NBA News, highlights, photos - UPI.com

Orlando Magic unveil new logos, uniforms, court for rebranding

NBA // 1 month ago

Orlando Magic unveil new logos, uniforms, court for rebranding

June 3 (UPI) -- Orlando Magic players will wear three new uniforms and play on a new court as part of a franchise rebranding, which includes new logos, the franchise announced Tuesday.

Utah Jazz hire Boston Celtics' Austin Ainge to head basketball operations

NBA // 1 month ago

Utah Jazz hire Boston Celtics' Austin Ainge to head basketball operations

June 2 (UPI) -- The Utah Jazz hired Austin Ainge, the son of CEO Danny Ainge, as president of basketball operations, the team announced Monday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder 'getting better' entering NBA Finals

NBA // 1 month ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder 'getting better' entering NBA Finals

May 29 (UPI) -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remembers Oklahoma City Thunder's recent past as an NBA cellar dweller and said he believes his team is still "getting better" after dominating the Minnesota Timberwolves to reach the NBA Finals.

Historic Haliburton dominates Knicks in Game 4, gives Pacers 3-1 lead

NBA // 1 month ago

Historic Haliburton dominates Knicks in Game 4, gives Pacers 3-1 lead

May 28 (UPI) -- Tyrese Haliburton recorded a historic 32-point, 15-assist, 12-rebound triple-double to power a win over the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, giving the Indiana Pacers a 3-1 lead in the series.

Potential first-round picks Lendeborg, Condon withdraw from NBA Draft

NBA // 1 month ago

Potential first-round picks Lendeborg, Condon withdraw from NBA Draft

May 27 (UPI) -- Yaxel Lendeborg and Alex Condon, who were projected as first-round picks in some mock drafts, withdrew their names from the 2025 NBA Draft pool and will return to college, they announced Tuesday on social media.

Houston's Milos Uzan withdraws from 2025 NBA Draft

NBA // 1 month ago

Houston's Milos Uzan withdraws from 2025 NBA Draft

May 27 (UPI) -- Houston guard Milos Uzan withdrew his name from the 2025 NBA Draft and will return to the Cougars in 2025-26, he announced Tuesday.

Gilgeous-Alexander's 40 help Thunder take 3-1 lead on Timberwolves

NBA // 1 month ago

Gilgeous-Alexander's 40 help Thunder take 3-1 lead on Timberwolves

May 27 (UPI) -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a playoff career-high 40 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder recover from a Game 3 blowout loss with a Game 4 triumph over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals.

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

NBA // 1 month 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 month ago

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

May 22 (UPI) -- The NBA fined Anthony Edwards $50,000 for "using profane language during a media interview," pushing the Minnesota Timberwolves star's season total in fines to more than $400,000.

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

NBA // 1 month ago

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

May 21 (UPI) -- Oklahoma City Thunder defenders piled into the paint, disrupting Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves offense in a blowout victory to open the Western Conference finals.

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

NBA // 2 months ago

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

May 19 (UPI) -- Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault credited the Denver Nuggets for improving his team and pushing his players to their limits en route to their first Western Conference finals berth in nine years.

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

NBA // 2 months 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 // 2 months 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 // 2 months 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 // 2 months 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 // 2 months 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 // 2 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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.

Page 3 of 6