Basketball

The T-wolves built a contender around a big idea by Tim Connelly. The Nuggets are familiar with him

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tim Connelly made his first major move for the Minnesota Timberwolves after about six weeks on the job, a bold get of center Rudy Gobert that was as risky as it was unconventional.

May 9, 2024 9:40 AM Read more >

Charlotte Hornets hire Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets named Charles Lee as their head coach on Thursday, hoping he'll turn around the long-struggling NBA franchise. The 39-year-old Lee joins the Hornets after serving as the Boston Celtics top assistant coach.

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Jokic wins NBA's MVP award, his 3rd in 4 seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic round out top 3

Nikola Jokic did it all again. And the MVP trophy is his again.

May 9, 2024 6:07 AM Read more >

Edwards and the Timberwolves host Denver with 2-0 series lead

Denver Nuggets (57-25, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (56-26, third in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Timberwolves -4.

May 9, 2024 12:04 AM Read more >

New York takes 2-0 lead into game 3 against Indiana

New York Knicks (50-32, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (47-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Pacers -6; over/under is 225.

May 9, 2024 12:03 AM Read more >

Jalen Brunson returns from foot injury, sparks Knicks past Pacers for 2-0 lead in East semifinals

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson left the locker room on an injured leg, walked onto the court and sent the Madison Square Garden crowd into a frenzy, just as Willis Reed had exactly 54 years earlier.

May 8, 2024 10:32 PM Read more >

Jalen Brunson sparks Knicks past Pacers for 2-0 lead in East semifinals

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson returned from a right foot injury to score 24 of his 29 points in the second half, leading the New York Knicks to a 130-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semi

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Jalen Brunson returns for NY in 2nd half of Game 2 vs. Pacers, then Anunoby exits with injury

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson returned for New York in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Wednesday night after missing the second quarter with a sore right foot, but then the Knicks lost OG Anunoby to a left hamstring injury during the high

May 8, 2024 8:11 PM Read more >

Inside the NBA MVP Race: Jokic's consistency was key, and No. 1 picks were denied the trophy again

A look at some notes and numbers surrounding the NBA's MVP race this season: ___ MULTIPLE TOP 10s Denver's Nikola Jokic was the only player in the league to rank among the top 10 in points (10th), rebounds (4th) and assists (3rd) per game this season

May 8, 2024 6:09 PM Read more >

As Patrick Beverley calls his actions 'inexcusable,' police announce they've opened an investigation

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis police announced Wednesday they've opened an investigation into an “NBA player and citizen” altercation that happened at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on the night Bucks guard Patrick Beverley threw a ball at a fan in the fin

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