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Former All-Star, NBA champion Rajon Rondo arrested on gun, drug charges

NBA // 2 months ago

Former All-Star, NBA champion Rajon Rondo arrested on gun, drug charges

Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Former All-Star and NBA Finals champion Rajon Rondo was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm, drug paraphernalia and marijuana, an Indiana State Police spokesman told UPI on Tuesday.

Anthony Edwards slights officials, welcomes fine, after Timberwolves beat Thunder

NBA // 2 months ago

Anthony Edwards slights officials, welcomes fine, after Timberwolves beat Thunder

Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Anthony Edwards aimed criticism at referees, and said he'd welcome a fine from the NBA, telling a TV reporter that he didn't know how the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame calls to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Washington Wizards move coach Wes Unseld Jr. to front office after 7-36 start

NBA // 2 months ago

Washington Wizards move coach Wes Unseld Jr. to front office after 7-36 start

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Washington Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. will transition to a front-office role after a 7-36 start to the 2023-24 season, team president Michael Winger announced Thursday.

Warriors honor late coach Dejan Milojević in emotional pregame ceremony

NBA // 2 months ago

Warriors honor late coach Dejan Milojević in emotional pregame ceremony

Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Coach Steve Kerr called for fans to provide a standing ovation that Dejan Milojević could "hear up in heaven" at an emotional pregame ceremony for the former Golden State Warriors assistant, who died last week.

Grizzlies hand Heat fourth-straight loss, spoil Rozier debut

NBA // 2 months ago

Grizzlies hand Heat fourth-straight loss, spoil Rozier debut

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Memphis Grizzlies shooters sank 17 3-pointers, while defenders forced 17 turnovers, en route to handing the Miami Heat a fourth-consecutive loss Wednesday in Miami.

Doc Rivers to be new Milwaukee Bucks coach

NBA // 2 months ago

Doc Rivers to be new Milwaukee Bucks coach

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday decided to hire Doc RIvers as the new team coach. The new hire happened 24 hours after the team rid itself of former coach Adrian Griffin, who posted a 30-13 record in his first year.

Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson suspended 25 games for anti-drug policy violation

NBA // 2 months ago

Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson suspended 25 games for anti-drug policy violation

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The NBA suspended Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson for 25 games for violating its anti-drug program, the league announced Tuesday.

Hornets to trade Terry Rozier to Heat for Kyle Lowry, draft pick

NBA // 2 months ago

Hornets to trade Terry Rozier to Heat for Kyle Lowry, draft pick

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The Charlotte Hornets agreed to trade guard Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat in exchange for guard Kyle Lowry and a first-round draft pick, a league source told UPI on Tuesday morning.

Joel Embiid credits 'extremely unselfish' 76ers for 70-point night

NBA // 2 months ago

Joel Embiid credits 'extremely unselfish' 76ers for 70-point night

Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Joel Embiid immediately attributed a historic 70-point performance to his teammates when he met with reporters after making 24 field goals and 21 free throws in a Philadelphia 76ers win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards converts self alley-oop off backboard

NBA // 3 months ago

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards converts self alley-oop off backboard

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Anthony Edwards did several crossovers, pump faked and threw a pass off the backboard before catching the ball and slamming it for an innovative dunk in a Minnesota Timberwolves win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Golden State Warriors postpone second game after Dejan Milojević's death

NBA // 3 months ago

Golden State Warriors postpone second game after Dejan Milojević's death

Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Friday's game between the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks is being postponed after the death of Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević, the NBA announced Thursday.

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević dies of heart attack

NBA // 3 months ago

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević dies of heart attack

Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević has died after suffering a heart attack during a team dinner in Salt Lake City. The Warriors game against the Utah Jazz has been postponed.

Kawhi Leonard: $153M extension gives Clippers chance to re-sign Paul George, James Harden

NBA // 3 months ago

Kawhi Leonard: $153M extension gives Clippers chance to re-sign Paul George, James Harden

Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Kawhi Leonard, who was eligible for an extension worth more than $200 million, said agreeing to his three-year, $153 million deal gives the Los Angeles Clippers a better chance to re-sign his star teammates.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, rolling Thunder overwhelm Heat

NBA // 3 months ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, rolling Thunder overwhelm Heat

MIAMI, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander often appeared to hover, pausing mid-flight while deciding between rim attacks and sizzling passes, as the Oklahoma City Thunder stormed past the Miami Heat on Wednesday in Miami.

Heat, coach Erik Spoelstra agree to 8-year contract extension

NBA // 3 months ago

Heat, coach Erik Spoelstra agree to 8-year contract extension

Jan. 10 (UPI) -- The Miami Heat and head coach Erik Spoelstra agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth more than $100 million.

Jacksonville Jaguars fire defensive coach Mike Caldwell, others after 9-8 season

NBA // 3 months ago

Jacksonville Jaguars fire defensive coach Mike Caldwell, others after 9-8 season

Jan. 9 (UPI) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars fired defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell and several other assistants after another 9-8 season in 2023-24, the team announced.

Grizzlies' Ja Morant to undergo season-ending surgery

NBA // 3 months ago

Grizzlies' Ja Morant to undergo season-ending surgery

Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, the team announced.

Lakers' LeBron James throws down powerful dunk on Clippers' Paul George

NBA // 3 months ago

Lakers' LeBron James throws down powerful dunk on Clippers' Paul George

Jan. 8 (UPI) -- LeBron James threw down a rim-shaking dunk over Paul George during a Los Angeles Lakers win over the Los Angeles Clippers, soaring over the lane and using his right hand to emphatically smash the ball through the net.

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic beats Warriors with 39-foot buzzer-beater

NBA // 3 months ago

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic beats Warriors with 39-foot buzzer-beater

Jan. 5 (UPI) -- Nikola Jokic took three dribbles to cross half-court and flung a 39-foot shot off the backboard as the final buzzer sounded, sinking a deep game-winner to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Golden State Warriors.

Former No. 5 pick Ricky Rubio retires from NBA, cites mental health

NBA // 3 months ago

Former No. 5 pick Ricky Rubio retires from NBA, cites mental health

Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Ricky Rubio, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, has retired, he announced Thursday on social media.

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