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Playing for the Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks, he held his own against titans of the era like Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Willis Reed.

Deandre Ayton barks like a dog. Mikal Bridges becomes Iron Man. JaVale McGee channels his inner Samuel L. Jackson. The Suns' pregame huddle is chaos, but it serves a major purpose.

Giannis scored 40 points and Bobby Portis hit the game-winner, but Jrue Holiday's defense was the difference.

The Lakers have received permission to interview Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson for their head-coaching vacancy, sources told ESPN. Atkinson has already interviewed with the Hornets about their opening, sources said.

Brooklyn needs its star guard to be more than a part-time player next season, General Manager Sean Marks said, without clearly stating the team wants Irving back.

Robert Williams III will miss a second consecutive playoff game for the Celtics because of left knee soreness, having been ruled out of Wednesday's Game 5 against the Bucks.

Angel McCoughtry and the Minnesota Lynx agreed to a buy-out on Thursday just a few months after signing the five-time All-Star as a free agent in February. McCoughtry, 35, has played just 20 minutes through the team’s ...

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says his boss, Pat Riley, belongs on the Mount Rushmore of basketball executives.

Perspective is a difficult concept for many to understand. In a world consumed by constant stimulation at our fingertips, trapped in a neverending loop of social comparison, taking the time to zoom out and look at the bi...

Memphis Grizzlies EVP of Basketball Operations and General Manager Zachary Z. Kleiman has been selected as the winner of the 2021-22 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year, the NBA announced today. "This is an organization...

Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman has been named the NBA basketball executive of the year, the youngest ever to win the award.

Our betting experts give their favorite plays for Thursday night's pivotal Game 6 NBA playoff matchups.

Hours before the Grizzlies Game 5 matchup against the Golden State Warriors, three-time champion Stephen Curry was asked what the game plan was with a 3-1 series lead against a young, hungry Memphis Grizzlies team. “Wh...

The NBA has unveiled a set of six playoff trophies that have each received a makeover, with the centerpiece being the Larry O’Brien Trophy, awarded to the League champs, which has received a roundish upgrade that shows...

The NBA is unveiling an ensemble of trophies and awards that will feature new designs and will honor iconic players such as Larry Bird, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Bob Cousy and Oscar Robertson.

The Bucks leaned on their championship pedigree and the heroics of Jrue Holiday on Wednesday night, rallying from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to win Game 5 against the Celtics and take the series lead in the East s...

The Memphis Grizzlies aren’t done yet after absolutely imposing their will during Wednesday’s Game 5 with a dominant 134-95 win over the Golden State Warriors. The Grizzlies were led by Desmond Bane, Tyus Jones, and ...

Follow live: Warriors try to clinch series in Gamer 5 against Grizzlies

The Nuggets traveled to Nikola Jokic's hometown and presented him with his new hardware.

Lorenzen Wright's ex-wife should not be granted early release from a 30-year prison sentence she received after pleading guilty to plotting the retired NBA player's 2010 slaying, a Tennessee Board of Parole member said W...

Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic officially won a second straight NBA Most Valuable Player trophy Wednesday to become the second consecutive international player to win two in a row.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić has been named the 2021-22 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, the NBA announced today. This is the second Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award for Jokić, who also earned the honor last seaso...