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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss at least two games with knee injury

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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss at least two games with knee injury

March 8 (UPI) -- Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will sit out the remaining two games of the team's current road trip because of a knee injury.

NBA fines Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban $500K for criticizing refs

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NBA fines Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban $500K for criticizing refs

March 6 (UPI) -- Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was fined $500,000 for publicly criticizing NBA officials.

Former All-Star center Joakim Noah agrees to deal with Los Angeles Clippers

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Former All-Star center Joakim Noah agrees to deal with Los Angeles Clippers

March 6 (UPI) -- Former Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks center Joakim Noah reached an agreement on a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.

Warriors' Stephen Curry scores 23 points in 27-minute return

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Warriors' Stephen Curry scores 23 points in 27-minute return

March 6 (UPI) -- Stephen Curry scored 23 points in 27 minutes in his first game since October, but the Golden State Warriors fell to the reigning champion Toronto Raptors.

Los Angeles Lakers to sign ex-Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters

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Los Angeles Lakers to sign ex-Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters

March 5 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Lakers are signing former Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dion Waiters.

NBA fines Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart $35K for 'verbally abusing' refs

NBA // 3 weeks ago

NBA fines Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart $35K for 'verbally abusing' refs

March 5 (UPI) -- The NBA fined Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart $35,000 for confronting and verbally abusing game officials.

Luka Doncic leads Mavericks to OT win against Zion Williamson's Pelicans

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Luka Doncic leads Mavericks to OT win against Zion Williamson's Pelicans

March 5 (UPI) -- Luka Doncic had a triple double and hit a go-ahead 3-pointer to lead his Dallas Mavericks to an overtime victory against Zion Williamson's New Orleans Pelicans in the first matchup between the two young NBA stars.

Warriors' Stephen Curry returning to lineup Thursday vs. Raptors

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Warriors' Stephen Curry returning to lineup Thursday vs. Raptors

March 4 (UPI) -- Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will return to the team's starting lineup Thursday against the Toronto Raptors after missing more than four months due to a broken hand.

Nets' Caris LeVert scores 37 of 51 in fourth quarter, overtime to beat Celtics

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Nets' Caris LeVert scores 37 of 51 in fourth quarter, overtime to beat Celtics

March 4 (UPI) -- Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert scored 37 of his career-high 51 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to lead his team to a comeback win against the Boston Celtics.

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks with 'laser focus,' humor

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Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks with 'laser focus,' humor

MIAMI, March 4 (UPI) -- Everyone sees Giannis Antetokounmpo as a competitor as he dominates the NBA, but his teammates say the 6-foot-11 superstar's sense of humor has been vital in leading the first-place Milwaukee Bucks.

Ex-San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan fills in for Gregg Popovich as coach

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Ex-San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan fills in for Gregg Popovich as coach

March 3 (UPI) -- Tim Duncan served as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs during Tuesday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets.

Director Spike Lee boycotting Knicks games for rest of season

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Director Spike Lee boycotting Knicks games for rest of season

March 3 (UPI) -- Director and NBA super fan Spike Lee said he will not attend another New York Knicks game this season after getting into an argument with the team about the entrance he uses at Madison Square Garden.

Russell Westbrook rips through Knicks defense, dunks on three defenders

NBA // 4 weeks ago

Russell Westbrook rips through Knicks defense, dunks on three defenders

March 3 (UPI) -- Russell Westbrook sprinted through the New York Knicks defense and threw down a vicious dunk over three defenders during a Houston Rockets loss at Madison Square Garden.

Heat hold Giannis to 13 points, beat Bucks with 3-pointers

NBA // 4 weeks ago

Heat hold Giannis to 13 points, beat Bucks with 3-pointers

MIAMI, March 3 (UPI) -- The Miami Heat made 18 shots from 3-point range and held reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to a season-low 13 points to shock the NBA-best Milwaukee Bucks in Miami.

NBA wants players to limit autographs, high-fives amid coronavirus

NBA // 4 weeks ago

NBA wants players to limit autographs, high-fives amid coronavirus

March 3 (UPI) -- The NBA and National Basketball Players Association sent a memo to players recommending they avoid several common forms of fan interaction in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

Anthony Tolliver signs 10-day contract with Grizzlies, drops 12 points in debut

NBA // 4 weeks ago

Anthony Tolliver signs 10-day contract with Grizzlies, drops 12 points in debut

March 2 (UPI) -- Anthony Tolliver made an immediate impact after signing a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.

New York Knicks officially name ex-NBA agent Leon Rose as team president

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New York Knicks officially name ex-NBA agent Leon Rose as team president

March 2 (UPI) -- The New York Knicks officially named former NBA agent Leon Rose as their next team president.

Pelicans' Zion scores career high in loss to LeBron's Lakers

NBA // 4 weeks ago

Pelicans' Zion scores career high in loss to LeBron's Lakers

March 2 (UPI) -- Rookie Zion Williamson scored a career-high 35 points during a New Orleans Pelicans loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry to return from hand injury in March

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Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry to return from hand injury in March

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- After being sidelined for nearly four months because of a fractured hand, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is expected to return to the court this month.

Pelicans' J.J. Redick to miss at least two weeks with hamstring injury

NBA // 4 weeks ago

Pelicans' J.J. Redick to miss at least two weeks with hamstring injury

March 1 (UPI) -- The New Orleans Pelicans will be without veteran sharpshooter J.J. Redick for at least two weeks because of a hamstring injury.

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