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NBA playoffs: Nuggets overcome LeBron James' 40 for WCF sweep of Lakers, first-ever Finals trip

Nikola Jokic secured a record-breaking triple-double to continue Denver's remarkable postseason.

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Austin Reaves in starting lineup pays off as Lakers hold off Suns

Anthony Davis scored 27 points, D'Angelo Russell added 26 and Austin Reaves finished with 25 as the Lakers held off the Phoenix Suns 122-111 at Crypto.com Arena.

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Shaquille O'Neal Hospitalization Reason Revealed On Monday

Shaquille O'Neal caused concern for his health when he posted a photo of him in a hospital bed to Twitter on Sunday. He underwent a successful surgery to fix an issue with his hip.

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Warriors-Mavericks first clash lives up to hype despite late controversy

The final score wasn't what the Warriors wanted, but these two teams gave fans a show in Dallas.

Sports | SPORTS

Kyrie Irving still won't apologize: 'I cannot be anti-Semitic'

Kyrie Irving still would not directly apologize Thursday for a social media post about an anti-Semitic film.

News | The News

LA Lakers Close Comments for Instagram Post Announcing 'Pride Night'

The Los Angeles Lakers Instagram page inexplicably closed the comments for a post announcing the upcoming "Pride Night." 

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Does Jerry West Get Royalties For Being the NBA Logo?

The silhouette on the NBA logo—a player dribbling and swiveling between a red and blue background—is Lakers legend Jerry West. But how does he benefit, if at all?

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NBA 2022: LeBron James holds back laughter during national anthem

LeBron James was caught on camera during the NBA All Star National Anthem performance. Find out what happened here.

Politics | Liberal Hypocrisy

NBA Owner Who Said 'Nobody Cares' About Uyghurs Is Democrat Mega-donor

Chamath Palihapitiya, who said "nobody cares" about the genocide of China's Uyghur Muslim population, is a Democratic Party mega-donor.

Politics | The Hall of Idiots

NBA’s Popovich: Italian-Americans Honoring Columbus Like Being ‘Proud Of Hitler Because We Are German’

Last Friday, after President Biden issued two proclamations, one which honored Columbus Day but cited “the painful history of wrongs and atrocities that many European explorers inflicted on Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities” and another that celebrated the day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the NBA

Travel | Tourism

Dunked: Disney Shutters NBA Experience Attraction Due to Dismal Sales

After poor attendance despite the big premiere in 2019, Disney is permanently closing down its NBA Experience attraction in Florida.

Sports | Sports

Lakers' LeBron James out indefinitely with high right ankle sprain

The loss of LeBron James to a high right ankle sprain leaves the Lakers in a tough position. They already have been without Anthony Davis for 14 games.

News | News

Mark Cuban Forced to Admit Defeat, Will Reluctantly Play National Anthem Before Home Games After NBA Steps In

After saying that his organization would not play he National Anthem before home games, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was

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B/R Staff Roundtable: Predicting Lakers vs. Heat Winner and NBA Finals MVP | Bleacher Report

Six months after the COVID-19 pandemic put the NBA 's regular season and postseason in jeopardy, we've finally made it to the 2020 NBA Finals ...

Politics | Woke Insanity

The Corruption Of The Left: The Dialectic of Woke

Last week a few sharp-eyed members of the audience for Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan noticed something ugly in the credits.

Politics | The Hall of Idiots

Barack Obama Counseled LeBron James, NBA Players On Playoff Boycott

Former President Barack Obama gave advice to a number of NBA players, including the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and the Oklahoma Thunder’s Chris Paul amid discussions about a possible playoff boycott following an officer-involved shooting

News | Israel & The Jewish Community

How Amar'e Stoudemire Became An Orthodox Jew - Jew in the City

Jew In The City makes engaging and meaningful Orthodox Judaism known and accessible to Jewish people, reversing negative associations about religious Jews.

Sports | Sports

NBA cancels all playoff games as players boycott to protest Jacob Blake shooting

CNBC's Eric Chemi reports the NBA has canceled all playoff games tonight as players boycott following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

News | The News

WATCH: NBA Player Appears To Call Player ‘B**** A** White Boy.’ Black ESPN Host Unloads On Him.

A black NBA player appeared to make a racial remark to a white NBA player after a heated confrontation during a game on Friday night while the players were wearing jerseys that had special social justice phrases printed on the back. “LA Clippers for

Politics | Liberal Hypocrisy

Lebron James, Say Her Name. It's Agnes Chow

The NBA routinely fails to stand up for freedom, so don't expect LeBron James to tweet about Agnes Chow's arrest or push for 'StandwithHK' on NBA jerseys.

Politics | The China Threat

Blackburn, Rubio Blast NBA for Covering Up Chinese Training Center Abuse - Washington Free Beacon

Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R., Tenn.) and Marco Rubio (R., Fla.) accused the NBA of being complicit in "Chinese state-sanctioned abuse of children" after the league misled lawmakers on its training academy in Xinjiang, China.

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NBA Store Allows 'Defund Police,' 'Beware of Jews' on Custom Jerseys, But Not 'Free Hong Kong'

In keeping with league policy on political statements, the official online store of the NBA does not permit fans to order a custom jersey with the phrase "Free Hong Kong" printed on the back.

News | Israel & The Jewish Community

Retired NBA great Charles Barkley calls out Black celebrities for anti-Semitism

'Y’all want racial equality. We all do. I don’t understand how insulting another group helps our cause,' he says after several athletes, stars post anti-Jewish conspiracy theories

Sports | Sports

NBA Announces Revised 2019-20 Season Schedule for Return After COVID-19 Hiatus

As the NBA prepares for its return on July 30, the league has released its schedule for the remainder of the regular season.

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UNPACKED - Deni Avdija - The Top Israeli NBA Draft 2020 Prospect

UNPACKED – Deni Avdija – The Top Israeli NBA Draft 2020 Prospect Kobe. Lebron. Kawhi. Giannis… Deni? Okay, so you might not have heard of him (yet) but 19-year-old Israeli Deni Avdija could well be the next big thing in the best basketball l

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75 old sports logos that teams should bring back!

Time marches on, as do logos for professional sports teams. Today's trend usually turns into tomorrow's afterthought.

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Larry Bird once played college baseball as a dare, and he was actually good - SBNation

Everyone remembers Michael Jordan’s decision to leave the Bulls and pursue a career in baseball, but it was Larry Bird who tried his hand at the game on April 28, 1979, and became a one-day legend...

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Mark Cuban putting plan in place to pay hourly workers amid NBA work stoppage

The NBA took swift action and suspended the regular season after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus, but that isn't stopping Dallas Mavericks team owner Mark Cuban from supporting hourly workers at American Airlines Center am

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Three Key Denver Nuggets Stats As They Enter The 2019-20 Season Homestretch

As the Denver Nuggets enter the final stretch of the 2019-20 season with high expectations and a tough road ahead, here are three key stats that may shape their regular and postseason outcomes.

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Who scored the most points in one game for every NBA franchise?

A player who can get buckets seemingly at will is always a great asset, but you don’t need to be Wilt Chamberlain to have at least one big scoring day.

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Bucks legend Marques Johnson goes viral showing he can still dunk at age 64

Milwaukee Bucks legend Marques Johnson showed he can still throw down a dunk at age 64 in a viral video posted Monday.

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Rival Executives See Obvious Flaws in Lakers Roster, but Help Is Available

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers (40-12) may have a four-game advantage in the standings over the Los Angeles Clippers (37-17), but the Clippers, who are undefeated ...

Sports | SPORTS

Shaq in tears while remembering Kobe Bryant on TNT: ‘Lost a little brother’

Sitting at center court inside Staples Center on Tuesday night, a grief-stricken Shaquille O’Neal teared up as he continued to mourn the death of Kobe Bryant.

Sports | SPORTS

#RIPMamba: NBA community reacts to passing of Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant was reportedly among five people killed when a helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California Sunday. He was 41 years old.

News | Interesting Stories

TMZ Report: Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash, 5 confirmed dead | FOX6Now.com

CALABASAS, Calif. -- According to a report by TMZ Sports, former NBA star Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in southern California Sunday morning, Jan. 26.

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Capital One Arena Moving To Mobile Ticketing Only | From This Seat

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) will begin implementing mobile ticketing at Capital One Arena in 2020.

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Underappreciated Clippers, not Lakers, are the NBA's best

The Clippers are also uniquely suited to attack the Lakers’ biggest defensive weakness, Yardbarker's Sean Keane writes.

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NBA Rumors: Latest Buzz on Lakers' Dwight Howard, Warriors Draft Plans and More

Both Dwight Howard and the Golden State Warriors entered this summer very uncertain about their respective futures. Howard had been traded Memphis Grizzlies and was promptly waived to free up cap room...

Politics | Liberal Hypocrisy

WATCH: NBA Team Takes Microphone Away From CNN Reporter Asking About Chinese Censorship

The NBA’s latest shameful kowtowing to Communist China was on full display during a Thursday press conference as CNN reporter Christina Macfarlane was shut down when she asked star players James Harden and Russell Westbrook about potential Chinese c

Politics | POLITICS

How the NBA censored me on American soil

At this point, it’s fair to wonder: What values does the NBA really stand for? In recent years, the league has taken pains to exhibit a concern for “social justice,” with prominent players speaking out in favor of almost exclusively progressive political

Politics | Liberal Hypocrisy

‘Free Hong Kong’ Sign Confiscated During National Anthem At NBA Team’s Game

On Wednesday night, a group of people decided to support the protesters in Hong Kong challenging the government of Communist China by wearing “Free Hong Kong” T-shirts and  carrying aloft signs reading “Free Hong Kong” and “Google Uyghurs” at the Washingt

Politics | Liberal Hypocrisy

Activists have their ‘Free Hong Kong’ sign confiscated during national anthem at Wizards game

There's something poetic about confiscating a pro-democracy sign during the Star-Spangled Banner.

Sports | Sports

Ranking the Greatest NBA Shooting Guards Since 2000

Some of the best NBA players of all time were shooting guards in the past two decades. Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade are just two of the recent legends bound for the Basketball Hall of Fame one day...

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NBA Draft Picks 2019: List of Results, Grades and Analysis | Bleacher Report

The 2019 NBA draft—a day when young hoopers accomplished their dreams of reaching the big league, and teams sent veterans to new homes. The selection process started with two near-locks Thursday evening...

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Why Warriors should be proud, no matter NBA Finals result vs. Raptors | NBCS Bay Area

“We always talk about how this team is with one another, but people still don’t really grasp what we’re talking about."

Science & Technology | Technology

Game 5 of the NBA Finals was every little terrible thing wrong with modern sports

From Kevin Durant's injury to Raptors fans and every Drake antic in between, Game 5 of the NBA Finals proved today's sports world has some serious reflecting to do.

Sports | Sports

Analysis: Why the Warriors will win the NBA Finals

Analysis: Why the Warriors will win the NBA Finals: They're playing for a chance to be called a dynasty

Sports | SPORTS

NBA Finals 2019: Odds and Bold Predictions for Raptors vs. Warriors Series | Bleacher Report

The Golden State Warriors are used to playing in the NBA Finals, and they will get the opportunity to win a fourth championship in the last five years. But they will not have LeBron James attempting to stop them this time around...

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All-NBA team voting’s actually high-stakes winners and losers - SBNation

The video of Klay Thompson’s reaction says it all. There was a lot at stake for marquee free agents this year.

Sports | Sports

The 10 Worst Contracts in Sports History

Negotiating a contract is challenging for both the individual and the front office. Teams want to pay as little as possible for the most future value, and players typically seek every possible dollar for their hard work in the past...

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Magic Johnson's Resignation Could Open Door To LeBron James Trade

WIth Magic Johnson having resigned in Los Angeles, the Lakers could now be looking at an opportunity to turn their franchise around - starting by trading LeBron James.

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Lakers vs Rockets recap: The good, the bad, and the Ball | Lonzo Wire

The Lakers protected their home court and upset the Rockets behind monster nights from LeBron James and Brandon Ingram.

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Why all the LeBron James hype hasn't lived up to reality for Lakers

LeBron James has nothing to prove to anyone, but he has much to show to Laker fans, specifically getting them to the postseason and winning at least one series.

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Biggest Winners and Losers from 2019 NBA Trade Deadline | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights

Anthony Davis did not get traded—to Los Angeles or anywhere else—ahead of Thursday's deadline. He was the biggest story of trade season, following his request last week, and that saga will now drag out until the summer...

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The future looks bright for the Lakers - Los Angeles Times

Kobe Bryant makes a rare appearance and LeBron James is focal point, but Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart continue to grow.

Sports | Sports

12 important thoughts on the Lakers vs. Rockets fight

Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo, and Brandon Ingram spent Saturday tossing haymakers. We break it down.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Kevin Love Paul Pierce and state of mental health in NBA

Stars such as Kevin Love and DeMar DeRozan opening up has been an important step, but the stigma of mental health issues remains alive in NBA locker rooms.

Sports | My Sporting News

CJ McCollum's 'Im trying Jennifer' reply has become NBA Twitter's new favorite meme

Twitter had a field day with McCollum's response to a trolling fan

Sports | Sports

Made in America: The greatest NBA players by state

This Independence Day, theScore is looking at the best athletes to come out of every state in each of the major sports. Only athletes born in that state were considered eligible, and the best were selected based on several areas of achievement.Made in Ame

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Incredible Warriors plane pic shows Draymond Green with the real trophy

The trophies and rings are nice, but Draymond Green's real prize for winning the 2018 NBA title? A bag of sweet, sweet Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

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Who Has the Edge at Every Position in the NBA Finals? | Bleacher Report

Is the fourth straight version of the NBA Finals clash between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers really as unbalanced as it seems at first blush? Though LeBron ...

Sports | NBA

The Celtics shook off a 40-point LeBron triple-double to take a 2-0 lead

Through two games, LeBron's Cavs have been outhustled, outexecuted, outsmarted and roundly outperformed by a Celtics team that looks like it smells blood in the water.

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The Warriors And Rockets Have Reinvented Modern NBA Defense. Yes, Defense.

HOUSTON — The NBA Finals are the crown jewel of the playoffs for obvious reasons, but it’d be hard to argue with anyone who views this vaunted Western Conferen…

Sports | Sports

Everything you need to know about the binge-worthy NBA playoffs

Can Houston unseat Golden State? Is Cleveland a sleeping giant? The storylines are endless as we embark on the NBA's binge-worthy second season.

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How fatigue shaped the NBA season, and what it means for the playoffs

The NBA made tweaks to reduce the negative effects for tired teams this year. That doesn't mean schedule losses went away.

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NBA free agency: Klay Thompson wants to stay with the Warriors, but can they keep him? - SBNation.com

Golden State will soon be in a predicament similar to Oklahoma City. The Thunder traded James Harden. What will the Warriors do?

Sports | My Sporting News

Lakers Rumors: Isaiah Thomas Trade Gives LA Cap Space For LeBron James, Paul George

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, giving them cap space for 2018.

Business & Finance | Asepticsure-Hospital Room Sterilization

Medizone International announces the appointment of David A. Dodd as new Chief Executive Officer

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Medizone International announces the appointment of David A. Dodd as new Chief Executive Officer.

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Lakers are fined $500,000 for tampering with Paul George

The penalty stems from a conversation between Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and George’s agent, Aaron Mintz.

Sports | My Sporting News

Why blockbuster Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas deal is all about LeBron James

In an effort to keep James in Northeast Ohio, the Cavs took a chance on a solid deal and the dream of a better tomorrow.

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Institutional Investor’s Pro-Medizone International Inc (MZEI) Sentiment In 2016 Q4

Sentiment for Medizone International Inc (MZEI)Medizone International Inc (MZEI) institutional sentiment increased to 2 in 2016 Q4. Its up 1.50, from 0.5 in

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Kevin Durant welcomed Nick Young to the Warriors with a perfect tweet

Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors welcomed Nick Young, formerly of the Los Angeles Lakers, with an amazing tweet.

Business & Finance | Asepticsure-Hospital Room Sterilization

Medizone International Expands Sales Potential by Addressing the - WPSD Local 6: Your news, weather, and sports authorit

WPSD Local 6 is your local news, weather, and sports authority for Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois, Southeast MIssouri, and Northwest Tennessee.

Sports | NBA

Phil Jackson Is Out as Knicks President

Jackson, who won 11 N.B.A. titles as a coach with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, never translated that success to the front office with the Knicks.

Sports | NBA

Sources: Clippers agree to trade Chris Paul to Rockets

Paul agreed to opt in to the final year of his contract, clearing the way for the Clippers to execute a trade with the Rockets and bring back assets for Paul.

Sports | NBA

Sources: CP3, Griffin tell Clips they'll opt out

Chris Paul and Blake Griffin will become free agents after deciding not to pick up the player options in their contracts for next season, sources said.

Sports | SPORTS

NBA trade rumors 2017: Knicks thinking about trading Porzingis. Really

The Knicks are reportedly looking for a top-four pick and an established starter in return for Porzingis.

Sports | Sports

To reach their potential, Warriors had to own their identity

All season, the Warriors heard doubts about whether a 2017 title would be cheapened by their super-roster. But after Kevin Durant and his teammates decided to own their choices, this championship is no less sweet.

Sports | Sports

This Is How Scary The Warriors Are With Kevin Durant

Three things we learned in Golden State’s Game 1 victory over Cleveland.

Sports | NBA

Celtics All-Star Isaiah Thomas out for season because of hip injury

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) missed the entire second half of Friday night’s game against the Cavaliers due to a hip strain. BOSTON – The Celtics announced Saturday that All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas will miss the remainder of the season aft

Sports | My Sporting News

Gregg Popovich: Kawhi Leonard (ankle) likely out for Spurs-Warriors Game 2

Kawhi Leonard will likely miss Game 2 of the Western Conference finals after injuring his ankle by landing on the foot of Golden State's Zaza Pachulia.

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NBA Great Ray Allen Is on a Mission to Educate Everybody About the Holocaust

Ray Allen at the entrance of Auschwitz. (Image by Elan Kawesch) Last December, retired NBA champion Ray Allen was named a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council by then-President Barack Obama. Allen said he was honored to be named to the o

Sports | Sports

Biggest Offseason Priorities and Targets for Los Angeles Clippers

This is the moment the Los Angeles Clippers have long been dreading, the one the media have been pointing toward and harping on for months (if not years), the one that’s had the team’s fragile fan base so nervous for so long...

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LeBron James, Cavaliers hold off Pacers for historically tight first-round sweep

LeBron James and the Cavaliers completed a first-round sweep for the third consecutive year, but this one was decided by a total of 16 points.

Sports | NBA

Rajon Rondo of Chicago Bulls out indefinitely with broken thumb

Rajon Rondo, who has averaged 11.5 points and 8.5 assists in the Bulls' two win over the Celtics, is out indefinitely with a fractured thumb.

Sports | My Sporting News

The Pacers were back in the series ... until LeBron James happened

LeBron James contributed one of the finest playoff performances of his career in Cleveland's Game 3 win over Indiana.

Sports | NBA

Westbrook sets NBA triple-double record, kills Nuggets' playoff hopes with winning 3

Westbrook records his 42nd triple-double of the season while scoring 50 points

Sports | NBA

Russell Westbrook clinched a playoff berth with the highest-scoring triple-double ever

Try as they might, nobody in Orlando could touch Russell Westbrook on Wednesday night. When Westbrook checked back into Wednesday’s game after his customary rest to start the fourth quarter, the Orlando Magic led the Thunder 89-79. A minute and a half l

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The Lakers are officially Jeanie Buss' team, so what will she do?

The Lakers are now officially Jeanie Buss' team, so what will she do first?

Sports | NBA

Devin Booker dropped 70 and NBA Twitter lost its mind

All eyes were on Devin Booker’s 70-point game against the Boston Celtics on Friday night, and NBA players across Twitter made sure to send props to the Phoenix Suns phenom.

Sports | NBA

LaMarcus Aldridge will be out an 'indefinite period' due to a minor heart arrhythmia

The San Antonio Spurs, gearing for a shot at the top spot in the Western Conference standings during the season’s final month, will lose one of its best players to a frightening condition. LaMarcus Aldridge, the five-time All-Star that signed with the t

Sports | NBA

Cavs make NBA regular-season record 25 3s, top Hawks 135-130

ATLANTA (AP) — On a record-breaking night when Kyrie Irving and LeBron James combined for 81 points, it was fitting that the biggest shot belonged to Kyle Korver.

Sports | NBA

Kevin Durant has sprained MCL, bone bruise; will miss at least a month

Golden State Warriors All-Star Kevin Durant will minimally miss a month with an MCL sprain and bone bruise in his left knee, but is expected to return for the start of the playoffs in mid-April. After an MRI late Tuesday night, the Warriors announced on W

Sports | Clippers

Joel Embiid Out Indefinitely Due To Swelling In Knee

Joel Embiid is “out indefinitely,” according the Philadelphia 76ers.

Sports | My Sporting News

Jeanie Buss says she probably waited too long to fire her brother Jim

Jim Buss dons a dress cap at the introduction of D’Angelo Russell in 2015. The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to overhaul the front office and install franchise icon Magic Johnson as president of basketball operations surprised many, not least for the s

Sports | Clippers

NBA Teams Reportedly Want To Trade For Derrick Rose, But Why?

Here are two sets of Derrick Rose numbers.

Sports | Clippers

The Wizards Are For Real

Take heart, D.C. fans. Sometimes the best basketball player alive is just gonna throw in a one-legged 25-foot turnaround fallaway jumper high off the glass to tie the game with 0.3 seconds left in regulation in your building. It happens! Or anyway, it hap

Sports | SPORTS

Knicks stunned, Melo deflated: 'It's unacceptable'

Carmelo Anthony went scoreless in the fourth quarter and ended his day in pure frustration after starting Wednesday by sounding the alarm on the Knicks' teetering season.

Sports | NBA

Klay Thompson sets NBA record for points in under 30 minutes

Klay Thompson made history on Monday night. The Golden State Warriors of the past three seasons are famous for setting records. The Warriors’ No. 3 scoring option set a new NBA season high with 60 points on 21-of-33 FG, 8-of-14 3FG, and 10-of-11 FT.

Sports | NBA

Westbrook has 51 points, triple-double; Thunder beat Suns

Tired wasn't an option for Russell Westbrook on Friday night. The explosive point guard had 51 points in a triple-double and scored the winning points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 113-110 overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns. According to th

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Sixers rookie Ben Simmons has a fracture in his foot

Snakebitten Philadelphia sees another first-round pick with injury

Sports | NBA

Sources: LeBron agrees to $100M deal with Cavs

LeBron James also pressured the Cavs to finalize a deal to keep free agent J.R. Smith.

Sports | NBA

Woj: Westbrook to sign new deal with OKC

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San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan retires after 19 seasons

Tim Duncan celebrates the San Antonio Spurs’ 2014 NBA title. Duncan announced his retirement Monday. San Antonio Spurs big man Tim Duncan, a five-time NBA champion, two-time Most Valuable Player and three-time NBA Finals MVP regarded by many as the gre

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Sources: James Harden agrees to $118M renegotiation - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The four-year deal includes a player option that could return him to free agency in 2019.

Sports | NBA

Sources: Pau Gasol agrees to deal with Spurs

Pau Gasol will join the Spurs and help offset the possible loss of Tim Duncan to retirement.

Sports | NBA

Kevin Durant chooses Warriors - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Kevin Durant will join a 73-win team team coming off back-to-back Finals appearances.

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Manu Ginobili will play at least one more season with the Spurs - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Manu Ginobili will continue to thrill NBA fans for at least another year. The San Antonio Spurs ended their season earlier than expected in a fashion that inspired many questions about the team’s future. For all the on-court issues su

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Rondo joins Bulls for another attempt to regain his relevance - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Rajon Rondo will attempt to become relevant again in Chicago. Did you know that Rajon Rondo led the NBA in assists this season? Toiling for an unimpressive, uninspiring Sacramento Kings that was only intermittently interesting as a trai

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Sources: Jamal Crawford staying with Clippers - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The free-agent guard agreed to a three-year, $42 million deal to return to Los Angeles.

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Mike Conley and Grizzlies agree to the biggest NBA contract ever - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: MARCH 6: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on March 6, 2016 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Before Friday, only two players in NBA history had made $30 million per ye

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Timofey Mozgov is the first big hire of the NBA's crazy free agent season - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Timofey’s summer vacation has been fun, thus far. (Getty Images) [Follow Dunks Don’t Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball]

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Sources: Thunder trade Serge Ibaka to Magic - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: OKC forward Serge Ibaka is headed to the Magic for three players.

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76ers take Ben Simmons with No. 1 pick in 2016 NBA draft | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: As expected, the Philadelphia 76ers kicked off the 2016 NBA draft by selecting Ben Simmons, a 6-foot-10, 240-pound playmaking forward out of LSU, with the No. 1 overall pick.

Sports | NBA

Bulls trade ex-MVP Rose to Knicks in Five-Player Trade

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LeBron trolls hard, comes home wearing an Ultimate Warrior shirt

LeBron James didn't need to actually say anything when he got off the plane. His outfit said it all, very loudly and very clearly.

Sports | NBA

LeBron, Kyrie too much for Warriors in Game 5 - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Cavs' stars each scored 41 points to push the NBA Finals back to Cleveland.

Sports | NBA

Draymond Green suspended for Game 5

Green earned his fourth flagrant foul point of the playoffs in an altercation with LeBron James in Game 4.

Sports | My Sporting News

In Game 3, Kyrie Irving reminded us just how devastating he can be | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Kyrie Irving was under fire after two down games to start the 2016 NBA Finals. In Game 3, he turned it around, burning the Warriors to ash.

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How the Golden State Warriors Survived the West | TIME

The Warriors complete their playoff comeback against Oklahoma City. Up next, the NBA's series of the century.

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Warriors take thrilling Game 7 vs. Thunder to reach NBA Finals | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Warriors completed a comeback from 3-1 down to beat the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals and continue their quest to become one of the best teams in NBA history.

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Klay and Steph save Warriors season, stun Thunder to force Game 7 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Warriors needed their superstars to come up huge to save their season. The Splash Brothers delivered to force Game 7.

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LeBron and Kyrie carry Cavs past Raptors, into 2nd straight Finals | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Cleveland Cavaliers will play for the first championship in franchise history thanks to another stellar performance from stars LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.

Sports | NBA

Curry, Warriors outlast Thunder, will play at least 1 more game | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The defending champions withstood another tremendous defensive effort from OKC and will live to play Game 6 on Saturday.

Sports | NBA

Cavs find the touch, torch Raptors to get within one win of Finals | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Cavs didn't lose their A-game; they just forgot to pack it when they left for Canada. When they got home, they found it.

Sports | NBA

Thunder overwhelm Warriors again, move within a win of NBA Finals | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Oklahoma City followed up a Game 3 blowout with another commanding win in Game 4 and now has three chances to win and move on to the NBA Finals.

Sports | NBA

Lowry, DeRozan lead Raptors to 105-99 win over Cav - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Kyle Lowry scored 35 points, including a driving layup in the final minute, and DeMar DeRozan had 32 as the Toronto Raptors evened the Eastern Conference Finals by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-99 in Game 4 on Monday night. DeMarr

Sports | NBA

NBA doesn't suspend Warriors' Draymond Green for kick to groin - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Draymond Green is eligible to play in Tuesday's Game 4 between the Warriors and Thunder.

Sports | NBA

Oklahoma City dominates Golden State in OKC, takes 2-1 series lead | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The Thunder led by 41 points and had Game 3 wrapped up well before the third quarter ended.

Sports | NBA

Raptors drop Cavs to 10-1 in playoffs

DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points, Bismack Biyombo set a Toronto playoff record with 26 rebounds and the Raptors beat Cleveland 99-84 on Saturday night, handing the Cavaliers their first loss this postseason. Kyle Lowry scored 20 points, Cory Joseph added 14

Sports | NBA

Perfect 10: Cavs stay unbeaten in postseason, down Raptors - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Overshadowed as Golden State shot down history during the regular season, the Cavaliers are making this postseason their own. LeBron James recorded a triple-double and Cleveland improved to 10-0 in the playoffs with a 108-89 victory ove

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Curry dazzles again, Warriors even series with Thunder 1-1 - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Once Stephen Curry finally gathered himself and got up following a scary first-quarter dive into the stands, fans inside Oracle Arena could take a breath, sit back and watch the MVP put on a spectacular shooting show. ''The elbow's fine

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NBA cops to 5 missed calls in crazy finish to Spurs-Thunder Game 2 | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Even the referees' union said the wild inbounds play that ended Game 2 "was one we've never seen before [and] we missed it."

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BREAKING: Lakers Hire Luke Walton To Be New Head Coach - Lakers Nation

After considering a long list of potential candidates for the vacant head coaching job in Los Angeles, the Lakers brass decided Luke Walton is the man for the job...

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All-Time Rosters for Every NBA Franchise | PointAfter

PointAfter compiled the best all-time roster for every NBA franchise, including ABA years.

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Kobe Bryant provides one last transcendent performance - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The most compelling basketball icon of his generation leaves the game the only way he can.