Basketball News

September 29, 2020

Lakers, Heat start their preparations for NBA Finals

Bam Adebayo woke up on Monday with the realization that only two teams still have a chance to win this season’s NBA ...

September 29, 2020

Doc Rivers out as Clippers' coach, after seven seasons

Doc Rivers would easily be considered the best coach in Los Angeles Clippers history. Most wins. Most playoff appearances.

September 28, 2020

The Finals are set: LeBron, Lakers will meet Butler, Heat

LeBron James vs. the Heat. Pat Riley vs. the Lakers. Get ready for the NBA Finals — a title series like none other, to end ...

September 26, 2020

Celtics’ singular goal: Stop Heat 3’s to force Game 7

There have been two undeniable truths about the Miami Heat this season. They must make 3’s to win. They aren’t invincible ...

September 26, 2020

Celtics control second half, top Heat to win Game 5 in East

Their season saved for at least two more days, Boston coach Brad Stevens offered the most succinct assessment of his Celtics.

September 25, 2020

Another NBA Finals await James if Lakers can finish Nuggets

LeBron James can reach a 10th NBA Finals, done by only three greats of the game. Anthony Davis is on the verge of his first.

September 25, 2020

Davis, Lakers beat Nuggets to take 3-1 lead in West finals

The Los Angeles Lakers are a victory away from returning to the NBA Finals — and only another comeback from 3-1 down by the ...

September 24, 2020

For Donovan, job with Bulls 'came out of left field'

The Chicago Bulls weren't on Billy Donovan's radar when he and the Oklahoma City Thunder parted ways after five successful ...

September 24, 2020

He's a Herro: Heat top Celtics, move a game from NBA Finals

Tyler Herro should still be in college. He's not, but is still a student. He carries a red spiral-bound notebook with him at ...

September 24, 2020

For NBA players, Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'

LeBron James sent the word to the Los Angeles Lakers in a group text on Wednesday afternoon, and basketball suddenly seemed ...

September 23, 2020

Lakers try to regain control vs confident Nuggets in Game 4

The Denver Nuggets don't sound like an underdog. Jamal Murray believes they should be leading the Western Conference finals.

September 23, 2020

Murray, Nuggets hang on in Game 3, cut Lakers' lead to 2-1

They had just lost a playoff heartbreaker, and two nights later the Denver Nuggets quickly went from in control to in trouble

September 23, 2020

Bulls snag big name in coaching search, hire Billy Donovan

Billy Donovan wasn't on the market for long — hardly a shocker given he's won everywhere he's coached. That he's headed to ...

September 22, 2020

Syracuse's Carrier Dome turns 40 years old, gets new look

Syracuse University's Carrier Dome opened 40 years ago with an overflow crowd that set an attendance record that still stands

September 22, 2020

Hamlin, Michael Jordan partner on NASCAR team for Wallace

Denny Hamlin has joined Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan to form a NASCAR team with Bubba Wallace as the driver, a ...

September 21, 2020

Back to work: Celtics, Heat start getting ready for Game 4

Getting angry worked wonders for the Boston Celtics. Their first win in these Eastern Conference finals just happened to come ...

September 21, 2020

Davis hits 3 at buzzer, Lakers edge Nuggets for 2-0 lead

Anthony Davis has never been this deep in the playoffs, never had the chance to take such an important shot. It's nothing new ...

September 20, 2020

Celtics top Heat 117-106, cut East finals deficit to 2-1

Getting big leads has been relatively easy for the Boston Celtics in these Eastern Conference finals. This time, they also ...

September 19, 2020

Lakers roll past Nuggets 126-114 in West finals opener

Slow starters in the first two rounds, the Los Angeles Lakers appeared to be in a hurry to put away the Denver Nuggets.

September 19, 2020

Historic year: Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic year earned him a historic awards sweep. The Milwaukee forward is the NBA’s Most Valuable ...