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NBAThe Lakers have a big turnover problem against the Rockets
NBAThe Lakers turned the ball over 23 times against the Rockets, leading to a Game 4 loss.
Al Horford’s odds of opting in ‘increase tenfold’ if Steve Kerr remains Warriors coach
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s future will have an immediate impact on Al Horford’s player option.
Jamal Cain throws down vicious one-handed dunk through Jalen Duren in Game 4 as Magic take stunning 3-1 lead over Pistons
NBAJalen Duren just never stood a chance at stopping Jamal Cain at the rim.
Mavericks star Cooper Flagg named NBA Rookie of the Year over Kon Knueppel in historic race
NBAFlagg beat out his former Duke teammate to secure the hardware.
NBA set to give out Rookie of the Year award; Flagg, Knueppel and Edgecombe finalists
NBADallas' Cooper Flagg and Charlotte's Kon Knueppel were Duke teammates last season. For the NBA's Rookie of the Year award, they're basically rivals. The former Blue Devils were expected to finish first and second — in some order — for the NBA's rookie award, which will be announced shortly past 7 p.m. EDT on Monday.
Will Brad Stevens' bold moves land him another Executive of the Year award?
NBABrad Stevens refused to put a ceiling on the 2025-26 Celtics, and his moves could be rewarded in the form of an NBA honor, writes Chris Forsberg.
LeBron James and Luka Dončić stood up for Adou Thiero after Game 4 ejection
NBALeBron James and Luka Dončić had rookie Adou Thiero’s back after his bizarre ejection from Game 4.
On top of being outplayed, the Sixers simply can’t make shots
NBAOn top of everything else that’s gone wrong for the Sixers in this series, they just haven’t been able to buy a bucket.
Pat Riley isn't retiring, and says he still has eyes on another Heat title run
Pat Riley had things to say. No, he's not stepping aside as president of the Miami Heat. At 81 — and steaming from a season in which the Heat missed the playoffs — Riley insisted Monday in his annual state-of-the-team session with reporters that he can still envision another championship parade down Biscayne Boulevard, just like he did when he first arrived in Miami 31 years ago.
Concussiongate: Did the NBA mishandle Victor Wembanyama’s return?
NBAFrom Wemby making his feelings known to his mic being “muted”, something is up.
NBA and FIBA going through bids from potential team owners for new European league
NBAThe NBA and FIBA are in the process of going through bids from those seeking franchises for a new league in Europe, with multiple potential ownership groups from all 12 of the league's targeted cities expressing interest. NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, speaking at an Associated Press Sports Editors meeting on Monday, said the NBA and FIBA “were very, very happy” with the interest shown by the bids. “Right now, we’re just going through that process of narrowing down those bids into a litt...