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Pascal Siakam traded to the Pacers, while Raptors collect 3 1st-rounders
Read full article: Pascal Siakam traded to the Pacers, while Raptors collect 3 1st-roundersPascal Siakam was traded to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, ending a run of nearly eight years with the Toronto Raptors during which he was a two-time All-NBA selection, two-time All-Star and part of the team that won the 2019 NBA title.
Haliburton has 18 of Indiana's team-record 50 assists, Pacers rout Hawks 150-116 for 6th win a row
Read full article: Haliburton has 18 of Indiana's team-record 50 assists, Pacers rout Hawks 150-116 for 6th win a rowTyrese Haliburton had 18 of Indianaโs franchise-record 50 assists and the Pacers routed the Atlanta Hawks 150-116 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.
Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers in NBA In-Season Tournament final
Read full article: Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers in NBA In-Season Tournament finalTyrese Haliburton had 27 points and 13 assists and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-119 on Thursday to advance to the championship game int the NBAโs inaugural In-Season Tournament.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 54 points, but Haliburton, Pacers rally for 126-124 win over Bucks
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 54 points, but Haliburton, Pacers rally for 126-124 win over BucksGiannis Antetokounmpo scored an NBA season-high 54 points, but committed two turnovers after Tyrese Haliburtonโs go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:29 left and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 126-124.
Bruce Brown opts out of his contract with the NBA-champion Nuggets, AP source says
Read full article: Bruce Brown opts out of his contract with the NBA-champion Nuggets, AP source saysBruce Brown is set to become a free agent after declining his $6.8 million player option with the NBA-champion Denver Nuggets.
Nuggets now in full command of NBA Finals, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 lead
Read full article: Nuggets now in full command of NBA Finals, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 leadAaron Gordon scored 27 points, Nikola Jokic added 23 and the Denver Nuggets moved one win away from their first NBA championship by beating the Miami Heat 108-95 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in the title series.
Nuggets on brink of NBA Finals with 119-108 win over Lakers in Game 3
Read full article: Nuggets on brink of NBA Finals with 119-108 win over Lakers in Game 3Jamal Murray scored 37 points, Nikola Jokic added 24 points and eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals with a 119-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
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.
Edwards' lawyer: Assault charges baseless; chair was in way
Read full article: Edwards' lawyer: Assault charges baseless; chair was in wayThe attorney for Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards says his client will โvigorously defendโ himself against misdemeanor third-degree assault charges.
Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets top Celtics after rim delay
Read full article: Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets top Celtics after rim delayNikola Jokic had 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, and the hot-shooting Denver Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics 123-111 in a matchup of NBA conference leaders that was delayed about 35 minutes because a powerful dunk bent one of the rims.
Jokic's latest triple-double leads Nuggets past Grizzlies
Read full article: Jokic's latest triple-double leads Nuggets past GrizzliesNikola Jokic had 13 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists for his second straight triple-double to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Memphis Grizzlies 105-91 in a matchup between the top two teams in the Western Conference.
Nikola Jokic notches triple-double as Nuggets top Warriors
Read full article: Nikola Jokic notches triple-double as Nuggets top WarriorsNikola Jokic had a triple-double of 26 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists playing with a sore right wrist he had taped, and the Denver Nuggets beat Golden State 128-123 in a rematch of the teamsโ first-round playoff series won by the Warriors in five games on their way to the title.
Celtics rally in 2nd half, beat Nets 114-107 for 2-0 lead
Read full article: Celtics rally in 2nd half, beat Nets 114-107 for 2-0 leadJaylen Brown scored 22 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and the Boston Celtics rallied from 17 points down to beat the Brooklyn Nets 114-107 and take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
Irving, Durant lead Nets past Cavs in play-in for No. 7 seed
Read full article: Irving, Durant lead Nets past Cavs in play-in for No. 7 seedKyrie Irving had 34 points and 12 assists, Kevin Durant added 25 points and 11 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets took the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-108 in the play-in opener.
Nets beat Pacers to lock up 7th, host play-in game Tuesday
Read full article: Nets beat Pacers to lock up 7th, host play-in game TuesdayKyrie Irving scored 35 points, Kevin Durant had 20 points, a career-high 16 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets locked up seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 134-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Streaking Hawks survive Durant's 55, hold off Nets 122-115
Read full article: Streaking Hawks survive Durant's 55, hold off Nets 122-115Trae Young scored 36 points, including nine points in the final minute, and the streaking Atlanta Hawks overcame Kevin Durantโs career-high 55 points to hold off the Brooklyn Nets 122-115 for their fifth consecutive win.
Giannis becomes Bucks' scoring leader in OT win over Nets
Read full article: Giannis becomes Bucks' scoring leader in OT win over NetsGiannis Antetokounmpo passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become Milwaukeeโs career scoring leader on a 3-pointer that forced overtime, and then made two free throws in the final seconds to give the Bucks a 120-119 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
Durant scores 53, Nets edge Knicks 110-107 as Irving watches
Read full article: Durant scores 53, Nets edge Knicks 110-107 as Irving watchesKevin Durant scored a season-high 53 points, making the tiebreaking 3-pointer in a sensational show for a crowd that included Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the New York Knicks 110-107.
Durant has 31 points in return, but Heat rally to beat Nets
Read full article: Durant has 31 points in return, but Heat rally to beat NetsKevin Durantโs return couldnโt stop the Brooklyn Netsโ slide, as Bam Adebayo had 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to lead the Miami Heat to a 113-107 victory.
Durant has sprained knee ligament, no timetable for return
Read full article: Durant has sprained knee ligament, no timetable for returnKevin Durant has a sprained medial collateral ligament of his left knee, sidelining the NBAโs leading scorer just as the Brooklyn Nets were poised to finally have a lengthy run with their Big Three.
Morant leads Grizzlies over Nets; Antonio Brown looking on
Read full article: Morant leads Grizzlies over Nets; Antonio Brown looking onJa Morant scored 36 points and five Grizzlies scored in double figures as Memphis extended its winning streak to five games with a 118-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Claxton oops over James late, Nets hold off Lakers 122-115
Read full article: Claxton oops over James late, Nets hold off Lakers 122-115Nic Claxton threw down a tiebreaking alley-oop over LeBron James with 40.7 seconds left, and James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets returned from a week-long COVID-19 hiatus to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 122-115.
Durant carries Nets past 76ers for another short-handed win
Read full article: Durant carries Nets past 76ers for another short-handed winKevin Durant scored 34 points, making a four-point play with the game tied and 1:46 left, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105 for another short-handed victory.
Curry scores 37, Durant season-low 19 as Warriors rout Nets
Read full article: Curry scores 37, Durant season-low 19 as Warriors rout NetsStephen Curry had 37 points, easily winning matchup of the NBAโs top two scorers when Kevin Durant had his worst night of the season, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Brooklyn Nets 117-99 Durant came in leading the league with 29.6 points per game, but he managed only 19, the first time all season he didnโt hit 20.
2-time NBA loser San Diego perfect host for 3 teams' camps
Read full article: 2-time NBA loser San Diego perfect host for 3 teams' campsTy Lue was seven when the San Diego Clippers packed up their basketballs and uniforms and moved the 120 miles up the freeway to Los Angeles after the 1983-84 season.
News executives protest Trump-era probe with Garland
Read full article: News executives protest Trump-era probe with GarlandExecutives with CNN, The New York Times and Washington Post met with Attorney General Merrick Garland to protest the Trump-era Justice Department's efforts to seize phone and email records of journalists.
Bucks blow big lead, then rally to edge Nets 86-83 in Game 3
Read full article: Bucks blow big lead, then rally to edge Nets 86-83 in Game 3Jrue Holiday made a go-ahead driving layup with 11.4 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Brooklyn Nets 86-83 in Game 3 after two blowout losses in New York.
Durant has 32, Nets up 2-0 after 125-86 blowout of Bucks
Read full article: Durant has 32, Nets up 2-0 after 125-86 blowout of BucksKevin Durant scored 32 points in three quarters of a top-to-bottom blowout that sent the Brooklyn Nets halfway to the Eastern Conference finals with a 125-86 rout of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Nets head to second round, beat Celtics 123-109 in Game 5
Read full article: Nets head to second round, beat Celtics 123-109 in Game 5James Harden had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his first postseason triple-double with Brooklyn, leading the Nets into the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 123-109 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 5.
Nets finally get Big 3 back together, beat Bulls 105-91
Read full article: Nets finally get Big 3 back together, beat Bulls 105-91Kyrie Irving scored 22 points while playing with Kevin Durant and James Harden for the first time in three months, leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 105-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
Harden's triple-double helps Nets escape in OT against Spurs
Read full article: Harden's triple-double helps Nets escape in OT against SpursBrooklyn Nets' James Harden, left, and San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills chase the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 1, 2021, in San Antonio. โI thought they were great,โ San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said. All five starters scored in double figures for San Antonio. San Antonio is still without Rudy Gay, Keldon Johnson, Derrick White, Devin Vassell and Quinndary Weatherspoon, who are sidelined due to the leagueโs health and safety protocols. Spurs: The Spurs announced fans can return to the AT&T Center beginning March 12 against Orlando.
Westbrook, Beal hit late 3s, Wizards stun Nets 149-146
Read full article: Westbrook, Beal hit late 3s, Wizards stun Nets 149-146(AP Photo/Nick Wass)WASHINGTON โ Wizards coach Scott Brooks envisioned something like this when Washington acquired Russell Westbrook from Houston for John Wall and a draft pick. Bradley Beal and Westbrook hit 3-pointers in a wild 3.8-second sequence in the final seconds to help the Wizards stun Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets 149-146 on Sunday night. Westbrook had 41 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and NBA scoring leader Beal had 37 points. In the fourth quarter, Beal had 22 points and Westbrook had 15. โRussell willed this game,โ Brooks said about Westbrook, who has only played in 10 of 16 games due to a quad injury.
Durant scores 34, Nets charge back from 18 down, top Nuggets
Read full article: Durant scores 34, Nets charge back from 18 down, top Nuggets(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)NEW YORK โ Kevin Durant had 34 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds, Bruce Brown made a huge contribution while starting for the absent Kyrie Irving, and the Brooklyn Nets rallied from 18 down to beat the Denver Nuggets 122-116 on Tuesday night. Durant followed with Brooklyn's next six points, including a 3-pointer that essentially put it away at 120-113 with 27 seconds to play. They want to come out and compete, and everybody came with it tonight, especially in the second half,โ Durant said. Nets: Before the game, coach Steve Nash wasn't sure if Durant would play Wednesday at New York. โWe have to judge these things day to day and moment to moment.โ Durant said afterward he planned to play.
AP source: Pistons trading Brown to Nets for Musa and pick
Read full article: AP source: Pistons trading Brown to Nets for Musa and pickNew York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (6) defends Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown (6) as Brown shoots during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Sunday, March 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)The Detroit Pistons agreed to trade Bruce Brown to the Brooklyn Nets for Dzanan Musa and a 2021 second-round draft pick, according to a person familiar with the deal. Trades could not become official until after the leagueโs transaction moratorium ended at noon Eastern on Monday. The 6-foot-4 Brown, drafted in the second round in 2018, averaged 8.9 points per game this past season for Detroit. The 6-foot-9 Musa was a first-round pick in 2018.