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NBA legend Gregg Popovich steps down as San Antonio Spurs coach

NBA // 2 days ago

NBA legend Gregg Popovich steps down as San Antonio Spurs coach

May 2 (UPI) -- San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich -- the NBA's career wins leader -- stepped down from his role and will transition to work as the franchise's president of basketball operations, the Spurs announced Friday.

Jalen Brunson nets 40, sinks game-winner, helps Knicks advance past Pistons

NBA // 2 days ago

Jalen Brunson nets 40, sinks game-winner, helps Knicks advance past Pistons

LeBron James says NBA future unknown after Lakers' first-round playoff exit

NBA // 3 days ago

LeBron James says NBA future unknown after Lakers' first-round playoff exit

Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers rally past Milwaukee Bucks to win series

NBA // 4 days ago

Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers rally past Milwaukee Bucks to win series

Sacramento Kings plan to hire Doug Christie as head coach

NBA // 5 days ago

Sacramento Kings plan to hire Doug Christie as head coach

April 29 (UPI) -- The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a deal to make Doug Christie their new head coach, a league source told UPI on Tuesday.

UConn forward Alex Karaban withdraws from 2025 NBA Draft

NBA // 5 days ago

UConn forward Alex Karaban withdraws from 2025 NBA Draft

April 29 (UPI) -- UConn forward Alex Karaban, who won two national titles with the Huskies, withdrew his name from the 2025 NBA Draft and will return for his senior season, he announced Tuesday on social media.

Jimmy Butler plays through pain, helps Warriors take 3-1 lead on Rockets

NBA // 5 days ago

Jimmy Butler plays through pain, helps Warriors take 3-1 lead on Rockets

April 29 (UPI) -- Jimmy Butler returned from a one-game injury absence, scoring 23 of his 27 points in the second half of a Golden State Warriors win over the Houston Rockets for a 3-1 playoff series lead.

Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard injures lower leg; playoff return in limbo

NBA // 6 days ago

Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard injures lower leg; playoff return in limbo

April 28 (UPI) -- Milwaukee Bucks star guard Damian Lillard hurt his lower leg injury during a loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of their first-round series, and his return is "not very promising," coach Doc Rivers told reporters.

Anthony Edwards paces Timberwolves rally vs. 'gassed' Lakers, secures 3-1 series lead

NBA // 6 days ago

Anthony Edwards paces Timberwolves rally vs. 'gassed' Lakers, secures 3-1 series lead

April 28 (UPI) -- Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 43 points in the fourth quarter to steer a dozen-point Minnesota Timberwolves rally against the Los Angeles Lakers to win Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.

Holmgren, Thunder complete 29-point rally to stun Grizzlies in Game 3

NBA // 1 week ago

Holmgren, Thunder complete 29-point rally to stun Grizzlies in Game 3

April 25 (UPI) -- Chet Holmgren scored 23 of his 24 points in the second half to help the Oklahoma City Thunder rally from a 29-point deficit and stun the Memphis Grizzlies for a 3-0 in their first-round playoff series.

Jalen Green helps Rockets tie series with Warriors, who lose Jimmy Butler

NBA // 1 week ago

Jalen Green helps Rockets tie series with Warriors, who lose Jimmy Butler

April 24 (UPI) -- Jalen Green scored 23 of his 38 points in the second half to power the Houston Rockets' first playoff victory of 2025, tying their first-round series with the Golden State Warriors.

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard delivers 'killer' 39-point performance, ties series vs. Nuggets

NBA // 1 week ago

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard delivers 'killer' 39-point performance, ties series vs. Nuggets

April 22 (UPI) -- Kawhi Leonard pushed his history of hobbling injuries into the rear-view mirror, dominating the Denver Nuggets with 39 points to fuel a Los Angeles Clippers victory and tie their first-round playoff series at 1-1.

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg declares for 2025 NBA Draft

NBA // 1 week ago

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg declares for 2025 NBA Draft

April 21 (UPI) -- Duke freshman Cooper Flagg officially entered the 2025 NBA Draft pool, he announced Monday. Flagg, the Wooden Award winner, is the projected No. 1 overall pick.

Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors overcome Houston Rockets rebounders, take Game 1

NBA // 1 week ago

Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors overcome Houston Rockets rebounders, take Game 1

April 21 (UPI) -- Stephen Curry scored a game-high 31 points and the Golden State Warriors overcame a major rebounding deficit to beat the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Sacramento Kings part ways with general manager Monte McNair

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Sacramento Kings part ways with general manager Monte McNair

April 17 (UPI) -- The Sacramento Kings and general manager Monte McNair mutually agreed to part ways after five seasons.

Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks extend seasons with NBA play-in tournament victories

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks extend seasons with NBA play-in tournament victories

April 17 (UPI) -- The Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks raced out to large first-half leads before holding on to win their first games of the 2025 NBA play-in tournament while respectively eliminating the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings.

Trae Young 'owned' emotional outburst after Hawks' 120-95 loss against Magic

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Trae Young 'owned' emotional outburst after Hawks' 120-95 loss against Magic

April 16 (UPI) -- Trae Young "owned" his frustrations after the Atlanta Hawks lost a play-in tournament to the Orlando Magic, according to Hawks coach Quinn Snyder.

Florida's Alex Condon declares for 2025 NBA Draft, but keeps collegiate eligibility

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Florida's Alex Condon declares for 2025 NBA Draft, but keeps collegiate eligibility

April 16 (UPI) -- Florida Gators sophomore Alex Condon will enter his name into the 2025 NBA Draft, but maintain his collegiate eligibility, he announced Wednesday on Instagram.

Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler lead Warriors past Grizzlies for No. 7 playoff seed

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler lead Warriors past Grizzlies for No. 7 playoff seed

April 16 (UPI) -- Jimmy Butler scored 21 points in the first half before Stephen Curry hit several clinching 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA play-in tournament.

Top WNBA Draft pick Paige Bueckers excited for 'new level of standards'

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Top WNBA Draft pick Paige Bueckers excited for 'new level of standards'

April 15 (UPI) -- Paige Bueckers, who joined the Dallas Wings as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, says she is excited for "a new level of standards" and is ready to "do something special" with her new teammates.

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