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Edwards, Timberwolves beat Kings 130-126 in OT despite franchise-record 60 points from De'Aaron Fox
Read full article: Edwards, Timberwolves beat Kings 130-126 in OT despite franchise-record 60 points from De'Aaron FoxAnthony Edwards had 36 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the shorthanded Sacramento Kings 130-126 in overtime on Friday to snap a three-game losing streak, overcoming a franchise record 60 points by De’Aaron Fox.
Wembanyama's 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul's double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96
Read full article: Wembanyama's 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul's double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96Victor Wembanyama had 34 points and 14 rebounds, Chris Paul added 12 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 116-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Former Spur DeMar DeRozan says Gregg Popovich cried with him for hours after his father died
Read full article: Former Spur DeMar DeRozan says Gregg Popovich cried with him for hours after his father diedFormer Spur Demar DeRozan recently appeared on ‘the 25/10 Show’ with hosts LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson and shared the type of person Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is.
Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever win 1st game of season, beat LA Sparks 78-73 in front of 19,103
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever win 1st game of season, beat LA Sparks 78-73 in front of 19,103Caitlin Clark had 11 points and 10 rebounds for her first WNBA double-double and the Indiana Fever beat the Los Angeles Sparks 78-73 to snap a season-opening five-game skid in front of a Sparks record crowd of 19,103 sprinkled with celebrities.
The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale
Read full article: The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finaleTyler Herro scored 24 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 21 points and the Miami Heat grabbed the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, running away from the Chicago Bulls 112-91 in a play-in tournament elimination game.
Brunson carries Knicks into No. 2 seed in Eastern Conference, scores 40 points in OT win over Bulls
Read full article: Brunson carries Knicks into No. 2 seed in Eastern Conference, scores 40 points in OT win over BullsJalen Brunson capped one of the best regular seasons in franchise history with his 11th 40-point game, carrying the New York Knicks into the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 120-119 overtime victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday.
DeRozan delivers in final minute, Curry goes down as Bulls beat Warriors 125-122
Read full article: DeRozan delivers in final minute, Curry goes down as Bulls beat Warriors 125-122DeMar DeRozan converted a three-point play with 26 seconds left after hitting a key jumper at the 43-second mark on his way to 33 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Golden State Warriors 125-122 after Stephen Curry limped off and went to the locker room in the closing minutes.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 46 points, 16 rebounds in Bucks' 113-97 victory over Bulls
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo has 46 points, 16 rebounds in Bucks' 113-97 victory over BullsGiannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 46 points and 16 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 113-97 on Friday night.
Vucevic's double-double helps Bulls rally past Jones, Spurs as Wembanyama watches, 122-116
Read full article: Vucevic's double-double helps Bulls rally past Jones, Spurs as Wembanyama watches, 122-116Nikola Vucevic had 24 points and 16 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls overcame a career-high 30 points from Tre Jones to rally for a 122-116 victory Saturday over the San Antonio Spurs, who sat Victor Wembanyama.
Joel Embiid returns with seventh career triple-double in 76ers' rout of Chicago Bulls
Read full article: Joel Embiid returns with seventh career triple-double in 76ers' rout of Chicago BullsJoel Embiid had 31 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in his return from a sprained right ankle and Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Chicago Bulls 110-97 on Tuesday night.
Bulls overcome Wembanyama’s big night to to hand Spurs 16th straight loss, 121-112
Read full article: Bulls overcome Wembanyama’s big night to to hand Spurs 16th straight loss, 121-112Colby White had 24 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame Victor Wembanyama’s big night to hand the San Antonio Spurs their franchise record-tying 16th straight loss, 121-112 on Friday.
NBA gets help from 'Sopranos' actor to promote in-season tournament
Read full article: NBA gets help from 'Sopranos' actor to promote in-season tournamentThe NBA enlisted an actor from “The Sopranos” and borrowed the central theme of the film “Ocean’s Eleven," that being a Las Vegas heist, to hype the inaugural In-Season Tournament that begins Nov. 3.
Heat eliminate Bulls 102-91, will face Bucks in Round 1
Read full article: Heat eliminate Bulls 102-91, will face Bucks in Round 1Max Strus and Jimmy Butler scored 31 points apiece, and the Miami Heat got into the playoffs by rallying in the final minutes to beat the Chicago Bulls 102-91 in an Eastern Conference play-in game Friday night.
LaVine scores 39, Bulls beat Raptors 109-105 in play-in game
Read full article: LaVine scores 39, Bulls beat Raptors 109-105 in play-in gameZach LaVine scored 39 points, DeMar DeRozan had 23 against his former team and the Chicago Bulls overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 109-105 in a play-in tournament game.
Bulls spoil LeBron's return with 118-108 win over Lakers
Read full article: Bulls spoil LeBron's return with 118-108 win over LakersLeBron James scored 19 points off the bench in his return from a monthlong injury absence, but Zach LaVine scored 32 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 118-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Spurs trade center Jakob Poeltl to Raptors, Josh Richardson to Pelicans, waive Dedmon
Read full article: Spurs trade center Jakob Poeltl to Raptors, Josh Richardson to Pelicans, waive DedmonThe San Antonio Spurs have agreed to trade center Jakob Poeltl to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for center Khem Birch, a protected 2024 first round pick and two future second rounders, the team said Thursday.
LaVine scores 30, Bulls defeat Pistons 126-108 in Paris
Read full article: LaVine scores 30, Bulls defeat Pistons 126-108 in ParisWith Victor Wembanyama sitting courtside and watching some of the players he’ll go up against next season, Zach LaVine scored 30 points and the Chicago Bulls never trailed in a 126-108 win over the Detroit Pistons at the NBA Paris Game.
Devin Booker scores 51 points in 3 quarters, Suns rout Bulls
Read full article: Devin Booker scores 51 points in 3 quarters, Suns rout BullsDevin Booker scored a season-high 51 points in just three quarters, Deandre Ayton had 30 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns stretched their winning streak to six games with a 132-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.
DeRozan reaches 20,000 points but Spurs beat Bulls 129-124
Read full article: DeRozan reaches 20,000 points but Spurs beat Bulls 129-124Keldon Johnson scored 33 points, spoiling a milestone evening for former teammate DeMar DeRozan and leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 129-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
Bucks rout Bulls 116-100 in Game 5, advance to face Celtics
Read full article: Bucks rout Bulls 116-100 in Game 5, advance to face CelticsGiannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and nine rebounds and the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks routed the Chicago Bulls 116-100 on Wednesday night to finish off the first-round series in five games.
Allen scores 27, Bucks beat Bulls 119-95 to take 3-1 lead
Read full article: Allen scores 27, Bucks beat Bulls 119-95 to take 3-1 leadGrayson Allen set playoff career highs with 27 points and six 3-pointers, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 119-95 to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round series.
Bucks rout Bulls 111-81, take 2-1 lead without Middleton
Read full article: Bucks rout Bulls 111-81, take 2-1 lead without MiddletonGrayson Allen made five 3-pointers and scored 22 points and the Milwaukee Bucks dominated the Chicago Bulls 111-81 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series without the injured Khris Middleton.
Bucks' Middleton out at least 2 weeks with knee injury
Read full article: Bucks' Middleton out at least 2 weeks with knee injuryMilwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is expected to miss at least two weeks after injuring his left knee Wednesday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the Chicago Bulls.
DeRozan scores 41 as Bulls beat Bucks 114-110 to tie series
Read full article: DeRozan scores 41 as Bulls beat Bucks 114-110 to tie seriesDeMar DeRozan scored 41 points for his career playoff high and the Chicago Bulls outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks 114-110 on Wednesday to tie their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Bucks bounce back after blowing big lead to beat Bulls 93-86
Read full article: Bucks bounce back after blowing big lead to beat Bulls 93-86Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 16 rebounds and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks recovered after blowing a 16-point lead to beat the Chicago Bulls 93-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday.
Lopez scores 28, Bucks beat Bulls 127-106 to clinch Central
Read full article: Lopez scores 28, Bucks beat Bulls 127-106 to clinch CentralBrook Lopez scored a season-high 28 points and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a rather quiet performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo to clinch their fourth straight Central Division championship with a 127-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
Suns rout Bulls, move closer to wrapping up top spot in NBA
Read full article: Suns rout Bulls, move closer to wrapping up top spot in NBADevin Booker scored 28 points and the Phoenix Suns moved closer to wrapping up the NBA’s best regular-season record, routing the Chicago Bulls 129-102 on Friday night.
Embiid has 43 points, 14 rebounds; 76ers thump Bulls 121-106
Read full article: Embiid has 43 points, 14 rebounds; 76ers thump Bulls 121-106Joel Embiid had 43 points and 14 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 121-106 in a showdown between two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams headed in opposite directions.
Joel Embiid scores 40 points, 76ers hold off DeRozan, Bulls
Read full article: Joel Embiid scores 40 points, 76ers hold off DeRozan, BullsJoel Embiid dominated with 40 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame DeMar DeRozan’s season-high, 45-point game for Chicago to beat the Bulls 119-108 on Sunday.
Durant, Harden lead Nets to 138-112 romp over Bulls
Read full article: Durant, Harden lead Nets to 138-112 romp over BullsKevin Durant scored 27 points, James Harden added 25 points and season-high 16 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets rolled to an easy win over Chicago, beating the Bulls 138-112 in a matchup between the Eastern Conference’s top two teams.
DeRozan leads Bulls over Lakers 115-110 in team's return
Read full article: DeRozan leads Bulls over Lakers 115-110 in team's returnDeMar DeRozan scored 38 points after missing two weeks in the NBA’s health and safety protocols to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 115-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Stephen Curry scores 40 points as Warriors beat Bulls 119-93
Read full article: Stephen Curry scores 40 points as Warriors beat Bulls 119-93Stephen Curry scored 40 points with nine 3-pointers as his old college coach from Davidson cheered him on, Draymond Green delivered another all-around effort, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Chicago Bulls 119-93 for their seventh straight win.
Spurs offseason transformation; Popovich drops F-bomb on critics after Team USA wins gold; Ben Simmons-Spurs remains in rumor mill
Read full article: Spurs offseason transformation; Popovich drops F-bomb on critics after Team USA wins gold; Ben Simmons-Spurs remains in rumor millIn less than a month, we have seen a complete transformation of the Spurs. Let’s break down some of the pros and cons of this wild offseason and coach Gregg Popovich eviscerating the haters! Welcome to this week’s KSAT.com Spurs newsletter.
Patty Mills leaving Spurs after 10 seasons in San Antonio; DeMar DeRozan headed to Chicago in sign-and-trade
Read full article: Patty Mills leaving Spurs after 10 seasons in San Antonio; DeMar DeRozan headed to Chicago in sign-and-tradeIt’s the end of an era as Patty Mills, the longest tenured Spurs player, is headed to Brooklyn. Mills is reportedly set to sign a 2-year deal with the Nets worth $12 million, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Mills is leaving San Antonio after 10 seasons with the franchise. Mills was the last remaining player on the Spurs 2014 championship team and the squad that made back-to-back NBA Finals in the mid-2010s.
Spurs free agency tracker: Forwards Doug McDermott and Zach Collins sign deals with SA
Read full article: Spurs free agency tracker: Forwards Doug McDermott and Zach Collins sign deals with SAFor the first time in years, the San Antonio Spurs are flush with cash as NBA free agency officially begins Monday afternoon.
What Spurs can get from DeRozan trade to Lakers; John Collins to SA rumors; AT&T pulls plug on arena naming-rights deal
Read full article: What Spurs can get from DeRozan trade to Lakers; John Collins to SA rumors; AT&T pulls plug on arena naming-rights dealLet the summer games begin and we’re not talking about the Olympics!
LeBron James won’t play for Popovich, US Olympic team this summer, says ‘I’m gonna play for the Tune Squad instead’
Read full article: LeBron James won’t play for Popovich, US Olympic team this summer, says ‘I’m gonna play for the Tune Squad instead’The next time you see LeBron James on a basketball court, it will likely be in the new “Space Jam” movie and not at this summer’s Olympic games in Tokyo, Japan.
Will Popovich return? Will DeMar DeRozan re-sign? The 6 biggest questions facing Spurs in offseason
Read full article: Will Popovich return? Will DeMar DeRozan re-sign? The 6 biggest questions facing Spurs in offseasonEditor’s note: To sign up for our Spurs newsletter, or other KSAT newsletters, follow this link.
Grizzlies end Spurs' season, advance to face Warriors
Read full article: Grizzlies end Spurs' season, advance to face WarriorsDillon Brooks scored eight of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to help put Memphis ahead to stay and the Grizzlies eliminated the San Antonio Spurs 100-96 on Wednesday night in the first Western Conference play-in game.
Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan featured in trailer for new mental health docuseries created by Oprah, Prince Harry
Read full article: Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan featured in trailer for new mental health docuseries created by Oprah, Prince HarryDeMar DeRozan has been a strong advocate and voice for mental health and wellness, and now his story will be featured in a new docuseries co-created by Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry.
Moore, short-handed Suns hold off Spurs 123-121
Read full article: Moore, short-handed Suns hold off Spurs 123-121E’Twaun Moore scored 22 points and made a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining that lifted the Phoenix Suns past the San Antonio Spurs 123-121 and kept alive their chances of becoming the NBA's top seed.
Suns rout short-handed Spurs 140-103, keep hope for top seed
Read full article: Suns rout short-handed Spurs 140-103, keep hope for top seedDevin Booker had 27 points and the Phoenix Suns maintained their hope of earning the top spot in the Western Conference with a 140-103 victory over the short-handed San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.
Burks scores 30, rallies Knicks past Spurs, 102-98
Read full article: Burks scores 30, rallies Knicks past Spurs, 102-98Alec Burks scored a season-high 30 points in his return from a three-game absence and the New York Knicks kept up their chase of home-court advantage in the playoffs by rallying to beat the San Antonio Spurs 102-98.
Spurs’ record-setting 1st half ends Bucks’ streak, 146-125
Read full article: Spurs’ record-setting 1st half ends Bucks’ streak, 146-125DeMar DeRozan had 23 points and the San Antonio Spurs set a franchise record for points in the first half while rolling to a 146-125 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Spurs hold off Kings 113-104 to end five-game slide
Read full article: Spurs hold off Kings 113-104 to end five-game slideDejounte Murray scored 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 113-104 to end a five-game losing streak and strengthen their hold on the final playoff spot in the West.
Celtics rally from 32-point deficit, top Spurs 143-140 in OT
Read full article: Celtics rally from 32-point deficit, top Spurs 143-140 in OTJaylen Brown hit a 3-pointer with 16.7 seconds remaining in overtime, Jayson Tatum scored a career-high 60 points and the Boston Celtics rallied from a 32-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 143-140.
Celtics rally from 32-point deficit, top Spurs 143-140 in OT
Read full article: Celtics rally from 32-point deficit, top Spurs 143-140 in OTJaylen Brown hit a 3-pointer with 16.7 seconds remaining in overtime, Jayson Tatum scored a career-high 60 points and the Boston Celtics rallied from a 32-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 143-140.
Spoelstra gets win No. 600, Heat top Spurs 116-111
Read full article: Spoelstra gets win No. 600, Heat top Spurs 116-111Jimmy Butler scored 29 points, Bam Adebayo scored 21 and the Miami Heat went on a 17-0 run in the second half before hanging on late to beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-111 on Wednesday night.
Spurs outlast Wizards in OT, end Washington’s streak at 8
Read full article: Spurs outlast Wizards in OT, end Washington’s streak at 8DeMar DeRozan had 37 points and 10 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Wizards 146-143 in overtime, ending Washington’s season-best eight-game winning streak.
DeMar DeRozan scores 32 points, Spurs beat Pelicans 110-108
Read full article: DeMar DeRozan scores 32 points, Spurs beat Pelicans 110-108DeMar DeRozan scored 11 of his team-high 32 points in the final 7:40 and made all 12 of his free throws in the San Antonio Spurs’ 110-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.
Spurs beat Pistons 106-91 to snap 5-game home skid
Read full article: Spurs beat Pistons 106-91 to snap 5-game home skidDerrick White had 26 points, Jakob Poeltl added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 106-91 on Thursday night to snap a five-game home losing streak.
Adebayo, Butler lead Heat by Spurs for third straight win
Read full article: Adebayo, Butler lead Heat by Spurs for third straight winBam Adebayo scored 23 points while Jimmy Butler had 18 points and 11 assists to help the Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-87 for their third straight victory.
Spurs win 111-85, stop Suns’ 10-game home winning streak
Read full article: Spurs win 111-85, stop Suns’ 10-game home winning streakRudy Gay scored 19 points, Drew Eubanks added 13 points and 13 rebounds in his first start of the season and the short-handed San Antonio Spurs had a surprisingly dominant 111-85 win over the Phoenix Suns.