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Associated Press
Reports: New Orleans Pelicans acquire C.J. McCollum in 7-player trade
The New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly acquired guard C.J. McCollum from the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a seven-player trade.2 years ago
Associated Press
LaMelo Ball, Murray to replace Durant, Green in NBA All-Star Game
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and Spurs guard Dejounte Murray were named to the NBA All-Star Game on Monday as injury replacements.2 years ago
Arizona Sports
Rockets take ASU’s Josh Christopher 24th in 2021 NBA Draft
Former Arizona State Sun Devils guard Josh Christopher was taken No. 24 overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday night.3 years ago
Associated Press
Play-in tournament returning to NBA in 2022 for at least one more season
As expected, the NBA's board of governors gave approval Tuesday to a plan that would bring back the play-in tournament in April 2022.3 years ago
Arizona Sports
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out for Game 6 of ECF with knee injury
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo hyperextended his left knee in Game 4 after landing awkwardly trying to contest a dunk by Hawks' Clint Capela.3 years ago
Associated Press
Bucks blowout Hawks to even up Eastern Conference Finals series at 1-1
The Bucks never trailed, scored 20 straight points late in the second quarter and led by at least 30 throughout the second half.3 years ago
Associated Press
Bucks hold on to beat Nets in Game 7 in OT to advance to ECF
The Milwaukee Bucks are advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals after beating the Brooklyn Nets 115-111 in OT on Saturday night.3 years ago
Associated Press
Donovan Mitchell’s 45 points, Rudy Gobert’s block help Jazz take Game 1
Donovan Mitchell scored 45 points in the Utah Jazz's 112-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday.3 years ago
Associated Press
Damian Lillard scores 55 as Blazers drop Game 5 to Nuggets in 2OT
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 147-140 in 2OT on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the opening-round series.3 years ago
Associated Press
‘It’s an honor’: Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2020 enshrined
Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett headlined a group of nine who got their delayed and long-awaited enshrinement on Saturday night.3 years ago
Associated Press
NBA creates social justice award, named for Abdul-Jabbar
The Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award will recognize players who are making strides in the fight for social justice.3 years ago
Associated Press
Russell Westbrook breaks Oscar Robinson’s NBA triple-double record
Russell Westbrook has set the NBA record with his 182nd triple-double, surpassing the mark set by Oscar Robertson in 1974.3 years ago
Associated Press
Nuggets’ Murray tears ACL in left knee, out indefinitely
The Denver Nuggets will be without Jamal Murray indefinitely after the dynamic point guard suffered a torn ACL in his left knee.3 years ago
Associated Press
Ex-NBA player Shawn Bradley paralyzed in cycling accident
Former NBA player Shawn Bradley disclosed Wednesday that he was paralyzed two months ago when he was struck from behind by a vehicle while riding a bike.3 years ago
Associated Press
Still perfect: Team LeBron takes down Team Durant in NBA All-Star Game
Team LeBron showed off its high-flying skills during a dominating run to close out Team Durant in the league's 70th midseason showcase Sunday night.3 years ago
Associated Press
Curry sinks final shot, tops Conley for second 3-point title
Stephen Curry shot his way to another 3-point title and Domantas Sabonis made sure the Skills Challenge still belongs to the bigs.3 years ago
Tom Kuebel
Suns guard Chris Paul comes up just short in NBA Skills Competition
Chris Paul came up just short in the NBA Skills Competition, his fifth attempt to win the contest. A familiar foe haunted Paul in the semifinals, the layup.3 years ago
Associated Press
Embiid, Simmons to miss NBA All-Star Game over contact tracing
Philadelphia 76ers teammates Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons were ruled out of Sunday's NBA All-Star Game after being flagged by coronavirus contact tracing,3 years ago
Christopher Boan
Predictions: NBA writers say Suns guard Chris Paul should be an All-Star
A debate is raging amongst NBA journalists about which member of the Phoenix Suns' backcourt should be an all-star in 2021.3 years ago
Associated Press
Toronto Raptors to play rest of NBA season in Tampa
Ongoing challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic and how that affects crossing the border will keep the Raptors in Florida through the NBA season.3 years ago
Associated Press
Feds to name likely cause of Kobe Bryant helicopter crash
On Tuesday, federal safety officials are expected to announce the probable cause of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others.3 years ago
Associated Press
Reports: Knicks to acquire guard Derrick Rose from Pistons
The New York Knicks have reportedly agreed to acquire Derrick Rose from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Dennis Smith Jr. and a second-round pick.3 years ago
Associated Press
AP: NBA tells teams it plans March 7 All-Star Game in Atlanta
The NBA told its teams on Thursday night that it expects to finalize plans in the coming week to have an All-Star Game in Atlanta.3 years ago
