliburton is feared to have suffered an Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Coast-to-Coast: Paige Bueckers, Wings go streaking; Storm spoil A’ja Wilson’s Aces return

Allisha Gray and the surging Atlanta Dream are off to their best 13-game start since 2014, riding a stretch of four wins in their last five games.

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Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier top first return of WNBA All-Star fan votes

Fever ace Caitlin Clark and Lynx star Napheesa Collier are on track to be named WNBA All-Star captains.

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Haliburton, Pacers savor chance to play NBA Finals Game 7: 'This is what it’s all about'

“The ultimate game” is how Pacers coach Rick Carlisle described Indiana’s upcoming winner-take-all Game 7 duel with the OKC Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals.

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For all the marbles: Looking back at every NBA Finals Game 7 since 2000

With the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder headed for a winner-take-all Game 7 in the 2025 NBA Finals, basketball’s greatest stage is once again set for its most dramatic act.

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Where to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers NBA Finals Game 7 LIVE

One final game will decide who gets crowned the 2025 NBA champions, as the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Indiana Pacers in the winner-take-all Game 7.

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Pacers live to fight another day, push NBA Finals vs Thunder to winner-take-all Game 7

There will be a Game 7 in Oklahoma City, as the Indiana Pacers staved off elimination and forced one final showdown with the Thunder for the NBA title.

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Alex Caruso, Thunder out to deliver KO vs Pacers as NBA Finals return to Indiana for Game 6

The Thunder get their first of two chances to deliver the franchise its first title in the OKC era, starting with Game 6 on the road against the Indiana Pacers.

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TJ McConnell, Pacers aim to force winner-take all duel vs Thunder in Game 6 of NBA Finals

With their season on the line, the Indiana Pacers have no choice but to win two straight games to win the championship — and they start by taking care of business at home in Game 6.

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NBA affirms BWB Asia’s return to Singapore as ‘commitment’ to growing game in Asia-Pacific

Day 1 of the 15th Basketball Without Borders Asia camp officially concluded in Singapore, with three more days remaining in one of the most exclusive global basketball developmental programs.

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Spurs star Victor Wembanyama visits China as part of 10-day NBA offseason trip

Amid the noise of the NBA Finals, 2023 Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama appears to be spending his offseason as far from basketball as possible.

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Rick Carlisle says Tyrese Haliburton a game-time decision for Pacers in Game 6 vs Thunder

Whether Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton can play — and perform at a high level — in Game 6 or beyond the NBA Finals remains to be seen. But if it’s up to him, he’ll be on the floor one way or another.

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LeBron James reveals toughest defender he faced, reflects on triangle offense in modern NBA

LA Lakers star LeBron James gave props to NBA champion and former Defensive Player of the Year Ron Artest — now known as Metta Sandiford-Artest — calling him the "toughest defender he’s ever faced" in his career.

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Buss family to sell Lakers majority stake to TWG Global's Mark Walter for $10B—reports

The deal between the Buss family and the LA Dodgers owners marks the most expensive sale of a professional sports franchise in history, surpassing the $6.1 billion agreement for the Boston Celtics earlier this year.

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LeBron James sounds off on NBA ring culture debate: 'It's a team accomplishment'

In a league where legacies are often reduced to the number of championship rings a player wears, LA Lakers star LeBron James — a four-time champ himself — says it’s time to change the narrative.

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NUNS’ Celiz, Rosano join Bacolod Taytung’s Barcelona as PH reps in BWB Asia Camp

Rob Celiz, Paul Barcelona, and Zaydhen Rosano will follow in the footsteps of past Filipino Basketball Without Borders standouts such as Kai Sotto, Andy Gemao, and Kieffer Alas.

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Coast-to-Coast: Clark, Fever to face Collier, champ Lynx in WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are headed to their first-ever WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship game — but standing in their way are Napheesa Collier and the reigning champions Minnesota Lynx.

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Tyrese Haliburton to undergo MRI on calf injury ahead of do-or-die Game 6—reports

If Tyrese Haliburton misses Game 6 — or plays limited — the Pacers face a steep climb against a red-hot Thunder team who are one win away from its first championship in the OKC era.

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SGA says Game 5 hero Jalen Williams ‘deserves this moment’ as OKC knocks on championship door

Jalen Williams just proved he can take over games, fit seamlessly with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and look poised to help deliver OKC the title if he continues delivering performances like this in the NBA Finals.

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Betting on themselves, Magic hope Desmond Bane trade is final piece for title contention

Orlando has made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, bowing out in the first round each time. But the blockbuster trade for Desmond Bane meant that the the Magic are pushing their chips in.

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Jalen Williams' 40-point Game 5 masterclass vs Pacers pushes Thunder to cusp of NBA title

For the first time in the NBA Finals, a team has won back-to-back games as the Oklahoma City Thunder take Game 5 for a crucial 3-2 series lead.

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Alex Caruso, Thunder laud SGA in leading OKC’s clutch G4 win: 'Showed who he is tonight'

The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t just need a bucket; they needed a lifeline in Game 4. And Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered — the way only a true MVP can.

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Russell Westbrook declines player option with Nuggets, to enter free agency — reports

Russell Westbrook is betting on himself once again, as the former NBA MVP is set to become a free agent this offseason, according to reports.

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SGA-led Thunder give Pacers dose of own medicine, rallies in Game 4 to tie NBA Finals series

Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took over late as the OKC Thunder came from behind to outlast the Indiana Pacers in Game 4, tying their NBA Finals series at 2-2.

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Down 2-1 anew, Jalen Williams, Thunder aim to even NBA Finals series vs Pacers in Game 4

Oklahoma City has been here before — and the Thunder are drawing from their West semifinals comeback against Denver as they enter Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Indiana.

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Myles Turner, Pacers seek commanding 3-1 lead vs Thunder in Game 4 of NBA Finals

Indiana looks to move one step closer to the NBA title as the Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder anew in Game 4 of the Finals.

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Rick Carlisle marvels at ‘team-first’ Pacers after regaining NBA Finals control vs Thunder

The Indiana Pacers delivered perhaps their most complete game of the NBA Finals so far against the league’s top-ranked defense in the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Coast-to-Coast: Storm end Lynx’s unbeaten start; Mercury spoil Paige Buecker's Wings return

Riding Rickea Jackson’s career outing, the LA Sparks got their revenge over the Las Vegas Aces in WNBA Commissioner’s Cup play.

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Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers' bench shine in Game 3 vs Thunder for 2-1 NBA Finals lead

Tyrese Haliburton produced his finest game yet in the NBA Finals as the Indiana Pacers also got a big boost from their reserves in Game 3, outlasting the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 2-1 series lead.

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Pascal Siakam, Pacers host Thunder as NBA Finals shift to Indiana for Game 3

Indiana is 6–2 at home in the playoffs so far. Can the Pacers bounce back in their first NBA Finals game in Indianapolis in 25 years?

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Chet Holmgren, Thunder set sights on 2-1 lead vs. Pacers in Game 3 of NBA Finals

Oklahoma City looks to build on its convincing Game 2 win as the Thunder visit the Indiana Pacers eyeing their first series lead of the NBA Finals.

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Cade Cunningham, Pistons to face Anthony Davis, Mavericks in NBA Mexico City Game 2025

The tradition continues as the NBA returns to Mexico City with a regular-season showdown between the Detroit Pistons and the Dallas Mavericks.

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Domantas Sabonis joins Yao Ming, Lauren Jackson in NBA Rising Stars Invitational guest list

Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro of the Phoenix Suns, alongside Japanese standout Keisei Tominaga of the Levanga Hokkaido, are also expected to make an appearance in the five-day high school tournament.

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NUNS braces for tough challenge as Rising Stars Invitational field takes shape

National University-Nazareth School (NUNS) knows the road ahead won’t be easy—but they’re ready to carry the flag in the inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitationals 2025 in Singapore later this month.

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Suns make it official with hiring of new head coach Jordan Ott: 'A dream come true'

Jordan Ott inherits a Phoenix Suns team in search of identity and direction, coming off a turbulent three-year stretch that featured three head coaching changes and back-to-back early playoff exits.

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Tyrese Haliburton’s five-word response to Finals game-winner, plus best internet reactions

After Tyrese Haliburton's latest heroics lifted the Indiana Pacers to a stunning Game 1 victory in the NBA Finals, the basketball world lit up with reactions to the dramatic finish.

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LIST: Tyrese Haliburton and the five epic Indiana Pacers 2025 playoff comebacks so far

If the 2025 NBA Playoffs taught us anything, it’s this: never — ever — count Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers out just yet.

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Tyrese Haliburton on Pacers game-winner in Finals G1: 'Shot I’ve worked on a million times'

Tyrese Haliburton’s growing playlist of playoff clutch hits added its boldest track yet — a 21-foot game-winner that capped Indiana’s epic comeback over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

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Clutch Tyrese Haliburton, 'comeback' Pacers stun Thunder in thrilling start to NBA Finals

Tyrese Haliburton played the hero anew as the Indiana Pacers completed a 15-point comeback against the OKC Thunder, stealing Game 1 of the NBA Finals on the road.

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Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers take 'road warrior' mentality in Game 1 of NBA Finals vs. Thunder

In the last two playoff rounds, Indiana won the series opener and went on to win both series. Can the Pacers make it three straight against the Thunder in OKC?

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MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder look to strike first in NBA Finals opener vs. Pacers

OKC superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder return after a week-long layoff, battling Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers to jumpstart the 2025 NBA Finals.

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NBA Finals Preview: Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle weighs in on 'face of the league' debate

As far as Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle is concerned, Lakers star LeBron James and Warriors guard Stephen Curry are still the "gold standard" in the NBA.

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NBA Finals Preview: Haliburton, Pacers embrace 'underdog mentality' in Game 1 vs Thunder

Underestimated. Overlooked. And most recently, overrated. Tyrese Haliburton has heard it all — yet he and the Indiana Pacers keep proving their doubters wrong.

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NBA Finals Preview: Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein took long road to reach grandest stage

After years of bouncing between teams, roles and injuries, Isaiah Hartenstein — once a G League Finals MVP — now anchors the Thunder’s defense under the brightest lights of the NBA Finals.

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NBA Finals preview: SGA plug-in, plug-out mentality mirrors Thunder blend of youth, poise

While the NBA Finals spotlight grows brighter, reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stays balanced — a reflection of OKC’s blend of youth and poise all-season long.

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NBA Finals preview: SGA vs Haliburton, elite defense vs efficient offense in OKC-IND duel

The Oklahoma City Thunder were the league’s steadiest force all season, while the Indiana Pacers have been the most explosive team in the playoffs. Now, these last two teams standing collide in the league’s biggest stage--the NBA Finals.

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Coast-to-Coast: Lynx stay unbeaten; Fever, Storm pick up first wins in Commissioner’s Cup

Whether it's regular season play or the Commissioner's Cup, Napheesa Collier and the league-leading Minnesota Lynx have remained untouchable and zoom to an 8-0 start.

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Knicks part ways with Tom Thibodeau less than a week after first ECF trip in 25 years

Tom Thibodeau didn’t even get a full week to unpack the end of a dream season, as New York moved on from the man who guided the team to their deepest playoff run since reaching the Finals in 1999.

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Luka Doncic gets honest on LeBron James partnership after early Lakers playoff exit

One shows up ten hours early, the other is still adjusting to the city’s lights and the weight of purple-and-gold jerseys. But if this season was chapter one, there’s plenty of story left to write for Luka Doncic and LeBron James.

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Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe ready to seize the moment for OKC Thunder in NBA Finals debuts

The stakes are higher with their upcoming NBA Finals debuts, but for Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe, the mindset remains the same — play their role, spark momentum, and stay ready.

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How trading Paul George became unlikely catalyst of Thunder-Pacers 2025 NBA Finals duel

The OKC Thunder and the Indiana Pacers’ NBA Finals showdown features a duel of top-class talent, coaching, and front-office brilliance. It will also be a testament of how one player’s trade can shape the league’s landscape for years.

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Coast-to-Coast: Red-hot Liberty, Lynx roll to 6-0 starts; Aces spoil Kelsey Plum’s Las Vegas return

The Connecticut Sun are finally on board, while the Atlanta Dream kept humming in a five-game WNBA Saturday slate.

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Facing elimination, Jalen Brunson delivers for Knicks in must-win G5: “Got to give it everything we got”

With their season on the line, Jalen Brunson played with urgency from the opening tip — as expected — and the New York Knicks followed their captain’s lead.

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Resilient Knicks stave off elimination, foil Pacers to force Game 6 back in Indianapolis

The New York squad is not going home just yet. Behind Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks overpowered the Indiana Pacers to stay alive in their Eastern Conference Finals showdown.

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MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander savors first NBA Finals trip with OKC: 'This is just fun'

West Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was brilliant once again for the OKC Thunder, and he had plenty of help, too, — from Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort, Alex Caruso and a supporting cast that delivered across the board.

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Thunder end 13-year NBA Finals drought with Game 5 masterclass vs Timberwolves

Oklahoma City recorded its third largest playoff win since relocating in 2008 as the Thunder finished off the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games.

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WNBA great Diana Taurasi says Paige Bueckers going to be 'best player in the league'

It didn’t take long for one of the greatest women’s basketball players of all-time Diana Taurasi to make a bold statement about her fellow UConn product and current Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers.

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Tyrese Haliburton dedicates historic Indiana Pacers Game 4 performance to returning father

Tyrese Haliburton waited eight games to have his father back in the Gainbridge Fieldhouse to watch the Indiana Pacers. He made sure it was worth every second.

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Coast-to-Coast: Paige Bueckers claims first WNBA win; Lynx, Liberty extend unbeaten starts

The Phoenix Mercury rallied from 16 down for a gritty comeback win, while the Atlanta Dream stretched their winning streak to three games in the WNBA.

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Haliburton outduels Brunson as Pacers push Knicks to brink, move closer to NBA Finals

Tyrese Haliburton posted his second career playoff triple-double, lifting the Indiana Pacers past Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in Game 4 to seize a commanding 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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SGA says Thunder 'have to want it more' than Timberwolves to close out WCF in Game 5

Oklahoma City hasn’t been this close to the NBA Finals in years — and for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder must stay hungrier than ever to finally break through.

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Thunder knock on NBA Finals door with gritty Game 4 response vs Timberwolves

Oklahoma City rebounded from its worst loss in the playoffs, as the Thunder took a commanding 3-1 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.

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Siakam, Carlisle remain wary despite 2-0 Pacers ECF lead: 'Going to get tougher for us'

No 17-point comeback, no outrageous hot streak, no last-minute heroics—just the Indiana Pacers making timely plays down the stretch to beat the New York Knicks, seizing a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Coast-to-Coast: Jewell Loyd’s game-winner rescues Aces; Napheesa Collier-led Lynx go 4-0

Skylar Diggins recorded a career-high in assists for the Seattle Storm, on the same night the Golden State Valkyries gone streaking for the first time in franchise history.

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Pascal Siakam drops playoff career-high 39, Pacers silence Knicks anew for 2-0 ECF lead

For the third consecutive round, the Indiana Pacers raced to a 2-0 lead and moved within two wins away from their first NBA Finals trip since 2000.

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MVP Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo banner 2025 All-NBA First Team selection

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James extended his league-record total to 21 career All-NBA selections, while three players earned the honor for the first time.

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SGA lauds full-team effort as Thunder grab 2-0 West Final lead: 'You do it together'

The Thunder now lead the Western Conference Finals series, 2-0, and unless Minnesota responds at home, the next tipoff at Oklahoma City could be Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

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Nail(ed) it: Jared McCain, Jordan Clarkson, Jalen Green and the NBA nail paint evolution

No longer just a ‘fashion statement,’ nail art in the NBA has become a statement of authenticity, confidence, and personal identity—done by the likes of Jordan Clarkson, Jalen Green, and Jared McCain.

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Newly-minted MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pushes Thunder past Timberwolves for 2-0 WCF lead

The last time Oklahoma City held a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals, the Thunder went on to reach the NBA Finals.

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DPOY Evan Mobley, Dyson Daniels, Draymond Green headline 2025 All-NBA Defensive First Team

Overall, four former Defensive Player of the Year winners make up the 2024-25 All-NBA Defensive First and Second Team selections.

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Tyrese Haliburton on heroics in Pacers' ECF G1 win: 'I have the confidence to take the shot'

If we’ve learned anything this 2025 NBA playoffs, it’s that Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers are never done until the clock hits double zeroes.

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Emotional SGA sends heartfelt message to wife, Thunder organization in MVP acceptance speech

Oklahoma City superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rarely shows emotion on or off the court — but winning his first career MVP award was a special moment that broke the mold.

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Coast-to-Coast: Lynx keep Paige Bueckers, Wings winless; Valkyries earn breakthrough WNBA win

The Phoenix Mercury raced to their first 2-0 start since 2018 after holding off Kelsey Plum and the visiting LA Sparks.

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Clutch Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers complete comeback vs Knicks in East Finals opener

Tyrese Haliburton sent the game to overtime and the Indiana Pacers stormed back from a 17-point fourth quarter deficit, shocking the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals showdown.

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Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claims 2025 MVP honors

After finishing runner-up last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rose to the top — edging out Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo to claim his first MVP crown.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on strong OKC start in WCF: 'Action always speaks louder than words'

To put it simply, wherever SGA goes, the Thunder follow. And that led Oklahoma City one step closer to their first NBA Finals appearance in 13 years.

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SGA bucks rough start as Thunder strike first vs Timberwolves in West Finals opener

Playing their second game in the last three days, the OKC Thunder flipped the switch in the second half to foil the Minnesota Timberwolves and claimed a 1-0 West Final series headstart.

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Stephon Castle, Zaccharie Risacher, Zach Edey banner 2024-25 NBA All-Rookie First team

Reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle was the only unanimous selection to the 2024–25 NBA All-Rookie Team, an honor recognizing the league’s top first-year performers.

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West Finals preview: SGA-Anthony Edwards duel headline Thunder, Timberwolves slugfest

Oklahoma City and Minnesota are two franchises on the rise, two hungry teams chasing an elusive championship—but only one will represent the Western Conference come the NBA Finals.

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East Finals Preview: Knicks, Pacers reignite playoff rivalry with NBA Finals ticket at stake

In a playoff season full of storylines, none carry more historical weight and emotional edge than the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers.

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Parity prevails: How the last six NBA champions fared in their title defense

After the Boston Celtics' elimination, the last six NBA champions have failed to reach the subsequent conference finals in as many years.

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Jalen Brunson bares Knicks still have long way to go despite ending 25-year ECF drought

It took them 25 years, but the New York Knicks are finally back in the East Finals. Jalen Brunson though is not in celebratory mode as he knows it only gets tougher.

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Knicks oust champion Celtics in Game 6 blowout, make first East Finals trip since 2000

New York completed a six-game conquest of the Boston Celtics as the Knicks arranged a Eastern Conference Finals duel with old rival Indiana Pacers.

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Nikola Jokic, Nuggets praise Julian Strawther for stepping up big-time in must-win Game 6

Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Western Conference semifinal duel between the Denver Nuggets and the OKC Thunder will be known as the ‘Julian Strawther Game.’

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Anthony Edwards says Timberwolves hungry for more in playoffs: 'There is no satisfaction'

The Minnesota Timberwolves became just the fifth sixth-seeded team in league history to make it through the Conference Finals, joining the 2024 Indiana Pacers, 1995 Houston Rockets, 1989 Chicago Bulls, and the 1984 Phoenix Suns.

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Jaylen Brown, Celtics far from done in series vs Knicks: 'Don’t count us out just yet'

Defending champion Boston took care of business in Game 5. If the Celtics played like this in the next two do-or-die games, a comeback for the ages is certainly in the realm of possibility.

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Timberwolves return to West Finals after dispatching Warriors in Game 5

Julius Randle led a balanced Timberwolves attack as Minnesota closed out the Golden State Warriors in five games, reaching the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year.

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Jamal Murray’s ‘flu game’ helps Nuggets force do-or-die Game 7 against Thunder

Denver lived to fight another day as the Nuggets will play in a Game 7 for the second consecutive round — this time against the West top seed OKC Thunder.

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Celtics show champion heart, rout Knicks to force Game 6 back in New York

Without Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown picked up the slack as the Boston Celtics staved off elimination--thanks to an inspiring Game 5 victory.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praises ‘very smart’ Nikola Jokic as Thunder close in on West Finals

Oklahoma City needed every bit of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 31 points in Game 5 as the Thunder forced Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets to the brink of elimination.

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Tyrese Haliburton speaks on East Finals-bound Pacers after Game 5: 'This group is special'

The Indiana Pacers became just the first team in league history to reach back-to-back conference Finals as a no. 4 seed or lower, since the playoffs expanded to 16 teams in 1984.

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SGA puts Thunder on cusp of West Finals after foiling Nikola Jokic’s 44, Nuggets in Game 5

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder banked on another strong fourth quarter to derail the Denver Nuggets, claiming a pivotal 3-2 West semifinal lead.

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Tyrese Haliburton-led Pacers close out Cavaliers in Game 5, advance to East Finals

Indiana booted the 64-win Cleveland Cavaliers out of the playoffs, as the Pacers completed a 19-point Game 5 comeback and returned to the East Finals.

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Celtics star Jayson Tatum undergoes surgery after suffering season-ending Achilles injury

If Boston wants to become just the 14th team in league history to ever come back from a 3-1 deficit, the defending champion Celtics will have to do it without ace player Jayson Tatum against the New York Knicks.

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Anthony Edwards says Chris Finch pep talk fueled Timberwolves to Game 4 win vs Warriors

Anthony Edward’s 30-foot bomb to end the first half set the tone for a rampaging third quarter, pushing the Minnesota Timberwolves on the cusp of another Western Conference Finals trip.

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Celtics hold breath as Jayson Tatum goes down with non-contact leg injury in G4 loss

For Boston to move on and defend its title, the champion Celtics would need to win the last three games — likely without Jayson Tatum — against the New York Knicks.

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Timberwolves knock on West Finals door, repeat vs Warriors to claim 3-1 series edge

Anthony Edwards erupted for 16 points in the third frame, nearly outscoring the entire Warriors’ squad (17) in Game 4 that led to another Minnesota Timberwolves road conquest.

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Jalen Brunson, Knicks push Celtics to the brink of elimination, Tatum exits with leg injury

New York rallied anew as the Knicks took Game 4 for a commanding 3-1 series lead against the defending champion Boston Celtics, who lost superstar Jayson Tatum to an apparent leg injury.

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Dallas Mavericks overcome odds to land no. 1 pick in 2025 NBA Draft

Dallas is now in prime position to select projected top overall pick Cooper Flagg, just months after trading away former franchise player Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers.

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Michael Porter Jr. powers through sprained shoulder for Nuggets: 'Some shots went down'

Struggling throughout the playoffs with a bad shoulder, Michael Porter Jr. delivered his best postseason game for Denver to help the Nuggets grab a 2-1 West semis series lead against the OKC Thunder.

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Kenny Atkinson raves on Donovan Mitchell after Game 3: 'Best performance of the year'

Donovan Mitchell put the entire Cleveland Cavaliers on his back again, and head coach Kenny Atkinson couldn't help but praised his indomitable superstar guard.

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Nuggets regain control of series vs Thunder with gritty Game 3 overtime win

Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr. combined for 50 points, spearheading a pivotal Denver triumph over OKC to gain the series upper hand anew at 2-1.

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Back at full strength, Cavaliers finally show up vs Pacers to cut series deficit to 2-1

Another 40-piece for Donovan Mitchell. And this time, it translated to a much-needed Cleveland Cavaliers victory on the road against the Indiana Pacers.

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Steve Kerr continues to search for answers after extended Warriors rotation backfires in G2

At one point, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr fielded 13 players in the first 14 minutes of Game 2 that ended in a 24-point blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Julius Randle paces emphatic Twolves response vs Warriors to level West semis series at 1-1

Julius Randle’s strong double-double anchors a series-tying Minnesota romp over the Stephen Curry-less Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of their West semifinal showdown.

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SGA credits sense of urgency for Thunder after Game 2 rout: 'We knew what was at stake'

After six straight wins from the road teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder restored order–at least for four quarters–to an already wild and unpredictable semifinal round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

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Jaylen Brown confident Celtics ‘can tie things up’ vs. Knicks despite falling to 0-2 hole

Since winning the title last year, Boston faced perhaps their toughest adversity yet as the clock is ticking for the champion Celtics to turn the series around against the New York Knicks.

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Celtics’ Jrue Holiday hailed as 2025 NBA Social Justice champion for the first time

Champion guard Jrue Holiday’s unwavering commitment to off-court work continues to be noticed and appreciated within the NBA.

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Vengeful Thunder ride record-setting first half to pull even vs. Nuggets in Game 2

The OKC Thunder scored a playoff-record 87 points in the opening half on their way to demolishing the Denver Nuggets, tying their West semifinal series at one-game apiece.

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Jeremy Sochan believes Philippines a 'perfect spot' to host NBA Global Games anew

The last time a NBA game was held in the Philippines, the Houston Rockets played the Indiana Pacers during the preseason in October 2013.

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Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan gives highest compliment to Gregg Popovich: 'The ultimate human being'

Jeremy Sochan revelled in the character of one coach-turned-basketball-operations-head Gregg Popovich, while sharing the San Antonio Spurs’ main goal next season.

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Clutch Mikal Bridges steal completes another Knicks comeback vs Celtics for 2-0 lead

The New York Knicks pulled off another 20-point comeback win in Game 2 against the defending champions Boston Celtics, seizing a commanding 2-0 East semis lead.

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UST, NUNS off to winning start in 2025 NBA Rising Stars Invitational-Philippines qualifiers

The reigning UAAP boys basketball champions UST Tiger Cubs and runners-up NUNS Bullpups are on the board in the 2025 NBA Rising Stars Invitational - Philippines Qualifiers.

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Nikola Jokic, David Adelman marvel at Aaron Gordon playoff heroics: 'Soul of the Nuggets'

For the second straight week, Aaron Gordon delivered in crunch time. He gave the Denver Nuggets a series head start against the West no. 1 OKC Thunder.

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Tom Thibodeau lauds Mikal Bridges' effort in Knicks G1 comeback: 'Big-time toughness plays'

Playing 51 minutes, Mikal Bridges delivered the crucial plays down the stretch to lead the New York Knicks’ biggest playoff comeback in the play-by-play era.

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Clutch Aaron Gordon helps Nuggets snatch West semis opener vs Thunder

Aaron Gordon saved the day for Denver again as the Nuggets stunned the Thunder in Oklahoma City during Game 1 of their West semifinal series.

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Knicks steal home-court advantage in Game 1, complete 20-point comeback vs. Celtics

Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges spearheaded the New York Knicks' attack to stun the defending champion Boston Celtics, striking first in their East semis duel.

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Kenny Atkinson cops 2025 NBA Coach of the Year in just first season with Cavaliers

Kenny Atkinson led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a franchise-best 15-0 start and a 64-win season, good for the East top playoff seed.

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Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler confident Warriors can win Game 7 on the road vs Rockets

After losing back-to-back close-out games, Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors were left with no choice but to travel to Houston to save their season.

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Steve Kerr, Ime Udoka lead NBA community appreciation for Gregg Popovich

From ex-players-turned-to-coaches and Hall of Famers, the NBA community gave props to one Gregg Popovich after his legendary coaching run came to an end.

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Rockets force win-or-go-home Game 7 back in Houston after denying Warriors

Fred VanVleet stepped up big time as the Houston Rockets staved off elimination in Game 6, dragging the Golden State Warriors to one final do-or-die game.

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Thank You, Pop: End of an era as Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs head coach

Gregg Popovich will remain in San Antonio as the Spurs’ new president of basketball operations.

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Ty Lue cherishes Game 7 opportunity in Clippers-Nuggets series: 'Moments you live for'

The Los Angeles Clippers travel to Denver to face the Nuggets, aiming to chalk up their first road Game 7 playoff win since 2012.

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Tom Thibodeau marvels at Jalen Brunson playoff heroics: 'At his best when his best is needed'

Jalen Brunson delivered in the clutch and rescued New York anew — this time sending the Knicks back to the Eastern Conference semifinals to face the reigning champion Boston Celtics.

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James Harden, Kawhi Leonard help Clippers drag Nuggets to do-or-die Game 7

It’s only fitting that this heavyweight Denver Nuggets-LA Clippers slugfest will conclude with one final showdown back in the Mile High City.

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Two-time champion Jrue Holiday earns 2025 NBA Sportsmanship honors

Jrue Holiday became just the fifth multiple-time winner of the NBA Sportsmanship award since its inception in the 1995-96 season.

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Jalen Brunson's game-winner sinks Pistons as Knicks barge to East semis

Up next for the no. 3 New York Knicks is a must-see East semifinal duel with an old rival — the defending champion Boston Celtics.

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LeBron James yet to make decision on Lakers' future after another early playoff exit

It’s clear LeBron James’ legendary NBA career is coming to an end. But how close that finality is remains unclear... for now.

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Dillon Brooks praises Amen Thompson’s two-way brilliance in Game 5: 'He took it personal'

Amen Thompson puts on a defensive clinic while showcasing his best offensive playoff game yet, saving the Houston Rockets’ season at least for the next two days.

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Rudy Gobert’s monster 27-24 game vs Lakers sends Timberwolves to West semis

Minnesota closed out Los Angeles in five games, and the sixth-seed Timberwolves sent Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Lakers to another early playoff exit.

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Rockets stave off elimination, drub Warriors in Game 5 to cut series deficit to 3-2

There will be a Game 6 back in Bay Area as the Houston Rockets lived to fight another day, breezing past the Golden State Warriors.

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After breakout year, Hawks’ Dyson Daniels nabs 2025 NBA Most Improved Player award

Dyson Daniels edges LA Clippers’ Ivica Zubac and Detroit Pistons' Cade Cunningham to take home his first career major individual accolade.

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Coast-to-Coast: Celtics, Pacers barge to East semis; Nuggets seize 3-2 lead vs Clippers

Cade Cunningham and the Pistons forced a Game 6 back in Detroit, scoring their second win in New York this playoff series against the Knicks.

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Jayson Tatum says physical series with Magic 'exactly what champion Celtics needed'

Boston proved – at least for one series — that Orlando’s game plan of taking away their threes and playing physical might have given them some trouble, but it will take more than those to oust them as champions.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo declines to speak on Bucks future after another first-round exit

Milwaukee was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the third straight year. Have we seen the last game of Giannis Antetokounmpo wearing a Bucks uniform?

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Jamal Murray’s 43 torches Clippers as Nuggets dominate in Game 5, knock on West semis door

Denver regained series control over Los Angeles at 3-2, as the Nuggets moved one win closer towards ending the Clippers’ season anew.

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Gutsy Pistons live to fight another day, deny Knicks to force Game 6

Cade Cunningham came alive in the second half as the Detroit Pistons extended their season — at least for one more game — after toppling the New York Knicks in a Game 5 thriller.

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San Antonio Spurs’ Stephon Castle emerges as 2025 Rookie of the Year winner

For the second straight season, a San Antonio Spur won the top rookie honors in the form of the high-flying Stephon Castle.

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Steve Kerr, Warriors rave on ‘Playoff’ Jimmy Butler in Game 4: 'This is what he does'

The Golden State Warriors finally witnessed the Jimmy Butler playoff experience, and it was as timely as it can get.

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Bam Adebayo expects major offseason changes for Heat after another early playoff exit

Changes are most probably coming. Miami knows it needs more to compete, and Bam Adebayo is expecting major movements for the Heat in the offseason.

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Jimmy Butler returns in Game 4, Warriors push no. 2 Rockets to brink of elimination

The last time Golden State led 3-1 in a West first round series, the Warriors went on to win their fourth title in 2022.

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Warriors star Stephen Curry claims 2025 NBA Teammate of the Year award

Add the 2025 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year plum to the already-legendary basketball resume of Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry.

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Cavaliers first to East semis after completing opening-round sweep of Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers registered the third-largest winning margin in NBA playoff history, while sending the Miami Heat packing--thanks to a Game 4 obliteration.

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Bucks’ Damian Lillard suffers season-ending torn Achilles injury

With Damian Lillard’s latest setback, Milwaukee faces an uphill climb--a 1-3 series deficit against the Indiana Pacers--in their East first-round showdown.

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Coast-to-Coast: Bucks, Magic get on playoff board; Timberwolves reclaim series control vs Lakers

A trio of Game 3s saw the Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks cut their respective series deficit to 2-1, while the Minnesota Timberwolves regained the upper hand anew over the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Gary Trent Jr. speaks on 37-point Game 3 explosion for Bucks: 'Just come in and get a win'

Gary Trent Jr. scored more points in Game 3 than the previous two outings combined, as the Milwaukee Bucks tallied their first win in the 2025 NBA playoffs.

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After two runner-up nods, Draymond Green finally takes home 2025 NBA Hustle award

Third time’s the charm for Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green, who earned his first-ever NBA Hustle award after coming second twice in 2017 and 2024.

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Timberwolves overcome Lebron James’ 38, Lakers in Game 3 to seize 2-1 series lead

Advantage goes back to Minnesota as Anthony Edwards took over in clutch en route to a triumphant Game 3 for the Timberwolves.

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Magic spoil Jayson Tatum’s Celtics return in Game 3, cut series deficit to 2-1

In a must-win game, Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero took command and anchored the Orlando Magic’s first victory in this year’s playoffs.

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Coast-to-Coast: Thunder mount epic Game 3 comeback; Clippers, Knicks seize series control

The OKC Thunder moved one win away from completing a opening-round sweep, while the LA Clippers and New York Knicks gained 2-1 leads in their respective playoff series.

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Despite 2-1 lead, Clippers coach Ty Lue insists ‘series is far from over’ against Nuggets

The LA Clippers leaned on their stifling defense and balanced offense to shackle the Denver Nuggets in Game 3, gaining the upper hand for the first time in the series.

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SGA on historic 29-point Thunder Game 3 comeback: 'If they can build it, we can erase it'

Against all odds, the OKC Thunder mounted a comeback for the ages to stun the Grizzlies in Memphis and took a 3-0 West series lead.

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Balanced Clippers issue 34-point drubbing of Nuggets in Game 3 to gain 2-1 series edge

In the first playoff game in the Intuit Dome, the LA Clippers put on a dominating performance on their way to a Game 3 masterclass against the Denver Nuggets.

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Towns-Brunson duo help Knicks recover in Game 3, frustrate Pistons to grab 2-1 series lead

Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson delivered the goods, helping the New York Knicks regain control of their East first-round series against the Detroit Pistons behind a grind-out Game 3 victory.

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Cleveland Cavaliers’ Evan Mobley nabs 2025 NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors

Evan Mobley became the first Cleveland Cavalier to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

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Coast-to-Coast: Cavaliers, Celtics zoom to 2-0 series leads; Rockets bounce back in Game 2

The Houston Rockets knotted their West first round series with the Golden State Warriors at one game apiece, on the same night both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics defended their home turf.

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Steve Kerr weighs in on Jimmy Butler's status for Game 3: 'We have to wait and see'

Four-time champion coach Steve Kerr is bracing for the best and the worst case scenarios regarding Jimmy Butler as this Warriors-Rockets series goes to the Bay Area tied at 1-1.

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Donovan Mitchell says he's just 'doing his job' in Game 2 takeover for Cavs vs Heat

Donovan Mitchell's timely fourth-quarter avalanche helped the Cleveland Cavaliers move closer towards a second-straight Eastern Conference semifinal appearance.

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Jalen Green, Rockets pounce on early Jimmy Butler exit to knot series vs Warriors at 1-1

With Jalen Green taking charge, Houston scored its first home playoff win over Golden State in six years as the Rockets thwarted the Warriors in Game 2.

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Knicks star Jalen Brunson cops 2025 NBA Clutch Player of Year award

Jalen Brunson became the third winner of the award since its inception in the 2022-2023 season.

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Jaylen Brown’s 36 anchors Tatum-less Celtics past Magic in Game 2 for 2-0 series lead

No Jayson Tatum, but reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown stepped up to the plate as the reigning champion Boston Celtics defended home court anew against the Orlando Magic in Game 2.

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Coast-to-Coast: Thunder, Pacers gain 2-0 series leads; Lakers fight back in Game 2

All three home teams, bannered by Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers’ series-tying victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, took care of business in their respective first-round playoff games.

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Luka Doncic braces for ‘war’ with Lakers-Timberwolves series shifting to Minnesota

Luka Doncic will make his postseason return to Minnesota--but this time wearing a LA Lakers uniform--for Games 3 and 4 against the Timberwolves with their series tied at 1-1.

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Doc Rivers says he's 'very confident' despite Bucks falling to 0-2 hole vs Pacers

Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 34 points. Damian Lillard finally returned to the Bucks’ line-up. Even Bobby Portis had 28 markers. But in the end, Milwaukee found itself needing to win four straight games just to get out of the first round.

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Luka Doncic flirts with triple-double as Lakers level West series vs Timberwolves in Game 2

Playoff Luka Magic was in full display, and the LA Lakers responded big time in Game 2 against the Timberwolves. They head to Minnesota with the series tied at one game apiece.

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Two-way Thunder dismantle Grizzlies anew in Game 2, seize 2-0 West series lead

Same dominant Thunder showed up as OKC dominated the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2 to wrest a 2-0 West series lead.

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Boston Celtics’ Payton Pritchard wins 2025 NBA Sixth Man of the Year

Payton Pritchard played his role to perfection this season for the Boston Celtics, who are aiming to become the first repeat champions since the 2017-18 Golden State Warriors.

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Ty Lue marvels at vintage Kawhi Leonard showing in Game 2: 'This is what he lives for'

Kawhi Leonard exploded for 39 points, and the LA Clippers needed every single bit of their superstar’s brilliance to snatch Game 2 on the road against the no. 4 Denver Nuggets.

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JB Bickerstaff praise Cade Cunningham after Game 2 win: 'Played the game as a superstar'

Detroit head coach JB Bickerstaff lauded Cade Cunningham for stepping up to the plate when he was needed the most in the Pistons' Game 2 road triumph against the New York Knicks.

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Kawhi Leonard fires 39 on 15/19 shooting; Clippers nip Nuggets in Game 2 to even series

In another war of attrition, Kawhi Leonard took matters into his own hands late in a critical Game 2 win for the LA Clippers over the Denver Nuggets to tie their West round 1 playoff series at 1-1.

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Cade Cunningham sparks Pistons' Game 2 response to pull even vs. Knicks

Detroit ended a 15-game playoff losing streak as the Pistons returned home with the series tied at 1-1 against the New York Knicks in their East first-round showdown.

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Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent preach patience playing with Luka Doncic in Lakers’ playoff run

With the arrival of Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent believe the Los Angeles Lakers have all the pieces to win championship no. 18.

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Damian Lillard cleared of blood clot injury, expected for Bucks return in playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks got some good news regarding the status of their superstar guard Damian Lillard ahead of their playoff campaign.

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NBA West play-in preview: Between Grizzlies and Mavs, only one team will catch playoff bus

One game to decide who will clinch the West no. 8 seed as the Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks go to war in a do-or-die play-in encounter.

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NBA East play-in preview: Hawks eye repeat; Heat out for revenge in win-or-go-home showdown

For the second time in the last three years, the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat are on a collision course in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.

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Klay Thompson fuels 44-point Dallas Mavericks Q2 to slam playoff doors on Sacramento Kings

This time, it was Klay Thompson’s turn to send the Sacramento Kings home as the Dallas Mavericks take on the Memphis Grizzlies next with the West no. 8 seed on the line.

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Tyler Herro-powered Heat send Bulls packing, to face Hawks for final East playoff spot

For the third consecutive year, the Miami Heat ended the Chicago Bulls’ season--all thanks to Tyler Herro’s game-long brilliance.

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NBA West play-in preview: After mid-season trades, Kings and Mavericks fight for survival

Both the Sacramento Kings and the Dallas Mavericks traded away their franchise cornerstones to gain new stars midway through the season. In the end, only one of them will continue their playoff chase.

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NBA East play-in preview: Familiar foes meet anew as Bulls battle Heat in do-or-die clash

Miami ended Chicago’s season in the last two years via the play-in tournament. With a home-court advantage this time around, can the Bulls hope that third time’s the charm over the Heat?

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'Play-in' Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry push Warriors past Grizzlies for West seventh seed

Golden State's dynamic duo of Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry combined for 74 points, and the Warriors returned to the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five years.

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Cole Anthony, Anthony Black lead Magic bench mob vs Hawks, secure East no. 7

The Orlando Magic will open their playoff campaign against the second seed and defending champion Celtics in Boston.

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NBA West-play in preview: Warriors, Grizzlies renew rivalry with playoff spot at stake

The winner of the Golden State Warriors-Memphis Grizzlies duel will earn the right to face the second-seed Houston Rockets in the West opening round.

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NBA East play-in preview: Hawks return to familiar 'place', Magic enter uncharted territory

Since the play-in tournament's inception in 2020, the Atlanta Hawks are just one of three teams to record three victories in the particular competition.

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Suns dismiss champion coach Mike Budenholzer after just one season

Another year, another major head coaching search for the Phoenix Suns this coming offseason after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

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As expected, Dallas Wings select Paige Bueckers as top pick in 2025 WNBA Draft

Paige Bueckers became the first player since fellow UConn product and New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart (2016) to be drafted first overall after winning the national championship in the same year.

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Coast-to-Coast: Lakers lock up West third seed; East playoff, play-in pairings all set

The penultimate gameday of the 2024-25 regular season saw the East playoff and play-in brackets cast in stone, while three remaining postseason spots are up for grabs in the West.

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Meeting of the minds: LA Tenorio reunites with former Gilas teammate Jimmy Alapag

LA Tenorio caught up with Sacramento Kings player development coach Jimmy Alapag for the first time since being appointed as the Gilas Pilipinas Youth head tactician.

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Nuggets complete 15-point comeback over Grizzlies to regain solo fourth in crowded West

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray came up with big-time buckets, pacing the Denver Nuggets' come-from-behind win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Giannis’ triple-double powers Bucks over Pistons to lock up East fifth seed

Milwaukee matches a season-high seven-game winning streak, and the Bucks set an East opening round playoff rematch with the Indiana Pacers.

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Coast-to-Coast: Pacers, Bucks keep rolling; Twolves force three-team tie in West

A six-game NBA Friday saw big scoring outings from Anthony Edwards and Zaccharie Risacher, alongside key movements in the West playoff race.

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Anthony Edwards sizzles for 44, Timberwolves uncork 52-point Q3 to foil Grizzlies

Minnesota set a franchise-record for most points in a quarter, and the Timberwolves forced a three-way tie for sixth with the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors in the West.

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Red-hot Pacers secure playoff home-court advantage, frustrate undermanned Cavaliers

Tyrese Haliburton delivered the goods and the Indiana Pacers won six straight games. They still have a chance to move up to the East no. 3 spot.

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Coast-to-Coast: Doncic leads Lakers to playoffs; Barnes deal ex-team Warriors a heartbreak

Both the LA Clippers and the Denver Nuggets notched key wins in a neck-and-neck, five-team West playoff race battling for the remaining three postseason berths.

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Nikola Jokic, Nuggets open post-Mike Malone era with morale-boosting win over Kings

Denver arrested a four-game skid and the Nuggets gave interim head coach David Adelman his first NBA coaching win.

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Vengeful Luka Doncic marks winning Dallas return as Lakers seal playoff spot

Luka Doncic wreaked havoc with his second 40-point game as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in his first game in Dallas against the Mavericks.

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Coast-to-Coast: Cavs clinch East no. 1 playoff seed; Clippers rise to joint-fourth in West

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled off one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent memory, erasing a 24-point deficit in the fourth to stun the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Warriors climb back to West no. 5 after 38-point beatdown of slumping Suns

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors now forged a three-way tie for the West no. 4-6 spots alongside the Denver Nuggets and the Memphis Grizzlies.

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SGA erupts for 42 in resounding Thunder revenge vs Lakers for franchise-record 65th win

After Luka Doncic's ejection, the OKC Thunder went on a 28-12 spurt to deny the Lakers and set a new franchise record for most regular season wins at 65.

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Nuggets sack Mike Malone, GM Calvin Booth in another late-season shocker

With the playoffs looming, the Denver Nuggets got rid of the franchise's most successful head coach in a stunning move.

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Missing two starters, Heat extend 76ers' misery to stay in hunt for favorable play-in spot

The Miami Heat could go as high as the no. 8 seed in the East if all pieces fall into place in the last week of regular season play.

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Zach LaVine torches Pistons with 43 as Kings close in on West play-in berth

Zach LaVine resets his scoring-high with the Kings and Sacramento concluded a six-game East road trip as winners of their last three games.

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Coast-to-Coast: Pistons make first playoffs in six years; Celtics splash way to NBA history

Stephen Curry and the streaking Golden State Warriors kept rolling on the same night the Houston Rockets put an end to OKC Thunder’s 11-game win streak.

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Stephen Curry goes for 36, surging Warriors end run of futility vs Nuggets

Golden State earned its first win over Denver in three years, and the Warriors moved to a game behind the Nuggets for the West third seed.

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Rockets put the brakes on SGA, Thunder in battle of West leaders

Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and the surging Rockets ended the Thunder’s 11-game winning run. Houston also became just the fifth team this season to beat OKC more than once.

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Coast-to-Coast: Antetokounmpo drops 35-15-20 game; Morant heroics lift Grizzlies

In another classic battle, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors upended LeBron James and his LA Lakers to cap off a six-game road trip--winning their last four.

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Stephen Curry, 'road' Warriors pin down Lakers in potential West playoff preview

Stephen Curry and Golden State’s first win of the season over the LA Lakers could not have come at a better time, as the Warriors ended a six-game road trip with four consecutive victories.

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Clutch Ja Morant rescues Grizzlies vs Heat as Memphis stop four-game slide

Memphis put an end to the Miami Heat’s six-game winning skid in a thriller. The Grizzlies also gave interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo his first NBA win.

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Jalen Green nods to Philippine roots, Kevin Quiambao on Rockets' Filipino Heritage Night

As Houston ended a five-year playoff drought, Rockets star Jalen Green’s in-game fit against Utah Jazz was full of Filipino pride.

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Coast-to-Coast: Thunder move six wins away from 70; Rockets punch playoff ticket

Anthony Davis delivered in crunch time to banner a thrilling Dallas Mavericks escape against the Atlanta Hawks.

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White-hot Thunder deny pesky Pistons to match all-time franchise win record at 64

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder tied the 1995-96 Seattle Supersonics for the franchise’s all-time wins in a regular season with 64.

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Surging Heat put clamps on champion Celtics, snap Boston’s nine-game winning run

In a battle between two streaking teams, Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, and the Miami Heat got the better of the Boston Celtics to extend their own winning run to six.

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Coast-to-Coast: Pacers seal playoff ticket via Trail Blazers; Bulls lock up play-in berth

Stephen Curry and Golden State’s late-season ascension reached new heights, as the Warriors rose to West fifth place after silencing the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Timberwolves spoil Nikola Jokic’s 60-point trip-dub with Nickeil Alexander-Walker heroics

Minnesota continued its mastery over Denver as the Timberwolves made it six straight wins over the Nuggets, dating back to last year’s West semifinal showdown.

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Stephen Curry uncorks 52 as Warriors overtake Grizzlies for West no. 5

Just like that, the Golden State turned a once fading playoff hopes into a late-season ascension that put the Warriors inside the West top five.

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Isaiah Stewart suspended for two games as NBA hands penalties after Pistons-Twolves brawl

Isaiah Stewart will start serving the suspension tomorrow against the OKC Thunder while Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo will miss the Minnesota Timberwolves’ game today against the Denver Nuggets.

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Coast-to-Coast: No slowing down the red-hot Thunder, Celtics; comeback Pacers deliver anew

Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent, and the LA Lakers pulled one game within the West no. 3 Denver Nuggets after handling business against the Houston Rockets.

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Lakers deny Rockets’ playoff entry with big games from Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent

Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent stepped up big-time and propelled the Lakers past Houston, snapping the Rockets’ three-game winning run.

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Champion Celtics subdue skidding Grizzlies to match road win franchise record

Jayson Tatum and the defending champion Celtics can tie the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the most road wins in a single season (34), if they manage to win their last two games outside of Boston.

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Coast-to-Coast: Jokic hits 16K career points; Clippers, Warriors, Twolves race for West #6

After toppling the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Detroit Pistons made NBA history as the first team to triple their win total from the previous season.

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LaMelo Ball to miss rest of Hornets campaign due to season-ending ankle, wrist procedures

LaMelo Ball only played 105 of the possible 246 games for the Charlotte Hornets in the last three years.

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Stephen Curry’s return spark Warriors drubbing of Pelicans to snap skid

Golden State put the pedal to the metal in the fourth, and the Warriors kept pace with the LA Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves in a tight race for the West no. 6 spot.

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Pistons make history in beating Cavaliers, tripling total win from previous season

No Cade Cunningham, no problem for Detroit as Tim Hardaway Jr. stepped up to anchor the Pistons’ first win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in three years. They are the first NBA team in history to triple their total wins from the previous season.

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In a shock move, Grizzlies dismiss Taylor Jenkins with the playoffs looming

After six seasons, the Memphis Grizzlies decided to move on from Taylor Jenkins who is the all-time winningest coach in franchise history.

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Coast-to-Coast: Knicks clinch playoff berth due to Heat; Mavs jump into West Play-in scene

Despite not seeing action, the New York Knicks are officially postseason-bound thanks to the Miami Heat. Elsewhere, Indiana went wild in D.C. and Josh Giddey hit a wild game-winner in Chicago.

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Thunder set franchise record with 61 wins after rolling past Ja Morant-less Grizzlies

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder now have the most regular season wins in the OKC era, surpassing the record set by their 2012-13 squad.

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Josh Giddey drains half-court game-winner in 18-point Bulls comeback vs Lakers

Josh Giddey capped off an absurd triple-double night by hitting one of the wildest game winners this season against the LA Lakers, who played for fifth time in the last eight days.

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Coast-to-Coast: Nikola Jokic back to triple-double ways; Clippers enter West top six

LeBron James saved the best for last in a clutch LA Lakers escape, while the Detroit Pistons–despite not playing today–moved up to East no. 5.

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Peaking at the right time, Jayson Tatum-less Celtics sustain road rampage vs Suns

Defending champion Boston rolled to a seventh straight victory as the Celtics pocketed a league-leading 30th road win this season.

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LeBron James drills game-winning tip-in as Lakers nip Pacers in thriller

Right place at the right time as LeBron James’ heroics rescued the LA Lakers over the Indiana Pacers, snapping a three-game losing skid in the process.

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Kingly Talks: LeBron James gets candid on relationship with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant

In a rare interview, LA Lakers star LeBron James speaks on the state of his relationship with Michael Jordan while also looking back on his bond with the late great Kobe Bryant.

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Bucks star Damian Lillard out indefinitely due to blood clot in right calf – reports

With Bobby Portis still serving a 25-game suspension, Damian Lillard’s indefinite absence dealt another major blow for the Milwaukee Bucks--still jockeying for playoff position.

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Coast-to-Coast: Rolling Thunder claim 60th win; Grizzlies move to solo fourth in West

Bam Adebayo and the Heat spoiled Jimmy Butler’s Miami homecoming on the same night Karl Anthony-Towns and Josh Hart made Knicks history together.

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Red-hot OKC first to 60 wins as Thunder rout Kings for 11th straight road dub

MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder reached the 60-win mark for just the fifth time in franchise history, and the first since the 2012-23 season.

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Bam Adebayo, Heat dominate Warriors to spoil Jimmy Butler’s Miami homecoming

After losing 10 straight games, the Miami Heat have gone streaking and ignited their push for home-court advantage come the East Play-In tournament.

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Emotional Dwight Howard gets recognition as latest Orlando Magic Hall of Fame inductee

Often relaxed and smiling, Dwight Howard showed a different side of himself in Orlando, back in the place where he blossomed into a bonafide superstar.

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Coast-to-Coast: Haliburton pads double-double spree; Suns, Mavs tussle for West Play-in

Jayson Tatum's apparent ankle injury cast doubt on the fate of the defending champion Boston Celtics. as regular-season play winds down.

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Coby White, Bulls claim giant scalp in Jokic-less Nuggets for third straight road win

The Chicago Bulls followed up their impressive victory over the LA Lakers by pulling away in the fourth to dispatch the Denver Nuggets sans Nikola Jokic.

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Anthony Davis returns as Mavericks stomp Nets, keep track in final West Play-in spot

After taking care of business against the Brooklyn Nets, six of the Dallas Mavericks’ final 10 games are on the road--which could decide their West Play-in fate.

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Coast-to-Coast: Clippers tighten hold on West no. 7 spot; Suns fan Play-in hopes

Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets extended the NBA’s current longest active winning streak to nine games, while the reigning champion Boston Celtics registered a fourth successive victory.

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Kevin Durant’s 42 tows Suns past weary Cavaliers to stay in West Play-in contention

Phoenix won three straight games for the first time since late January, as the Suns handed the Cleveland Cavaliers--who are playing in their third game in the last four days--their first four-game losing skid of the season.

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Fred VanVleet torches Heat with 37, as Rockets roll to season-best ninth straight win

The Houston Rockets ended their run of futility against Miami, racking up their first victory over the Heat since November 2019.

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Bill Chisholm takes over Celtics ownership after record $6.1 billion purchase--reports

A die-hard Celtics fan himself, Bill Chisholm and his group are now tasked to help Boston defend its title for the first time since late 1960’s.

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Coast-to-Coast: Thunder clinch West top seed anew with 'assist’ from Bucks

Despite not seeing action, the OKC Thunder secured the West no. 1 spot for the second straight season thanks to the Milwaukee Bucks’ demolition of the star-less LA Lakers.

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Jimmy Butler notches triple-double in Warriors win, but lost Stephen Curry to injury

Golden State wrapped up a seven-game homestand at 6-1, but it left more questions than answers for the Warriors regarding superstar Stephen Curry’s availability.

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Coast-to-Coast: Cade Cunningham banks game-winner; Thunder pass Cavs for best NBA record

A loaded 11-game NBA Thursday also featured the Houston Rockets guaranteeing at least a play-in spot, the LA Lakers rising to no. 3, and the Phoenix Suns entering the West Play-in picture.

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Luka Doncic’s hot start fuels Lakers past depleted Nuggets to reclaim West no. 3

Playing their fifth game in the last seven days, the Los Angeles Lakers showed no signs of fatigue after putting up a season-high 46-point first quarter en route to a ninth straight home win.

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Resilient Pacers continue late-game heroics, edge Nets in overtime for third straight win

For a third straight game without Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers found a way to deliver in crucial moments.

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SGA-less Thunder deliver 33-point beating to Sixers, wrest NBA-best overall record

The Oklahoma City Thunder are now one game ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers for the best overall record in the NBA, with three weeks left to play in the regular season.

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Coast-to-Coast: Celtics become third to 50 wins; Clippers close gap in West no. 6 race

A four-game NBA Wednesday also saw a 32-point Atlanta Hawks rout in Chapel Hill, and Jimmy Butler anchoring the Golden State Warriors back to the win column.

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Without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler flashes vintage game for Warriors vs Bucks

Golden State is now 7-3 without Stephen Curry this season. The Warriors also register an impressive 15-2 record whenever Jimmy Butler plays.

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Celtics buck absence of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown to stifle Nets for 50th win this season

Despite being short-handed, the reigning champion Boston Celtics handled business in Brooklyn and completed a regular season series sweep of the Nets.

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Coast-to-Coast: Clutch Pacers strikes anew; Rockets, Nuggets spice up tight West two-seed battle

From historic romps to thrilling comeback barrages, the loaded 10-game NBA Tuesday certainly did not disappoint.

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Without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Nuggets cool off Warriors to stay in West no. 2 race

Aaron Gordon stepped up big time in an inspiring Denver Nuggets bounce-back win, halting the Golden State Warriors’ seven-game winning streak in the process.

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Sixers' star Paul George out for at least six weeks, likely done for the season

The development regarding Paul George is just the latest blow to what has been a bitterly disappointing season for the Philadelphia Sixers.

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Obi Toppin drills winning triple as Pacers stun Twolves, snap Minnesota’s eight-game run

Indiana played without four starters, lost Andrew Nembhard to ejection, and saw Benedict Mathurin fouled out. Yet, the Pacers found a way to win a wild one in Minnesota.

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Coast-to-Coast: Champion Celtics punch playoff ticket, sizzling Cavaliers win 16th straight

With Memphis Grizzlies’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier, Denver’s clutch victory over the skidding Los Angeles Lakers pushed the Nuggets back to solo second in the West.

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Jamal Murray hits game-winning triple as Nuggets survive short-handed Lakers in thriller

Russell Westbrook sealed a cardiac Denver Nuggets victory with a clutch defensive effort, giving his former team the Los Angeles Lakers a fourth straight setback.

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Cavaliers negate Ja Morant’s 44, beat Grizzlies to set franchise-record 16th straight win

Red-hot Cleveland showed no signs of slowing down as the Cavaliers kept their winning streak alive against Memphis despite Ja Morant’s season-high 44 points.

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Coast-to-Coast: Stephen Curry first to 4,000 career threes; Bucks now solo fourth in East

After Milwaukee’s win and Detroit’s loss, the Bucks gained a half-a-game lead over the Indiana Pacers and one more over the Pistons in a heated East no. 4 race.

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Stephen Curry eclipses 4,000 career threes as Warriors post season-high six straight wins

On the night Stephen Curry shot his way to another milestone, the Golden State Warriors followed suit and hit 22 threes to torch the Sacramento Kings.

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Bucks withstand Luka Doncic's 45, LeBron James-less Lakers to snap three-game skid

The Milwaukee Bucks overcame Luka Doncic's first 40-piece as a Laker and handed Los Angeles its first three-game losing streak since January.

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Coast-to-Coast: Thunder seal playoff berth; Grizzlies climb to joint second in West

Elsewhere, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves kept rolling, while Mikal Bridges won it at the buzzer for the New York Knicks.

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Anthony Edwards,Timberwolves bank on stifling defense to crush Nuggets

Minnesota limited the Denver Nuggets to their lowest scoring output in nearly three months, as the Timberwolves registered a season-high six-game winning streak.

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West no. 1 Thunder put clamps on champion Celtics, clinch playoff spot

In a potential NBA Finals preview, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Celtics again in Boston to snap the defending champions' five-game winning streak.

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Domino effect in the Big D: Timeline of Dallas Mavericks injuries after Luka Doncic trade

One month after one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, the Dallas Mavericks find themselves in free fall as a plethora of injuries hound the squad left and right.

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Coast-to-Coast: Zion Williamson gets triple-double; Pistons heat up race for East no. 4

A four-game NBA Wednesday slate also featured the Cleveland Cavaliers posting their second 15-game winning streak of the season, along with an insane Tyrese Haliburton game-winner.

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Returning Tyrese Haliburton sinks game-winning four-point play as Pacers nip Bucks

In one of the wildest game-winners you’ll ever see, Tyrese Haliburton came through when it mattered the most for the Indiana Pacers in a cardiac finish over the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Without Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers rally past Nets to match franchise-best 15-game streak

For just the second time this season, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers won 15 straight games after overcoming an 18-point deficit to frustrate the Brooklyn Nets.

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Coast-to-Coast: Nuggets reclaim West no. 2 from Lakers; Warriors continue to pick up steam

Sam Hauser and AJ Lawson also went off with career-scoring performances in this loaded 12-game NBA Tuesday offering.

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Golden State Warriors add more woes to reeling Portland Trail Blazers for fifth straight W

Four Warrior players scored in 20 points or more in a balanced Golden State attack against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers, claiming their 37th win of the season.

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Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic lead Nuggets payback vs Thunder to snap OKC’s seven-game streak

The Denver Nuggets leaned on a strong second half to return the favor and get payback against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder in Oklahoma City.

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Coast-to-Coast: Nikola Jokic makes NBA history; Cavs, Thunder extend winning streaks

The first-ever 30-20-20 game in league history belongs to three-time MVP Nikola Jokic after an otherworldly performance in Denver's win over the Phoenix Suns.

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Nikola Jokic drops first-ever 30-20-20 game as Nuggets dominate in overtime to beat Suns

Nikola Jokic etched his name into the history books in one of the greatest individual performances the NBA has ever seen.

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Cavaliers spoil Miles Bridges’ career-night, nip Hornets for 13th straight win

With another double-digit winning streak on the line, the Cleveland Cavaliers dug deep late to survive the upset-seeking Charlotte Hornets.

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Coast-to-Coast: Coby White tallies career-high 44; Warriors, Lakers mount gutsy comebacks

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics came up with another dominating win at home ahead of their marquee showdown with the red-hot LA Lakers.

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Luka Doncic goes for 32-7-12 in Lakers comeback as Knicks lost Jalen Brunson to injury

In a game full of twists and turns, the Los Angeles Lakers came out on top to frustrate the New York Knicks and extended their season-high winning streak to eight games.

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Returning Jayson Tatum leads Celtics victory vs shorthanded Sixers for third straight win

In a second game of a back-to-back, the defending champion Boston Celtics showed no signs of fatigue with yet another commanding home win.

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Dwight Howard set to be inducted in Orlando Magic Hall of Fame

Dwight Howard is the Orlando Magic's all-time leader in points, rebounds, blocked shots, and minutes played.

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Coast-to-Coast: James Harden sizzles with 50; Cavaliers first to clinch playoff spot

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo reached a major milestone in his career on the same night Payton Pritchard and Derrick White made Celtics history together with career performances.

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Coast-to-Coast: LeBron James continues to make history; Cavaliers cruise to 11th straight win

Kevin Durant led the Phoenix Suns to overcome a 23-point deficit to shock the LA Clippers, making it the sixth largest comeback in franchise history.

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LeBron James becomes first player to hit 50,000 career points as Lakers win seven straight

Luka Doncic’s first 30-point, 15-assist game wearing the Purple and Gold also keyed a season-high seventh straight win for the red-hot LA Lakers.

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Stephen Curry puts on a show in MSG as Warriors’ strong second half foil Knicks

The Golden State Warriors overturned an early 10-point deficit against the New York Knicks to record their ninth win in the last 11 games.

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Mavericks star Kyrie Irving vows to be 'back and better' after season-ending ACL injury

Lakers star duo Luka Doncic and LeBron James, Kyrie Irving’s former teammates, expressed their support to the star guard after sustaining a season-ending injury.

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Coast-to-Coast: SGA unleashes 51 in Thunder’s 50th win; Warriors rise to sixth in West

Caris LeVert took over late, scoring the final seven Hawks points including the game-winning lay-up in a thrilling Atlanta cardiac escape over the Memphis Grizzlies.

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SGA explodes for 51 vs Rockets as West no. 1 Thunder notch 50th win of the season

The Oklahoma City Thunder joined the Cleveland Cavaliers as the only teams so far this season to record 50 wins.

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Lebron James gets honest on ‘face of the NBA’ talks, negativity in basketball discussions

In a long tweet, LA Lakers star LeBron James expounded his thoughts on the "face of the NBA" talks while insisting "it ain't about one person or one show". He also discussed the impact of negative talks on the game.

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Coast-to-Coast: OG Anunoby, Walker Kessler deliver in clutch; Cavaliers pull off comeback

Behind another Nikola Jokic triple-double, the Denver Nuggets cooled off the Detroit Pistons to rise as second in the West.

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Luka Doncic, LeBron James handle business vs Clippers as Lakers win latest ‘Battle of LA’

Make it five straight wins for the Los Angeles Lakers after holding off their crosstown rivals Clippers despite Austin Reaves’ early exit.

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Cavaliers survive Jayson Tatum’s 46, make 22-point comeback vs Celtics for 9th straight win

Donovan Mitchell went off in the second half in probably the best Cleveland Cavaliers win all-season long.

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid to miss remainder of season due to lingering knee issue

The last time Joel Embiid played less than 20 regular season games was back in the 2016-2017 season.

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PBA: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Calvin Oftana and more TNT players reveal dream NBA matchups

From Kobe Bryant and Lebron James to Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis, TNT’s quartet of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Calvin Oftana, Roger Pogoy, and Poy Erram named their dream NBA matchups.

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Coast-to-Coast: Curry erupts for season-high 56 on 12 treys; Williamson makes first trip-dub

A five-game NBA Friday saw a vintage Stephen Curry performance, a career first for Zion Williamson, and the streaking LA Lakers reclaiming the West no. 4 spot.

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LeBron James, Lakers celebrate Luka Doncic’s 26th birthday with a gutsy win over Twolves

Lebron James dropped a monster 33-17-6 statline for a fourth straight LA Lakers victory on the night Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards got ejected.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Bucks pull away to overcome Nikola Jokic triple-double, Nuggets

The stars balled out and the numbers proved it. But in the end, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks got the better of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.

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Coast-to-Coast: Shaedon Sharpe unloads career-high 36; Pistons stretch winning run to eight

Without Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson took over when it mattered the most in a thrilling New York Knicks victory against rivals Philadelphia 76ers.

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West-leading Thunder shift gears in second half, complete 14-point comeback vs Nets

Back on the winning track are the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, who outscored the Brooklyn Nets, 68-45, in the final two quarters for their 21st road dub.

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Red-hot Pistons claim giant scalp of champion Celtics for season-high eighth straight win

For the first time since 2008, the Detroit Pistons won eight straight games and finished the month of February at 10-2.

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Coast-to-Coast: Doncic gets revenge vs Mavs; Warriors get 3,000th win in franchise history

Ja Morant was clutch to propel the Memphis Grizzlies past the Phoenix Suns in overtime, Luka Doncic gets his revenge against the Dallas Mavericks, and the Golden State Warriors reach a milestone in the regular season.

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Luka Doncic drops first triple-double for Lakers in vengeful game vs former team Mavericks

It’s only fitting that Luka Doncic’s first trip-dub as a Los Angeles Laker came against his former team, the Dallas Mavericks.

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NBA-best Cavaliers deliver 40-point beatdown of Magic for eighth straight win

There’s no stopping the red-hot Cavaliers, as Cleveland lighted it up from deep in a road victory against the Orlando Magic.

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Thank You, DT: Phoenix Mercury icon Diana Taurasi announces retirement after 20 seasons

Whether in college, WNBA, Olympics, or even overseas, Diana Tuarasi racked up titles, awards, and broke any record possible on her way to carving perhaps the most decorated career in women’s basketball.

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Coast-to-Coast: Timberwolves pull off comeback for the ages; Pistons win seventh straight

Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic orchestrated a strong Denver rebound behind a career-high 19-assist performance on the road against the Indiana Pacers.

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Anthony Edwards block vs Thunder marks largest Timberwolves comeback in franchise history

Minnesota erased a 25-point deficit as the Timberwolves outscored the OKC Thunder, 51-26, in the final two frames to pull off a comeback for the ages.

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Nikola Jokic dishes out career-high 19 assists as Nuggets beat Pacers to regain West no. 2

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic also collected his 44th double-double of the season, pacing a strong Denver Nuggets bounce back to open a four-game road trip.

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Coast-to-Coast: Pistons score 1st win vs Spurs in decade; Warriors go 4-1 since Butler move

Big scoring games from Kyrie Irving and Jalen Green anchored the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets to respective key home wins.

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Jalen Green shows way as Rockets survive Anthony Edwards’ 37 for short-handed Timberwolves

After a seven-day All-Star layoff, the Houston Rockets put the shackles on Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards in the fourth quarter to return to their winning ways.

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Quickfire Donovan Mitchell sparks Cavaliers’ sixth straight win in 37-point romp of Knicks

Cleveland steamrolled past New York as the Cavaliers ended the Knicks’ three-game winning run in a battle between East's no. 1 and no. 3 squads.

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Coast-to-Coast: LeBron James drops 40; red-hot Nuggets rise to no. 2 in West

All the top three teams in the East in the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks stayed hot and extended their respective winning streaks.

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Without Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul caps off milestone night with key Spurs win vs Suns

Chris Paul passed Jason Kidd for solo second in the all-time steals tally, leading a strong San Antonio Spurs bounce-back while spoiling Suns star Kevin Durant's Texas homecoming.

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NBA hands Bobby Portis 25-game suspension without pay after violating anti-drug policy

The 25-game suspension would make Bobby Portis ineligible to return until the Milwaukee Bucks' home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 9.

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Champion Celtics torch Sixers from deep for fourth straight win

Boston buried Philadelphia with a barrage of threes all-game long, and the road domination continues for Celtics.

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Spurs shut down Victor Wembanyama for rest of season due to right shoulder blood clot

Who would have thought that the All-Star Game in San Francisco would be the last time Victor Wembanyama would step foot on a basketball court this season?

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Hornets snap three-game skid behind stunning 13-point comeback vs Lakers

In their first meeting since the rescinded trade, Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball joined forces to pull off a stunning come-from-behind road dub for the Charlotte Hornets against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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MVP Stephen Curry describes NBA All-Star Game in front of home crowd as 'extra special'

You can’t write a Hollywood ending better than this: Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry hoisting another All-Star Game MVP award in front of his home fans at the Bay Area.

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Kevin Durant reveals reason for opposing potential trade back to Golden State Warriors

As it turns out, the reason for not wanting a trade back to the Golden State Warriors is much simpler for Kevin Durant: he didn't want to move or leave his life in Phoenix midway through the ongoing season.

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After Euroleague stint, Lonnie Walker IV joins Philadelphia Sixers — reports

The Philadelphia 76ers will be the fourth NBA team Lonnie Walker IV will play for, after the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, and Brooklyn Nets.

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Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo weigh in on USA-vs-World All-Star Game format

From 2015-2020, the NBA Rising Stars Challenge actually featured a Team USA vs Team World set-up. Who says no when that same format gets injected to the actual main event of the All-Star Game, right?

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Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, ‘08 Redeem Team lead 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame finalists

WNBA legends Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Sylvia Fowles were also part of the 17-name finalists. The enshrinement class will be revealed on April 2025.

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After winning Rising Stars MVP, Stephon Castle eyes rare three-peat in NBA All-Star weekend

Stephon Castle could get a trifecta of hardware if he manages to win tomorrow’s Slam Dunk Contest, and the All-Star Game MVP honors--should Team Candace win in it all on Monday.

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Stephon Castle spearheads Team C to Rising Stars Challenge glory vs Team G League

Stephon Castle also won the MVP honors and will banner Team Candace’s “Rising Stars” in the All-Star Game. They will battle Team Shaq’s “OGs” in the semifinal round.

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Coast-to-Coast: CJ McCollum sizzles for 43; Warriors, Twolves ride high to All-Star break

Dante Exum fell one point shy of tying his career-high, propelling a depleted Dallas Mavericks past the Miami Heat and Tyler Herro's 40-point game.

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Anthony Edwards-powered Timberwolves cool off Thunder, snap OKC’s seven-game win streak

Reigning Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid dropped a strong double-double that helped the Minnesota Timberwolves end a two-game skid.

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Golden State Warriors survive furious Houston Rockets rally for bounce-back win

Make it 16 wins in their last 17 meetings for the Golden State against Houston, as the Warriors fended off a gutsy Rockets uprising to take the road dub.

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Coast-to-Coast: Jamal Murray logs career-high 55; All-Stars Irving, Towns, Brunson deliver

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off their largest comeback win of the season, erasing a 21-point deficit to overcome the Miami Heat.

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Kyrie Irving torches Warriors with 42 points as depleted Mavericks pull through in clutch

Missing seven players, the short-handed Dallas Mavericks found the way to bounce back, repelling the new-look Golden State Warriors at home.

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Hot-shooting Celtics shackle Victor Wembanyama, Spurs for third straight win

Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, and the reigning champion Boston Celtics head to the All-Star break riding a high after winning seven of their last eight games.

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Coast-to-Coast: Kevin Durant surpasses 30K career points; Pistons stay hot

Scottie Barnes posted an impressive 30-point double-double that ended the Toronto Raptors' four-game losing streak.

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SGA, 'Global Stars' take on Edwards, 'Young Stars' with NBA All-Star Game semifinals set

Stephen Curry and ‘Team OGs’ face the Candace Parker-led Rising Stars squad for the second NBA All-Star Game semifinals.

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Karl-Anthony Towns logs 40-point double-double as Knicks pull away vs Pacers

In this East Final rematch, Josh Hart also earned his first career 30-10 double-double game to help the New York Knicks halt the Indiana Pacers' three-game home winning streak.

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Lakers sign big man Alex Len after rescinded Mark Williams trade

In order to sign Alex Len, the Los Angeles Lakers waived Christian Woods, who has yet to play this season due to an injury.

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Coast-to-Coast: Luka Doncic makes triumphant Lakers debut; Thunder, Nuggets pile up wins

DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Jokic dropped 40-point games on the same night Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, and Stephen Curry all racked up 30-point bombs.

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Luka Doncic marks anticipated Lakers debut behind strong LA rout of Utah Jazz

Luka Doncic secured his first win as a Los Angeles Laker, as the Purple and Gold rolled to a sixth straight win after dismantling the Utah Jazz.

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Jayson Tatum-led Boston Celtics spoil Andrew Wiggins’ Miami Heat debut

Defending champion Boston Celtics sans Jaylen Brown outscored the new-look Miami Heat, 70-41, in the second and third frames en route to a dominating win in South Beach.

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Clippers add former All-Star Ben Simmons after Nets buyout

Ben Simmons joins a Western Conference team for the first time in his career and will team up alongside James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and Norman Powell.

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Trae Young, Kyrie Irving named as NBA All-Star Game replacements

With injuries to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis, guards Trae Young and Kyrie Irving were named to take the place of the two big men in the revamped NBA All-Star Game.

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Coast-to-Coast: Beasley fires career-high 36; Bridges shines in wild Hornets-Spurs finish

Chet Holmgren returned for the OKC Thunder after missing nearly three months due to injury. On the same night, the Atlanta Hawks completed a monumental comeback against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Chet Holmgren returns as NBA-best Thunder roll past Raptors for fourth straight win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams paced a well-distributed OKC Thunder offense against the Toronto Raptors in Chet Holmgren’s first game back in three months.

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Balanced Hawks erase 21-point deficit to spoil Kyle Kuzma’s Bucks debut

Trae Young led seven Hawks players in double-figures in a gutsy comeback win over the Milwaukee Bucks, who were missing superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Damian Lillard takes shot at historic three-peat in NBA All-Star 3-point shootout

Two-time defending champion Damian Lillard headlines the eight-man field in the 3-point contest at next week's NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, California.

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Wemby-CP3 tandem, All-Star duo Mitchell-Mobley headline revamped All-Star Skills Challenge

Instead of having three squads, four teams of two will slug it out in the first event of the NBA All-Star Saturday festivities.

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Motivated than ever, Jimmy Butler eager to chase elusive title with the Golden State Warriors

Jimmy Butler got his new team and a new contract extension the Miami Heat didn't give him. The only thing missing? An NBA title.

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Coast-to-Coast: Edwards sizzles with back-to-back 40-piece; Jokic trip-dub paces Nuggets

LeBron James just became the second player ever to score a 40 points or more in a single game at 40 years old since Michael Jordan.

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LeBron James drops monster 42-17-8 statline as Lakers fend off gutsy Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers stayed composed despite the brave Golden State Warriors stand in the second half, extending their winning streak to four games.

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Klay Thompson’s hot start sparks Mavericks conquest of Celtics in NBA Finals rematch

Still no Anthony Davis but the Dallas Mavericks ended a three-game skid with a big-time road win over the Celtics, snapping Boston’s four-game winning run.

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All-Star: James, Davis reunite on Team Shaq; Antetokounmpo, Jokic, Wembanyama head Team Chuck

Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, and Cade Cunningham make the young Team Kenny, as the three All-Star teams are set.

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McClung, Castle go double duty; Thompson twins, Edey banner Rising Stars after draft

Before competing in the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest, two-time defending champion Mac McClung and Stephon Castle will see action in Rising Stars Challenge.

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Mac McClung guns for historic three-peat in NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest

Nate Robinson is the only three-time Slam Dunk contest winner, ruling the event in 2006, 2009, and 2010.

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Coast-to-Coast: Darius Garland nails game-winning logo triple; SGA, Edwards put on show

Just like that, the OKC Thunder owned the best overall league record on the same night De’Aaron Fox and Zach LaVine earned contrasting results in their team debut.

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Raptors land Brandon Ingram in major deal with Pelicans—reports

Brandon Ingram is set to team up with Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett up north in a busy NBA trade window.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explodes for 50 in 31-point Thunder decimation of KD-less Suns

At one point, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (18) outscored the entire Phoenix Suns in the third quarter (16), as OKC became the first team in the West to rack up 40 wins.

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Clutch Victor Wembanyama helps give De'Aaron Fox winning Spurs debut vs Hawks

Victor Wembanyama scored the last three San Antonio Spurs points in a thrilling road win against the gutsy Trae Young-led Atlanta Hawks.

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Jimmy Butler teams up with Stephen Curry in Golden State after blockbuster trade--reports

Jimmy Butler finally got his wish to get out of Miami, and his next stop will be the Bay Area.

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Bucks send Khris Middleton to Wizards, acquire Kyle Kuzma in multi-player deal--reports

This is shaping up to be one of the wildest NBA trade deadline weeks we've ever seen in recent memory.

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New Mavericks player Anthony Davis ecstatic to play with Kyrie Irving in Dallas

When healthy, Anthony Davis is definitely a force to be reckoned with on both ends of the floor – something that the Dallas Mavericks look forward to unleashing.

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Coast-to-Coast: Joel Embiid makes big return; D’Angelo Russell triple caps wild Nets win

Defending champion Boston Celtics and the LA Lakers extended their respective winning runs on the back of impressive road victories.

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With Luka Doncic watching, Lakers dominate crosstown rival Clippers for third straight win

The latest edition of the "Battle of LA" turned into a one-sided affair, as the Lakers erupted for a season-high 45-point first quarter en route to destroying the Clippers.

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Derrick White comes up big as Celtics weather Cavaliers rally in battle of East leaders

In a potential East Finals preview, the Boston Celtics fended off a brave Cleveland stand and handed a rare home loss to the Cavaliers.

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Doncic states goal with Lakers: 'You don't come here for nothing else than championships'

Whether or not Luka Doncic and LeBron James can win a title or two together before the King finally calls it a career remains to be seen. But the future of the Lakers looks exceptionally bright right now.

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Coast-to-Coast: Clutch Trae Young strikes; Kings outlast Twolves after trading De'Aaron Fox

Jalen Brunson registered his first career 40-point, 10-assist game in a wild New York Knicks comeback against the Houston Rockets.

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De’Aaron Fox raves on Kings fan base after Spurs trade: 'Love for the city is unmatched'

De’Aaron Fox will now play alongside Victor Wembanyama and learn under the wings of seasoned point guard Chris Paul in San Antonio.

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Thunder crush Bucks side missing Antetokounmpo, Lillard in NBA Cup Finals rematch

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 34 points in just three quarters in a blowout OKC Thunder outing against the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks

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Knicks ride Jalen Brunson's 42-10 outing to complete gutsy comeback over slumping Rockets

Jalen Brunson scored 17 points in the final frame as the New York Knicks rallied from 11 points down to send the Houston Rockets to a third-straight loss.

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Anthony Davis pens farewell message to Lakers fan base after shocking trade to Mavericks

While Anthony Davis’ tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers came to a shocking end, he will forever be a part of the franchise's illustrious history.

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Ryan Dunn, Ausar Thompson tapped as replacements for Rising Stars Challenge

Anthony Black and Toumani Camara also got the call-up for the Rising Stars Challenge. The winning team earns a spot in the All-Star Game.

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Coast-to-Coast: Tatum drills game-winner; Cunningham drops 40 after 1st All-Star selection

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker shrugged off the All-Star snub and proceeded to drop a 30-point double-double against the Golden State Warriors.

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Victor Wembanyama gets first career win over Giannis Antetokounmpo as Spurs dominate visiting Bucks

One day removed from earning a first All-Star selection, Victor Wembanyama took the fight and the dub against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Nuggets survive Tyrese Maxey’s 42 to snap three-game skid vs. Sixers

Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic went to work against the Philadelphia Sixers in the Denver Nuggets' first and only visit this season in the City of Brotherly Love.

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When preparation meets opportunity: Presenting the NBA All-Star reserves

Victor Wembanyama becomes only the fourth Spurs player to make the All-Star Game in his first or second season.

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JJ Reddick, Michael Malone weigh in on 10-minute NBA quarters idea: 'Not a good idea'

It was under the leadership of Adam Silver that the NBA decided to add a coach’s challenge and the NBA Cup to make the game more interesting and competitive. What about trimming quarters from 12 to 10 minutes?

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Coast-to-Coast: James takes command for Lakers; Edwards celebrates All-Star nod in style

The only team this season with three All-Stars, the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a third straight win after adding woes to the Trae Young-led Atlanta Hawks.

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Clutch Jaren Jackson Jr. helps Grizzlies end run of futility vs Rockets

On the same night he was named an All-Star, Jaren Jackson Jr. proved his case after draining the game-winning free-throws for the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Cavaliers' All-Star trio handle business over Hawks, hand Atlanta its seventh straight loss

Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and Evan Mobley combined for 66 points for a third straight Cleveland Cavaliers win and league-leading 23rd home dub.

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Victor Wembanyama joins Jaylen Brown, Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis as NBA All-Star reserves

For the first time since 2017, three Cleveland Cavalier players will be suiting up for the All-Star Game.

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Derrick Rose opens up on devastating 2012 ACL injury: 'I broke down crying'

Derrick Rose, the former No. 1 overall pick and youngest MVP in league history, looked back on the moment that changed his career forever.

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Coast-to-Coast: Grizzlies keep striding, Trail Blazers roll to fourth straight win

Big games from Paul George and Tyrese Maxey paved the way for the Philadelphia 76ers’ shackling a seven-game skid after outlasting the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Joel Embiid-less Sixers wield upset axe on NBA-best Cavaliers, snap seven-game skid

Paul George and Tyrese Maxey delivered the goods to help the Philadelphia Sixers end a two-week long losing skid at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ expense.

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Earned, Not Given: Meet the 10 NBA All-Star East, West starters pool

LeBron James just keeps smashing his own All-Star records and Giannis Antetokounmpo remains as the people’s choice again.

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Cavaliers' Kenny Atkinson, Thunder’s Mark Daigneault named as All-Star Game head coaches

Alongside one assistant coach from their respective staff, this year’s edition of All-Star Game in San Francisco presents a revamped format.

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Coast-to-Coast: Victor Wembanyama shines in Paris return; Nuggets, Bucks keep humming

The game’s biggest basketball rivalry bled purple and gold as the Lakers dominated the Boston Celtics in the defending champion’s first and only visit to LA this season.

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After 21st All-Star selection, LeBron James makes double-double in Lakers rout of Celtics

Make it four straight home wins for the Los Angeles Lakers after taking down the defending champion Boston Celtics in their first match-up this season.

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Short-handed Mavericks remain thorn on Thunder side, snap two-game skid

Missing three starters, the Dallas Mavericks toppled the West-leading OKC Thunder for the second time in a week.

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Antetokounmpo, Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander banner NBA All-Star starters

At 40 years old, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James makes a record-extending 21st straight NBA All-Star selection and start.

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Coast-to-Coast: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander unloads career-high 54; Pistons enter East top six

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the first Thunder player since Russell Westbrook in 2017 to score 50 or more points.

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DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis banner royal Kings comeback vs Warriors

In their second meeting in the last 18 days, the Sacramento Kings continued to have Golden State’s number and now owned four straight wins over the Warriors.

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Alperen Sengun sinks game-winning free throws as Rockets survive Cavaliers in wild finish

Despite getting outscored 25-15 in the final frame, the Houston Rockets managed to hang on and avert a collapse against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Heat suspends Jimmy Butler for two games after missing team flight--reports

In just a month, disgruntled star Jimmy Butler missed a total of nine games for the Miami Heat.

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Coast-to-Coast: Raptors complete 21-point comeback; LeBron goes no. 7 in all-time steals

The New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets kicked off the NBA Rivals Week on a commanding note.

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Nikola Jokic drops fourth straight trip-dub in 35-point Nuggets drubbing of skidding Sixers

Overall, the Serbian superstar's league-leading 19th triple-double is more than the combined output of Cade Cunningham (8) and LeBron James (7) this season.

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Mikal Bridges makes triumphant Brooklyn return as Knicks avert Nets upset axe

Karl-Anthony Towns secured yet another double-double, as the New York Knicks asserted mastery over the skidding Brooklyn Nets in the ‘Battle of the Boroughs.”

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Sky Full of Stars: PBA's RJ Abarrientos, Terrence Romeo and more name dream NBA All-Star 5

SGA? Greek Freak? Joker? Find out the dream NBA All-Star starting five of some of your favorite PBA stars.

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Coast-to-Coast: Anthony Edwards dazzles in MSG, LaMelo topples Lonzo in sibling showdown

Austin Reaves exploded for a career-high 38 points in helping the Lakers play spoiler to D’Angelo Russell's LA homecoming.

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Santi Aldama goes for career game in rousing Grizzlies repeat win over Spurs

Without Ja Morant, Desmond Bane dazzled with his scoring and playmaking skills for the Memphis Grizzlies, who toppled the San Antonio Spurs for the second time in the last three days.

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Back at full-strength, Nuggets assert mastery over Heat despite Jimmy Butler’s return

The Denver Nuggets swept the regular season series over the Miami Heat for the fifth straight year, going 10-0 during that span.

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LeBron James looks back on 2016 Cavaliers title run, admits he 'seriously considered' NFL

Four-time NBA champion LeBron James also lauded the current Cleveland Cavaliers, who are making their case as serious title contenders this season.

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Coast-to-Coast: Thunder get revenge on Cavs; Kings keep striding in Doug Christie era

Devin Booker continued his fiery form, dropping a fourth straight 30-point game in this latest Phoenix Suns victory against the Washington Wizards.

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DeMar DeRozan takes over late in clutch Kings escape over pesky Rockets

The striding Sacramento Kings are now 8-2 under interim head coach Doug Christie, snapping the West no. 2 Houston Rockets’ five-game winning streak in the process.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops 40 in three quarters, Thunder exact payback on Cavaliers

What was expected to be a competitive rematch turned to a one-sided affair as the Oklahoma City Thunder returned the favor and beat the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Antetokounmpo passes 3M-vote mark, keeps lead with Jokic in NBA All-Star third fan returns

LA Lakers star LeBron James leapfrogged Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns in a tight battle for the West frontcourt second spot in the NBA All-Star voting.

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Kevin Durant explains decision to join Warriors in 2016, lists all-time ‘pure hoopers’

Two-time NBA champion and Finals MVP Kevin Durant also looked back on his time alongside Kyrie Irving, James Harden, and the then-stacked Brooklyn Nets.

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Coast-to-Coast: Ja Morant, Grizzlies spoil Victor Wembanyama’s block party; Warriors, Lakers back on track

Behind RJ Barrett, the Toronto Raptors pulled off a stunner over reigning champion Celtics to snap a 10-game losing skid against Boston.

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Surging Rockets pounce on Nikola Jokic-less Nuggets for fifth straight win

Jalen Green waxed hot early on the night the Houston Rockets spoiled Russell Westbrook’s scoring milestone.

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Without Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks turn back pesky Sixers in overtime thriller

The New York Knicks squandered a 13-point lead but recovered late to send the Philadelphia 76ers reeling to a fourth straight loss.

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Coast-to-Coast: Trae Young’s 43 ices Suns; Giannis Antetokounmpo marks 50th career trip-dub

Jamal Murray registered his first 40-point game in nearly two years as the Denver Nuggets stayed on point.

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Jamal Murray torches Mavericks with season-high 45 as Nuggets stay hot

At one point, Jamal Murray even outscored the entire Dallas Mavericks starting five at halftime in favor of the Denver Nuggets.

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Donovan Mitchell banners Cavaliers payback vs Pacers to snap Indiana’s six-game win streak

Cleveland cools off the Tyrese Haliburton–less Indiana squad as the Cavaliers exacted payback against the Pacers.

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Coast-to-Coast: Anthony Edwards, Jalen Green drop 40-piece in latest Twolves, Rockets dub

After suffering 16 consecutive losses, Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons have won back-to-back against the New York Knicks.

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Spurs snap out of three-game skid with 24-point disposal of Lakers

Victor Wembanyama powered the San Antonio Spurs to their first home win in Los Angeles in four years, taking down the Lakers.

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Jalen Green ties career-high 42 in gutsy Rockets comeback over Grizzlies

Jalen Green also scored the go-ahead bucket for the Houston Rockets’ fourth straight win at expense of the Memphis Grizzlies.

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NBA postpones Lakers, Clippers home games amid Southern LA wildfires

After LeBron James sent messages of support, his son Bronny also showed empathy and consolation to the LA community affected by the tragic incident.

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Coast-to-Coast: Sabonis grabs career-high 28 rebounds; Jokic returns with trip-dub

Giannis Antetokounmpo fired 41 points in a thrilling Milwaukee Bucks road win over the Magic in Orlando, spoiling Paolo Banchero’s first game back in two months.

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Bucks weather gutsy Magic stand, spoil Paolo Banchero’s return

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard took care of business and guided the Milwaukee Bucks to their third straight win at the Orlando Magic’s expense.

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SGA-powered Thunder bounce back big-time with 25-point rout of Knicks

In OKC’s first game back after their 15-game winning streak ended, the Thunder responded in the best way possible after demolishing the New York Knicks.

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Coast-to-Coast: Darius Garland drops 40 for hot Cavs; Ant poster highlights Twolves win

Without superstars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks erased a 10-point deficit in the final 6:20 to complete a gutsy win against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Suns open three-game homestand with big win over Trae Young-led Hawks

The Suns ‘Big Three’ of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal combined for 68 points in this much-needed Phoenix win.

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Antetokounmpo, Jokic maintain lead in second 2025 NBA All-Star fan returns

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum joined Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic as the only players to crack the two-million mark in the 2025 NBA All-Star voting.

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Warriors buck Stephen Curry off-night to end Pistons’ five-game winning streak

Buddy Hield picked up the slack to start the Golden State Warriors’ four-game East road trip on a high.

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Kawhi Leonard, JJ Reddick, Steve Kerr among impacted by massive Southern LA wildfires

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sent his regards for those affected by the widespread wildfires in the Southern California area.

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Coast-to-Coast: Cavs cool off Thunder in battle of conference leaders; Pistons win fifth straight

For the second time this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers won 11 straight games while improving to 11-0 against Western Conference foes.

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Antetokounmpo passes Abdul-Jabbar as Milwaukee double-double leader in Bucks rout of Spurs

In their first meeting this season, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks upended Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the Cream City.

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In a potential NBA Finals preview, Cavs outlast Thunder to snap OKC’s 15-game winning run

Make it 11-0 for the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers when facing a Western Conference representative this season.

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Coast-to-Coast: Trae Young drains half-court game-winner; Twolves spoil Zion's return

In one of the wildest game-winners in NBA history, Trae Young connected the seventh-farthest game-winning buzzer-beater from 47 feet.

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Celtics lean on strong finish to silence Nuggets missing MVP Nikola Jokic

In a battle between the last two NBA champions, the Boston Celtics held off a gritty Nuggets stand to claim their first win in Denver in three years.

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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving-less Mavericks dominate Lakers to snap five-game skid

Despite missing three starters, the Dallas Mavericks found a way to foil the visiting Los Angeles Lakers.

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Coast-to-Coast: Surging Pistons, Pacers, Kings rack up wins in 2025

The Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, and Milwaukee Bucks also scored key victories to snap their respective losing streaks.

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Anthony Edwards takes over late in gutsy Timberwolves comeback vs Clippers to end skid

For the first time since the 2017-18 season, the Minnesota Timberwolves completed a regular season series sweep of the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Suns complete season sweep of Sixers to snap four-game skid

In their first game since making a major line-up change, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal joined forces to help the Phoenix Suns win for the first time since Christmas.

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Coast-to-Coast: LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for NBA record most 30-point games

The Cleveland Cavaliers also became the first team to reach 30 wins this season, while the Oklahoma City Thunder remained as the hottest team with 14 straight dubs.

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Kawhi Leonard expected to make season debut tomorrow vs Hawks – reports

Can the return of Kawhi Leonard spark consistency for the LA Clippers entering the second half of the season?

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Victor Wembanyama, Spurs survive Nikola Jokic’s 41-point trip-dub, Nuggets in thriller

Victor Wembanyama proved clutch in defense as the San Antonio Spurs got the better of the Denver Nuggets in their first match-up this season.

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West no. 1 Thunder rally past Knicks to tie longest winning streak in franchise history

The last time Oklahoma City won 14 straight games, the Thunder went all the way to the NBA Finals.

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Heat suspends Jimmy Butler for seven games, willing to 'listen to trade offers'

It appeared Jimmy Butler may have played his last game as a member of the Miami Heat.

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Coast-to-Coast: LeBron James gets first win at 40; Warriors, Celtics take contrasting dubs

Elsewhere, the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their historic winning run to 13 games after stifling the LA Clippers.

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Heat star Jimmy Butler wants out of Miami--reports

In the aftermath of the Heat's disappointing loss against the Indiana Pacers, Jimmy Butler indicated he lost his “joy" in playing and wants to find it anywhere except in Miami.

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Stephen Curry goes perfect from deep vs Sixers as Warriors notch first win in 2025

The Golden State Warriors continued to assert mastery over the Philadelphia 76ers at home, now winning their last four games at the Bay Area.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic banner 2025 NBA All-Star voting first fan returns

In the first fan returns for the 2025 NBA All-Stars, three of the top five vote-getters came from the Western Conference.

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SGA-led Thunder buck slow start to foil Clippers, set longest winning streak in OKC era

Since moving from Seattle to Oklahoma City in 2008, the Thunder never won 13 straight games until today.

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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra explains late Jimmy Butler benching vs Pelicans

To his credit, Coach Erik Spoelstra's decision worked as the Miami Heat stifled the New Orleans Pelicans’ late uprising to seal the win.

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Coast-to-Coast: Butler marks winning return for Heat; Raptors spoil D'Lo Nets homecoming

Make it nine straight wins for the New York Knicks, while Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets entered the West top four.

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Nikola Jokic tallies 14th trip-dub of the season, steers Nuggets past Hawks

In their two meetings this season, the Denver Nuggets have beaten the Atlanta Hawks by a combined margin of 49 points.

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Karl-Anthony Towns drops 30-20 game as Brunson-less Knicks top Jazz for ninth straight win

Karl-Anthony Towns wrecked havoc with his second 30-point, 20-rebound game of the season for the sizzling New York Knicks, who have won nine straight games for the second straight season.

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Amidst trade rumors, Jimmy Butler unsure on future with Heat: “Who knows?”

In this latest saga between Jimmy Butler and the Miami organiztion, the feisty veteran assured there will be "no hard feelings" if the Heat eventually decide to trade him.

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Coast-to-Coast: Wembanyama opens 2025 with a bang; Cavs, Thunder continue winning ways

With a combined 20-game winning streak, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder flaunted their impeccable consistency this regular season.

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NBA-best Cavaliers hold off new-look Lakers, spoil Austin Reaves' big night

Donovan Mitchell and Cleveland Cavaliers have now won eight straight games on top of completing another regular season sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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SGA takes charge as West-leading Thunder rally past Timberwolves for 12th straight win

A blistering 43-23 third quarter turned the tide in favor of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who trailed by as much as 12 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Turning 40, LeBron James feels he can play '5-7 years' but hopes to end career with Lakers

As LeBron James reaches the 40-year mark, the reality of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar's legendary career coming to an end is fast approaching.

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Coast-to-Coast: Nikola Jokic breaches 15K career points; Cavs, Knicks, Sixers stay on point

Denver's Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook became just the 15th pair of teammates in league history to record triple-doubles in the same game.

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NBA-best Cavaliers complete second straight season series sweep of Stephen Curry, Warriors

Make it four straight wins for Cleveland against the Golden State Warriors, as the Cavaliers enter 2025 winning their last seven games.

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Surging Knicks repeat over Wizards to end 2024 on an eight-game winning run

For the second time in two days, the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards and cap off a red-hot December by winning 12 of their 14 games.

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From full throttle to free fall: Listing the NBA Coach of the Year winners who got fired

No job is safe and the NBA coaching world is not exempt from that harsh reality. And as Mike Brown's case would show, the Coach of the Year winner is always the most vulnerable.

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Coast-to-Coast: Anthony Edwards spearheads Timberwolves comeback; Cavs, Knicks keep form

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies also improved to 10-0 this season after scoring 130 points or more after taking down the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Red-hot Cavaliers overcome Nikola Jokic triple-double, Nuggets for sixth straight win

Donovan Mitchell and the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers swept their regular season series against the Denver Nuggets for the first time since the 2021-22 season.

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Jaylen Brown goes for season-high 44 as Celtics crush Pacers to snap skid

In this Eastern Conference Finals rematch, Jaylen Brown and the defending champion Boston Celtics dominated the Indiana Pacers from start to finish.

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Mike Brown, Kings part ways after two years — reports

Long-time assistant and former player Doug Christie is expected to call the shots for the Sacramento Kings for the time being, after Mike Brown was fired.

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry show confidence with the next faces of the NBA

For LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, the game is definitely in good hands moving forward.

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Coast-to-Coast: Tyler Herro, Jordan Poole turn clutch; Hawks complete comeback vs Bulls

Scoot Henderson and Jaden Ivy also saved the day for the Portland Trail Blazers and the Detroit Pistons in a wild and wooly finish.

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Zach Edey, Jaren Jackson Jr. drop dub-dubs as Grizzlies send Raptors to 9th straight loss

Make it 14 home wins this season for the Memphis Grizzlies, the second-most in the NBA just behind the Cavaliers’ 17 dubs in Cleveland.

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West-leading Thunder complete 15-point comeback vs Pacers, extend winning run to nine

Back-to-back 40-point games for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as Oklahoma City snapped Indiana's five-game winning streak. The Thunder also ended a three-game skid against the Pacers.

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Coast-to-Coast: Joel Embiid gets winning return; conference leaders Cavs, Thunder keep surging

Wearing a protective mask, former MVP Joel Embiid dominated in his return after missing a game due to a sinus fracture.

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League-best Cavaliers send Damian Lillard-less Bucks crashing with 23-point romp

Milwaukee is the NBA Cup champion, but the Cleveland Cavaliers reminded the Bucks that they’re still the best team in the league record-wise.

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Coast-to-Coast: Wembanyama drops 42; James becomes all-time regular season minutes leader

LeBron James also surpassed 10,000 career Laker points, while Anfernee Simmons called game in a cardiac Portland Trail Blazers-Denver Nuggets finish.

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Karl-Anthony Towns returns to Minnesota, spearheads Knicks domination over Timberwolves

In his first game in Minnesota as an opponent, now-New York Knick Karl-Anthony Towns left no doubt against the team he spent his first nine seasons with.

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Grizzlies issue 51-point beating of Warriors to spoil Dennis Schröder’s debut

Memphis bounced back and the Grizzlies also snapped a three-game losing skid against the Golden State Warriors.

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After NBA Cup win, Giannis Antetokounmpo stays locked in for Bucks: 'Job’s not done'

Milwaukee flipped a 2-8 start into an NBA Cup title win. It just might be what the Bucks need to hoist the trophy they covet the most come June.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo drops triple-double vs Thunder as Bucks rule NBA Cup

The Milwaukee Bucks rode a strong 26-14 third quarter en route to taking down the Oklahoma City Thunder in the championship round of the NBA Cup.

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Coast-to-Coast: Haliburton spoils Sixers’ Big Three home debut; Grizzlies rise to solo #2

Elsewhere, Victor Wembanyama hits the game-winning free throws in a clutch San Antonio Spurs escape over the Portland Trail Blazers despite Chris Paul’s ejection.

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Nuggets bank on strong second half to score first season-series win over skidding Clippers

Third time’s the charm for the Denver Nuggets, thanks to a 22-point rout of the LA Clippers after losing their first two encounters.

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Anthony Edwards brushes off tweaked ankle as Timberwolves hold off Lebron-less Lakers

Now winners of five of their last six games, the Minnesota Timberwolves overtook the Los Angeles Lakers for the no. 8 spot in the West.

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Bronny James drops G League career-high 30 points in road debut for South Bay Lakers

It looks like the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision for Bronny James to do double duty alongside their G League affiliate is paying off.

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Coast-to-Coast: Domantas Sabonis drops monster 30-20 outing as Kings, Heat stay hot

Behind a season-high four-game winning streak, the Miami Heat jumped to the no. 5 spot in the East amid the Jimmy Butler trade rumors.

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Without Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard dazzles in 24-point Celtics romp of Pistons

Defending champion Boston rebounded from a rare home loss and asserted mastery over the Detroit Pistons, who the Celtics have beaten for the 12th straight time.

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Jalen Green sinks game-winning FTs as Rockets stun Warriors, advance to NBA Cup semis

For the first time since February 2020, the Houston Rockets toppled the Golden State Warriors, ending a 15-game losing skid.

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Trae Young haunts Knicks anew as Hawks arrange NBA Cup semis duel vs Bucks

New York’s public enemy no. 1 in Trae Young struck again as the Atlanta Hawks put away the Knicks for good in the NBA Cup KO round.

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Her Time is Now: Caitlin Clark named as TIME Magazine’s 2024 Athlete of the Year

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has taken the women’s basketball scene by storm and she’s only getting started.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops 39 as Thunder eliminate Mavericks to reach NBA Cup semis

In a rematch of last playoff's Western Conference semifinals, the West-leading OKC Thunder clamped down on Dallas and ended the Mavericks’ seven-game winning run.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard pace Bucks past short-handed Magic into NBA Cup semis

One down, two wins to ago for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the surging Milwaukee Bucks after knocking off the Orlando Magic in their NBA Cup quarterfinal slugfest.

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Coast-to-Coast: Young drills game-winner for 30-20 line; DeRozan hits 24K career points

Defending champion Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves also spoiled some superstar returns in racking up wins respectively.

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Anthony Edwards spearheads Timberwolves’ fourth straight win at expense of Warriors

The Minnesota Timberwolves continued to pick up steam and spoiled Stephen Curry and Draymond Green’s return for the Golden State Warriors.

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Celtics subdue Bucks to spoil Khris Middleton's season debut, Giannis’ 30th birthday

In a back-and-forth game, the Boston Celtics leaned on their one-two punch of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to hold off the full-strength Milwaukee Bucks.

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Prayers up for Woj: Adrian Wojnarowski reveals battle with prostate cancer

Even before his stunning decision to leave the news industry in September, little that everyone knew that Adrian Wojnarowski was already facing the biggest battle of his life at that point.

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Coast-to-Coast: Knicks win fourth straight; Mavs, Grizzlies rise to joint-second in West

Elsewhere, the Cleveland Cavaliers spoiled Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic’s latest milestone, while the Golden State Warriors ended a five-game skid.

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Jonathan Kuminga's career-night powers Warriors past West no. 2 Rockets to snap skid

Jonathan Kuminga stepped up big-time in a much-needed Golden State Warriors win over the Houstin Rockets, despite missing superstars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

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NBA-best Cavaliers take down Nuggets, spoil Nikola Jokic's historic night

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the first team this season to reach 20 victories on the night Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic took sole possession of the no. 3 spot in NBA all-time triple-double list.

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Coast-to-Coast: Hawks cool off Bucks; Heat, Timberwolves complete beatdown of LA teams

Two of the top teams in the East in the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic also score key wins at home and on the road.

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Julius Randle leads way as Timberwolves snap Clippers’ nine-game home win streak

After a four-game losing skid, the rejuvenated Minnesota Timberwolves responded by winning three straight games.

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Red-hot Tyler Herro sparks 41-point Miami Heat shellacking of Los Angeles Lakers

Jimmy Butler also returned as the Miami Heat made sure the LA Lakers' first and only visit to South Beach this season will be a bitter memory.

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Coast-to-Coast: MIL, NYK, OKC advance to NBA Cup QF; ORL, DAL earn wildcard berths

Only the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks are back in the win-or-go-home knockout rounds of the NBA Cup, with the other six new teams vying to go all the way.

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Nikola Jokic-led Nuggets assert mastery over Warriors, closes NBA Cup campaign on a high

For the eighth straight time, the Denver Nuggets toppled the Golden State Warriors--who absorbed a fifth-consecutive defeat.

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Knicks through to NBA Cup KO quarterfinals, pummel Magic to top East Group A

Despite the blowout loss, the Orlando Magic earned the lone wildcard berth in the East, tallying the highest point differential among the non-group winners.

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Coast-to-Coast: Josh Giddey drops first trip-dub as a Bull; Hawks down Nets in streak

With a bounce-back dub, the defending champion Boston Celtics are just one game behind the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers for the best record in the NBA.

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Coast-to-Coast: Hawks join Warriors, Rockets in NBA Cup QFs; Pistons, Magic improve to 3-0

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the West no. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder also ensured a new team will lift the NBA Cup trophy this December, eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-led Thunder eliminate defending champion Lakers from NBA Cup

For the OKC Thunder to advance into the quarterfinal round, they need to beat the Utah Jazz in their last group game and hope the San Antonio Spurs lose against the Phoenix Suns.

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Timberwolves snap four-game slide with critical win against Clippers in NBA Cup play

Despite squandering an 11-point lead, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves kept their poise to stay alive in the NBA Cup.

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Coast-to-Coast: James Harden, Jalen Green drop 40-piece; Hawks deal Cavs first home loss

The upward trajectory continues for the Houston Rockets, who overtook the Golden State Warriors for the second spot in the Western Conference.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder escape gutsy Curry-less Warriors for third-straight win

With the loss and a Houston win earlier, the Golden State Warriors slipped to no. 3 in the West and paved the way for the Rockets’ rise to the second spot.

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Without Luka Doncic and Klay Thompson, balanced Mavericks overwhelm road-weary Knicks

Missing their two superstars, the Dallas Mavericks got the job done against the visiting New York Knicks.

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Sixers rookie Jared McCain confirms Filipino blood, gives shoutout to Asian community

Jared McCain is currently leading the NBA rookie ladder this season behind a surprising start for the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Coast-to-Coast: Rockets clinch QF spot in NBA Cup as Bucks, Spurs stay hot

Elsewhere, a full-strength Phoenix Suns squad shattered the the LA Lakers’ aura of invincibility in the early-season tournament.

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Back at full strength, Phoenix Suns deal Los Angeles Lakers their first ever NBA Cup loss

With the much-needed win, the Phoenix Suns also snapped a five-game losing skid while sending the Los Angeles Lakers to a third-straight defeat in the regular NBA season.

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Damian Lillard, Bucks buck Giannis absence to escape Heat for 3-0 NBA Cup start

No Giannis Antetokounmpo, no problem as the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a fifth-straight win in the regular season and took solo 3-0 lead in East Group B of the NBA Cup.

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Coast-to-Coast: Jaden Ivy wins it at the buzzer; Porzingis returns for streaking Celtics as Thunder regains top spot in West

LaMelo Ball and OG Anunoby also posted 40-point outings but came up with contrasting results for their teams

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Knicks dismantle Nuggets behind Anunoby's career-high 40

Playing in the third game of a five-game road trip, the New York Knicks put the metal to pedal against the Denver Nuggets on the back of OG Anunoby's career-game.

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Porzingis returns as Celtics destroy Clippers for sixth straight win

Back at full strength, the reigning champions Boston Celtics dismantled the Los Angeles Clippers at the TD Garden behind another sizzling shooting display.

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Coast-to-Coast: Warriors first to NBA Cup KO quarterfinals; Bucks, Rockets stay perfect at 2-0

An eight-game offering also saw a thrilling Mavericks-Nuggets finish in Denver and the Sixers’ Jared McCain making an early case for the Rookie of the Year award.

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Without Luka, Mavericks survive Nuggets with returning Nikola Jokic in NBA Cup play

Dallas holds on to win in Denver, gifting the Golden State Warriors the first slot in the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup.

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Andrew Wiggins-led Warriors survive gritty Pelicans, close in on NBA Cup quarters

Besides staying unbeaten at 3-0, the Golden State Warriors can formally clinch the top spot in West Group C with a Dallas Mavericks win over the Denver Nuggets.

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Coast-to-Coast: Brandon Miller, Franz Wagner star in clutch; Raptors, Spurs claim home Ws

All four games were decided by eight points or less as Brandon Miller and Franz Wagner stole the spotlight this NBA Friday.

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Franz Wagner hits game-winning three as Magic snaps Laker’s six-game winning run

The Orlando Magic also handed the LA Lakers their first home loss of the season after a 7-0 start.

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Coast-to-Coast: Giannis torches Bulls with 41; Cavs, Warriors, Thunder back in win column

Elsewhere, the New York Knicks and LA Clippers kept their hot streak alive as the Philadelphia 76ers simply couldn't catch a break.

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West-leading Warriors deliver 23-point beatdown of Hawks for bounce-back win

Teamwork makes the dream work anew for the Golden State Warriors, who rolled to a fifth-straight home victory after decimating the Atlanta Hawks.

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RJ Barrett leads from front as Raptors extend Timberwolves’ misery in Toronto

The Toronto Raptors have now won 20 straight games whenever the Minnesota Timberwolves came to town.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo wrecks havoc with 41-point outburst as Bucks thwart visiting Bulls

After a horrible 2-8 start, the Milwaukee Bucks have now won four of their last five games.

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Coast-to-Coast: Russell Westbrook posts 200th career triple-double; Lakers improve to 2-0

The Boston Celtics also put an end to Cleveland Cavaliers’ 15-0 start to join Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup winning column.

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Missing their three leading scorers, Spurs score first-ever NBA Cup win at expense of OKC

San Antonio dropped its first five outings in the NBA Cup since its inception last year before the Spurs' breakthrough victory against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Coast-to-Coast: Lillard, Butler victorious in return; Hawks, Clippers deliver in clutch

Elsewhere, RJ Barrett scored a season-high in points, Trae Young orchestrated a passing clinic in Sac-Town, and the Orlando Magic stayed hot.

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Norman Powell, LA Clippers survive Golden State Warriors to earn fourth straight home win

The Los Angeles Clippers are the only ones so far to beat the Golden State Warriors multiple times this season.

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Damian Lillard returns, scores game-winning basket as Bucks snap Rockets’ five-game run

A win against one of the top three teams in the Western Conference might just be what the Milwaukee Bucks needed to get going.

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Hot-shooting Celtics hand Cavaliers their first loss of season, claim first NBA Cup win

In this highly-anticipated battle between the top two teams in the East, the Boston Celtics staved off a gutsy Cleveland Cavaliers rally on the back of a barrage of haymakers from deep.

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Coast-to-Coast: Red-hot Cavs sustain winning momentum; Warriors, Knicks go 2-0 in NBA Cup

The defending NBA Cup champion Los Angeles Lakers also started their title defense with a big win against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

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Balanced Warriors show depth anew, tame Grizzlies for 2-0 NBA Cup start

Two of the league’s highest-scoring bench teams collided for the first time this season. Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors who came out victorious over the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Lakers open NBA Cup title defense with thrilling road win against Victor Wembanyama, Spurs

Anthony Davis and LeBron James once again carried the Los Angeles Lakers in toppling Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in their highly competitive first meeting of the season.

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Wearing Pride and Honor: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant banner special NBA City Edition kits

The 2024-25 City Edition kits have certainly transcended the creative and cultural boundaries—from fresh colors, patterns, and design elements to embedding each team’s rich history.

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Jazz earn breakthrough home win in clutch, send Mavericks reeling to fourth straight loss

After dropping their first five games at home, the Utah Jazz finally collected their first dub in Salt Lake City this season.

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Coast-to-Coast: Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo drop 50-piece; Cavaliers go 13-0

The home domination also continued for the LA Lakers, OKC Thunder, and Orlando Magic, who have a combined 18-1 record in their respective turf.

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LeBron James drops third straight triple-double, Lakers edge Grizzlies for 6-0 home start

The Los Angeles Lakers joined the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic as the only teams to sport a 6-0 home record.

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SGA, Jalen Williams combine for 60 points in 18-point Thunder blowout of depleted Pelicans

The OKC Thunder have now beaten the New Orleans Pelicans seven straight times including in the playoffs.

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Coast-to-Coast: Stephen Curry, Devin Booker shine; Hawks, Pistons pull off cardiac wins

The New York Knicks also spoiled the season debut of former MVP Joel Embiid with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Stephen Curry, Warriors spoil Klay Thompson’s Bay Area return by beating Mavericks

In one of the most highly anticipated games of the season, Stephen Curry gave his former Splash Brother Klay Thompson a rude welcome back in San Francisco.

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Joel Embiid makes season debut but Knicks foil Sixers to win Emirates Cup opener

A 33-24 fourth-quarter pull-away enabled the New York Knicks to spoil Joel Embiid’s much-awaited season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Coast-to-Coast: Victor Wembanyama torches Kings with career-high treys, Cavaliers go 12-0

Elsewhere, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder are now in sole possession of the no.1 spot in the Western Conference.

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SGA fires season-high 45 as Chet Holmgren-less Thunder nip Clippers for West top spot

The Oklahoma City Thunder are now 2-0 against the Los Angeles Clippers this season with two games left in their head-to-head series.

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Coast-to-Coast: LeBron James, Nikola Jokic get trip-dubs; NBA-best Cavaliers rack up wins

Two of the longest active winning streaks this season belong to teams who got bounced out early in the playoffs last season, the unbeaten Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns.

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Anthony Davis returns, LeBron James makes triple-double as Lakers get win no. 5 vs Sixers

The Lakers superstar duo of Anthony Davis and LeBron James put on a show in a game where the 2024 World Series champions LA Dodgers came to the building.

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League-leading Cavaliers jump to 10-0 start after cooling off Stephen Curry, Warriors

What was expected to be a heavyweight slugfest between the two top teams in the NBA turned into an overwhelming mismatch as the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors.

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Reports: Lakers assign Bronny James to G League affiliate South Bay

The plan for rookie Bronny James is to have double duties for both the LA Lakers and South Bay.

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Coast-to-Coast: Bucks halt six-game skid as Timberwolves, Spurs rack up victories

With the win, the Milwaukee Bucks avoided their first seven-game skid since March 2014, when they dropped eight in a row.

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Anthony Edwards fuels big Timberwolves fourth quarter in 16-point beatdown of Bulls

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 45-point fourth quarter marked the highest point total a team scored in the final frame this season.

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Coast-to-Coast: Cavs remain sole unbeaten team; Warriors, Suns join Thunder atop of West

The Denver Nuggets also handed the OKC Thunder their first loss of the season, while top pick Zaccharie Risacher went off for a career night for the Atlanta Hawks.

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Clippers spoil Paul George’s LA homecoming, send Sixers reeling to fourth straight loss

A 33-17 third quarter spelled the difference as the Los Angeles Clippers now win their second straight home game after dropping their first four.

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Stephen Curry powers Warriors to fifth straight win after toppling Jayson Tatum, Celtics

In a 2022 NBA Finals rematch, Stephen Curry hands Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics their first home loss of the season. The Golden State Warriors win their first five road games for the first time since 2016.

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NBA slaps Joel Embiid with three-game suspension without pay after altercation with writer

If Joel Embiid is healthy enough by then, the former league MVP is expected to make his season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers against East rival New York Knicks on November 13.

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Coast-to-Coast: Steph Curry returns as Warriors keep surging; Kings, Nuggets Suns score clutch wins

The two hottest teams in the league in the Cleveland Cavaliers and OKC Thunder are also still unbeaten and unshaken atop of their respective conferences.

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Suns stay hot as Kevin Durant’s late-game heroics spoil Paul George's Sixers debut

The Phoenix Suns picked up their fifth straight win in a thrilling fashion and remained in the top three of the West.

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Darius Garland, Cavaliers beat Antetokounmpo-less Bucks, match franchise-best 8-0 start

For the second time in three days, the Cleveland Cavaliers got the better of the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Coast-to-Coast: League-leaders Cavs, Thunder remain spotless as Lakers, Celtics return to winning form

Jalen Brunson, Zion Williamson, and Cam Thomas also broke the 30-point barrier in impressive displays of their scoring prowess.

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Clutch Anthony Edwards saves the day as Timberwolves nip Nuggets in thriller night

It’s a bird? It’s a plane? No, it was just Ant Man doing what Anthony Edwards does best.

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Unbeaten Cavaliers tie best franchise start with home win over Paolo Banchero-less Magic

The only team in the NBA so far with a 6-0 record? Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, and the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Scary hours: Victor Wembanyama, Pascal Siakam, more of the best Halloween drip in the NBA

There was no shortage of creative, frightening, and somewhat hilarious costumes in the NBA this Halloween.

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Coast-to-Coast: Ja Morant, Victor Wembanyama drop dazzling statlines as Suns stay hot

A four-game NBA offering to open November saw Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets emerging victorious against the reigning West champion Mavericks in the Battle of Texas.

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Suns hit 15 straight shots in third quarter en route to 21-point comeback win vs Clippers

Devin Booker went off for his first 40-point game of the season for the streaking Phoenix Suns, who now own two wins in the Los Angeles Clippers' brand-new Induit Dome home arena.

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Jalen Green, Rockets spoil Klay Thompson’s three-point milestone to hold off weary Mavericks

Jalen Green stretched his 20-point scoring outing to five straight games as the Houston Rockets averted disaster on the road.

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Coast-to-Coast: KAT drops 44 in Knicks win in Miami; Thunder, Cavs remain undefeated

A busy 11-game offering saw the OKC Thunder leading the Western Conference and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the summit of the East.

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Chet Holmgren outshines Victor Wembanyama as West-leading Thunder pummel Spurs to keep unbeaten start

For the first time in seven years, the Oklahoma City Thunder have started the season 4-0.

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Surging Cavaliers give LeBron, Bronny James rude homecoming with 24-point rout of Lakers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are now 5-0 under new head Kenny Atkinson to start the season.

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Coast-to-Coast: Nuggets, Kings finally hit strides as Warriors, Mavericks go up 3-1

Four teams from the West came out victorious in an action-packed four-game Wednesday slate around the Association.

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Missing three starters, Buddy Hield spearheads Warriors' 20-point comeback vs Pelicans

Buddy Hield scored 19 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter alone in his first start for the Golden State Warriors.

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Kyrie Irving comes alive in the second half as Mavericks assert mastery over Timberwolves

The Dallas Mavericks have now beaten the Minnesota Timberwolves five times in their last six meetings.

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Coast-to-Coast: Paolo Banchero drops career-high 50; Celtics, Cavaliers keep rolling

An unforgettable night for Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic on a busy 11-game slate that also saw the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers continue their hot starts.

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Devin Booker, Suns get payback with gutsy comeback dub against Lakers

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns handed the Los Angeles Lakers their first loss of the season under JJ Reddick.

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Payton Pritchard’s hot hands push Celtics past Bucks for NBA-leading 4-0 record

Payton Pritchard drilled eight threes on his way to tying the Celtics’ franchise record for threes made off the bench alongside Eddie House, who did it back in 2009.

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Coast-to-Coast: Warriors, Lakers, four others join champion Celtics with 2-0 records

Seven teams have now built winning streaks four days into the 2024-25 NBA season.

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Lakers complete 22-point comeback win against Suns for first 2-0 start in 13 years

Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves combined for 61 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers remain unbeaten in the JJ Reddick era.

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Karl-Anthony Towns gets winning MSG debut in dominating Knicks thumping of Pacers

Karl-Anthony Towns becomes the first player in New York Knicks history to record 20+ points and 15+ rebounds in a home debut.

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Coast-to-Coast: Jaylen Brown celebrates birthday with 2-0 Celtics, Timberwolves nip Kings

Jaylen Brown gets a winning birthday with the Boston Celtics on the same night Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle propelled the Minnesota Timberwolves to a thrilling first win of the season.

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Chet Holmgren, OKC Thunder send statement road win against Nikola Jokic-led Nuggets

The Oklahoma City Thunder hosted a block party in Denver, tallying 13 denials and the road dub against the Denver Nuggets in a battle of West’s no. 1 and 2 teams last season.

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Luka Doncic dazzles as Mavericks give Klay Thompson a winning debut vs Victor Wembanyama, Spurs

The Dallas "Big Three" of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson combined for 65 points in a rousing home opener against the new-look San Antonio Spurs.

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Steph Curry drops near trip-dub in Warriors opener, Paolo Banchero tows Magic to first win

Golden State tallied their largest margin of victory in a season-opening game in franchise history, on the same night Paolo Banchero became the first Magic player since Tracy McGrady to score 30 points in Orlando’s first game of the season.

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Kevin Durant helps Suns spoil Clippers’ new home arena debut with thrilling overtime dub

Wherever he is, Kevin Durant is dropping buckets and dubs for the Phoenix Suns, especially against former teammate James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Bucks pounce on Joel Embiid, Paul George-less Sixers for rousing NBA start

Milwaukee’s one-two punch in Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokoumnpo combined for 55 points in a strong Bucks opener on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Same faces, different places: Looking back at the biggest NBA offseason movements

There was no shortage of major player movements in the 2024 NBA offseason, with some veterans finding new homes.

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LeBron James, Bronny make history as Lakers gift JJ Reddick winning debut vs Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers chalked up their first NBA opening-night win since 2016.

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Jayson Tatum leads historic Celtics shooting in NBA opening-day rout of new-look Knicks

In what could be a way too early Eastern Conference playoffs preview, the Boston Celtics tied for the most threes made in a single NBA game with 29 in a resounding beatdown of the New York Knicks on opening day.

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Reports: Aaron Gordon, Jalen Green among key players to re-sign with respective teams

Several key contributors, such as Aaron Gordon, Alperen Sengun, and Fil-Am Jalen Green, are not leaving their teams anytime soon.

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Cheryl Reeve calls for consistent officiating after Lynx Finals loss to Liberty

Game 5 of the WNBA Finals saw the Minnesota Lynx attempt just seven total free throws compared to the New York Liberty’s 25.

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Hoop Queens at last: Basketball world reacts to New York Liberty’s historic Finals win en route to first WNBA title

The New York Liberty gave the Big Apple its first major professional basketball championship since 1973.

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Sixers fall to Timberwolves in Paul George debut, Warriors edge Kings to remain perfect in preseason

Paul George was dropping buckets for the Philadelphia 76ers, but the Minnesota Timberwolves got the laugh. Meanwhile, Moses Moody and the Golden State Warriors repeat over the Sacramento Kings.

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Klay Thompson makes Mavericks debut in loss vs Jazz, Lakers barge to preseason win column

Seeing Klay Thompson in a Dallas Maverick jersey will take a while to get used to. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers notched their first preseason win in Milwaukee.

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Lynx tie largest comeback in WNBA Finals history with stunning Game 1 win vs Liberty

The Minnesota Lynx continue to have the New York Liberty's number all-season long, now owning a 4-1 head-to-head lead.

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LeBron James, NBA community share tributes to Danny Green after three-time champ retires

Danny Green is just one of four players alongside John Salley, Robert Horry, and LeBron James to win three titles with three different teams.

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KD stars in Suns win, top pick Zaccharie Risacher impresses in preseason debut for Hawks

The Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, and the Los Angeles Clippers emerged as victors on Day 5 of the 2024 NBA preseason.

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WNBA: Lynx knock off Sun with decisive Game 5 win, arrange Finals showdown with Liberty

The New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx, the top two teams in the regular season, will collide in a best-of-five WNBA finals.

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Ja Morant suffers ankle injury, leaves game twice in Grizzlies' first preseason dub over Mavericks

Ja Morant was every little bit of his usual explosive self until disaster struck during their preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks.

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WNBA preview: Lynx, Sun duel one last time with Finals spot on the line

Last year, the Connecticut Sun eliminated the Lynx in Minnesota in the opening round of the playoffs. This year, they clash again--only this time, it's the WNBA Finals ticket up for grabs.

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With LeBron sitting out, Bronny James makes preseason debut in Lakers loss to Timberwolves

Bronny James finished with two points and three blocks in his preseason debut for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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WNBA: Champion Aces bank on strong second half in Game 3 wins, extends semis vs Liberty

The Las Vegas Aces outscored New York Liberty, 43-32, in the final two quarters and lived to fight another day in their WNBA semifinal series.

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WNBA: Napheesa Collier, Lynx knock on Finals door with decisive Game 3 road win over Sun

After dropping Game 1, reigning Defensive Player of the Year Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx are just one win away from reaching their first Finals appearance in seven years.

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Hot-shooting Payton Pritchard powers Celtics past Nuggets to open preseason tilt in Abu Dhabi

Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets, the recent champions of the NBA, kicked off the preseason festivities on a high in Abu Dhabi.

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"I feel wanted here": Julius Randle may have finally found home in Minnesota

Julius Randle will be in his fourth team in his career, and on paper, it might be the most talented squad he's ever been with.

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That’s a wrap for CC: Caitlin Clark reflects on historic WNBA rookie season

Caitlin Clark will head into the offseason looking for some well-earned rest while also preparing for her second year in the WNBA.

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New York Knicks-bound Karl-Anthony Towns pens emotional farewell to Minnesota Timberwolves fan base

Twin City will always hold a special place in Karl Anthony-Towns’ heart. From the Minnesota Timberwolves, KAT will be moving on to the New York Knicks.

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Jimmy Alapag remains grateful heading into Year 2 as the Kings' player development coach

The former Gilas Pilipinas team captain is not only lighting the beam in Sacramento, but continues to bring Philippine pride in the NBA.

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Stephen Curry, Draymond Green see opportunity to grow for new-look Warriors after 'Splash Brothers' era

For 12 seasons, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson Thompson formed one of the best trios the league has ever seen. Now, Curry, Green and Co. must navigate a new chapter of their basketball lives without Thompson.

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Paul George believes Sixers a ‘top three team’ in the East

On paper, Paul George gives the Philadelphia 76ers arguably their most formidable Big Three in the Joel Embiid area, along with new acquisitions and the return of old faces in the team.

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WNBA: Lynx makes up for series-opening loss with vengeful Game 2 response over Sun

Dominating their opponents at home all season long, the no. 2 seed Minnesota Lynx still hasn’t lost back-to-back games in Target Center in the WNBA.

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WNBA: Sabrina Ionescu, Liberty put champion Aces on brink of elimination with Game 2 win

Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty are just one win away from completing their redemption against the defending champions Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA.

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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving: Klay Thompson can turn Mavs' championship dreams into reality

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving hope Klay Thompson can be the final piece to the Dallas Mavericks' title puzzle after arriving as a prized free agent.

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Entering record-tying 22nd season, LeBron James expresses ‘pure joy’ seeing son Bronny make it to the NBA

For years, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said his dream was to play in the NBA with his oldest son, Bronny. Now the dream is becoming a reality.

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LeBron James, Joel Embiid lead tributes to Dikembe Mutombo after NBA legend's passing

Dikembe Mutombo was known for his stifling defense, impeccable shot blocking, and his signature finger-wagging taunt against his opponents.

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Report: Timberwolves trading Karl-Anthony Towns to Knicks for Julius Randle

Karl-Anthony Towns will be heading to the New York Knicks, while Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo are going to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Russell Westbrook cherishes opportunity to join 'unguardable' Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets

Two of the top four leaders in the NBA all-time career triple-double list, Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic, are now on the same Denver Nuggets team.

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant pay respects to Derrick Rose after retirement post

Derrick Rose will be remembered as one of the most athletic and exciting point guards to grace the NBA, peaking from the late 2000’s to early 2010’s.

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Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose announces basketball retirement: 'Thank you, my first love'

Derrick Rose remains the youngest player to win the MVP title in NBA history when he was 22 years old.

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WNBA: Collier scores 42 as Lynx defeat Mercury in what could be Diana Taurasi’s last game

Napheesa Collier tied the WNBA single-game playoff record in points held by New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart and Angel McCoughtry. The Minnesota Lynx sweep the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA playoffs.

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WNBA: Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut Sun sweep Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever to reach semis

After eliminating Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, the third-seeded Connecticut Sun will face the no. 2 Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA semifinals.

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WNBA: Defending champs Las Vegas Aces arrange playoff rematch with New York Liberty

For the second straight WNBA postseason, Kelsey Plum, A’ja Wilson, and the Las Vegas Aces will meet the New York Liberty. But this time, they would be facing off in the semifinal round.

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WNBA: Sabrina Ionescu drops playoff career-high, sends New York Liberty to semifinals

The top-seeded New York Liberty, after beating the Atlanta Dream, will face the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces in the next round of the WNBA playoffs.

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Leave no doubt: A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark named unanimous WNBA MVP, Rookie of Year winners

The present and future of WNBA, A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark, reaped what they sowed as the postseason gets underway.

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Immortalized: Brooklyn Nets to retire Vince Carter’s no. 15 jersey

Vince Carter will be the seventh player in Brooklyn Nets history to get his jersey retired after Dražen Petrovic, Jason Kidd, John Williamson, Bill Melchionni, Julius Erving, and Charles “Buck” Williams.

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More than basketball: Jayson Tatum is the new co-chair of “When We All Vote” campaign

The reigning champion and Olympic gold medalist now shares the responsibility with founder and former US First Lady Michelle Obama in hopes of encouraging their fellow Americans to vote for the upcoming presidential elections.

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'Stop trying to push kids to be in NBA so quickly': Robert Horry believes international basketball already surpasses NBA play

Robert "Big Shot Bob" Horry also bared why he thinks the best ballers in the NBA right now hail outside the United States.

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WNBA: Top playoff seed still up for grabs, last postseason spot hangs in the balance as regular season wraps up

The no.1 seed can still change hands. Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky, Washington Mystics, and the Atlanta Dream race for the final playoffs ticket.

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WNBA: A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces spoil Caitlin Clark’s historic night, Indiana Fever for season series sweep

Las Vegas remains the only WNBA team this season that Indiana hasn’t beaten.

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WNBA: Sabrina Ionescu waxes hot in 32-point New York Liberty beatdown of Dallas Wings

With a win in their next game, the league-leading New York Liberty will clinch the top overall seed heading to the WNBA playoffs.

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WNBA: A’ja Wilson breaks single-season scoring record, lifts Las Vegas Aces past Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever

A’ja Wilson is just 44 points shy of breaking the 1,000th single-season scoring mark, with four games left for the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces.

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WNBA: Breanna Stewart-Sabrina Ionescu one-two punch star in wire-to-wire New York Liberty victory over also-ran Dallas Wings

First to 30 wins this season are the league-leading New York Liberty.

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Ball over everything: NBA 2K25 officially launched in the Philippines

The long wait is over for the Filipino fans as NBA 2K25 is now available now across all major platforms.

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WNBA: Chicago Sky, Atlanta Dream score key home wins as race for final playoff spot intensifies

Both teams will face off in a crucial match on Tuesday, September 10 (PH Time) in Atlanta with Sky currently holding a 2-1 season series edge over Dream.

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WNBA: Caitlin Clark notches second career triple-double as Indiana Fever repulse LA Sparks for fifth straight win

Caitlin Clark keeps breaking records just as the Indiana Fever keep winning.

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WNBA: Caitlin Clark drops career-high 31 points as Indiana Fever dominate Angel Reese, Chicago Sky

The Indiana Fever also won the season series over Chicago Sky, 3-1, with just eight left into their regular season campaign.

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Chef still cooking: Stephen Curry signs one-year extension to stay with Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry will enter his 15th year with the Golden State Warriors, the franchise he helped win four titles in the last nine years.

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Greatness comes in threes: Caitlin Clark meets Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles, Gabby Thomas in wholesome moment

Simone Biles. Gabby Thomas. Caitlin Clark. Two Olympic gold medalists and perhaps a future one in one snap.

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No Ordinary Rook: Caitlin Clark breaks another WNBA record as Indiana Fever shock Connecticut Sun

Caitlin Clark is on track to surpass 100 three-pointers made in a single season by a rookie.

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WNBA: Satou Sabally, Dallas Wings spoil A’ja Wilson’s 42-point explosion in comeback win vs Las Vegas Aces

The Dallas Wings also snapped a seven-game skid against the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces.

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WNBA: Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones star anew as streaking Liberty fend off Wings for eighth straight win

The New York Liberty also recorded their 14th successive home win. They have not lost a home game in two months.

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She's back: Gabby Williams signs with Seattle Storm after remarkable silver-medal run in Paris 2024

Gabby Williams of France will be teammates with two-time Olympic gold medalist Jewell Loyd, after playing against each other in the women's basketball finals of Paris 2024.

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League-leading New York Liberty keep rolling, Connecticut Sun mount comeback win in historic WNBA night

The top two teams in the New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun took different routes, but managed to reach the same winning destinations in the latest WNBA action.

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More HERstory: Caitlin Clark smashes multiple records as Indiana Fever return to winning ways for playoff push

Caitlin Clark picked up where she left off, breaking multiple records as the Indiana Fever continued their playoff push.

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NBA schedule: Celtics-Knicks season opener, LeBron-Curry Christmas special, and more must-see games for the 2024-25 season

The NBA schedule for 2024-25 has been released but which debuts, star showdowns, reunions and playoff rematches are we you excited to watch?

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Needle-movers: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic move up the Olympic all-time men's basketball leaderboard

LeBron James is almost everywhere, Kevin Durant cracked the top 10 Olympic scoring list, and Nikola Jokic joined an exclusive club in the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

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Reports: Lauri Markkanen agrees to stay with Jazz with richest contract extension in franchise history

The Utah Jazz locked in their All-Star talent for the foreseeable future with a record-breaking deal.

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Paris 2024: Kevin Durant passes Lisa Leslie as all-time USA basketball scoring leader in Olympic history

He’s Kevin Durant, y’all know who he is.

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic and more NBA stars who dazzle in Paris 2024 so far

The NBA stars came to play in the Paris but which of them made their mark in the group stage as the competition heads to the playoffs

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Gordon Hayward closes NBA chapter, announces retirement after 14 seasons

While he may not have built up a Hall of Fame resume, Gordon Hayward's career will always be remembered for his perseverance through adversity.

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Record 139 current and former NBA and WNBA players compete in Olympic Games Paris 2024

The Olympic Games Paris 2024 feature 51 current NBA players and 31 current WNBA players.

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Reunited Anew: Team USA’s Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant aim to translate NBA success to Olympic glory in Paris 2024

For the first time since 2019, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are teammates again--this time playing together for Team USA in the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

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Moniker Warfare: LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant take turns on naming which Team USA member has the best nickname ahead of Paris 2024

King James? Chef Curry? Easy Money Sniper? That all stuck to the minds of every basketball fan out there.

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'We got a real legitimate shot' | Paul George goes all-in chasing title with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia

Paul George essentially traded a Big Three with former LA Clippers teammates Kawhi Leonard and James Harden for a chance to join former MVP Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to form a formidable trio in Philly.

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A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, USA Basketball Women stamp class over Germany in final Paris 2024 tune-up

Ten players scored for Team USA, and a squad full of WNBA stars seemed to have no problem sharing the ball as they finished with 27 assists.

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Pelle Larsson sinks game-winner to give Heat first Summer League title at expense of Grizzlies

The Heat beat the Celtics, Thunder, Mavericks, Raptors, Warriors and finally the Grizzlies en route to their first NBA Summer League title.

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LeBron James rescues Team USA anew in close win over reigning world champions Germany in final tune-up ahead of Paris 2024

With the game on the line once more for Team USA, almost everybody knows who the ball is going to--LeBron James.

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Reports: Clippers send Russell Westbrook to Jazz, set to join with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets after contract buyout

The Denver Nuggets now parade two former MVPs in their roster next season in Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook.

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Paris 2024: Curry sizzles in 26-point Team USA romp of Nikola Jokic, Serbia in pre-Olympics tune-up

Chef Curry served his signature main course showing against Nikola Jokic and the Serbs.

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Magic Johnson, Vanessa Bryant offer condolences on passing of Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant

Joe and Kobe Bryant stand as the highest-scoring father-son duo in NBA history.

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Paris 2024: Clutch Booker, Haliburton step up as Team USA avert late-game tuneup collapse vs Australia

More work must be done if the Americans want to remain at the top of the Olympics basketball summit.

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‘Build him a statue’: Josh Hart, fans react to reports of Jalen Brunson signing ‘team-friendly’ extension with Knicks

Given what Jalen Brunson did in putting the New York Knicks back into the island of relevance in the NBA, Josh Hart isn’t wrong regarding his statement.

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Anthony Edwards, new-look Team USA shrug off slow start to cruise past Canada in pre-Olympics duel

Team USA overcame a sloppy start, moved the ball, and imposed their size against Canada

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Jayson Tatum, A’Ja Wilson, Vince Carter announced as NBA 2K25 cover athletes

A pair of recent basketball champions and one legendary dunker are the cover athletes of NBA 2K25.

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'You still can't leave me open': Klay Thompson believes joining Mavericks 'can spur greatness,' speaks on leaving Warriors

Behind his championship pedigree and elite shooting, Klay Thompson is aiming to help the Dallas Mavericks get over the hump after coming up short in the NBA Finals last season.

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Zach Edey, Stephon Castle, and other notable rookie performers so far in the NBA Summer League

Lottery picks Zach Edey and Stephon Castle are some of the young hoopers who are showing a glimpse of their game in the Summer League.

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'It ain’t really my thing': Team USA players dish on who struggles to spin a basketball on their fingers

Spinning a basketball on your finger sounds easy, right? Not so much for some members of Team USA.

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Sea Captain is out: Klay Thompson bids farewell to Warriors, Dub Nation

Without a doubt, all the memories and legacy Klay Thompson left behind in the Bay Area will live on forever.

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Splash Buddies: Buddy Hield set to join Stephen Curry, Warriors–reports

Golden State now boasts two of the NBA's deadliest 3-point marksmen in Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield.

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After Paris 2024 roster exclusion, Caitlin Clark to banner Team WNBA vs. Team USA in WNBA All-Star Game

Almost a month after Caitlin Clark was left out of Team USA's Paris 2024 team, the rookie sensation will lead Team WNBA against the US Olympic squad in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game.

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Reports: Warriors sign veterans Kyle Anderson, De'Anthony Melton after Chris Paul, Klay Thompson departures

Kyle Anderson and De'Anthony Melton found a new home in the Bay Area.

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Splash Brothers for life: Warriors superstar Steph Curry pays tribute to Klay Thompson

Regardless of how things ended between Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors, his relationship with Splash Brother Steph Curry is ever-lasting.

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On the same team as his dad LeBron, Bronny James eager to carve own path in the NBA with the Lakers

Bronny James is ready to write his own NBA story, starting with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Four-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker announces retirement from basketball

Perhaps one—if not the greatest—of the greatest Charlotte Hornet of all-time, Kemba Walker has decided to hang them up.

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End of an era as Klay Thompson moves on from Warriors, set to join Mavericks--reports

Klay Thompson now completes the Big Three in Dallas alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

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Reports: Pelicans acquire Dejounte Murray in blockbuster trade with Hawks

Dejounte Murray is set for a Western Conference return, with reports of joining the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Lakers select Bronny James at no. 55, joins dad LeBron in LA in historic NBA moment

The King and the Fresh Prince in LA era is officially underway.

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Life-changing moment: Sights and sounds of 2024 NBA Draft Day 1

The first half of the 2024 NBA Draft is done, the other half awaits tomorrow, June 28.

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French Takeover: Zaccharie Risacher, Alexander Sarr go 1-2 in 2024 NBA Draft

It’s a good day for France in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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'The expectation is a championship': Newly-minted head coach JJ Redick ready to help Lakers return to NBA summit

JJ Redick will be the third head coach in the last five seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Kyrie Irving bares readiness to chase titles with Mavericks after NBA Finals defeat, gives flowers to Celtics

Kyrie Irving is confident that the Dallas Mavericks can be regular championship contenders despite falling in the 2024 NBA Finals to his former team, the Boston Celtics.

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'I’m proud of every one of them': Luka Doncic shows love to Mavericks despite falling short in NBA Finals vs Celtics

It was not the outcome Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks expected in their first NBA Finals appearance since 2011.

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'This is special': Celtics’ Al Horford looks back on first stint with Boston, maiden NBA title after 17 seasons

Al Horford never gave up, persevered, played his role to perfection that led to his first-ever championship.

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'We did it together': Finals MVP Jaylen Brown credits longtime teammate Jayson Tatum as Celtics duo finally win first title together

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have seen and heard it all. Now, they are celebrating their first title together with the Boston Celtics.

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'All the sacrifices are worth it': Jayson Tatum still in awe of leading Celtics to NBA title vs Mavericks

At long last, Jayson Tatum is finally an NBA champion.

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Jayson Tatum steers Celtics to record-setting 18th NBA title with Game 5 romp of Mavericks

Redemption arc is complete for Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics.

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'We just gotta keep believing': Luka Doncic, Mavericks keep belief after Game 4 blowout vs Celtics

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks simply refused to fold and extended their season--at least for one game.

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Luka Doncic, Mavericks stave off elimination with third largest margin of victory in NBA Finals history vs Celtics in Game 4

The Dallas Mavericks led by as many as 48 points in a blowout win.

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'It’s not over till it’s over': Luka Doncic voices out frustrations in Game 3 loss, remains defiant as Mavericks head to must-win Game 4 vs Celtics

The Dallas Mavericks need Luka Doncic on the court more than ever in hopes of turning the series around and keep their season alive.

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'The job’s not done': Jaylen Brown gets real on last year’s failures, remains grounded as Celtics move a win away from NBA title vs Mavericks

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are on the verge of completing the 10th sweep in NBA Finals history and the second in franchise history.

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'Nobody is satisfied': Jayson Tatum focuses on task at hand as Celtics take commanding 3-0 series lead vs Mavericks

Jayson Tatum is one win away from his first NBA title.

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Tatum, Brown send red-hot Celtics to brink of NBA title with gutsy Game 3 win over Mavericks

The Boston Celtics remain undefeated on the road this playoffs at 7-0. They have not lost a postseason game in a month.

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Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis suffers left leg injury, listed as ‘questionable’ for Game 3 vs Mavericks

Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t played in Dallas in the two and a half years since the Mavericks traded him.

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Luka Doncic pinpoints keys for Mavericks to bounce back vs Celtics as NBA Finals shift to Dallas

Even Luka Doncic’s best game of this Finals series against the Boston Celtics wasn’t enough to stop the Dallas Mavericks from falling to a 0-2 hole.

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Jayson Tatum gets real on shooting slump, Celtics' approach after 2-0 NBA Finals lead vs Mavericks

If ain’t broke, don’t fix it as fast as Jayson Tatum is concerned with the Boston Celtics.

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'Ball just stuck too much': Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks to hone in on ball movement in Finals Game 2

Luka Doncic made his much-awaited NBA Finals debut, but the outcome wasn't what he expected.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown braces for all-out Mavericks response in Game 2 after dominating NBA Finals opener

Jaylen Brown quickly shifts his attention to Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

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'It wasn’t a big deal': Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis bares no problem coming off the bench in impressive Finals debut vs Mavericks

If Kristaps Porzingis plays like this for the rest of the way for the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks are in deep trouble.

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Porzingis shines in NBA Finals debut as Celtics turn back Mavericks for title series head start

No stage is too big for Kristaps Porzingis, even in his first NBA Finals.

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'I’ll play tomorrow': Kristaps Porzingis set for Celtics return vs Mavericks in NBA Finals opener

Kristaps Porzingis last played for the Boston Celtics in their Eastern Conference opening round clash with the Miami Heat.

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NBA Finals preview: Doncic vs Tatum, Irving and Porzingis face former teams as Mavericks, Celtics battle for Larry O’ Brien trophy

The Boston Celtics are gunning for a record-breaking 18th title, while the Dallas Mavericks are aiming for a second championship in franchise history.

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'That gets me going': Luka Doncic weighs in on tiff with Timberwolves fan as Mavericks barge to NBA Finals

Trash talk Western Conference Finals Luka Doncic at your own peril.

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'Long time coming': Mavericks' Kyrie Irving savors first NBA Finals trip in seven years

It took seven long years but Kyrie Irving is back at the grandest stage that is the NBA Finals, this time with the Dallas Mavericks.

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Mavericks blast Timberwolves in Game 5, enter first NBA Finals in 13 years

The Dallas Mavericks will play against the Boston Celtics for the Larry O’Brien trophy.

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Towns, Edwards exchange praises as Timberwolves extend season with Game 4 win over Mavericks

Facing elimination, Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns responded big time for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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No sweep: Timberwolves stay alive with gutsy Game 4 win over Mavericks

The Minnesota Timberwolves extend their season for at least one more game.

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Eastern Conference Finals MVP Jaylen Brown says he's 'one of the best two-way' players in the game

Two-way Jaylen Brown stepped up big time when needed the most by the Boston Celtics.

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Clutch Celtics close out Pacers for East Finals sweep, book second Finals trip in three years

This is only the second time that the Boston Celtics recorded an Eastern Conference Finals sweep since 1986.

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'Poise, patience, and discipline': Joe Mazulla lauds Jaylen Brown’s growth as Celtics race to 2-0 lead vs Pacers

Celtics coach Joe Mazulla has nothing but high praise for his All-Star guard Jaylen Brown.

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Brown matches career playoff-high of 40 points, Celtics cruise past Pacers for 2-0 series lead

The Boston Celtics won Game 2 of a series for the first time this playoffs.

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'We got to win this game': Luka Doncic remains grounded as late takeover steers Mavericks' Game 1 win vs Timberwolves

Luka Doncic played spoiler during the first Conference Finals game in Minnesota in 20 years.

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Doncic, Irving combine for 63, Mavericks land first blow vs Timberwolves on road to steal West Finals opener

The Dallas Mavericks registered their first Conference Finals road win since 2011.

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'It’s not over till it’s over': After clutch Game 1 heroics, Jaylen Brown lauds Celtics’ resiliency vs Pacers

The Indiana Pacers were at the brink of a Game 1 upset over the Celtics in Boston. Jaylen Brown, however, had other ideas.

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Celtics survive Pacers in overtime thriller for East Finals head start

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Jrue Holiday became the first Celtics trio to score 25+ points in a Conference Finals game.

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NBA Western Conference Finals preview: Doncic-Edwards battle headline fascinating Timberwolves-Mavericks series

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Maverick return to a familiar place, but standing in their way are the feisty, fearless, and ferocious Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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NBA Eastern Conference Finals preview: Tatum, well-rested Celtics face Haliburton, surging Pacers

This will be the first time the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers meet in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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'We just wanted to respond as a team': Siakam lauds gutsy Pacers fightback in Game 6 vs Knicks to keep season alive

Spicy P put the much-needed heat for the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 and it worked against the New York Knicks.

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Pacers stay alive after pivotal Game 6 win over Knicks, force do-or-die Game 7

The last team who beat the New York Knicks in a Game 7 at home? The Indiana Pacers back in the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals.

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Edwards, Timberwolves stave off elimination after 45-point Game 6 demolition of Nuggets to force Game 7

Game 7. Ant Man vs Joker. Reigning champion Denver Nuggets against Minnesota Timberwolves. Doesn’t get any better than this.

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'I was the old Luka': After deflating Game 4 loss, ‘focused’ Luka Doncic responds with best game yet for Mavericks vs Thunder

Less words and more basketball work wonders for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks after a pivotal Game 5 win over the OKC Thunder.

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Doncic drops 30-point triple-double in Game 5, Mavericks send West no.1 Thunder to brink of elimination

The Dallas Mavericks are just a win away from returning to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2022.

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Jokic receives third MVP trophy, drops 40 vs Timberwolves to send Nuggets towards brink of West Finals

After dropping the first two games of the series at home, Nikola Jokic and the reigning champions Denver Nuggets have now won three straight games.

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Brunson goes for 44, Knicks knock on East Finals door with Game 5 romp of Pacers

The New York Knicks are just a win away from their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 24 years.

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Celtics turn back short-handed Cavaliers to book third straight East Finals trip

Make that four Eastern Conference Finals appearances in the last five seasons for the Boston Celtics.

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‘We dug in': Mark Daigneault praises 'scrappy’ Thunder in gutsy Game 4 comeback vs Mavericks

Grit and grind. Rough and tough. Whatever it took, the OKC Thunder rolled with the punches early and delivered when needed the most.

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SGA, Thunder overcome poor shooting, Luka's triple-double to level West semis series vs Mavericks

SGA and the West no. 1 OKC Thunder survived a horrible shooting night, a Dallas Maverick block party, and Luka Doncic’s triple-double to hack out a hard-earned road win.

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With LeBron James watching, Celtics down Mitchell-less Cavaliers in Game 4 to move on cusp of East Finals

The Boston Celtics are now 4-0 on the road playoffs so far, and are one win away from a third straight Eastern Conference Finals appearance.

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‘It makes me better': Jamal Murray embraces 'villain arc' as Nuggets bounce back in Game 3 vs Timberwolves

Jamal Murray embraces the challenge of being perhaps the “most hated man” in Minnesota as of today.

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Nuggets respond big time with Game 3 romp of Timberwolves, cut West semis series to 2-1

The Denver Nuggets handed the Minnesota Timberwolves their first loss this playoffs.

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Haliburton, Pacers spoil DiVincenzo’s career-game in Game 3, trims series vs Knicks to 2-1

The Indiana Pacers remained perfect at home this postseason with a 4-0 record.

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‘I’m battling out there': After Game 2 win, Luka Doncic expects a ‘fight till the end’ vs OKC as series shifts to Dallas

Luka Doncic turned the OKC crowd’s “Luka Sucks” chants into a classic “Luka Cooks” game.

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Mavericks hand Thunder first playoff loss, steal Game 2 on road to tie series at 1-1

The Dallas Mavericks registered their first playoff win in Oklahoma City since 2011.

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Mitchell, Cavaliers respond with Game 2 rout over Celtics, even East semis series at 1-1

First playoff win for the Cleveland Cavaliers in Boston since 2018.

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'He found a way to get it done': Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau praises Jalen Brunson’s grit in Knicks Game 2 win vs Pacers

Jalen Brunson’s return from injury seemed to make all the difference for the Knicks in Game 2 over the Pacers.

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Brunson bucks injury to lift Knicks past Pacers for 2-0 series lead

The New York Knicks took a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 1999.

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'Group of guys that embrace their roles and try to excel': SGA lauds teammates in Thunder semis opener win vs Mavericks

The last time Oklahoma City started 5-0 in the playoffs, the Thunder went on to the NBA Finals.

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SGA, Thunder draw first blood against Mavericks in West semis opener

The Oklahoma City Thunder raced to their best playoff start since 2012.

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'We expect to win no matter who's with us and who's not': Chris Finch lauds Timberwolves’ iron-clad defense in Game 2 rout of Nuggets

It’s just 2-0. But everything about this series screams — make that howls — in favor of the Wolves.

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Gobert-less Timberwolves put up defensive masterclass over defending champ Nuggets for 2-0 series lead

The Minnesota Timberwolves remain undefeated in this year’s playoffs with a 6-0 record.

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Brunson drops 43, leads gutsy Knicks in win over Pacers for 1-0 East semis lead

Jalen Brunson scored 210 points in his last five playoff games, the most in a five-game span since Michael Jordan in 1993.

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Brown drops 32 in Celtics Game 1 romp of Cavaliers for 1-0 East semis head start

The Boston Celtics recorded their fifth double-digit win in these playoffs alone.

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'I would love to be here long term': Ty Lue stays optimistic on future with Clippers, addresses Lakers coaching gig rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers previously pursued Ty Lue--LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers coach--in 2019 before eventually signing former Frank Vogel.

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'His basketball IQ is like no other': Mavs coach Jason Kidd marvels Kyrie Irving’s 13-0 record in close-out games

From legendary point guard to another, Jason Kidd gives superstar guard Kyrie Irving his flowers following a remarkable close-out game record.

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Mavericks finally solve Clippers puzzle, advance to West semis vs. Thunder

Up next for Luka Donicic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are SGA and West top seed OKC Thunder.

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Magic survives Mitchell’s 50 points, forces Game 7 vs Cavaliers

There will be a Game 7 back in Cleveland.

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'We are like brothers': ‘Nova’ Knicks Brunson, Hart, DiVincenzo speak on clutch Game 6 win vs 76ers

From Villanova to New York, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo are hooping like a band of brothers.

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Knicks outlast Sixers in Game 6 thriller, arrange East semis clash with Pacers

The New York Knicks will face the Indiana Pacers in a playoff series for the first time since 2013.

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Pacers spoil Lillard's return, eliminate Bucks to advance to East semis

The Indiana Pacers advance to the East semifinals for the first time since 2014.

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‘I just wanted to keep going’: Doncic shrugs off illness, knee issues with masterful Game 5 performance for Mavericks

Luka Doncic is doing whatever it takes for the Dallas Mavericks to finally break the Los Angeles Clippers’ curse.

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Doncic, Mavericks a win away from West semis after 30-point Game 5 romp of Clippers

The Dallas Mavericks are one game away from returning to the West semifinals for the first time since 2022.

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White pushes Porzingis-less Celtics past Heat to East semifinals

The Boston Celtics will face the winner of the Cleveland Cavaliers-Orlando Magic series.

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Edwards goes for 36, helps Timberwolves move to cusp of West semis with Game 3 romp of Suns

For the first time in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves hold a 3-0 lead in a playoff series.

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Doncic, Mavericks clamp down on defense to frustrate Clippers in chippy Game 3 win

Luka and the Mavericks dunked, defended, and dominated back in the Big D.

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Haliburton completes game-winning three-point play as Pacers outlast Bucks in OT for 2-1 series lead

The Indiana Pacers registered their first home playoff win since 2018.

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‘I’m not a quitter’: After dropping a playoff-high 50 points, Embiid stays resilient amid health issues

Given everything he's endured so far, this has been nothing short of a remarkable run for Embiid, who is carrying his team while pushing himself through health issues such as Bell's Palsy.

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Balanced Nuggets send Lakers to brink of elimination with surging Game 3 win

Defending champions Denver Nuggets are on the verge of sweeping the In-Season Tournament winners, the Los Angeles Lakers. Teams that are up 3-0 in a best-of-7 series are 151-0 all-time.

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Embiid erupts for playoff-high 50, Sixers foil Knicks in much-needed Game 3 win

Joel Embiid became just the third Sixer to record a 50-point game in the playoffs.

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Banchero stars in Magic’s 38-point Game 3 demolition of Cavs

The Orlando Magic registered their first home playoff win in over 13 years.

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‘Why lose belief now?’: Adebayo, Spoelstra speak on stunning Heat Game 2 win in Boston

Time and time again, this Miami Heat team keeps rolling with the punches until they have proven their doubters wrong.

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SGA, Holmgren post playoff-scoring highs in Thunder Game 2 rout of Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder held a 2-0 series lead for the first time since 2013 when the KD-Westbrook tandem was still at the helm.

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Herro, Heat bank on record-shooting to down Celtics, even series at 1-1

The Miami Heat just handed the Boston Celtics their fifth home loss of the season.

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Doncic, Mavs spoil Kawhi’s return, turn back Clippers to tie series at 1-1

First playoff win is in the books for the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving pairing for Dallas.

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Siakam erupts for postseason high 37, Pacers steal homecourt advantage from Bucks with Game 2 win

Indiana snapped a 10-game playoff losing streak that began with a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in their 2018 East first-round series.

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McDaniels drops playoff career-high, powers Timberwolves past error-prone Suns for 2-0 series lead

The Minnesota Timberwolves now hold a 2-0 series lead for the first time since their 2004 West opening round showdown against the Denver Nuggets.

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‘There is playoff Jamal’: Michael Malone marvels at Murray heroics in Nuggets Game 2 comeback vs Lakers

“For those that have been following us for a long time, that’s Jamal Murray right there,” Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone said of his champion point guard.

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Jamal Murray wins it at the buzzer as Nuggets rally past Lakers for 2-0 series lead

Everything went right for the Lakers for the most part, until Jamal Murray happened.

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Mitchell, Cavaliers take care of business at home, hold off Magic for 2-0 lead

The Cavaliers are now up 2-0 in a playoff series for the first time since 2018.

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DiVincenzo caps off wild Knicks Game 2 win vs. Sixers for 2-0 lead

The New York Knicks used a 8-0 run in the final 23 seconds to steal Game 2 from the Philadelphia 76ers in a wild finish.

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Ingram comes up big as Zion-less Pelicans eliminate Kings, to clash with OKC Thunder in West Round 1

Brandon Ingram found his niche just in the nick of time, pushing the New Orleans Pelicans to the playoffs where the West top seed Oklahoma City Thunder await them.

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No Jimmy, no problem: Herro, Heat send Bulls packing anew, to meet Celtics in Round 1

Up next for the Miami Heat is the league-leading Boston Celtics in the opening round, a rematch of last year’s East Finals.

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NBA Playoffs East Preview: Celtics-Heat round 4, Brunson vs. Embiid, Spida takes on Paolo Banchero and more

Boston and Miami meet again, Atlantic and Central Division rivals take center stage in the opening playoff round, and a fresh matchup would likely steal the spotlight in the East coast.

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NBA Playoffs West Preview: Nuggets-Lakers rematch, Ant vs. KD, Luka vs. Clippers, OKC battles Pels and more

OKC faces Brandon, CJ and hard-nosed Pelicans, a West Finals rematch, Ant vs. KD, Luka meeting an old foe in the Clippers and more await in the first round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs.

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NBA Play-in review: Without Jimmy Butler, undermanned Heat face daunting task of repeating over revenge-seeking Bulls

The Miami Heat’s bid to recapture the 2023 postseason magic starts with the need to replicate their Play-In win vs. the Bulls. And this time, they have to do it without Playoff Jimmy.

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NBA Play-In review: Zion-less Pelicans face uphill battle vs. visiting Kings

If New Orleans wants its season to continue, the Pelicans need to get past the Sacramento Kings without superstar Zion Williamson.

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'I think they're for real': Nick Nurse, Tyrese Maxey brace for ‘physical’ Sixers-Knicks round 1 clash

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse and guard Tyrese Maxey expect a rough and rugged series with Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks.

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Coby White drops career-high 42, Bulls eliminate Hawks to arrange Play-in rematch with Miami

Thanks to Coby White’s career-night, the Chicago Bulls will run it back with the Miami Heat with the final East playoff spot on the line.

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Embiid, Sixers rally past Heat, to see Knicks in East round 1

Just a day after being named to Team USA’s Olympic-bound team, reigning MVP Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia Sixers to the playoffs. This effectively sets up an opening round clash against Jalen Brunson and the second-seed New York Knicks.

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Kings eliminate Warriors as payback, to face Pelicans for final West playoff spot

The Sacramento Kings get revenge at home, eliminating Golden State and possibly ending the Warriors dynasty in the process.

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Lakers survive 40 from Zion to clinch Playoffs spot, to face Denver in round 1

LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers meet a familiar foe in the West First round: Nikola Jokic and the defending champion Denver Nuggets.

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NBA Play-In review: James battles Zion; Davis, Ingram face former teams in sizzling Pelicans-Lakers showdown

LeBron James takes on Zion Williamson, while Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram Ingram face the teams that originally drafted them in this highly-anticipated West Play-In Tournament face-off.

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NBA Play-In review: Curry, Warriors aim to replicate role as ‘royal nightmares’ to Fox, Kings in rematch

Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings. Haven't we done this one before?

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Former teammates Embiid and Butler meet again as Sixers host Heat in East Play-In

If the Miami Heat are hoping to make a repeat appearance in the NBA Finals, they are going to have to get past reigning MVP Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers.

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NBA Play-In Preview: Trae Young, no. 10 Hawks aim to stay Play-In perfect vs DeRozan, no.9 Bulls in Chicago

Believe it or not, Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks hold a perfect 3-0 record in the NBA Play-In Tournament so far since its inception in 2020.

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Pelicans continue hot-shooting on road, nip Warriors to hold on West sixth spot

To finally secure the West's sixth seed, the New Orleans Pelicans need to beat the Los Angeles Lakers in their final regular season game or have the Phoenix Suns lose to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.