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Celtics, Nuggets seek 3-1 series leads over 76ers, Phoenix

A pair of Game 4s await as the NBA’s conference semifinals continue Sunday.

Booker scores 47, Durant adds 39, Suns beat Nuggets 121-114

Devin 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

Stephen 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.

Nuggets try to make star-studded Suns look average again

The Phoenix Suns’ star quartet of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton looked mighty average in their Game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Murray scores 34, Nuggets beat Suns 125-107 in Game 1

Jamal Murray scored 34 points, hitting six of Denver’s 16 3-pointers, and the Nuggets sprinted past the Phoenix Suns 125-107 in Game 1 of their second-round series.

With Knicks into 2nd round, New Yorkers back, brash as ever

The 2000s have been mostly miserable for the New York Knicks and their fans.

Durant signs lifetime deal with Nike, joining Jordan, LeBron

Kevin Durant and Nike have agreed to a lifetime contract, making him just the third NBA player to receive such a deal, joining Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

Back to health, Porter and Murray help Nuggets to next round

The trio of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. are paired again in the playoffs for the Denver Nuggets.

Booker scores 47, leads Suns past Clippers to win series

Devin Booker scored 47 points, including 25 in a spectacular third quarter, to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Los Angeles Clippers 136-130 and win the Western Conference first-round playoff series.

Durant scores 31, Suns beat Clippers 112-100 for 3-1 lead

Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Devin Booker added 30 and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers without Kawhi Leonard 112-100 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.

Booker has 45 points, Suns top Leonard-less Clippers 129-124

Devin Booker scored 45 points, Kevin Durant added 28 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Kawhi Leonard-less Los Angeles Clippers 129-124 to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference series.

Kawhi Leonard out for Clippers in Game 3 against Suns

Kawhi Leonard won’t play for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of their Western Conference playoff series.

Booker scores 38 points, Suns beat Clippers to even series

Devin Booker scored 38 points, Kevin Durant had 25 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 123-109 on Tuesday night in Game 2 to tie the Western Conference first-round series.

Leonard scores 38 to lead Clippers past Durant, Suns 115-110

Kawhi Leonard scored 38 points, including a pair of late 3-pointers, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Phoenix Suns 115-110 in the opener of their Western Conference playoff series.

The losing is done, NBA teams now await 7-foot-3 Wembanyama

There are very specific rules that NBA teams must follow right now when it comes to mentioning the name of 7-foot-3 French star Victor Wembanyama.

Season of NBA moments: LeBron, Lillard, Mitchell and more

The NBA regular season had no shortage of moments that stood out.

Nets' Bridges starts 83rd game, extends streak, then leaves

Brooklyn’s Mikal Bridges kept his ironman streak alive, starting his 83rd game of the season before committing a foul and immediately checking out of the game.

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder rebuild after stars exodus

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is doing his best to fasttrack the re-building schedule for the Oklahoma City Thunder after the NBA franchise lost Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Chris Paul to trades in the past seven years.

It's Embiid vs. Doncic for scoring title in NBA's final week

The NBA will have an international player as its scoring champion for the second time.

Booker leads Suns over Timberwolves in Durant's home debut

Devin Booker scored 29 points, Kevin Durant had 16 points and eight rebounds in his home debut and the Phoenix Suns won their third straight game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-100.

Analysis: Grabbing play-in spots in the West will be tough

Let’s go ahead and put Denver and Sacramento into the Western Conference playoffs.

Suns' Durant out with ankle injury, re-evaluated in 3 weeks

The Phoenix Suns say Kevin Durant has a left ankle sprain after slipping on the floor during pregame warmups on Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.

Suns' Kevin Durant out after injuring ankle in pregame slip

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant slipped on the floor during pregame warmups and was ruled out Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of left ankle soreness.

Durant tiebreaker lifts Suns over Mavs in showcase of stars

Kevin Durant scored 37 points and hit the tiebreaking jumper with 11 seconds to go to lift the Phoenix Suns to a 130-126 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in a thrilling showcase of stars for both teams.

Mikal Bridges helps Nets rally to stun Celtics, 115-105

Mikal Bridges scored 38 points and the Brooklyn Nets overcame a 28-point deficit to stun the Boston Celtics 115-105 on Friday night.

Kevin Durant scores 23 points in Charlotte in Suns debut

Kevin Durant scored 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting in his Suns debut, helping Phoenix snap the Charlotte Hornets’ five-game winning streak with a wire-to-wire 105-91 victory Wednesday night.

'Nervous' Kevin Durant excels in Suns debut with 23 points

New team, same Kevin Durant.

Durant expected to make Suns debut on Wednesday vs. Hornets

Kevin Durant is expected to make his Phoenix Suns debut on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets.

Golden board: Durant, Bird, Azzi helping lead USA Basketball

When Kevin Durant was asked about the notion of him and some other Olympic gold medalists potentially getting seats on USA Basketball’s Board of Directors, he liked the idea.

Bucks outlast Suns 104-101 for 14th consecutive victory

Brook Lopez made a tiebreaking layup and a steal in the final 25 seconds as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Phoenix Suns 104-101 for their 14th consecutive victory.

Antetokounmpo won't play against Suns due to bruised quad

Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t play in the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Phoenix Suns because of what the team is describing as a bruised right quadriceps.

Nets give coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extension

Jacque Vaughn, who has coached the Brooklyn Nets into playoff position despite the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving during another turbulent season for the franchise, has agreed to a multiyear contract extension.

Durant cheered by fans, says Suns have 'all the pieces'

Kevin Durant watched the Phoenix Suns from afar over the past few years, admiring the budding nucleus of Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton.

Mikal Bridges scores career-high 45, Nets beat Heat 116-105

Mikal Bridges scored a career-high 45 points, including 15 in a row for Brooklyn to break open a game that had been close for 3 1/2 quarters, and the Nets beat the Miami Heat 116-105 on in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break.

Brunson scores 40 as Knicks end 9-game skid vs Nets, 124-106

Jalen Brunson scored 40 points, Josh Hart added a season-high 27 in his second game with his new team and the New York Knicks snapped a nine-game losing streak against the Brooklyn Nets with a 124-106 victory.

Harden not surprised Durant, Irving fled Nets' 'dysfunction'

James Harden isn’t surprised Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving wanted out of Brooklyn, having tired quickly of the “dysfunction” he saw in his brief time with the Nets and asking out.

NBA trade deadline sees Irving, Durant bolster West teams

First it was Kyrie Irving to Dallas.

Nets trade Durant to Suns, get Bridges in 4-team deal

Kevin Durant’s time in Brooklyn ended Thursday when the Nets traded him to the Phoenix Suns as part of a four-team deal.

What LeBron passing Kareem means to NBA, greatest debate

When LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA's career scoring record, it will end Abdul-Jabbar's 39-year reign as the all-time points champion.

Nets' Kyrie Irving requests trade, according to reports

ESPN and The Athletic have reported that All-Star guard Kyrie Irving asked the Brooklyn Nets for a trade.

Tatum scores 31, Celtics sizzle in 139-96 rout of Nets

Jayson Tatum scored 31 points and had nine rebounds and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 139-96 win over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets.

Analysis: All-Star reserve voting will lead to some snubbing

Brace yourself.

LeBron, Giannis chosen as captains for All-Star Game

LeBron James is closing in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA career scoring record.

NBA All-Star rosters won't be picked until game night

The NBA All-Star Game is Feb. 19.

Drake delivers nostalgia, teases new music at Apollo show

Drake, one of music’s biggest stars, delivered nostalgia and No. 1 hits during the first night of his two intimate weekend shows at the iconic Apollo Theater.

NBA updates All-Star vote numbers; LeBron, Durant still lead

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is well on his way to catching Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on more than the NBA’s career scoring list.

Nets' Durant out at least 2 weeks with sprained right knee

Kevin Durant has a sprained right knee and the Brooklyn Nets say he will miss at least two weeks.

Nets top Heat 102-101, lose Durant to right knee injury

Royce O’Neale’s putback with 3.2 seconds left put Brooklyn to stay, and the Nets defeated the Miami Heat 102-101 on Sunday night in a game where Kevin Durant left early with a right knee injury.

Durant leaves Nets game in Miami with right knee injury

Brooklyn forward Kevin Durant left in the second half of the Nets’ game in Miami on Sunday night with a right knee injury.

Durant has 33 points to lead Nets past Pelicans, 108-102

Kevin Durant had 33 points and 10 rebounds and the Brooklyn Nets outlasted the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 108-102 on Friday night.

Nets roll to 12 in a row as Vaughn builds winner in Brooklyn

Jacque Vaughn was thought to be just the temporary solution when he started coaching the Brooklyn Nets in November.

Irving, Nets roll past Spurs 139-103 for 12th straight win

Kyrie Irving made his first seven shots, sparked a big bench celebration with a one-handed follow slam after he finally missed and scored 27 points as the Brooklyn Nets beat the San Antonio Spurs 139-103 for their 12th straight victory.

Nets beat Bucks, tie longest win streak in Brooklyn at 8

Kevin Durant scored 24 points, and the Nets held Giannis Antetokounmpo scoreless in the fourth quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-100.

Nets score 91 in 1st half, wallop weary Warriors 143-113

Kevin Durant scored 23 points, all but two in a 91-point first half that was the third-biggest in NBA history, and the Brooklyn Nets routed the Golden State Warriors 143-113 to send the reigning champions staggering home with their second blowout loss in two nights in New York.

Nets score 91 in 1st half vs Warriors, 3rd-most in NBA

The Brooklyn Nets rang up 91 points in the first half against Golden State, the third-highest total in NBA history.

Vaughn defends Nets decision to rest most of top rotation

Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn convinced All-Star forward Kevin Durant to stay home this weekend.

Nets' Simmons preps for hostile return in 1st game in Philly

Brookly Nets guard Ben Simmons is ready for his hostile homecoming in Philadelphia.

Irving returns, Simmons scores 22 as Nets beat Grizzlies

Kyrie Irving returned from his suspension with 14 points, Ben Simmons tuned up for his trip back to Philadelphia with a season-high 22 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies 127-115.

Davis scores season-high 37, Lakers beat Nets to snap skid

Anthony Davis had a season-high 37 points and 18 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Brooklyn Nets 116-103 to snap a five-game losing streak.

Durant, Nets pound Knicks 112-85 after promoting Vaughn

Kevin Durant had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, becoming the first player since Michael Jordan to score at least 25 points in his team’s first 12 games, and the Brooklyn Nets routed the New York Knicks 112-85 after making Jacque Vaughn their head coach.

Durant: Nets 'could have kept quiet' about Irving, tumult

Kevin Durant says the Brooklyn Nets could have handled this tumultuous week differently.

Nash out as Nets coach after poor start, more controversy

Steve Nash is out as Brooklyn Nets coach after a disappointing start and more controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.

Doncic has 41 in triple-double, Mavs beat Nets 129-125 in OT

Luka Doncic had 41 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds, setting up three 3-pointers in overtime to send the Dallas Mavericks to a 129-125 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Bucks use lopsided run after Nash ejected, beat Nets 110-99

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 43 points, 14 rebounds and five assists as the Milwaukee Bucks went on a lopsided run after Brooklyn coach Steve Nash was ejected in the third quarter and beat the Nets 110-99.

Bane and Morant score 38 each as Grizzlies beat Nets 134-124

Ja Morant and Desmond Bane scored 38 points each to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 134-124 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.

Brady apologizes for comparing playing football to military

Tom Brady has apologized for making a comparison between football and military deployment while interviewing NBA star Kevin Durant on the seven-time Super Bowl champion’s weekly podcast.

Zion scores 25 points in return, Pelicans rout Nets 130-108

Zion Williamson returned from a one-year absence with 25 points and nine rebounds, powering the New Orleans Pelicans to a season-opening 130-108 rout of the Brooklyn Nets.

Simmons, Kawhi, Jamal Murray back among NBA happy returns

Ben Simmons finally played for the Brooklyn Nets in their preseason opener.

Minus owner Sarver, Suns return for another run at NBA title

The Phoenix Suns are bringing back most of their star players in an effort to win an elusive NBA title.

T-wolves' Edwards fined $40K by NBA for homophobic remark

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $40,000 by the NBA for homophobic comments he made on social media.

Durant, Nets plan to move forward together instead of trade

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets plan to stay together after all.

AP source: Grizzlies in line for 1st game on Christmas

The Memphis Grizzlies are in line to be part of the NBA's Christmas showcase for the first time.

AP source: Durant reiterates desire to be traded by Brooklyn

Kevin Durant has again told Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai that he wants to be traded.

5 players, $1.1 billion: NBA free agency starts with a bang

The NBA generated more basketball related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of $9 billion.

AP source: Kevin Durant asks for trade from Brooklyn Nets

A person with direct knowledge of the decision says Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets.

AP sources: Irving decides to exercise $37M option with Nets

Kyrie Irving has decided to exercise his $36.9 million option for the coming season and will remain under contract with the Brooklyn Nets.

'We ain't done': NBA champion Warriors already looking ahead

The goal was enormous: Return to the NBA’s mountaintop.

Warriors beat Celtics 103-90 to win 4th NBA title in 8 years

The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 for their fourth title in the last eight seasons.

Celtics were resilient in Game 1; Warriors now must respond

In Game 1, Boston showed its resilience.

Star trio leads Warriors to 6th NBA Finals spot in 8 years

Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green picked up where they left off last time they were healthy in the postseason.

Jimmy Butler, Heat seeking to take a 2-0 lead over Celtics

Things have been working out just fine so far in this postseason for Jimmy Butler and the top-seeded Miami Heat.

For future with team, Nets want more commitment from Irving

Kyrie Irving may have to show the Brooklyn Nets he’s more than a great basketball player if he wants a future with the team.

Ben Simmons has successful back surgery, Nets announce

Ben Simmons underwent what was determined to be a successful back surgery in Los Angeles.

Giannis triple-double helps Bucks beat Celtics 101-89

Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second career postseason triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-89 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

Confident Celtics feel ready for challenge of Giannis, Bucks

The only team to register a first-round sweep, the Boston Celtics enter their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks loaded with confidence.

Expected to be a force, Nets turned out to be a farce

With Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden, the Brooklyn Nets had expectations of being the last team standing.

Celtics complete 4-game sweep of Nets with 116-112 victory

Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Jaylen Brown had 22 and the Boston Celtics completed a four-game sweep of the Brooklyn Nets, becoming the first team to reach the second round of the playoffs with a 116-112 victory.

Tatum, Brown lead Celtics to 109-103 win, 3-0 lead over Nets

Jayson Tatum scored 39 points, Jaylen Brown had 23 and the Boston Celtics took a 3-0 lead over the Brooklyn Nets with a 109-103 victory.

Nets hope to get Durant started, 76ers try to finish Raptors

Scoring has rarely looked so difficult for Kevin Durant.

Celtics rally in 2nd half, beat Nets 114-107 for 2-0 lead

Jaylen 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.

Tatum's layup at buzzer gives Celtics 115-114 win over Nets

Jayson Tatum made a layup at the buzzer on a pass from Marcus Smart to give the Boston Celtics a dramatic 115-114 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in the Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

Cavs get second shot at playoffs, must slow Hawks' Young

The Cavaliers are getting a second shot at getting into the playoffs.

Irving, Durant lead Nets past Cavs in play-in for No. 7 seed

Kyrie 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

Kyrie 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.

Last Day: Embiid closing in history, NBA matchups to be set

Joel Embiid is about to make history.

Durant leads big rally at MSG as Nets storm past Knicks

Kevin Durant had 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, leading the Brooklyn Nets back from 21 points down to a 110-98 victory over the New York Knicks that strengthened their chances of the best spot possible in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.

Streaking Hawks survive Durant's 55, hold off Nets 122-115

Trae Young scored 36 points, including nine points in the final minute, and the streaking Atlanta Hawks overcame Kevin Durant’s 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

Giannis Antetokounmpo passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become Milwaukee’s 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.

Ball scores 33 points, Hornets spoil Irving's home debut

LaMelo Ball had 33 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets spoiled Kyrie Irving’s first home game of the season by beating the Brooklyn Nets 119-110.

Irving indicates he plans on staying with Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving is finally going to play a home game for Brooklyn again on Sunday.

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