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LeBron James criticizes referees following defeat to Nuggets
LOS ANGELES LAKERS

LeBron James criticizes referees following defeat to Nuggets

18 HOURS AGO  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a crushing defeat to the Denver Nuggets on Monday, and superstar LeBron James believes the replay center let his team down.
Jamal Murray hits game-winning buzzer-beater to shock Lakers in game 2
DENVER NUGGETS

Jamal Murray hits game-winning buzzer-beater to shock Lakers in game 2

18 HOURS AGO  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
Jamal Murray seals the deal for the Denver Nuggets with a step-back jumper over Anthony Davis as time expires, securing a 2-0 series lead against the Lakers
NBA investigates Jokic's brother hitting fan at Lakers game
NEWS

NBA investigates Jokic's brother hitting fan at Lakers game

19 HOURS AGO  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
NBA launches investigation into confrontation involving Nikola Jokic's brother and a fan
Update: Kawhi Leonard now questionable for Game 2 against Mavs
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS

Update: Kawhi Leonard now questionable for Game 2 against Mavs

19 HOURS AGO  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
Kawhi Leonard's status is questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 versus the Dallas Mavericks.
Embiid confident: 76ers will win despite trailing Knicks 2-0
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS

Embiid confident: 76ers will win despite trailing Knicks 2-0

19 HOURS AGO  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
Down 0-2, Embiid optimistic 76ers can win 4 of next 5 vs Knicks despite MSG losses.
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt aims to return by Game 3
LOS ANGELES LAKERS

Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt aims to return by Game 3

19 HOURS AGO  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
Sources tell ESPN that Jarred Vanderbilt plans to rejoin the Los Angeles Lakers lineup for Game 3 on Thursday.
Report: Malik Monk may leave Kings despite desire to stay
SACRAMENTO KINGS

Report: Malik Monk may leave Kings despite desire to stay

19 HOURS AGO  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
Sacramento's standout sixth man is already attracting attention in the free agency market.
Warriors' Chris Paul may join the Spurs this summer
SAN ANTONIO SPURS

Warriors' Chris Paul may join the Spurs this summer

19 HOURS AGO  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
This 12-time NBA All-Star might team up with Wemby soon.
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Hornets interview JJ Redick for coaching job
CHARLOTTE HORNETS

Hornets interview JJ Redick for coaching job

APR 22  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that the Charlotte Hornets are interviewing JJ Redick for their head coaching vacancy.
Michael Jordan voted greatest player ever, surpassing LeBron James
NEWS

Michael Jordan voted greatest player ever, surpassing LeBron James

APR 22  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
In a recent anonymous NBA player poll conducted by The Athletic, Michael Jordan was voted the greatest player of all time, edging out LeBron James.
Evan Mobley's 3-point shooting key to Cavaliers' playoff success
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

Evan Mobley's 3-point shooting key to Cavaliers' playoff success

APR 22  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
Evan Mobley surprised the Magic with an unexpected performance in Game 1.
76ers' Tyrese Maxey may miss game 2 due to illness
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS

76ers' Tyrese Maxey may miss game 2 due to illness

APR 22  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
Maxey's status for Monday's Game 2 against New York is questionable because of an illness, reports Noah Levick from NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Anonymous NBA players vote Rudy Gobert most overrated player
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

Anonymous NBA players vote Rudy Gobert most overrated player

APR 22  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
Rudy Gobert, center for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been named the NBA's most overrated player by his fellow players.
Siakam, Carlisle Promise Improvement After 'Embarrassing' Game 1
INDIANA PACERS

Siakam, Carlisle Promise Improvement After 'Embarrassing' Game 1

APR 22  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
Indiana Pacers' Pascal Siakam and Rick Carlisle have pledged to enhance their performance in Game 2 following an 'embarrassing' defeat in Game 1 vs the Bucks
Jalen Williams on Why He 'Barked' at Valanciunas's Yell
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER

Jalen Williams on Why He 'Barked' at Valanciunas's Yell

APR 22  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
OKC Thunder's Jalen Williams Reveals Reason Behind His 'Barking' Response to Jonas Valanciunas Yelling in His Face.
Damian Lillard hits 35 in half, sets Bucks' playoff record vs Pacers
MILWAUKEE BUCKS

Damian Lillard hits 35 in half, sets Bucks' playoff record vs Pacers

APR 22  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard netted 35 points in just under 38 minutes of first-half play during a Sunday playoff victory against the Indiana Pacers.
Finalists for the 2023-24 NBA MVP Award Revealed
NEWS

Finalists for the 2023-24 NBA MVP Award Revealed

APR 22  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
The 2023-24 NBA MVP finalists are Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Nikola Jokic.
Celtics' Luke Kornet sidelined for Game 1 versus Heat
BOSTON CELTICS

Celtics' Luke Kornet sidelined for Game 1 versus Heat

APR 21  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
Boston Celtics' backup center Luke Kornet sidelined for Game 1 against Miami Heat due to a strained right calf.
Bucks president announces Giannis sidelined for Game 1 against Pacers
MILWAUKEE BUCKS

Bucks president announces Giannis sidelined for Game 1 against Pacers

APR 21  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
Giannis Antetokounmpo Out for Game 1 vs. Pacers, Recovery Timeline Uncertain.
How Luka Doncic Could Mirror James Harden's Path
DALLAS MAVERICKS

How Luka Doncic Could Mirror James Harden's Path

APR 21  |  BY KEVIN BARREAU
The similarities between Luka Doncic and James Harden raise concerns. As they meet in the playoffs, Doncic must differentiate himself from Harden's trajectory.