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Heat, Jimmy Butler set NBA free-throw record on 'normal Tuesday,' coach says

NBA // 4 months ago

Heat, Jimmy Butler set NBA free-throw record on 'normal Tuesday,' coach says

Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder by one point and set free multiple throw records by making all 40 of their attempts on what coach Erik Spoelstra called a "normal Tuesday" in Miami.

Knee injury to sideline Nets' Kevin Durant for 2 to 4 weeks

NBA // 4 months ago

Knee injury to sideline Nets' Kevin Durant for 2 to 4 weeks

Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant will miss at least two weeks of action due to his recent knee injury, the team announced.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson out at least 3 weeks due to hamstring strain

NBA // 4 months ago

Pelicans' Zion Williamson out at least 3 weeks due to hamstring strain

Jan. 4 (UPI) -- New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williams will miss at least 10 games due to a right hamstring strain, the team announced.

Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell scores record 71 points vs. Bulls

NBA // 4 months ago

Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell scores record 71 points vs. Bulls

Jan. 3 (UPI) -- All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell exploded for 71 points, including 55 in the second half and overtime, to set a franchise record and lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a ferocious comeback victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Pistons, Magic scuffle triggers three ejections

NBA // 4 months ago

Pistons, Magic scuffle triggers three ejections

Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Fists flew and one player appeared to get knocked unconscious during a bench melee, bringing three ejections in the second quarter of the Detroit Pistons' win over the Orlando Magic in Detroit.

Mavericks' Luka Doncic posts historic 60-21-10 triple double

NBA // 5 months ago

Mavericks' Luka Doncic posts historic 60-21-10 triple double

Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic made NBA history while carrying his team to a comeback victory in his latest epic performance, logging a 60-point, 21-rebound, 10-assist triple-double against the New York Knicks.

Nets' Durant, Irving power win over Cavaliers, extend NBA-best win streak

NBA // 5 months ago

Nets' Durant, Irving power win over Cavaliers, extend NBA-best win streak

Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant scored 32 points apiece to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, extending the NBA's longest active winning streak to nine games.

NBA // 5 months ago

Mat Ishbia to buy NBA's Phoenix Suns for record $4B

Dec. 21 (UPI) -- Mortgage lender Mat Ishbia agreed to purchase a majority stake in the Phoenix Suns for an NBA record $4 billion, current owner Robert Sarver announced.

Louis Orr, ex-NBA forward and college basketball coach, dies at 64

NBA // 5 months ago

Louis Orr, ex-NBA forward and college basketball coach, dies at 64

Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Louis Orr, who played eight NBA seasons and was a longtime coach and assistant at several college basketball programs, died after battling cancer, his family announced Friday. He was 64.

Warriors' Stephen Curry injures shoulder in loss to Pacers

NBA // 5 months ago

Warriors' Stephen Curry injures shoulder in loss to Pacers

Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry injured his left shoulder in a loss to the Indiana Pacers and will undergo further testing to determine the extent of the issue, coach Steve Kerr told reporters.

Legendary hoops star Paul Silas dies at 79

NBA // 5 months ago

Legendary hoops star Paul Silas dies at 79

Dec. 11 (UPI) -- College Basketball Hall of Famer and three-time NBA champion Paul Silas died Sunday at 79 years old.

Boston Celtics, Al Horford agree to $20 million extension

NBA // 5 months ago

Boston Celtics, Al Horford agree to $20 million extension

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The Boston Celtics and veteran center Al Horford agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract extension, his agency confirmed Thursday on social media.

Suns' Devin Booker pours in 51 points vs. Bulls

NBA // 5 months ago

Suns' Devin Booker pours in 51 points vs. Bulls

Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Star guard Devin Booker made 20 shots, including six 3-pointers, for 51 points in three quarters to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Chicago Bulls in Phoenix.

Mavericks expected to sign four-time All-Star Kemba Walker

NBA // 5 months ago

Mavericks expected to sign four-time All-Star Kemba Walker

Nov. 28 (UPI) -- The Dallas Mavericks are expected to sign four-time All-Star guard Kemba Walker.

NBA // 6 months ago

NBA star Kyrie Irving: 'I'm not anti-Jewish,' apologizes

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving shared his remorse and regret over a recent social media post featuring an anti-semitic film as his suspension from the team nears an end.

Joel Embiid pours in career-high 59 points, leads 76ers past Jazz

NBA // 6 months ago

Joel Embiid pours in career-high 59 points, leads 76ers past Jazz

Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Star center Joel Embiid logged a career-high 59 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and seven blocks to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105-98 victory over the Utah Jazz in Philadelphia.

LeBron James injures leg in Lakers' loss to Clippers

NBA // 6 months ago

LeBron James injures leg in Lakers' loss to Clippers

Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Star forward LeBron James sustained a leg injury in the Los Angeles Lakers' recent loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Lakers announced.

Former NBA star Dwight Howard to pay for Taiwan's Taoyuan Leopards

NBA // 6 months ago

Former NBA star Dwight Howard to pay for Taiwan's Taoyuan Leopards

Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Former NBA All-Star center Dwight Howard signed to play for the Taoyuan Leopards, he announced on the Taiwan-based basketball team's social media accounts.

Former Chicago Bulls player Ben Gordon arrested for battery at McDonald's

NBA // 6 months ago

Former Chicago Bulls player Ben Gordon arrested for battery at McDonald's

Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Ben Gordon, a former player for the Chicago Bulls, was arrested for battery on Saturday after he allegedly attacked two security guards at a McDonald's.

NBA // 6 months ago

Nike breaks with Kyrie Irving over alleged anti-Semitism controversy

Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Nike has suspended its relationship with Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets amid an anti-Semitism controversy.

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