NBA mulling All-Star Game change: USA vs. World
The NBA is considering changing the format of the 2026 All-Star Game in Los Angeles to an international competition.Commissioner Adam Silver said last month that the league was going “back…
Warriors ride Jimmy Butler III’s late surge to 3-1 lead over Rockets
Jimmy Butler III returned from a one-game absence to score 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter to help the Golden State Warriors record a 109-106 victory over…
Cavaliers sweep Heat with record-setting blowout
Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched a 4-0 first-round series sweep with a 138-83 rout of the host Miami Heat on Monday night, the fourth-largest winning…
Without Damian Lillard, Bucks face elimination vs. Pacers
The Milwaukee Bucks are facing elimination and they have lost star guard Damian Lillard for an extended period due to a torn left Achilles tendon.The Bucks will try to defy…
Report: Warriors F Jimmy Butler (pelvis) set to return for Game 4
The Golden State Warriors are expected to have Jimmy Butler back for Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets after he missed Game 3…
Battle continues between Clippers, host Nuggets in Game 5
Denver pulled off a stunning win Saturday to regain home-court advantage in its Western Conference quarterfinal series with the Los Angeles Clippers, and now the Nuggets try to grab control…
Knicks aim to close out physical series vs. Pistons in Game 5
A week ago, the New York Knicks hit the road in the middle of their playoff series against the Detroit Pistons after Karl-Anthony Towns hardly touched the ball in the…
Report: MRI reveals torn Achilles for Bucks’ Damian Lillard
Milwaukee’s worst fears were realized Monday when an MRI revealed that star guard Damian Lillard suffered a torn left Achilles tendon, ESPN reported.Lillard was injured in the first quarter of…
Celtics out for more with chance to finish off Magic in Game 5
The Boston Celtics can reach the next step in their quest to repeat as NBA champions with a chance to wrap up their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the…
Warriors’ Stephen Curry named Teammate of Year
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was named the NBA’s 2024-25 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year on Monday.The award is based on “selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a…
NBA roundup: Damian Lillard injured in Bucks’ loss to Pacers
Myles Turner scored 23 points as one of eight players in double digits and the Indiana Pacers took a 3-1 first-round series lead with a convincing 129-103 road victory over…
Pacers spread points around, thump Bucks in Game 4
Myles Turner scored 23 points as one of eight players in double digits and the Indiana Pacers took a 3-1 first-round series lead with a convincing 129-103 road victory over…
Bucks star G Damian Lillard injures left leg, out vs. Pacers in Game 4
Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard exited Sunday night’s home playoff game against the Indiana Pacers with a potentially serious lower left leg injury.Lillard was hurt while seeking a long…
Jayson Tatum, Celtics too sharp for Magic
Jayson Tatum collected game highs of 37 points and 14 rebounds to lead the visiting Boston Celtics to a 107-98 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday in Game 4…
Hall of Famer, Knicks legend Dick Barnett dies at 88
Basketball Hall of Famer Dick Barnett, who played guard in both of the New York Knicks’ NBA championship seasons, has died, the team announced on Sunday. He was 88.Barnett died…
Officials acknowledge missed call at end of Knicks-Pistons game
An NBA referee crew chief acknowledged that a foul should have been called when Detroit’s Tim Hardaway Jr. was bumped while shooting the ball with less than a second remaining…