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Mavericks thrash Clippers

The Dallas Mavericks powered to an NBA-record 50-point halftime lead on the way to a 124-73 demolition of the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.
Soure:AFP: 2020/12/28 17:28:40

Cavs outlast Pistons

Cleveland guard Collin Sexton scored 32 points, including a layup to force a second overtime on Saturday as the Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 128-119 in an NBA thriller.
Soure:AFP: 2020/12/27 17:03:39

Celtics edge Bucks to open new season

Boston Forward Jayson Tatum banked in a game-winning three-pointer over Giannis Antetokounmpo with 1.5 seconds left to give the Celtics an 122-121 NBA season-opening victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.
Soure:AFP: 2020/12/24 16:28:40

Nets rout Warriors in season opener

Kevin Durant's long-awaited Brooklyn Nets debut didn't disappoint Tuesday, the two-time NBA Finals MVP teaming seamlessly with Kyrie Irving in a 125-99 opening-day blowout over the Golden State Warriors.
Soure:AFP: 2020/12/23 17:33:40

NBA won't 'jump the line' for COVID-19 vaccine: Commissioner Silver

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday the league would not “jump the line” for the COVID-19 vaccine as the league prepared to tip off its new season amid a surge in coronavirus cases across the US.
Soure:AFP: 2020/12/22 16:28:40

Greek superstar Antetokounmpo agrees record five-year deal with Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo ended speculation about his future on Tuesday after agreeing a new long-term deal reported to be the biggest in NBA history.
Soure:AFP: 2020/12/16 16:48:41

Harden reports to Rockets' training camp with Silas confident of success

Three-time reigning NBA scoring champion James Harden reported to the Houston Rockets training camp Tuesday with coach Stephen Silas confident he can build a successful relationship with the superstar guard.
Soure:AFP: 2020/12/9 18:08:40

'It's just not worth it': Australian NBA trailblazer Bogut retires from basketball

NBA championship-winning center Andrew Bogut announced his immediate retirement from basketball on Tuesday after a 15-year career.
Soure:AFP: 2020/12/1 17:18:42

Free agent Hayward reportedly headed to Charlotte Hornets in $120m deal

Coveted NBA free agent Gordon Hayward is headed to the Charlotte Hornets on a deal reported by ESPN to be worth $120 million over four years.
Soure:AFP: 2020/11/22 15:33:40

Top pick

The Minnesota Timberwolves made University of Georgia standout Anthony Edwards the first overall selection in the 2020 NBA draft on Wednesday.
Soure:AFP: 2020/11/19 16:43:40

Plenty of uncertainty

The 2020 NBA Draft takes place on Wednesday with questions swirling around the likely identity of the No.1 pick as teams attempt to gauge talent after a college season decimated by COVID-19.
Soure:AFP: 2020/11/17 15:08:41

NBA team owners, players eye deal for December 22 start: reports

NBA team owners and the players union will conduct separate meetings Thursday that are expected to produce a deal to start the 2020-21 campaign on December 22, according to multiple reports Wednesday.
Soure:AFP: 2020/11/5 19:38:41

The GOAT?

As the first player to lead three different teams to NBA titles, LeBron James has revived the question of whether he or Michael Jordan is the league's greatest-ever superstar. “I don't know,” James said. “I'm going to let you guys talk about it.”
Soure:AFP: 2020/10/13 17:08:40

Lakers return to glory

The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by superstar LeBron James' triple-double, dominated the Miami Heat 106-93 on Sunday to win a record-equalling 17th NBA championship but their first in a decade.
Soure:AFP: 2020/10/12 16:53:41

Chinese fans congratulate Lakers on winning championship

The Los Angeles Lakers have won the NBA championship crown, entering the hot search chart on China's Twitter-like Sina Weibo, with many Chinese fans congratulating the team and paying their respects to Kobe Bryant, the Lakers icon who died in a helicopter crash in January.
Soure:Global Times: 2020/10/12 15:58:40

James relishes NBA Finals 'chess match,' doesn't care about rest

The hectic pace of the NBA Finals slowed with rest days Wednesday and Thursday, but LeBron James' mind was racing with his Los Angeles Lakers within one game of victory.
Soure:AFP: 2020/10/8 15:18:41

'Job not done'

LeBron James arrived in Los Angeles vowing to restore the Lakers to NBA glory, and "King James" plans to make good on that promise.
Soure:AFP: 2020/9/28 14:58:40

LA Lakers into finals

The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by a triple-double from superstar LeBron James, beat the Denver Nuggets 117-107 on Saturday to reach the NBA Finals.
Soure:AFP: 2020/9/27 16:13:40