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Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 40 as Bucks top Nets in epic Game 7

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points, including the tying basket in overtime and Khris Middleton hit the go-ahead shot with 40.7 seconds left as the Milwaukee Bucks pulled out a 115-111 victory over… MORE

Game 1 availability for Suns’ Chris Paul remains in doubt

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul’s availability is in doubt for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals after the team announced Saturday that he remains under the NBA’s health and safety protocols.Th… MORE

Clippers take on Suns after historic win over Jazz

The Los Angeles Clippers ended one of the NBA’s most infamous droughts in epic fashion Friday night.Two days later, they have the chance to begin ending another drought — this time against an oppo… MORE

Hawks, 76ers set for Game 7 clash

After a grueling 72-game marathon and nearly two rounds of the playoffs, it all comes down to a one-game sprint for the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers.The fifth-seeded Hawks visit the top-see… MORE

Report: Lakers part ways with head trainer after injury-riddled season

The Los Angeles Lakers will not bring back their head athletic trainer after an injury-riddled 2020-21 season and will revamp their strategies for player health, ESPN reported Saturday.The team did… MORE

Behind Terance Mann’s 39, Clippers oust Jazz in Game 6

Terance Mann scored a career-high 39 points and the Los Angeles Clippers stormed back for a 131-119 win over the visiting Utah Jazz to clinch a 4-2 series victory Friday and advance to the Western Con… MORE

Sixers come from behind, force Game 7 vs. Hawks

Joel Embiid scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a 104-99 win over the host Atlanta Hawks to stave off elimination in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semif… MORE

Nets PG Kyrie Irving (ankle) ruled out for Game 7

The Brooklyn Nets will be without star point guard Kyrie Irving for Saturday night’s Game 7 showdown against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks.Head coach Steve Nash confirmed Friday that Irving will mis… MORE

Report: Wizards star Bradley Beal commits to Team USA

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has committed to play for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics, The Athletic reported Friday.The roster is a work in progress, but The Athletic said Beal will join pr… MORE

Dirk Nowitzki joins Mavericks as special adviser

Dirk Nowitzki will serve as a special adviser to the Dallas Mavericks, the team announced Friday.Per the Mavericks, Nowitzki will assist with the hiring of both a general manager and head coach and… MORE

Hobbled Nets look to finish off Bucks in Game 7

When the Brooklyn Nets waltzed to a 39-point victory in Game 2 to take a two-games-to-none lead, it seemed plausible to think a short Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series with the Milwaukee Buc… MORE

Celtics trade Kemba Walker to Thunder for Al Horford, Moses Brown

The Celtics are sending guard Kemba Walker and their 2021 first-round draft pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Brad Stevens’ first move in charge of Boston’s front office, ESPN reported Friday.Th… MORE

Clippers rule out Kawhi Leonard (knee) for Game 6

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will sit out again Friday when Los Angeles attempts to eliminate the visiting Utah Jazz in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.Leonard sprained his right knee… MORE

Khris Middleton, Bucks push Nets to Game 7

Khris Middleton exploded for a postseason-career-high 38 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo chipped in with 30 to complement 17 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks’ defense wore down the Brooklyn Nets en rou… MORE

LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards highlight all-rookie team

LaMelo Ball’s debut season continues garner acclaim as the Charlotte Hornets guard was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team on Thursday after also winning the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.Ball an… MORE

Clippers face Jazz on brink of first conference final

Minus their top player, the Los Angeles Clippers look to advance to the Western Conference finals for the first time in franchise history when they host the Utah Jazz on Friday night in Game 6.The… MORE

Report: Rick Carlisle resigns as Mavericks coach

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle told ESPN Thursday he will not return to the team next season.”After a number of in-person conversations with Mark Cuban over the last week, today I informed hi… MORE

NBA introduces new Wilson-manufactured game ball

Just call it the 37-year itch.The NBA announced Thursday it will debut its new ball, manufactured by sporting goods company Wilson, at the NBA draft combine. The week-long event begins Monday in Ch… MORE

Joel Embiid, Sixers try to avoid elimination in Game 6 vs. Hawks

The resilient Atlanta Hawks have overcome 18- and 26-point deficits in the past two games to push the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers to the brink of elimination in their Eastern Conference semifinal se… MORE

Paul George (37 points) carries Clippers past Jazz for 3-2 edge

Paul George scored 37 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers, playing without injured Kawhi Leonard, to a surprising 119-111 win over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Wednesday night in Game 5 of a… MORE

Hawks escape 26-point hole, shock Sixers in Game 5

Trae Young scored a playoff-career-high 39 points and the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 26-point, second-half deficit to stun the host Philadelphia 76ers 109-106 on Wednesday and take a 3-2 series lead… MORE

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball voted NBA Rookie of the Year

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was named NBA Rookie of the Year on Wednesday, becoming the third player in franchise history to capture the honor, joining Larry Johnson (1991-92) and Emeka Okafor… MORE

Kevin Durant has Nets poised to eliminate Bucks

After rallying behind a monster performance by Kevin Durant for a home victory in Game 5 to take the lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal, the Brooklyn Nets will get the first chance to advance… MORE

Nets’ Kyrie Irving ruled out, James Harden ready for Game 6

Kyrie Irving will remain sidelined with a right ankle sprain Thursday night when the Brooklyn Nets visit the Milwaukee Bucks for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.ESPN reported that coach… MORE

Mavericks part ways with GM Donnie Nelson

The Dallas Mavericks and longtime general manager and president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson “have mutually agreed to part ways,” the team announced Wednesday.Nelson, 58, has been with th… MORE

Jazz G Mike Conley (hamstring) out again for Game 5

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley will not play in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.The 33-year-old All-Star h… MORE

Reports: Jimmy Butler to skip Tokyo Olympics

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will not participate in the Tokyo Olympics as a member of the Team USA squad, according to multiple reports.A gold medalist at the Rio Olympics in 2016, Butler “opte… MORE

Reports: Wizards part ways with coach Scott Brooks

The Washington Wizards parted ways with head coach Scott Brooks on Wednesday after the two sides failed to agree on a new deal, multiple outlets reported.His contract expired at the end of the 2020… MORE

Reports: Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy out after one season

Stan Van Gundy is out after one season as head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.Van Gundy, 61, joins Nate Bjorkgren (Indiana Pacers) as coaches who parte… MORE

Reports: Chris Paul in COVID protocol

Chris Paul is in COVID-19 protocol and could miss part of the Western Conference finals, according to multiple reports.The Phoenix Suns advanced to the conference finals with a sweep of the Denver… MORE

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard out for Game 5

Kawhi Leonard is out for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday with a knee injury.The Los Angeles Clippers might be without Leonard for the remainder of the best-of-seven series, whi… MORE

Kevin Durant’s 49-point explosion leads Nets to 3-2 series edge

Kevin Durant totaled 49 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists as the Brooklyn Nets stormed back and beat the Milwaukee Bucks 114-108 Tuesday night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in New Yo… MORE

Antetokounmpo, Jokic, Curry, Doncic, Leonard named first-team All-NBA

League MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and unanimous selection Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks made the All-NBA first team, announced Tuesday.They were joined on the first team… MORE

James Harden (hamstring) will play for Nets in Game 5

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden will play Tuesday in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks, according to multiple reports.Harden hasn’t appeared since the first m… MORE

Hawks expect De’Andre Hunter to be ready for camp after surgery

Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee.”Hunter will miss the remainder of the postseason and is expected to m… MORE

NBA releases list of 69 players attending draft combine

Southern California forward Evan Mobley and NBA G League prospects Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga are among the 69 players the league expects to attend the NBA draft combine in Chicago from June 21-… MORE

Jazz look to recapture momentum as Clippers visit for Game 5

Rudy Gobert believes the Utah Jazz’s problems, which led to two straight blowout losses to the Clippers in Los Angeles, center around the offense.”When we take tough shots, it’s hard to get back an… MORE

Report: Damian Lillard, Draymond Green join Team USA

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green are on the roster for Team USA entering training camp in Las Vegas next month, The Athletic reported Tuesda… MORE

Joel Embiid, Sixers host Hawks in pivotal Game 5

The top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers suddenly look quite vulnerable.And the goal now is to take back homecourt advantage.The fifth-seeded Atlanta Hawks evened the Eastern Conference semifinal serie… MORE

Nets’ James Harden upgraded, still doubtful vs. Bucks

The Brooklyn Nets upgraded guard James Harden’s status from out to doubtful for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.Per ESPN, Harden is… MORE

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard sits late with apparent right knee injury

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard sat out the final 4:35 of Los Angeles’ 118-104 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday with an apparent right knee injury.Leonard grabbed for the knee after bumping into… MORE

Clippers pull even with Jazz, but Kawhi Leonard leaves early

Kawhi Leonard recorded 31 points and seven rebounds before exiting with an apparent injury, and the Los Angeles Clippers notched a 118-104 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night to tie their Weste… MORE

Report: NBA explores limiting act-of-shooting leeway

NBA owners may be asked to limit the motions that players can take and still be considered in the act of shooting, ESPN reported Monday.The proposed rule tweak is based on plays when shooters subst… MORE

Hawks rally past Sixers, level series 2-2

Trae Young collected 25 points and a career-high-tying 18 assists to fuel the host Atlanta Hawks to a 103-100 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifi… MORE

Rudy Gobert, Ben Simmons unanimous All-Defensive First Team choices

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons were unanimous choices for the NBA All-Defensive First Team, the league announced Monday.Gobert and Simmons were chosen on all… MORE

Kyrie Irving’s ankle puts twist in Nets-Bucks series

The Brooklyn Nets survived the regular season without their “Big Three” of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving consistently on the floor at the same time to get the second seed in the Eastern… MORE

Nets G Kyrie Irving (ankle) out for Game 5 vs. Bucks

The Brooklyn Nets said star point guard Kyrie Irving will not play in Game 5 of the team’s Eastern Conference semifinal series Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks because of a right ankle sprain.Th… MORE

Jazz G Mike Conley (hamstring) ruled out for Game 4

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley was ruled out of Monday’s Western Conference Game 4 in Los Angeles against the Clippers as he continues to recover from a mild right hamstring strain.The Jazz have… MORE

Report: Blazers interviewing Mike D’Antoni on Monday

The Portland Trail Blazers are interviewing Brooklyn Nets assistant Mike D’Antoni on Monday for their head coaching vacancy, ESPN reported.D’Antoni, 70, is in his first season on Steve Nash’s staff… MORE

Report: Magic to interview Jason Kidd for coaching job

The Orlando Magic will interview Jason Kidd for their coaching vacancy this week, FOX Sports reported Monday.The Magic requested permission from the Lakers to interview the current Los Angeles assi… MORE

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