Young scores 48 points as Hawks edge past Antetokounmpo’s Bucks
Trae Young exploded with an enormous 48 points as his Atlanta Hawks claimed the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals 116-113 over the Milwaukee...
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‘Greek Freak’ Giannis signs richest deal in NBA history
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo has agreed a five-year, $228.2 million supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 26-year-old forward announced the deaL...
Butler, Heat fend off Lakers, send Finals to Game 6
Jimmy Butler had 35 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists and five steals, and the Miami Heat avoided elimination with a 111-108 victory over the Los...
Lennon proud of Celtic for bouncing back from Champions League heartache
Neil Lennon hopes Celtic’s Europa League qualification wiped away the painful memory of their Champions League demise. The Hoops won through to the group stage...
Lakers cruise in Game 1 as Heat lose two to injuries
The Los Angeles Lakers being the more physical team in Game 1 of the NBA Finals was the difference in the outcome, Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra...
Keravnos qualify for basketball Champions League for first time
Nicosia-based basketball team Kervanos will play for the first time in their history in the regular season of the basketball Champions League, a European competition...
Lakers beat Nuggets to take 1-0 series lead
The Los Angeles Lakers made an emphatic statement as their NBA Western Conference final series began, beating the Denver Nuggets 126-114. Anthony Davis had 37...
LeBron James emerges as potent political force ahead of U.S. election
Two years after a conservative commentator told LeBron James to “shut up and dribble,” the NBA star has become an increasingly influential political force as issues of racial...
Magic forward Isaac stands for anthem
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, an ordained minister, became the first NBA player not to kneel during the national anthem since the league restarted play Thursday near...
Giannis admits he had access to hoop during NBA’s hiatus
Giannis Antetokounmpo drew sympathy from some quarters when he stated during the NBA’s pandemic-created shutdown that he was isolated at home without access to basketball hoop. Turns...
