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Mac McClung...
Associated Press

Mac McClung dunks over Shaq, wins 2nd Slam Dunk Contest

Mac McClung won his second straight Slam Dunk Contest by grabbing the ball out of Shaquille O'Neal's hands and leaping over him.
2 months ago
Golden State Warriors...
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Warriors’ Draymond Green ejected for putting Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert in chokehold

Warriors star Draymond Green was ejected to putting Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in a sleeper hold on Tuesday.
5 months ago
Andre Iguodala and NBPA executive committee...
Damon Allred

Former Arizona Wildcat Andre Iguodala named NBPA’s acting executive director

Andre Iguodala will replace Tamika Tremaglio as the NBPA's acting executive director following Tremaglio's resignation.
5 months ago
Associated Press

Tatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points, Celtics beat 76ers

The Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-88 on Sunday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight year.
11 months ago
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Lakers rally past Warriors, take commanding 3-1 series lead

The Los Angeles Lakers rallied late to take a 3-1 series lead with a 104-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 on Monday night.
11 months ago
Associated Press

Curry scores playoff career-high 50 as Warriors down Kings

The Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Kings 120-100 in Sunday's winner-take-all Game 7.
12 months ago
Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves brings the ball down the court against the Denver ...
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Police called after Anthony Edwards postgame outburst in Denver

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was involved in an incident that required Denver Police involvement Tuesday night.
12 months ago
Arizona Sports

Timberwolves suspend Rudy Gobert for play-in game vs. Lakers after altercation with Anderson

Minnesota suspended Rudy Gobert for the play-in game against the Lakers following his altercation with Kyle Anderson this past Sunday.
1 year ago
Associated Press

Lakers reportedly trading Russell Westbrook to Utah in 3-team swap

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly trading Russell Westbrook to Utah and reacquiring guard D'Angelo Russell from Minnesota in a three-team, eight-player deal.
1 year ago
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Nets announce Jacque Vaughn as head coach, change course from Udoka

The Brooklyn Nets made Jacque Vaughn their HC, promoting Steve Nash's replacement instead of hiring suspended Boston coach Ime Udoka.
1 year ago
Associated Press

Boston Celtics top Warriors to take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals

Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and the Boston Celtics beat the Golden State Warriors in a 116-100 victory Wednesday/
2 years ago
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Quin Snyder steps down as head coach of Utah Jazz after 8 seasons

Quin Snyder has stepped down as head coach of the Utah Jazz after leading them to 372-264 record in eight seasons.
2 years ago
Associated Press

Warriors collapse in 4th quarter to lose Game 1 of Finals vs. Celtics

The Boston Celtics rode the most lopsided fourth quarter in NBA Finals history to take Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors.
2 years ago
Associated Press

Celtics hold off Heat in Game 7, advance to NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 100-96 on Sunday night and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010.
2 years ago
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Luka Doncic, Mavericks avoid sweep with win over Warriors

Luka Doncic had 30 points and 14 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night to avoid being swept.
2 years ago
Associated Press

Warriors one step closer to sweep of Mavericks after Game 3 victory

The Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 109-100 Sunday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals.
2 years ago
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Heat beat Celtics in Boston despite losing F Jimmy Butler to injury

Despite playing the second half without star Jimmy Butler, the Heat held on to a 109-103 win over the Celtics to take a 2-1 series lead.
2 years ago
Associated Press

NBA changes up design of trophies, adds conference finals MVPs

The NBA’s championship trophy has a new look, and the league will hand out some new trophies for the first time during these playoffs.
2 years ago
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) moves the ball up court as Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayto...
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Report: Nikola Jokic captures 2nd straight NBA MVP award

Nikola Jokic has won his second consecutive MVP award after a season in which he finished with numbers never before seen in NBA history.
2 years ago
Associated Press

Steph Curry leads Warriors to 2-1 series lead over Grizzlies

Steph Curry scored 30 points and the Warriors shut down Memphis 142-112 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
2 years ago
Associated Press

Ja Morant’s 47 points lead Grizzlies to win over Warriors, tie series at 1-1

Ja Morant matched a career playoff-high of 47 points as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors 106-101 to tie the series at 1-1.
2 years ago
Associated Press

Utah Jazz take series lead after Game 1 against Doncic-less Dallas Mavericks

The Utah Jazz opened the playoffs with a 99-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, who were without injured All-Star guard Luka Doncic.
2 years ago
Arizona Sports

Suns’ 1st-round playoff opponent down to 3 teams after Timberwolves secure 7-seed

The Suns will face the Clippers, Pelicans or Spurs in the first round of the NBA Playoffs after the Timberwolves secured the No. 7 seed.
2 years ago
Associated Press

NYC COVID-19 vaccine exemption allows Kyrie Irving to play home games

Nets guard Kyrie Irving had been among the most high-profile people impacted by New York City’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
2 years ago