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Anthony Davis scores 35 points, the Lakers rally in second half to beat the Suns 123-116
Read full article: Anthony Davis scores 35 points, the Lakers rally in second half to beat the Suns 123-116Anthony Davis scored 35 points, Austin Reaves added 26 and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night for their first 2-0 start since 2010-11.
NBA schedule released. Among highlights: Celtics-Knicks on ring night, Durant going back to school
Read full article: NBA schedule released. Among highlights: Celtics-Knicks on ring night, Durant going back to schoolBoston will get its championship rings on Oct. 22, and the rival New York Knicks will be there for the celebration.
Inside the Stephen Curry flurry: How 4 shots sealed another gold for the US in Olympic basketball
Read full article: Inside the Stephen Curry flurry: How 4 shots sealed another gold for the US in Olympic basketballStephen Curry had only five 3-pointers in his first four games of the Olympics combined.
3-point barrage carries Team USA onto gold medal stand in victory over Victor Wembanyama, France
Read full article: 3-point barrage carries Team USA onto gold medal stand in victory over Victor Wembanyama, FranceAt least one NBA player will return to the United States with a gold medal in their hands. It just won’t be San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.
2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 10: Steph Curry leads US men in gold medal game against Wemby and France
Read full article: 2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 10: Steph Curry leads US men in gold medal game against Wemby and FranceThe United States men’s basketball team is seeking a thrilling finish to its Paris Olympics run when it plays France in a gold-medal showdown.
US rolls into Olympic quarterfinals as No. 1 seed, top Puerto Rico 104-83 in group finale
Read full article: US rolls into Olympic quarterfinals as No. 1 seed, top Puerto Rico 104-83 in group finaleHalfway to its goal of gold, the U.S. has the No. 1 seed going into the medal round at the Paris Olympics.
US tops South Sudan 103-86 at Paris Olympics, earns spot in men's basketball quarterfinals
Read full article: US tops South Sudan 103-86 at Paris Olympics, earns spot in men's basketball quarterfinalsThe U.S. men's basketball team had an easier time with South Sudan in the rematch than it did when the teams first met a couple of weeks ago.
Talent-rich U.S. men's Olympic basketball team still figuring out how to get the most out of roster
Read full article: Talent-rich U.S. men's Olympic basketball team still figuring out how to get the most out of rosterThe U.S. men’s basketball team overflowed with highlights in its opening game, blowout win over Serbia.
US Olympic basketball team is eager to find balance between being players and being fans
Read full article: US Olympic basketball team is eager to find balance between being players and being fansThe U.S. men’s basketball team is headed to the athletes village on Friday to mingle with fellow Olympians before the opening ceremony.
Durant returns to practice with US basketball team, 1 week before Paris Olympics
Read full article: Durant returns to practice with US basketball team, 1 week before Paris OlympicsKevin Durant practiced with the U.S. Olympic basketball team on Friday, a major step toward getting him back on track for the Paris Games that open next week.
Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp
Read full article: Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic campKevin Durant is dealing with calf soreness that has kept him from being a full participant in USA Basketball’s training camp for the Paris Olympics, though he has assured team officials that he does not expect the issue to be a major one.
Knicks set to acquire Mikal Bridges in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, AP sources say
Read full article: Knicks set to acquire Mikal Bridges in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, AP sources sayTwo people with knowledge of the details say that Mikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, where he will join Jalen Brunson and his other former Villanova teammates.
Towns treasures Timberwolves' trip to West finals as Doncic-Irving duo hits stride for Mavericks
Read full article: Towns treasures Timberwolves' trip to West finals as Doncic-Irving duo hits stride for MavericksKarl-Anthony Towns has seen the payoff this spring for his commitment to and sacrifice for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finals
Read full article: The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finalsLuka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are headed to the Western Conference finals in their first trip to the playoffs together.
Mike Budenholzer is hired as coach of the Phoenix Suns, replacing Frank Vogel
Read full article: Mike Budenholzer is hired as coach of the Phoenix Suns, replacing Frank VogelMike Budenholzer is the newest head coach of the Phoenix Suns after the franchise turned to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals.
Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's future
Read full article: Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's futureMat Ishbia knows the offseason chatter around the Phoenix Suns is it’s a team with a top-heavy roster, salary cap issues and precious little room to maneuver after a disappointing season.
Court upholds Milwaukee police officer's firing for posting racist memes after Sterling Brown arrest
Read full article: Court upholds Milwaukee police officer's firing for posting racist memes after Sterling Brown arrestThe Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that a former Milwaukee police officer was properly fired for posting racist memes related to the arrest of an NBA player.
Edwards and Towns lead Timberwolves into the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs for 1st time since 2004
Read full article: Edwards and Towns lead Timberwolves into the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs for 1st time since 2004The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in 20 years.
The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff wins
Read full article: The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff winsThe Phoenix Suns thought they had built a formidable superteam during the offseason by adding three-time All-Star Bradley Beal to form a star-studded trio with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.
Timberwolves outlast Suns to finish sweep. Minnesota coach Chris Finch leaves with knee injury
Read full article: Timberwolves outlast Suns to finish sweep. Minnesota coach Chris Finch leaves with knee injuryAnthony Edwards scored 40 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-116 and sweep the first-round playoff series.
Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead
Read full article: Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series leadAnthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels
Read full article: Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0-2 hole
Read full article: Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0-2 holePhoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen appeared to aggravate the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener.
No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseason
Read full article: No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseasonThe Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers remain unsure when they’ll have their top player back on the floor.
Timberwolves take down Suns 120-95 in Game 1 behind 33 points from Anthony Edwards
Read full article: Timberwolves take down Suns 120-95 in Game 1 behind 33 points from Anthony EdwardsAnthony Edwards scored 18 of his 33 points in the third quarter and had nine rebounds to carry the Minnesota Timberwolves in a tone-setting 120-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns to start the first round of the playoffs.
Stephen Curry tells the AP why 2024 is the right time to make his Olympic debut
Read full article: Stephen Curry tells the AP why 2024 is the right time to make his Olympic debutGolden State guard Stephen Curry knew he was running out of chances to play in what would be his first Olympics, so he and his wife Ayesha started planning many months ago about how to make the Paris Games work for their family.
Phoenix Suns and Grayson Allen finalize contract extension after career-best season
Read full article: Phoenix Suns and Grayson Allen finalize contract extension after career-best seasonThe Phoenix Suns and guard Grayson Allen have finalized a multi-year deal that will keep him with the franchise following the best season of his NBA career.
Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111
Read full article: Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111Devin Booker scored 52 points, the fifth-highest scoring game of his career, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 124-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, bringing them within a game of the Pelicans for the No. 6 playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Sochan, Vassell lead Spurs past Suns 104-102 as injured Wembanyama watches from sidelines
Read full article: Sochan, Vassell lead Spurs past Suns 104-102 as injured Wembanyama watches from sidelinesJeremy Sochan hit a key 3-pointer in the final minute and finished with 26 points and a career-high 18 rebounds as San Antonio beat the Phoenix Suns 104-102 on Monday night with Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama sidelined due to injury.
USA Basketball learns its groupings for the Paris Olympics. Tough draws await the men and women
Read full article: USA Basketball learns its groupings for the Paris Olympics. Tough draws await the men and womenUSA Basketball’s men’s team will see Serbia and South Sudan in two of its three group-stage games at the Paris Olympics, while the U.S. women will open their schedule in a gold-medal-game rematch against Japan in France.
NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star game
Read full article: NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star gameThe Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 NBA All-Star game, giving owner Mat Ishbia a marquee event for the city roughly one year after he purchased the franchise.
Doncic scores 41 points, pairs with Irving to help Mavs beat Suns 123-113 for 7th straight victory
Read full article: Doncic scores 41 points, pairs with Irving to help Mavs beat Suns 123-113 for 7th straight victoryLuka Doncic scored 41 points, Kyrie Irving added 29 and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 123-113.
Stephen Curry hits 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left, Warriors beat Suns 113-112
Read full article: Stephen Curry hits 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left, Warriors beat Suns 113-112Stephen Curry made a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left and the Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns 113-112 on Saturday night for their sixth victory in seven games.
Kyrie Irving ready to leave turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on future in Dallas
Read full article: Kyrie Irving ready to leave turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on future in DallasKyrie Irving is ready to leave the turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on his future in Dallas.
Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the Nets
Read full article: Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the NetsKevin Durant scored 33 points in his return to Brooklyn, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 136-120 victory over the Nets on Wednesday night.
Pacers rally to spoil Devin Booker's 62-point night, stun Suns 133-131
Read full article: Pacers rally to spoil Devin Booker's 62-point night, stun Suns 133-131Obi Toppin broke a tie on a putback with 3.4 seconds left and the Indiana Pacers spoiled Devin Booker’s 62-point night, overcoming a 17-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 133-131 on Friday.
LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time
Read full article: LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th timeLeBron James joined yet another exclusive club, and he’ll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at the NBA All-Star Game.
James, Embiid, Curry and Durant are in the US player pool for the Paris Olympics
Read full article: James, Embiid, Curry and Durant are in the US player pool for the Paris OlympicsThere are few surprises in USA Basketball’s men’s player pool for the Paris Olympics that was announced Tuesday, with most of the big names like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant on the list.
Clippers sign 2-time NBA Finals MVP Leonard to a 3-year extension worth $152.3 million per AP source
Read full article: Clippers sign 2-time NBA Finals MVP Leonard to a 3-year extension worth $152.3 million per AP sourceThe Los Angeles Clippers say signed two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to a three-year contract extension worth $152.3 million.
Kevin Durant says he meant no 'ill will' toward former teammate Draymond Green
Read full article: Kevin Durant says he meant no 'ill will' toward former teammate Draymond GreenGolden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was initially upset at Kevin Durant’s comments about him after he was suspended for slapping Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic last month.
The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be picked
Read full article: The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be pickedErik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in his first 20 seasons with the Miami Heat.
Brunson scores career-high 50, hits all 9 of his 3-point shots to help Knicks top Suns 139-122
Read full article: Brunson scores career-high 50, hits all 9 of his 3-point shots to help Knicks top Suns 139-122Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 50 points while hitting all nine of his 3-point attempts, Julius Randle added 23 and the New York Knicks beat the Phoenix Suns 139-122.
Beal leaves game with ankle injury, another blow for Suns' trio of All-Stars
Read full article: Beal leaves game with ankle injury, another blow for Suns' trio of All-StarsPhoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal injured his right ankle during the first quarter of Friday night’s game against the New York Knicks and won’t return, according to the team.
LeBron James leads Lakers to the In-Season Tournament semifinals with a 106-103 win over Suns
Read full article: LeBron James leads Lakers to the In-Season Tournament semifinals with a 106-103 win over SunsThe Los Angeles Lakers secured the last semifinal spot in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament with a 106-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
There's a lot of money at stake in the NBA In-Season Tournament. For 2-way players, it's a whole lot
Read full article: There's a lot of money at stake in the NBA In-Season Tournament. For 2-way players, it's a whole lotAt stake over the next week in the NBA is a chance to be the first team to win the league’s inaugural in-Season tournament.
Nikola Jokic has 21 points, 16 assists, Nuggets hold off Suns 119-111
Read full article: Nikola Jokic has 21 points, 16 assists, Nuggets hold off Suns 119-111Nikola Jokic had 21 points and 16 assists, Reggie Jackson added 20 points and the Denver Nuggets held off the Phoenix Suns 119-111 for a hard-fought victory Friday night.
Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspects
Read full article: Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspectsThere are a few surprises who have played their way into the early season MVP conversations, joining the list usual list of NBA stars that includes Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid.
Gregg Popovich has no regrets telling Spurs fans to stop booing Kawhi Leonard
Read full article: Gregg Popovich has no regrets telling Spurs fans to stop booing Kawhi LeonardGregg Popovich called Spurs’ fans booing of Kawhi Leonard “hateful” and “mean-spirited,” and the San Antonio coach has no regrets taking the microphone and imploring the home crowd to knock it off.
Phoenix Suns' All-Star guard Bradley Beal out at least 3 more weeks with back injury
Read full article: Phoenix Suns' All-Star guard Bradley Beal out at least 3 more weeks with back injuryPhoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will be out for at least the next three weeks as he continues to recover from a low back strain that has kept him out for the majority of the season.
LeBron James scores 32 points, Lakers rally to beat Suns 122-119 to snap 3-game skid
Read full article: LeBron James scores 32 points, Lakers rally to beat Suns 122-119 to snap 3-game skidLeBron James scored 32 points, D’Angelo Russell had 19 and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak, beating the Phoenix Suns 122-119 in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Wembanyama dazzles in 5th NBA game, shows why he’s most-hyped prospect in years
Read full article: Wembanyama dazzles in 5th NBA game, shows why he’s most-hyped prospect in yearsVictor Wembanyama strolled through the hallways at Footprint Center after the best game of his short NBA career when he passed 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant, stopping for a quick handshake and quick hug.
Wembanyama scores 38 points, shines in 4th quarter, as Spurs hold off Suns 132-121
Read full article: Wembanyama scores 38 points, shines in 4th quarter, as Spurs hold off Suns 132-121Rookie Victor Wembanyama scored a season-high 38 points, Zach Collins added 19 and the San Antonio Spurs held off Phoenix’s late charge to beat the Suns 132-121 on Thursday night.
James Harden determined to fit in on Clippers' loaded roster after messy Philadelphia exit
Read full article: James Harden determined to fit in on Clippers' loaded roster after messy Philadelphia exitEven more than his stints in Brooklyn and Philadelphia, James Harden believes he has much more to prove in joining the Los Angeles Clippers.
Keldon Johnson’s late basket gives Spurs only lead of game, 115-114 win over Suns
Read full article: Keldon Johnson’s late basket gives Spurs only lead of game, 115-114 win over SunsKeldon Johnson stripped Kevin Durant and made a contested layup with 1.2 seconds left to give the Spurs their only lead of the game and a 115-114 victory over the stunned Phoenix Suns.
NBA All-Star Game will ditch the gimmicks and return to classic East versus West format
Read full article: NBA All-Star Game will ditch the gimmicks and return to classic East versus West formatThis season's NBA All-Star Game is going back to its roots with an Eastern Conference-Western Conference format.
Booker, Durant lead Suns past Curry and Warriors 108-104 in season opener
Read full article: Booker, Durant lead Suns past Curry and Warriors 108-104 in season openerDevin Booker scored a go-ahead layup with 4:51 remaining followed by a 3-pointer on the way to 32 points, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 108-104 on in a back-and-forth season opener for the Pacific Division powerhouses.
Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of stats
Read full article: Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of statsNBA teams currently have about $4.8 billion in salary committed to players for this season, meaning the average per team is around $160 million.
Ben Simmons has his health and his old job back. Now the Brooklyn Nets need to see his old game
Read full article: Ben Simmons has his health and his old job back. Now the Brooklyn Nets need to see his old gameBen Simmons was so ineffective in his return from back surgery last season that he couldn’t even protest much when he was bounced from his normal position, and eventually out of Nets coach Jacque Vaughn’s rotation entirely.
Suns trade Payne to Spurs, sign Bol Bol to 1-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Suns trade Payne to Spurs, sign Bol Bol to 1-year contract, AP source saysThe Phoenix Suns have traded guard Cameron Payne to the San Antonio Spurs and signed big man Bol Bol to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the moves told The Associated Press.
Star-studded crowd watches Victor Wembanyama turn it on late, hours before NBA draft lottery
Read full article: Star-studded crowd watches Victor Wembanyama turn it on late, hours before NBA draft lotteryHours before finding out his likely destination in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama drew a star-studded crowd in his last regular-season game in France and delivered another game-winning performance in the fourth quarter.
Jokic slow-walks Nuggets into NBA final four with methodical, unselfish approach
Read full article: Jokic slow-walks Nuggets into NBA final four with methodical, unselfish approachNikola Jokic has once again taken his time in leading the Denver Nuggets to their second Western Conference finals in the the past three seasons.
Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffs
Read full article: Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffsThe Phoenix Suns pushed all-in at the trade deadline, blowing up their roster nucleus to add 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant in a quest for the franchise’s first championship in its 55-year history.
Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series lead
Read full article: Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series leadNikola Jokic had a triple-double after making up with Suns owner Mat Ishbia and Michael Porter Jr. sank five 3-pointers to help the Denver Nuggets beat Phoenix 118-102 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 series lead.
Booker, Durant both score 36, Suns even series with Nuggets
Read full article: Booker, Durant both score 36, Suns even series with NuggetsDevin Booker had 36 points and 12 assists, Kevin Durant also had 36 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 129-124 to even their Western Conference semifinal playoff series at two games apiece.
Booker scores 47, Durant adds 39, Suns beat Nuggets 121-114
Read full article: Booker scores 47, Durant adds 39, Suns beat Nuggets 121-114Devin Booker scored 47 points, Kevin Durant added 39 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Nuggets 121-114 to cut Denver’s lead to 2-1 in their Western Conference semifinal series.
Curry scores playoff career-high 50 as Warriors down Kings
Read full article: Curry scores playoff career-high 50 as Warriors down KingsStephen 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 the winner-take-all Game 7.