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A dinner-table conversation with his head coach convinced Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe that he needed to control his emotions on the court. The lesson could prove valuable as he tries to avenge disappointment vs. Boston.

The Rockets wrote a memo after flaming out against Golden State in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals last summer, alleging that referees “likely changed” the outcome of the championship. The League told the Roc...

“James Butler,” in the words of Sixers head coach Brett Brown “was the adult in the gym” Monday night as he led Philadelphia to a critical 94-89 win against the Raptors. Butler--”my name isn’t James. It’s l...

So how will the Heat replace Dwyane Wade's 15.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game? Perhaps not at all. Here's the problem: Unless the Heat finds a dynamic, …

Vince Carter isn’t hanging up his kicks just yet. Carter, who just finished up his 22nd season in the L, announced he’ll be returning next season, per The Ringer’s “Winging It” podcast. Joined by Kent Bazemore ...

When Gregg Popovich officially commits to a 24th season with the San Antonio Spurs, the franchise is expected to sign him to a three-year contract extension that will keep him in town through 2012-22, Adrian Wojnarowski ...

James Harden says Houston remains a “very confident bunch” heading Game 2 tonight against the Warriors. The Rockets had “plenty of opportunities to make shots,” but simply failed to convert, according to the reig...

Pat Williams, co-founder of the Orlando Magic, announced his retirement from the NBA after a 51-year career in the league.

When they heard of the “Dominican Michael Jordan,” others fantasized about the next basketball savant immigrating to the United States. They expected greatness of the 6-foot-5 Latino with insane athleticism, a millio...

Denver overcame 39 points from Damian Lillard to earn a 121-113 win Monday night in Game 1 of the Blazers-Nuggers second round series. Lillard went just 4-of-12 from behind the arc, and the Nuggets “made him uncomforta...

Nikola Jokic showed again he will adjust to whatever defenses try to take away from him. Take away his passing, and he will score. Double-team him, and he will find the open man. "I consider him like a Tom Brady," Nugget...

The league's Last Two-Minute Report stated the Houston guard would have landed safely if he had not extended his legs. It also cited three missed Warriors fouls.

Giannis Antetokounmpo said even his older brother called him out for not playing hard enough in Sunday's Game 1 loss to the Celtics. The Bucks star and the rest of his team said energy and effort are the biggest things t...