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Spurs celebrate big win over Thunder, but matchup with reigning champs not a rivalry yet
Raul Dominguez, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA just a year removed from two of the worst seasons in franchise history.
Draymond Green, Steve Kerr have heated exchange in huddle during timeout before Green leaves court
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 11:46 p.m. | Save Story
Warriors forward Draymond Green had a heated exchange with coach Steve Kerr in the huddle during a third-quarter timeout Monday night and then went to the locker room on his own to cool down.
Nuggets' 19-0 run to begin game sets tone in 135-112 victory over Jazz
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 10:07 p.m. | Save Story
The Jazz come out flat as they drop the first game of a back-to-back in 135-112 loss to Denver.
Zion Williamson scores 24 to lead Pelicans over Mavericks for 5th straight win
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 8:57 p.m. | Save Story
Zion Williamson scored 24 points, including 10 straight in a decisive two-minute span of the fourth quarter, to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 119-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, extending the Pelicans' season-long winning streak to five games.
Carlisle to step down, Bickerstaff to become National Basketball Coaches Association president
Ken Powtak, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle will be stepping down as president of the National Basketball Coaches Association at the end of the month and Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff will replace him.
NBA, FIBA say they're moving closer to new planned basketball league in Europe
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 22 - 6:11 a.m. | Save Story
The NBA and FIBA said Monday they will start the process of engaging with teams and owners about joining their planned new league in Europe next month.
Bulls beat the Hawks 152-150 in the highest-scoring game in the NBA this season
Charles Odum, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 21 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Matas Buzelis scored 28 points to lead nine Chicago players in double figures and the Bulls outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 152-150 on Sunday in the highest-scoring game in the NBA this season.
Luka Doncic exits Lakers loss with leg injury
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 20 - 11:36 p.m. | Save Story
Luka Doncic suffered an injury and didn't return after halftime of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.
Desmond Bane scores 32 points, including winning layup, to lead Magic past Jazz in OT
John Coon, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 20 - 10:49 p.m. | Save Story
Desmond Bane scored 32 points, including the winning layup with 0.9 seconds left in overtime, to help the Orlando Magic edge the Utah Jazz 128-127 on Saturday night.
Anthony Edwards returns with a late flourish for the Timberwolves in a clutch win over the Thunder
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 20 - 12:31 a.m. | Save Story
The Minnesota Timberwolves kept possession, trailing by two in the final minute, and Anthony Edwards knew exactly what he was doing next.
Timberwolves hand the Thunder their 3rd loss, 112-107, after Edwards takes over down the stretch
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 10:41 p.m. | Save Story
Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence with 26 points and 12 rebounds, hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.5 seconds left to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 on Friday night.
Knicks celebrate their NBA Cup title, even though they aren't commemorating it with a banner
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 19 - 5:49 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Knicks celebrated their NBA Cup championship Friday night, even though they aren't commemorating it with a banner at Madison Square Garden.
NBA tweaks its injury reporting rules, still wants changes to prop betting
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 4:45 p.m. | Save Story
The NBA reminded its teams on Friday that it wants to control which types of bets are offered on its games, an indicator that it will continue negotiating with sportsbooks and regulatory agencies to make that happen.
LeBron James cites 'Luka magic' as Doncic has 45-point triple-double
Matthew Coles, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 18 - 11:34 p.m. | Save Story
LeBron James was amazed by Luka Doncic's performance after Doncic scores 45 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds in a win over the Utah Jazz. James, who had 28 points and 10 assists, praised Doncic's skills. Doncic achieved his first 40-point triple-double as a Laker and became the second player to have a 45-point triple-double with five steals since the NBA began tracking steals. Doncic highlighted his single turnover as the best stat of the night. The Lakers improved to 10-0 in crunch time with Doncic leading the charge.
Bucks' Antetokounmpo says his focus is on his health rather than rumors about his future
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 18 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Giannis Antetokounmpo said Thursday he's focused on getting healthy and helping the Milwaukee Bucks turn their season around, not on rumors about his future plans.
Knicks coach Mike Brown would like league officials to consider post-NBA Cup scheduling changes
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 18 - 4:51 p.m. | Save Story
New York Knicks coach Mike Brown believes that while there are benefits to winning the NBA Cup, league officials should address the post-tournament scheduling in the future.
Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey
Dave Campbell, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 18 - 2:18 p.m. | Save Story
Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Rockets coach Ime Udoka fined for slamming refs after overtime loss to Denver
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 17 - 2:52 p.m. | Save Story
Rockets coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating in Houston's 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday, the NBA announced Wednesday.
Knicks won't hang an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 17 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Knicks will not raise a banner at Madison Square Garden to commemorate their NBA Cup championship, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday.
