Denver Nuggets realize defending their NBA championship will be a tough task...
DENVER — The Denver Nuggets met coach Michael Malone's challenge not to let up after winning the franchise's first NBA title.Nikola Jokic somehow got even better with another historic season that made...
View ArticleClemson guard Chase Hunter enters NBA Draft, but retains eligibility to come...
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson guard Chase Hunter said he's entering the NBA draft, but maintaining his eligibility should he want to return for a sixth year in college.Hunter is a 6-foot-4 guard from...
View ArticleJontay Porter banned from NBA after gambling probe shows he shared...
Toronto Raptors two-way player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even...
View ArticleKentucky guard Reed Sheppard enters NBA draft after being named top freshman...
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky reserve guard Reed Sheppard, who was voted the Southeastern Conference's top freshman by coaches after leading the league in steals, says he will enter the NBA draft.The...
View ArticleUConn forward Alex Karaban declares for NBA draft while retaining college...
STORRS, Conn. — UConn forward Alex Karaban announced Thursday that he has declared for the NBA draft while retaining his college eligibility.Karaban made the announcement on social media, saying his...
View ArticleKnicks, 76ers weather injuries that could've ruined them. Now they meet in...
GREENBURGH, N.Y. — Jalen Brunson and his New York teammates refused to let injuries knock them down. Joel Embiid of Philadelphia wouldn't let his keep him down.It was just days apart in January when...
View ArticleT-wolves take NBA's best defense into series vs. Suns, but can it stop...
MINNEAPOLIS — Defense has been far more of an afterthought than an asset over the checkered history of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have the second-fewest wins in the NBA since their entry 35 years...
View ArticleHeat headed to Boston after beating Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale
MIAMI — Tyler Herro scored 24 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 21 points and the Miami Heat grabbed the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs,...
View ArticleKyrie Irving is healthy and drama-free in Dallas as a playoff pairing with...
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is healthy and publicly free of drama, self-inflicted or otherwise, heading into his first playoff game with co-star Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.The eight-time All-Star...
View ArticleFAU hires Isaiah Austin, whose NBA playing plans were derailed, as an...
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Isaiah Austin never wanted to become a coach. And now, he sees it as his calling.The former Baylor center - whose plans to play in the NBA were thwarted when he was diagnosed in 2014...
View ArticleUConn freshman Stephon Castle declares for NBA draft and becomes school's...
STORRS, Conn. — UConn freshman Stephon Castle has entered his name into the NBA draft, becoming the fifth Husky starter to at least explore moving on after Connecticut's latest NCAA title run.UConn and...
View ArticleIngram, Valanciunas lift Zion-less New Orleans Pelicans past Kings and into...
NEW ORLEANS — Hustle plays and production from up and down the lineup helped the New Orleans Pelicans overcome the absence of leading-scorer Zion Williamson, keep their season alive and avoid a...
View ArticleThings to know about the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday
The Boston Celtics had almost no trouble at all with the 14 teams that didn’t make the playoffs this season, going 35-4 against those squads.Against the teams that actually made the postseason, the...
View ArticleJayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Jimmy Butler-less Heat...
BOSTON — The Celtics spent the days leading up to their playoff matchup with Miami talking about wanting to match the physicality of a team that would be looking for an edge without star Jimmy Butler....
View ArticleNikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic picked as NBA's MVP...
Nikola Jokic is one step closer to winning a third MVP award in the last four seasons. Victor Wembanyama is surely on his way to a trophy — or maybe two. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might get a couple of...
View ArticleNASCAR revels in Michael Jordan moment. His Airness gives a big boost to his...
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Suddenly, Michael Jordan's new life seems just as satisfying as his old one. This felt a whole lot like M.J. knocking down a buzzer-beater, winning the big game, celebrating like a...
View ArticleLeBron James rants at NBA's replay center over calls, Lakers lose on...
DENVER — LeBron James was seeing red after the Los Angeles Lakers watched a golden opportunity slip away.His frustration wasn't so much centered on blowing a 20-point lead. Or his late missed 3-pointer...
View ArticleNBA says Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before Knicks' winner
NEW YORK — Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before his turnover that led to the go-ahead 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo in the New York Knicks' victory over the 76ers in Game 2, the NBA...
View ArticlePhiladelphia's Tyrese Maxey wins NBA's Most Improved Player award
Tyrese Maxey was sixth in the Most Improved Player voting two years ago, a tribute to the jump he made between his first and second seasons in the NBA.Voters thought the jump he made from his third...
View ArticleMinnesota's Naz Reid named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award recipient
NEW YORK — Naz Reid was having a productive season as a reserve when the Minnesota Timberwolves needed him in the starting lineup while playing without All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns.Reid was excellent in...
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