Knicks make surprise playoff return, need work to stay there
NEW YORK — Everyone was about to head home for the summer when a “Let's go Knicks! Let's go Knicks!" chant broke out at...
Doncic scores 42 and leads Mavs over Clippers 105-100
LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic scored 42 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. hit two free throws with eight seconds left, and the Dallas Mavericks edged...
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June 8
1935 — Omaha, ridden by Willis Saunders, becomes the...
Grizzlies see bright future after surprising playoff push
The Memphis Grizzlies believe they have a great foundation after returning to the playoffs much faster than anyone outside the franchise expected.
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Wizards GM skirts topic of coach’s future after playoff exit
WASHINGTON — The first topic raised with Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard the day after the team's season ended was the topic that...
In Riley’s mind, the first thing the Heat need is some rest
MIAMI — Pat Riley has identified an immediate priority for the Miami Heat: Do absolutely nothing.
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Suns dismantle Lakers 115-85 to take 3-2 series lead
PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 30 points after two quiet games and the Phoenix Suns sent LeBron James to the locker room early, dismantling...
Detroit Pistons hire John Beilein in player development role
DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons hired John Beilein as a senior adviser for player development Wednesday, saying the hope is that the former NBA...
Nuggets beat Blazers 147-140 in 2OT, Lillard scores 55
DENVER — Michael Porter Jr.'s 3-pointer with 1:33 left in the second overtime helped the Denver Nuggets squelch an epic comeback by the Portland...
By the numbers: LeBron James in a most unusual position
LeBron James has entered unchartered waters.
He has been to the...