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Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard injures lower leg; playoff return in limbo

NBA // 23 hours ago

Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard injures lower leg; playoff return in limbo

April 28 (UPI) -- Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard hurt his lower leg injury during a loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of their first-round series, and his return is "not very promising," coach Doc Rivers told reporters.

Anthony Edwards paces Timberwolves rally vs. 'gassed' Lakers, secures 3-1 series lead

NBA // 1 day ago

Anthony Edwards paces Timberwolves rally vs. 'gassed' Lakers, secures 3-1 series lead

Holmgren, Thunder complete 29-point rally to stun Grizzlies in Game 3

NBA // 4 days ago

Holmgren, Thunder complete 29-point rally to stun Grizzlies in Game 3

Jalen Green helps Rockets tie series with Warriors, who lose Jimmy Butler

NBA // 4 days ago

Jalen Green helps Rockets tie series with Warriors, who lose Jimmy Butler

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard delivers 'killer' 39-point performance, ties series vs. Nuggets

NBA // 6 days ago

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard delivers 'killer' 39-point performance, ties series vs. Nuggets

April 22 (UPI) -- Kawhi Leonard pushed his history of hobbling injuries into the rear-view mirror, dominating the Denver Nuggets with 39 points to fuel a Los Angeles Clippers victory and tie their first-round playoff series at 1-1.

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg declares for 2025 NBA Draft

NBA // 1 week ago

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg declares for 2025 NBA Draft

April 21 (UPI) -- Duke freshman Cooper Flagg officially entered the 2025 NBA Draft pool, he announced Monday. Flagg, the Wooden Award winner, is the projected No. 1 overall pick.

Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors overcome Houston Rockets rebounders, take Game 1

NBA // 1 week ago

Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors overcome Houston Rockets rebounders, take Game 1

April 21 (UPI) -- Stephen Curry scored a game-high 31 points and the Golden State Warriors overcame a major rebounding deficit to beat the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Sacramento Kings part ways with general manager Monte McNair

NBA // 1 week 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 // 1 week ago

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

April 17 (UPI) -- The Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks raced out to large first-half leads before holding on to win their first games of the 2025 NBA play-in tournament while respectively eliminating the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings.

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

NBA // 1 week ago

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

April 16 (UPI) -- Trae Young "owned" his frustrations after the Atlanta Hawks lost a play-in tournament to the Orlando Magic, according to Hawks coach Quinn Snyder.

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

NBA // 1 week ago

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

April 16 (UPI) -- Florida Gators sophomore Alex Condon will enter his name into the 2025 NBA Draft, but maintain his collegiate eligibility, he announced Wednesday on Instagram.

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

NBA // 1 week 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 // 1 week 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 // 2 weeks 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 // 2 weeks 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 // 2 weeks 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 // 2 weeks 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 // 2 weeks 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 // 2 weeks 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 // 2 weeks 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.

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