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NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo fuels Team LeBron in All-Star romp

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Mar 08 01:13 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo made all 16 of his shots in a 35-point performance Sunday night that propelled Team LeBron to a 170-150 victory over Team Durant in the NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta.   Read more »

Portland's Simons wins NBA Slam Dunk contest

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 08 12:16 PM

Anfernee Simons won the NBA Slam-Dunk contest Sunday, the first Trail Blazer to win the high-flying competition that is part of the annual All-Star festivities.   Read more »

NBA: Stephen Curry wins 3-point title, Domantas Sabonis shows skills

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Mar 08 10:39 AM

Stephen Curry captured the NBA 3-Point Contest on Sunday night, while Domantas Sabonis beat out fellow big man Nikola Vucevic for the NBA Skills Challenge crown.   Read more »

NBA: Blake Griffin agrees to deal with Nets -- report

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Mar 08 10:36 AM

Blake Griffin has agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets for the remainder of this season, ESPN reported on Sunday night.   Read more »

Rare Kobe Bryant rookie card sells for $1.795 million

Reuters
Posted at Mar 08 09:18 AM

A flawless Kobe Bryant rookie card has sold to an anonymous buyer for $1.795 million.   Read more »

Kawhi Leonard wants to play in Olympics -- for Gregg Popovich

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Mar 08 08:11 AM

Kawhi Leonard's past breakup with the San Antonio Spurs won't prevent him from playing for coach Gregg Popovich at the Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

Embiid, Simmons out of NBA All-Star Game for virus tracing

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Mar 08 09:18 AM

NEW YORK - Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons will not play in Sunday's NBA All-Star Game after close contact with an individual who has tested positive for Covid-19. Read more »

Team Ignite secures last playoff berth with rout of Austin Spurs

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 07 11:54 AM

Jalen Green and Team Ignite are headed to the NBA G League playoffs after an impressive 127-92 demolition of the Austin Spurs. Read more »

NBA: Joel Embiid pledges $100K from All-Star to Philadelphia's homeless

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Mar 07 09:59 AM

Sixers center Joel Embiid pledged to donate $100,000 from Sunday's NBA All-Star Game to help combat homelessness in Philadelphia. Read more »

Commissioner says no COVID vaccine mandate for NBA players

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 07 09:58 AM

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league won't require players to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Read more »

No plans to change 'iconic' NBA logo, says commissioner Silver

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 07 09:55 AM

The NBA has no plans to change its "iconic" logo, despite recent calls to make the late Kobe Bryant the image of the league, commissioner Adam Silver said.   Read more »

NBA: Veteran Conley finally gets all-star nod

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 06 07:26 PM

Mike Conley became one of the oldest first-time all stars in NBA history on Friday, the 33-year-old Utah Jazz player replacing Devin Booker in Sunday's annual showcase event. Read more »

NBA: Pistons agree to contract buyout with Blake Griffin

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Mar 06 04:24 PM

Former number one NBA draft pick Blake Griffin has reached a buyout deal with the Detroit Pistons and will become an unrestricted free agent, the team announced on Friday. Read more »

NBA: Powerhouse starting five lead Team LeBron vs. Team Durant

Field Level Media, Reuters
Updated as of Mar 06 02:12 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo just finished a game in Memphis on Thursday night and was being quizzed about LeBron James being his teammate in Sunday's All-Star Game. Read more »

G League: Jalen Green drops 22, but Ignite fall to Vipers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 05 09:23 PM

Despite 22 points from Green, Team Ignite lost handily to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers 130-107 Thursday at the Walt Disney World Complex in Orlando. Read more »

Jazz stars selected last in NBA All-Star draft

Field Level Media
Posted at Mar 05 06:05 PM

Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert of the NBA-leading Utah Jazz were the last two players selected in the draft for Sunday's All-Star Game, and their availability led to an odd sequence near the end of the telecast that aired Thursday night on TNT. Read more »

NBA: Jrue Holiday's last-second shot propels Bucks past Grizzlies

Field Level Media, Reuters
Posted at Mar 05 03:09 PM

Jrue Holiday's step-back, baseline jumper with two seconds remaining powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-111 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Thursday at FedExForum in Memphis.   Read more »

NBA: Jimmy Butler's return sparks Heat's win over Pelicans

Field Level Media, Reuters
Posted at Mar 05 03:08 PM

Jimmy Butler returned from a two-game absence to score 29 points as the visiting Miami Heat defeated the Zion Williamson-less New Orleans Pelicans 103-93 on Thursday night. Read more »

NBA: Julius Randle, Knicks knock off Pistons

Field Level Media, Reuters
Posted at Mar 05 03:07 PM

Julius Randle regained his All-Star form, finishing with 27 points and 16 rebounds to help the host New York Knicks close out the season's first half with a 114-104 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Read more »

NBA: Suns rout Warriors, reach break 2nd in West

Field Level Media, Reuters
Posted at Mar 05 02:45 PM

The host Phoenix Suns finished the NBA's first half in second place in the Western Conference after shellacking the Stephen Curry-less Golden State Warriors, 120-98, on Thursday. Read more »