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...
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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...
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...
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....
LeBron celebrates his ‘brother’ Kobe in emotional speech
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James delivered an emotional speech honoring his “brother” Kobe Bryant prior to the first Lakers game since the NBA great,...
Former NBA Commissioner Stern dies at 77, made league ‘truly global brand’
Former National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern, who oversaw explosive growth in the popularity of the game during his 30-year tenure, died on Wednesday at...
Toronto Raptors capture first ever NBA championship
Fred VanVleet gave Toronto the lead for good on a 3-pointer with 3:46 remaining, and the Raptors took advantage of another serious Golden State injury to beat...
Golden State Warriors close out Houston Rockets in Game 6
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 60 points, and the visiting Golden State Warriors pulled away late in Game 6 to claim their Western Conference semifinal...
Knicks’ Kanter will not travel to London due to safety fears
Enes Kanter will not travel to London with the New York Knicks later this month due to fears for his life. Powerful center Kanter, a...
Turkey wants NBA star jailed for insulting Erdogan
A Turkish prosecutor asked for NBA’s New York Knicks star Enes Kanter to be jailed for up to four years for insulting Turkish President Tayyip...
Warriors look to cap magical season with NBA title run
Warriors look to cap magical season with title run By Jahmal Corner April 15 (Reuters) – When the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls set the former record...
Golden State Warriors set NBA record with 73rd win of season
The Golden State Warriors earned a National Basketball Association record-setting 73rd regular season victory on Wednesday with a 125-104 blowout win over the Memphis Grizzlies....
Defending champion Warriors look to defy NBA doubters
By Jahmal Corner The Golden State Warriors have not even raised their championship banner, yet they are already defending their title from vocal challengers ready...
Warriors look to extend magical run into post-season
By Jahmal Corner The Golden State Warriors enjoyed a dream season as they raced to the best mark in the NBA but their lack of...