National Basketball Association (NBA)

NBA: Damon Jones agrees to plea deal in federal gambling case

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones accepted a plea agreement, becoming the first to take a deal in the federal gambling investigation that led to more than...

NBA: Pistons aiming to avoid historic early exit vs. Magic

The Detroit Pistons need a three-game winning streak to avoid joining an infamous list. Only six top seeds...

NBA: Celtics’ Brad Stevens named NBA Executive of Year

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was named the NBA Basketball Executive of the Year for...

NBA: NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder close out sweep of Suns

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 31 points and eight assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder finished off a four-game first-round...

NBA: Nikola Jokic’s triple-double extends Nuggets’ series with Wolves

Nikola Jokic recorded 27 points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds as the host Denver Nuggets stayed alive with...

NBA: Report: Pistons’ Cade Cunningham (lung) to return vs. Bucks

Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham is expected to make his return to the court on Wednesday against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN reported. Cunningham...

NBA: Thunder eager to clinch top spot in West in visit to Clippers

The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder can clinch the top playoff seed in the Western Conference for the third consecutive season when they face...

NBA: Wolves clinch playoffs; Magic try to make play-in spot disappear

The Minnesota Timberwolves clinched their spot in the Western Conference playoffs with their win and a loss by the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. The postseason...

NBA: Suns, bound for play-in tournament, take on Cooper Flagg, Mavs

The Phoenix Suns spent the first 79 games of the NBA season in a vain attempt to lock up a top-six seed in the...

NBA: Pistons intent on sharpening skills in home finale vs. Bucks

The top seed and home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs already is locked up. The Detroit Pistons now can gear up for what...

NBA: NBA roundup: Wolves down Pacers, subsequently clinch playoff berth

Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a three-game losing streak with a 124-104 win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday...