Tag: National Basketball Association
Boston’s minor league affiliate now called Maine Celtics
PORTLAND, Maine — The minor league affiliate of the Boston Celtics is changing its name to match the NBA franchise.
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NBA announces formation of NBA Africa, eyes further growth
NEW YORK — The NBA announced Monday that it has formed NBA Africa, which will oversee all league business on the continent, including the...
NBA’s young superstars showing their time is now in playoffs
NEW YORK — Trae Young didn’t look like a postseason rookie in silencing a rocking road crowd in New York.
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GM Myers confident Warriors will re-sign Stephen Curry
SAN FRANCISCO — Warriors general manager Bob Myers has little doubt Golden State will sign newly crowned scoring champion Stephen Curry to a contract...
Pacers still evaluating Bjorkgren before making decision
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard intends to stand pat — for now.
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Utah’s Jordan Clarkson wins NBA’s 6th man of the year award
Utah’s Jordan Clarkson, the only player to come off the bench and score 40 points in a game this season, was announced Monday as...
Ex-Michigan State player Appling wanted in fatal shooting
DETROIT — Detroit police named a former Michigan State University basketball star as the suspect in a deadly shooting late Saturday.
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Harris scores 37 leads 76ers past Wizards 125-118 in Game 1
PHILADELPHIA — Tobias Harris showed why Philadelphia might have its own Big 3 worthy of winning a championship.
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Suns’ Paul dealing with shoulder injury vs. Lakers
PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns All-Star point guard Chris Paul is dealing with a right shoulder injury during his team's playoff game against the Los...
Suns win in return to playoffs, beating Lakers 99-90
PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 34 points, Deandre Ayton had 21 points and 16 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns won their first playoff game...