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December 04, 2018

Wade crashes into a fan -- Panthers star Aleksander Barkov

Even on a night off, Florida Panthers star Aleksander Barkov got hit. No penalty was called. No foul was called either.

November 27, 2018

Bulls F Markkanen moving closer to season debut

Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen is moving closer to his season debut after spraining his right elbow in September.

November 14, 2018

Things to know about Michelle Obama's book, arena tour

Michelle Obama's 12-stop jaunt across the country — and an ocean — is not your average book tour. Of course, the former first ...

November 07, 2018

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic fined $25K for postgame comments

The NBA has fined Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic $25,000 for using derogatory and offensive language during a postgame ...

November 01, 2018

Bucks' Giannis back at practice after concussion protocol

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been cleared to play against the Boston Celtics on Thursday after ...

October 30, 2018

Nick Nurse's long route from pole-vault pit to Raptors coach

Nick Nurse talks about the long route to his first head coaching job in the NBA, the hot start by his Toronto Raptors and how ...

October 12, 2018

'Our fans are everywhere': NBA still growing internationally

It was the final minute of a preseason game between Philadelphia and Dallas, the 76ers were up by four points with the ball, ...

October 10, 2018

With promising core, Bulls open season eyeing bigger things

The Chicago Bulls missed the playoffs for the second time in three years last season and finished with their worst record in ...

October 10, 2018

Expectations rise as Giannis, Bucks move into new arena

In his never-ending quest to improve, Giannis Antetokounmpo connected in the offseason with one of the NBA's retired greats.

October 04, 2018

Smashing debut: Giannis, Bucks cruise in new arena's opener

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks put on a smashing opening-night performance at their new arena.

October 03, 2018

Spoelstra's new challenge: Combining coaching and fatherhood

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has never been through a training camp like this. Spoelstra's rule for training camp has ...

September 29, 2018

Bulls' Markkanen to miss 6 to 8 weeks after elbow injury

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen will miss at least six weeks because of a left elbow injury. The Bulls said Friday that ...

September 24, 2018

With new coach and new arena, Giannis, Bucks are all smiles

Giannis Antetokounmpo was all smiles but had no jokes. The Milwaukee Bucks' All-Star forward was more business this time ...

September 24, 2018

Porzingis rehabbing conservatively, unsure when he'll return

Kristaps Porzingis is a one-of-a-kind player, a 7-foot-3 package strong enough to pound in the paint but with plenty of speed ...

September 23, 2018

Heat camp arrives, and Dragic says he's more than ready

This time last year, Miami's Goran Dragic was already tired and the season was just getting started. It's very different now.

September 20, 2018

Knicks won't rush Porzingis or future building plans

Kristaps Porzingis is back with his teammates, though the New York Knicks don't know when he'll be back on the court.

August 27, 2018

Spurs' Son still up for army reprieve; No medal for Clarkson

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min is still on target for an Asian Games gold medal that will earn a reprieve from military ...

August 03, 2018

Hawks sign C Alex Len, who spent last 5 years with Suns

The Atlanta Hawks have signed center Alex Len. The 7-foot-1 Ukrainian was the fifth overall pick in the 2013 draft by ...

July 06, 2018

The Latest: Trail Blazers sign Stauskas to 1-year contract

The Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT): 7:45 p.m. Nik Stauskas is officially a member of the Portland Trail Blazers, ...