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LeBron James named honorary starter for 24 Hours of Le Mans

June 6, 2023 18:22 IST

The NBA's all-time leading scorer said he's honored to be included in the celebration of 100 years at Le Mans.

How Miami Heat battled to take Game 2 of the NBA Finals against Denver NuggetsSubscriber Only

June 5, 2023 20:44 IST

Robinson scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter but it was also about the evolution of his game that caught Denver out.

With unhurried basketball, Nikola Jokic helps Denver Nuggets outpace Miami Heat in Game 1Subscriber Only

June 3, 2023 10:00 IST

On Friday, the once-widely-overlooked Serbian led the Nuggets to a Game 1 win in the 2023 NBA Finals over the Miami Heat, with a triple double — 27 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists, one block and one steal.

Game 1 of the NBA Finals between Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat

NBA Finals: Miami Heat struggle with outside shooting in Game 1 to stumble at Denver Nuggets

June 2, 2023 18:29 IST

It was that kind of forgettable shooting night for the Heat in a 104-93 loss to the Denver Nuggets during Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday.

NBA Final 2023 Live, Game 1: Denver Nuggets take on Miami Heat in the first game of the NBA Finals on Friday morning

NBA Finals 2023, Nuggets vs Heat Game 1 As It Happened: Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic spur Denver to victory

June 25, 2023 23:59 IST

Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat NBA Finals Highlights, Game 1: The home side claimed Game 1 by a 104-93 scoreline. This is the first time the Heat have lost Game 1 in the 2023 Playoffs.

Butler, Jokic lead Heat, Nuggets into a NBA Finals after unconventional paths

June 1, 2023 10:15 IST

The Nuggets — in the finals for the first time — had by far the easier road to the title round. They climbed atop the Western Conference standings in mid-December and never fell from that perch, then lived up to that No. 1 seed by going 12-3 in the West playoffs.

With matchup finally set, Denver Nuggets’ Michael Malone says beating Heat will be ”biggest challenge of our lives”

May 31, 2023 11:57 IST

Top-seeded in the West for the first time in franchise history, the Nuggets have won all eight of their playoff games at Ball Arena.

Miami Heat players after defeating Boston Celtics.

Miami Heat dismantle Boston Celtics in Game 7 to punch ticket to NBA Finals

May 30, 2023 10:47 IST

The Miami Heat had to take the play-in route to even reach the NBA playoffs from the East and then upset the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks to fuel their postseason run.

Michael Jordan Olympic jersey fetches over $3 million at auction

May 25, 2023 20:38 IST

The U.S. basketball team, nicknamed "The Dream Team", brought together some of the best players of all time, including Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, when NBA players were first allowed to compete at the Olympics.

Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming steps down as head of national league

May 25, 2023 12:55 IST

Yao had been leading efforts to commercialize the top-tier 20-team Chinese Basketball Association Management Company since his appointment in 2017.

NBA: LeBron James questions future after Los Angeles Lakers are eliminatedSubscriber Only

May 23, 2023 18:46 IST

LeBron James is under contract for $46.9 million next season with the Lakers, but he is in charge of his future after surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring record earlier this year.

Carmelo Anthony retires after 19 seasons

May 22, 2023 22:30 IST

A co-headliner in the 2003 draft with LeBron James, Anthony is ninth on the NBA's all-time scoring list and was a six-time All-NBA selection.

‘A day of joy’: Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia

May 20, 2023 12:45 IST

Griner was outspoken for social justice in 2020 and didn’t take the court during the pregame anthem. But nearly a year behind bars in Russia changed her.

Nike removes Ja Morant’s signature shoe from website and app as fallout over new gun video continues

May 18, 2023 21:46 IST

The Memphis Grizzlies suspended the 23-year-old Morant last week when a new video showed the All-Star with a gun and left NBA commissioner Adam Silver "shocked."

Victor Wembanyama is projected to be the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.

The Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes and draft lottery has a winner: It’s the San Antonio SpursSubscriber Only

May 18, 2023 00:27 IST

The Spurs hit the lottery jackpot landing the No 1 pick and the right to draft one of the most highly touted prospects in NBA history. Not since LeBron James made the jump two decades ago, has a player come with this much fanfare.

NBA: Morant takes ‘full accountability’ after allegedly waving gun again on video

May 17, 2023 21:57 IST

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said they were investigating the incident, admitting he was "shocked" when he saw the video after Morant had seemed to take the first suspension "incredibly seriously" when they spoke.

Who is Victor Wembanyama? The NBA is about to get the answer to that question

May 17, 2023 09:39 IST

The NBA draft lottery was Tuesday night in Chicago and 14 teams had hope that the ping-pong balls will bounce their way, giving them the No. 1 pick this year and the chance to draft Wembanyama.

Ja Morant was earlier suspended by the NBA for eight games this season after the All-Star guard was seen on video holding a gun at a club in the Denver suburbs.

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after another gun video appears on social mediaSubscriber Only

May 14, 2023 21:31 IST

Morant was suspended by the NBA for eight games this season after the All-Star guard was seen on video holding a gun at a club in the Denver suburbs.

USA’s basketball dominance at Olympics will be tested by LA 2028, says Ray AllenSubscriber Only

May 14, 2023 10:23 IST

NBA Hall of Famer also predicts that the league will soon “revert” to being a big man’s playground

Brittney Griner plays in WNBA for first time since Russia detention

May 13, 2023 12:30 IST

The two-time Olympic gold medalist was released from a Russian penal colony in a high-profile prisoner exchange with the United States late last year after she was arrested in February 2022 on drug charges.

Denver Nuggets C Nikola Jokic has dust-up with Phoenix Suns owner

May 8, 2023 11:43 IST

Referee crew chief Tony Brothers told a pool reporter that Jokic was issued an unsportsmanlike technical foul for grabbing the ball away from "the fan" and deliberately shoving and pushing him down.

Nothing is bigger than Stephen Curry vs LeBron JamesSubscriber Only

May 7, 2023 13:41 IST

James, with the Los Angeles Lakers, and Curry, with the Golden State Warriors, have the attention of the basketball world in the Western Conference semifinals. It’s not the biggest stage, like when they faced off in four straight NBA Finals from 2015 to 2018, as James played for Cleveland.

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men’s basketball

April 28, 2023 15:33 IST

Doha will stage all games in the 32-team event, FIBA said, citing upgraded subway and public transport networks that were completed for the men's soccer World Cup played last November and December.

‘Michael Jordan played 15 years and won six championships. Were the other nine years a failure?: Giannis after Bucks early exit

April 28, 2023 08:37 IST

There’s no failure in sports. There’s good days, bad days, says Antetokounmpo.

Chinese basketball investigates suspicious game result

April 15, 2023 15:33 IST

The investigation points to continuing suspicions about wide-spread corruption in Chinese sports, with the nation's top-flight professional soccer league particularly hard-hit.