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: Rockets escape 21-point hole, down Suns to tie for 4th in West

Kevin Durant had 24 points and five 3-pointers in his return to Phoenix and the Houston Rockets overcame a 21-point deficit for their largest...

NBA: Clippers squander big early lead but hold off Mavs

Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and Darius Garland added 22 as the Los Angeles Clippers improved their play-in tournament seeding possibilities with a 116-103...

NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder manhandle short-handed Lakers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points in 28 minutes as the Oklahoma City Thunder demolished the Lakers for the second time in five days, prevailing...

NBA: Steph Curry steps up late to help Warriors survive Kings

Stephen Curry capped his 17-point performance with a game-tying 3-pointer, then turned his own miss into an offensive rebound and assist on Brandin Podziemski's...

NBA: Jeremiah Fears, Pelicans set scoring marks in rout of Jazz

Rookie Jeremiah Fears scored a career-high 40 points and Jordan Poole added 22 of his 34 points in a decisive third quarter as the...

NBA: Jaylen Brown helps Celtics snap Hornets’ win streak at 4

Jaylen Brown scored 35 points and grabbed nine rebounds to propel the Boston Celtics to a 113-102 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on...