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Five takeaways from the Heat's 119-98 victory over the New York Knicks at AmericanAirlines Arena: 1. The Heat won for the sixth time in a row at home and lit …

The Knicks keep inserting Emmanuel Mudiay in the starting lineup, and the results remain as unimpressive as Papa John's pizza.

Don't let Wednesday night's close loss fool you: No one should be shocked if the Raptors topple LeBron and the Cavaliers in this year's playoffs.

You get your share of 20-20 performances in the NBA. 30-30 doesn’t happen nearly as often. And the Hornets needed every one of Dwight Howard‘s 32 points and 30 rebounds Wednesday night to lead them to a come-from-beh...

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Stephen Curry is probably the closest to returning of the team's four injured All-Stars. Curry, who tweaked his ankle on March 8 and hasn't played since, practiced Wednesday.

Oklahoma City Thunder center and zoo ambassador Steven Adams said he prefers animals to humans while visiting the OKC Zoo on Thursday.

The Rockets plan to rest star guard Chris Paul on Thursday night against the Pistons primarily as a precautionary measure, according to sources.

Bulls guard Antonio Blakeney underwent an MRI today on his left wrist, followed by an examination by the team's hand specialist, Dr. John Fernandez. Initially diagnosed with a left wrist sprain, the MRI confirmed that he...

The first billboard reads "LeBron, there's no place like home. #ThisIsHome."

Dayton freshman Kostas Antetokounmpo, Giannis’ younger brother, will declare for the 2018 NBA draft, reports ESPN‘s Jonathan Givony: Dayton freshman Kostas Antetokounmpo (Giannis’ brother) will declare for the 2018...

There’s a chance that LeBron James and the Cavaliers meet the young 76ers in the first round of the 2018 NBA playoffs. And should that happen, former All-Star Paul Pierce thinks Cleveland could be in trouble, via ESPN�...

Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is is fourth in the league in scoring at 27.3 points per game, has a sprained right ankle and is doubtful for Friday's game versus Chicago.

The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard Aaron Harrison to a 10-day contract. Harrison (6-6, 210) went undrafted in the 2015 NBA Draft and joined the Charlotte Hornets at the Orlando Pro Summer League. The Hornets signed h...

At the Iowa home of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt is more than an overnight superstar at the N.C.A.A. tournament.

Dwight Howard suspended one game after receiving 16th technical foul of the season

If it looks to you like Kelly Olynyk does some of his best work in slow motion know this: he's doing it on purpose. "If you just slow down and …

As the National Basketball Association contemplates changing the league's age-limit entry rule, the thriving MLS is signing teenagers.

With the addition of Jae Crowder and the return of Rudy Gobert, the Jazz's stifling defense has put the rest of the NBA on notice.

The long-awaited clap back. The post Joel Embiid Fires Back at Media Critic After Sixers’ 40th Win appeared first on SLAMonline.

The Spurs held a players-only meeting after Saturday night's win over Minnesota to implore All-NBA forward Kawhi Leonard to return to the lineup and help the team in its push for the playoffs, league sources told ESPN.

The San Antonio Spurs held a players-only meeting on Saturday to implore Kawhi Leonard to return to action and help the team secure a playoff spot, reports ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski: Spurs guard Tony Parker, a four-tim...

Spurs reportedly have team meeting to convince Kawhi Leonard to return to lineup