Tag: NBA

The Denver Nuggets may have their star player back, but the Dallas Mavericks are certain to be without theirs when the two teams face off on Friday in Denver. Nikola Jokic, a three-time MVP, missed…

The Los Angeles Clippers, on a six-game home winning streak, will face the Sacramento Kings for the first time in their new arena on Friday in Inglewood, Calif., as they continue their NBA Cup group…

Brandon Miller scored eight of his career-high 38 points in overtime, leading the Charlotte Hornets to a 123-121 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. LaMelo Ball, who had been on the bench late…

RJ Barrett scored 31 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 110-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Scottie Barnes, who returned from an injury, contributed…

Harrison Barnes scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Chris Paul made important plays at the end, helping the San Antonio Spurs come back in the fourth quarter to beat the Utah Jazz 126-118…

Franz Wagner scored 15 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, including a crucial 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left, and helped the Orlando Magic come back to win 119-118 against the Los Angeles Lakers…

Stephen Silas has many reasons for wanting to coach USA Basketball in the FIBA AmeriCup qualifying rounds. One of those reasons is his father. Paul Silas passed away two years ago, and even though he…

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team announced on Thursday. The 76ers said that George did not suffer any structural damage to…

The White House turned green on Thursday when President Joe Biden — with the Secret Service code name “Celtic” — welcomed “Coach Joe” Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics to the South Lawn to celebrate their…

Detroit guard Cade Cunningham left Thursday night’s game in Charlotte with a left hip injury in the final minute of regulation and did not return for overtime as the Pistons lost to the Hornets. Cunningham…

Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking to assist off the court by helping to invest in early-stage startup companies. The Milwaukee Bucks star announced on Thursday the launch of Build Your Legacy Ventures, a venture capital fund…

LeBron James announced he is taking a break from social media. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer and Los Angeles Lakers star shared the news on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram on Wednesday, saying he would…

Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton will have knee surgery that will end his season. The team announced on Wednesday that Melton will soon undergo surgery for a sprained left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that…

Norman Powell, the leading scorer for the Los Angeles Clippers, was not part of the lineup on Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic due to a hamstring injury. Coach Tyronn Lue mentioned that Powell would…

Taylor Jenkins has become the Memphis Grizzlies’ all-time winningest coach. With the Grizzlies’ 117-111 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, Jenkins, in his sixth season as head coach, recorded his 215th victory, surpassing…

Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic was ruled out for Tuesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, marking the third consecutive game he has missed due to personal reasons. The 7-foot, three-time Most Valuable Player…

This game wasn’t just about Cleveland’s perfect season, their 15-game winning streak, or even the NBA Cup. It was an opportunity for the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers to see how they measured up against the defending…

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook recorded the 200th triple-double of his career on Tuesday night in a win over Memphis. The NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles reached the milestone late in the game during a…

Dalton Knecht just shrugged when he made his fourth straight 3-pointer, causing the Los Angeles Lakers’ arena to explode with excitement. It wasn’t just any shrug, though. It was the famous shrug made by Michael…