NBA Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Winners
May 11, 2023 GMTThe player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment and dedication to team:
The champs are still alive. The Knicks aren't done yet, either.
Golden State and New York staved off elimination from the NBA playoffs on Wednesday night, both coming up with home wins in Game 5s.
The jacket that Michael Jordan famously and grudgingly wore while receiving an Olympic gold medal has been in Brian McIntyre’s possession for more than three decades now.
He figures the time is right to let someone else enjoy it.
Los Angeles tries to finish off series in game 6
May 11, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Lakers -2; over/under is 223.5
Miami looks to secure series in game 6
May 11, 2023 GMTNew York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (44-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Heat -4.5; over/under is 209
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry had 27 points and eight assists, Andrew Wiggins added 25 points, seven rebounds and five assist, and the defending champion Golden State Warriors staved off elimination by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 121-106 in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.
All-NBA Teams
May 11, 2023 GMTGuards: Ja Morant, Memphis 44; Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee 39; Jalen Brunson, New York 23; Devin Booker, Phoenix 10; James Harden, Philadelphia 6; Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana 1; Trae Young, Atlanta 1.
Wemby watch: How Wembanyama may help the draft lottery teams
May 10, 2023 GMTWhen a generational talent like Victor Wembanyama comes along, it's clear that he would make any team that he's with better in a multitude of ways.
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May 10, 2023 GMTAdv13
Denver looks to close out series against Phoenix in game 6
May 10, 2023 GMTDenver Nuggets (53-29, first in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (45-37, fourth in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Suns -3.5; over/under is 226.5
Harden and the 76ers look to clinch series against Boston
May 10, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -2; over/under is 214.5
Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series lead
May 10, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had a triple-double after making up with Suns owner Mat Ishbia and Michael Porter Jr.
Wednesday’s Time Schedule
May 10, 2023 GMTAll Times EDT
Lakers can oust Warriors, Heat can finish Knicks in Game 5s
May 10, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat three years ago in the most unusual NBA Finals ever, played neither during the normal season nor in their home arenas.
Jackson, Holiday, Lopez headline NBA All-Defensive Team
May 9, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. of Memphis and Milwaukee's Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez headlined the NBA's All-Defensive team Tuesday.
Also voted to the first team were Cleveland forward Evan Mobley and Chicago guard Alex Caruso.
NBA All-Defensive Teams
May 9, 2023 GMTGuards: Marcus Smart, Boston (12) 35; Mikal Bridges, Brooklyn (6) 33; Jimmy Butler, Miami, (3) 23; Herbert Jones, New Orleans 15, Lugentz Dort, Oklahoma City, (1) 9; Jaylen Brown, Boston, (1) 4; Matisse Thybulle, Portland, (1) 4; Anthony Edwards, Minnesota, (1) 4; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City, (1) 3, Dejounte Murray, Atlanta, 3; Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana, (1) 2; Paul George, L.A.
Heat look to secure series win over the Knicks
May 9, 2023 GMTMiami Heat (44-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Knicks -3.5; over/under is 209.5
Lakers beat Warriors for 3-1 lead; Heat push Knicks to brink
May 9, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Lonnie Walker scored all of his 15 points in a phenomenal fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied late to take a 3-1 series lead with a 104-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 on Monday night.
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May 8, 2023 GMT(All times Eastern)
Analysis: Wemby’s farewell tour will be a French celebration
May 8, 2023 GMTVictor Wembanyama’s first basket on Sunday night looked so easy. He deflected a pass, ran it down, dribbled twice and dunked the ball with his left hand.
And 15,000 people — about four or five times the size of the usual crowd at his home games — roared.
Mills among 10 NBA players in Australia’s extended squad
May 8, 2023 GMTMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Veteran Brooklyn Nets point guard Patty Mills and rising Oklahoma City star Josh Giddey are among the 10 NBA players selected in Australia’s extended squad of 18 to prepare for the basketball World Cup.
Monday’s Time Schedule
May 8, 2023 GMTAll Times EDT
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May 7, 2023 GMT(All times Eastern)
Lakers take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Warriors
May 7, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Lakers -3.5; over/under is 228
Miami takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against New York
May 7, 2023 GMTNew York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (44-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Heat -4.5; over/under is 206
Denver takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Phoenix
May 6, 2023 GMTDenver Nuggets (53-29, first in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (45-37, fourth in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Suns -3.5; over/under is 227
Boston takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Philadelphia
May 6, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -2.5; over/under is 214.5
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May 5, 2023 GMTAdv06
Miami, New York tied 1-1 heading to game 3
May 5, 2023 GMTNew York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (44-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Heat -3.5; over/under is 208.5
Warriors, Lakers tied 1-1 heading into game 3
May 5, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Lakers -3; over/under is 227
Bucks fire Budenholzer as coach after early playoff exit
May 5, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have fired coach Mike Budenholzer just over a week after their stunning first-round playoff loss to the Miami Heat spoiled a season in which they owned the NBA’s best record.
Former NBA player and executive Lance Blanks, 56, dies
May 4, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Lance Blanks, who played in the NBA for three seasons and later worked as a scout and front office executive, has died, his family announced Thursday. He was 56.
Blanks died Wednesday in Dallas, his family said in a statement distributed by the NBA.
76ers, Celtics square off with series tied 1-1
May 4, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -1.5; over/under is 214
Jokic and the Nuggets visit Phoenix with 2-0 series lead
May 4, 2023 GMTDenver Nuggets (53-29, first in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (45-37, fourth in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Suns -3.5; over/under is 224.5
Thursday’s Time Schedule
May 4, 2023 GMTAll Times EDT
Embiid: MVP is validation, but NBA title is still the goal
May 3, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Joel Embiid finally said it: Winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award has been a dream ever since he belatedly started playing basketball.
“I know I’ve always said I don’t care, but it was just for you guys to leave me alone,” the 76ers center said Wednesday, a day after he was voted to his first MVP after two runner-up finishes.
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May 3, 2023 GMT(All times Eastern)
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May 3, 2023 GMTAdv06
Los Angeles visits Golden State with 1-0 series lead
May 3, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (44-38, sixth in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Warriors -5; over/under is 227.5
NBA MVP: 76ers’ Embiid wins league’s top individual honor
May 3, 2023 GMTJoel Embiid began the long process toward NBA MVP as a towering soccer prospect in Africa who never picked up a basketball until he was a teenager.
Once he changed sports for good, Embiid became a generational — albeit often-injured — talent.
NBA Most Valuable Players
May 3, 2023 GMT2023 — Joel Embiid, Philadelphia
AP source: Grizzlies have no plans to bring back Brooks
May 2, 2023 GMTThe Memphis Grizzlies have no plans to bring Dillon Brooks back to the team when he hits free agency this summer, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday.
Philadelphia takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Boston
May 2, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -9; over/under is 218.5
Harden hits late 3, 76ers defeat Celtics in semifinal opener
May 2, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — James Harden matched his playoff career high with 45 points and hit a go-ahead, step-back 3-pointer over Al Horford with 8.7 seconds left as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied without Joel Embiid to beat the Boston Celtics 119-115 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup on Monday night.
Tuesday’s Time Schedule
May 2, 2023 GMTAll Times EDT
Kings eager to take next step after ending playoff drought
May 2, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Through every playoff triumph and every glaring mistake, Mike Brown stuck by his young Sacramento Kings knowing how much all of these moments will mean for the future.
He instructed rookie Keegan Murray to “let it fly” when his shot wasn't falling.
Sports on TV for Tuesday, May 2
May 1, 2023 GMT(All times Eastern)
Heat take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Knicks
May 1, 2023 GMTMiami Heat (44-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Knicks -6.5; over/under is 207
Curry scores playoff career-high 50 as Warriors down Kings
May 1, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — With his big-game swagger on display for the world and that signature mouthpiece dangling from a celebratory grin, Stephen Curry drove fearlessly to the basket with jaw-dropping acrobatics all afternoon and he fired with precision from way back in a Game 7 extravaganza for the ages.
Warriors advance to semifinals, knock Kings out, 120-100
April 30, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored a playoff career-high 50 points and answered time and again to will the defending champions on in their quest for a repeat, Kevon Looney grabbed 21 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Sacramento Kings 120-100 in Sunday’s winner-take-all Game 7.
Nuggets try to make star-studded Suns look average again
April 30, 2023 GMTThe Phoenix Suns' star quartet of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton looked mighty average in their Game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
76ers, Celtics renew rivalry; Embiid doubtful for Game 1
April 30, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics successfully responded to the challenge an inspired Atlanta Hawks team posed over six games during the opening round of the playoffs.
The Philadelphia 76ers mostly breezed past the Brooklyn Nets in a first-round sweep but didn’t get out of it before MVP finalist Joel Embiid suffered a sprained right knee and missed the final game of the series.
Sports on TV for Monday, May 1
April 30, 2023 GMT(All times Eastern)
Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks fined $25K for not talking to media
April 30, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Grizzlies sparkplug Dillon Brooks did all kinds of talking on and off the court during Memphis' first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Denver hosts Phoenix with 1-0 series lead
April 30, 2023 GMTPhoenix Suns (45-37, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (53-29, first in the Western Conference)
Denver; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Nuggets -4.5; over/under is 227.5
Celtics open second round against the 76ers
April 30, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -9; over/under is 213.5