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AP source: Bulls tab Nuggets' Karnisovas to lead operations

The Chicago Bulls came into the season thinking they were poised to contend for a playoff spot. The plan did not unfold the ...

NBA coaches prepare for possible intriguing playoff matchups

With NBA games indefinitely on hold there has been a lot of discussion about postseason possibilities — including by coaches ...

Pandemic forcing NBA players to work out with what's on hand

Giannis Antetokounmpo is spending much of his time during the coronavirus-imposed hiatus working out, helping care for his ...

Bucks try to make sure they're ready whenever season resumes

The NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks remain confident the coronavirus pandemic won’t put a permanent halt to the season and that ...

The Latest: Becher defends Sharks' games amid county caution

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ San Jose Sharks President Jonathan ...

'The Last Dance' look at Jordan's last title starts April 19

The documentary looking at Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls is set for release nearly two ...

NCAA's greatest hits: Austin Carr's record 61 points in 1970

Austin Carr played for Notre Dame in an era when prolific scorers dominated college basketball. LSU's Pete Maravich was ...

AP Source: Pistons' Christian Wood tests positive for virus

Christian Wood of the Detroit Pistons has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the ...

White scores 20, commits 9 TOs, Bulls beat Cavaliers 108-103

Coby White scored 20 points to help offset a career-high nine turnovers in his first NBA start, and the Chicago Bulls beat ...

Cavs reward Bickerstaff with contract after strong start

J.B. Bickerstaff's impressive start with the Cavaliers has been rewarded. Bickerstaff, who has Cleveland playing its best ...

James surges, Giannis sits and a reminder health is the key

LeBron James was making a statement on the court when the Milwaukee Bucks had to make one of their own. Giannis Antetokounmpo ...

Murray scores 21 as Nuggets beat short-handed Bucks 109-95

Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 21 points but it was a basket of his that didn't count that really ignited Denver's 109-95 ...

Booker, Rubio help Suns race past Giannis-less Bucks

Devin Booker scored 20 of his 36 points in Phoenix's 47-point first quarter and the Suns beat the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks ...

LeBron & Co. snap Clippers' streak at 6 with 112-103 victory

LeBron James closed out a weekend to remember. First, he outdueled Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in a ...

Dinwiddie makes late free throws. Nets beat Bulls 110-107

Spencer Dinwiddie scored 24 points, Caris LeVert and Joe Harris each added 23 and Brooklyn beat the Chicago Bulls 110-107 on ...

Antetokounmpo has knee sprain, will miss at least 2 games

Reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has a minor knee sprain and will miss at least the Milwaukee Bucks' next two games.

NBA tells teams to plan for empty arenas; LeBron says no way

The NBA wants its teams to prepare to play games without fans if necessary because of the coronavirus crisis, but LeBron ...

LeBrilliant: James' 37 points lead Lakers past Bucks 113-103

LeBron James has repeatedly insisted he doesn't care about winning another MVP award. He knows almost nobody outside the Los ...

NBA-leading Bucks bounce back from loss to rout Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks have the NBA’s best record in part by avoiding slumps. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points, 12 rebounds ...

Bucks, at 52-9 so far, have reached some rare NBA air

It’s reasonable to think Milwaukee is not going to win all 21 of its remaining games, which means not all is lost for the ...