NBA

Sacramento Kings part ways with general manager Monte McNair

NBA // 14 hours ago

Sacramento Kings part ways with general manager Monte McNair

April 17 (UPI) -- The Sacramento Kings and general manager Monte McNair mutually agreed to part ways after five seasons.

Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks extend seasons with NBA play-in tournament victories

NBA // 16 hours ago

Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks extend seasons with NBA play-in tournament victories

Trae Young 'owned' emotional outburst after Hawks' 120-95 loss against Magic

NBA // 1 day ago

Trae Young 'owned' emotional outburst after Hawks' 120-95 loss against Magic

Florida's Alex Condon declares for 2025 NBA Draft, but keeps collegiate eligibility

NBA // 1 day ago

Florida's Alex Condon declares for 2025 NBA Draft, but keeps collegiate eligibility

Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler lead Warriors past Grizzlies for No. 7 playoff seed

NBA // 1 day ago

Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler lead Warriors past Grizzlies for No. 7 playoff seed

April 16 (UPI) -- Jimmy Butler scored 21 points in the first half before Stephen Curry hit several clinching 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA play-in tournament.

Top WNBA Draft pick Paige Bueckers excited for 'new level of standards'

NBA // 2 days ago

Top WNBA Draft pick Paige Bueckers excited for 'new level of standards'

April 15 (UPI) -- Paige Bueckers, who joined the Dallas Wings as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, says she is excited for "a new level of standards" and is ready to "do something special" with her new teammates.

Phoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after 36-46 season

NBA // 3 days ago

Phoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after 36-46 season

April 14 (UPI) -- The Phoenix Suns fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after one season, the team announced Monday. Budenholzer led the Suns to a 36-46 record in 2024-25.

Hawks-Magic, Grizzlies-Warriors to launch NBA's 2024-25 play-in tournament

NBA // 3 days ago

Hawks-Magic, Grizzlies-Warriors to launch NBA's 2024-25 play-in tournament

April 14 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic will meet in the first game of the 2024-25 NBA play-in tournament on Monday in Orlando, Fla. The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors will battle in the second play-in meeting.

Lakers' Luka Doncic 'angry' about Mavericks trade, but ready to move on

NBA // 1 week ago

Lakers' Luka Doncic 'angry' about Mavericks trade, but ready to move on

April 10 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic still experienced "happy and angry" emotions about his trade from the Dallas Mavericks before pouring in 45 points against his former team, but said "it's time to move on."

Georgia freshman Asa Newell declares for 2025 NBA Draft

NBA // 1 week ago

Georgia freshman Asa Newell declares for 2025 NBA Draft

April 9 (UPI) -- Georgia freshman Asa Newell will enter the 2025 NBA Draft, he announced Wednesday on Instagram.

Memphis Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells awake, alert after scary fall vs. Charlotte Hornets

NBA // 1 week ago

Memphis Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells awake, alert after scary fall vs. Charlotte Hornets

April 9 (UPI) -- Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells is awake and alert after a scary collision with guard K.J. Simpson during a win over the Charlotte Hornets. Simpson also apologized to Wells, who was treated at a hospital.

NBA // 1 week ago

Barbie debuts LeBron James doll as brand's first 'Kenbassador'

April 9 (UPI) -- Barbie debuted a new doll in the likeness of LeBron James, honoring the NBA legend as the brand's first "Kenbassador" because of his "positive impact on culture, style and community," Mattel announced Wednesday.

Lakers' Luka Doncic ejected vs. Thunder, claims he was trash talking fan

NBA // 1 week ago

Lakers' Luka Doncic ejected vs. Thunder, claims he was trash talking fan

April 9 (UPI) -- Luka Doncic scored 23 points and dished out five assists, but prematurely exited during a Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to an ejection.

Denver Nuggets fire coach Michael Malone, as well as team's GM

NBA // 1 week ago

Denver Nuggets fire coach Michael Malone, as well as team's GM

April 8 (UPI) -- The Denver Nuggets shocked the NBA sports world Tuesday in a team shakeup that saw the ouster of head coach Michael Malone and the team's general manager, Calvin Booth.

NBA suspends 5 players for Detroit Pistons-Minnesota Timberwolves scuffle

NBA // 2 weeks ago

NBA suspends 5 players for Detroit Pistons-Minnesota Timberwolves scuffle

April 1 (UPI) -- The NBA suspended five players for their roles in a scuffle during the second quarter of a game between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves, the league announced Tuesday.

Detroit Pistons-Minnesota Timberwolves brawl spills into crowd, spawns 7 ejections

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Detroit Pistons-Minnesota Timberwolves brawl spills into crowd, spawns 7 ejections

March 31 (UPI) -- Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons players fumed, exchanging words, jersey tugs and shoves during a second-quarter melee, which led to seven ejections in Minneapolis.

Memphis Grizzlies fire coach Taylor Jenkins amid 44-29 season

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Memphis Grizzlies fire coach Taylor Jenkins amid 44-29 season

March 28 (UPI) -- The Memphis Grizzlies, who are 44-29, but lost 12 of their last 20 games, fired coach Taylor Jenkins, the team announced Friday.

Bulls' Josh Giddey hits 47-foot buzzer-beater to stun Lakers

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Bulls' Josh Giddey hits 47-foot buzzer-beater to stun Lakers

March 28 (UPI) -- Josh Giddey took one dribble, leapt over half court and flicked his wrist, draining a 47-foot buzzer-beater to stun the Los Angeles Lakers and cap a chaotic victory for the Chicago Bulls.

LeBron James leads Lakers past Pacers with buzzer-beating tip-in

NBA // 3 weeks ago

LeBron James leads Lakers past Pacers with buzzer-beating tip-in

March 27 (UPI) -- LeBron James slipped behind defenders, leapt and stabbed the ball with his fingertips just before the final buzzer, leading the Los Angeles Lakers past the Indiana Pacers with a last-second tip-in.

LeBron James to feature Steve Nash on 'Mind the Game' podcast

NBA // 3 weeks ago

LeBron James to feature Steve Nash on 'Mind the Game' podcast

March 26 (UPI) -- Former Brooklyn Nets coach and NBA legend Steve Nash will co-host the second season of the "Mind the Game" podcast with LeBron James, James announced Wednesday.

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