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Thunder take 2-0 lead on Timberwolves in NBA Western finals

NBA // 22 hours ago

Thunder take 2-0 lead on Timberwolves in NBA Western finals

May 23 (UPI) -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's first NBA MVP trophy gave him an overflow of energy when he returned to the court, but he tamed the electricity to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Anthony Edwards' latest fine pushes season total above $400,000

NBA // 1 day ago

Anthony Edwards' latest fine pushes season total above $400,000

Okla. City Thunder hammer Minn. Timberwolves to open NBA Western Conference finals

NBA // 2 days ago

Okla. City Thunder hammer Minn. Timberwolves to open NBA Western Conference finals

Thunder credit 'zombie' Nuggets for improvement, push into Western Conference finals

NBA // 4 days ago

Thunder credit 'zombie' Nuggets for improvement, push into Western Conference finals

Jamal Murray overcomes illness, helps Nuggets stave off elimination vs. Thunder

NBA // 1 week ago

Jamal Murray overcomes illness, helps Nuggets stave off elimination vs. Thunder

May 16 (UPI) -- Jamal Murray overcame an illness and scored 25 points to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder and stave off playoff playoff elimination in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.

NFL owners to vote on player flag football participation at 2028 Olympics

NBA // 1 week ago

NFL owners to vote on player flag football participation at 2028 Olympics

May 15 (UPI) -- NFL team owners will vote on a resolution that could enable players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Sumer Olympics in Los Angeles, the league announced Thursday.

Donovan Mitchell: Cleveland Cavaliers 'let the city down' with playoff exit vs. Indiana Pacers

NBA // 1 week ago

Donovan Mitchell: Cleveland Cavaliers 'let the city down' with playoff exit vs. Indiana Pacers

May 14 (UPI) -- Donovan Mitchell sat in disbelief after a loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, telling reporters that the Cleveland Cavaliers "let the city down" with their playoff elimination.

Mavericks achieve 'reversal of fortune' with shocking NBA Draft lottery victory

NBA // 1 week ago

Mavericks achieve 'reversal of fortune' with shocking NBA Draft lottery victory

May 13 (UPI) -- The Dallas Mavericks achieved a "reversal of fortune" by winning the 2025 NBA Draft lottery and the chance to select star prospect Cooper Flagg, CEO Rick Welts said.

Randle, Edwards help Timberwolves push Warriors to brink of playoff elimination

NBA // 1 week ago

Randle, Edwards help Timberwolves push Warriors to brink of playoff elimination

May 13 (UPI) -- Julius Randle poured in 31 points, while Anthony Edwards chipped in 30 to power a Game 4 win over the Golden State Warriors, giving the Minnesota Timberwolves a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals series.

Indiana Pacers crush Cleveland Cavaliers in historic blowout, take 3-1 series lead

NBA // 1 week ago

Indiana Pacers crush Cleveland Cavaliers in historic blowout, take 3-1 series lead

May 12 (UPI) -- Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner and Obi Toppin combined for 61 points and the Indiana Pacers held a playoff-record 41-point halftime lead in a blowout of the Cleveland Cavaliers for a 3-1 Eastern Conference semifinals lead.

Warriors' Draymond Green decries perceived 'angry Black man' agenda after technical foul

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Warriors' Draymond Green decries perceived 'angry Black man' agenda after technical foul

May 9 (UPI) -- Draymond Green said he is sick of a perceived "agenda" to make him "look like an angry Black man" after he earned his fifth technical foul of the playoffs in a Golden State Warriors loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Basketball legend Sue Bird named first managing director of Team USA women

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Basketball legend Sue Bird named first managing director of Team USA women

May 8 (UPI) -- Sue Bird will serve as the first managing director of the the United States Women's National Team, USA Basketball announced Thursday.

'Desperate' Okla. City Thunder throttle Denver Nuggets in record-setting playoff win

NBA // 2 weeks ago

'Desperate' Okla. City Thunder throttle Denver Nuggets in record-setting playoff win

May 8 (UPI) -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said the Oklahoma City Thunder "came out desperate," sparking an NBA-record-setting blowout of the Denver Nuggets to climb back into the Western Conference semifinals series.

N.Y. Knicks tout untapped capabilities in 2nd 20-point playoff comeback vs. Boston Celtics

NBA // 2 weeks ago

N.Y. Knicks tout untapped capabilities in 2nd 20-point playoff comeback vs. Boston Celtics

May 8 (UPI) -- The New York Knicks once again showed their grit with a second-consecutive 20-point comeback to stun the Boston Celtics in the playoffs, but forward Josh Hart believes his team's full capabilities are not yet known.

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry out for a week with hamstring strain

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry out for a week with hamstring strain

May 7 (UPI) -- Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will miss at least a week of the playoffs due to a hamstring strain he sustained in the Western Conference semifinals, the team announced Wednesday.

Warriors depth, defense overwhelms Timberwolves in Game 1; Curry lost to injury

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Warriors depth, defense overwhelms Timberwolves in Game 1; Curry lost to injury

May 7 (UPI) -- The Golden State Warriors overcame an early Stephen Curry injury exit, with a Buddy Hield-led cast chipping in to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in their Western Conference semifinals opener in Minneapolis.

Denver Nuggets' Aaron Gordon hits game-winner to upset Okla. City Thunder

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Denver Nuggets' Aaron Gordon hits game-winner to upset Okla. City Thunder

May 6 (UPI) -- Aaron Gordon elevated and drained a game-winning fast-break 3-pointer, lifting the Denver Nuggets to an upset win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in an epic Western Conference semifinals opener.

N.Y. Knicks stun Boston Celtics in overtime in Eastern semifinals Game 1

NBA // 2 weeks ago

N.Y. Knicks stun Boston Celtics in overtime in Eastern semifinals Game 1

May 6 (UPI) -- Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 20 points in the second half to help the New York Knicks erase a 20-point deficit to stun the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series.

Utah Jazz, coach Will Hardy agree to multiyear extension

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Utah Jazz, coach Will Hardy agree to multiyear extension

May 5 (UPI) -- The Utah Jazz agreed to a multiyear contract extension through 2031 with head coach Will Hardy, owner Ryan Smith announced Monday on X.

Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield lead 'lucky' Warriors past Rockets in Game 7

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield lead 'lucky' Warriors past Rockets in Game 7

May 5 (UPI) -- Stephen Curry scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, while Buddy Hield hit nine 3-pointers to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Houston Rockets and into the Western Conference semifinals.

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