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In the history books: Every NBA Most Valuable Player in league history

In the world of basketball, there is no more prestigious individual award than the Most Valuable Player award. Every season, the NBA’s best player wins what is now known as the Michael Jordan Trophy. Which players have won the most MVP titles in the NBA? Flashscore tells you everything.

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Thunder one win away from sweeping Lakers after Game 3 blowout

The Oklahoma City Thunder used another explosive second half to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 on Saturday, pushing the Lakers to the brink of elimination in the NBA playoffs.

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Steve Kerr returns to Warriors as head coach on new two-year contract

Steve Kerr has agreed to return as head coach of the Golden state Warriors after accepting a two-year contract, his agents told ESPN on Saturday.

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Donovan Mitchell leads Cavs with 35 points in crucial Game 3 win over Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers, fueled by 35 points from Donovan Mitchell and a big finish from James Harden, grabbed a crucial 116-109 Game 3 victory over the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals on Saturday.

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Wembanyama powers Spurs past Timberwolves as San Antonio take series lead

A dominant Victor Wembanyama powered the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 win over Minnesota and a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series on Friday.

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NCAA March Madness tournaments to expand to 76 teams with renamed opening round

Thursday saw the confirmation of the Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments being expanded from 68 to 76 teams. The various committees involved in the process reached the agreement, with the change to come into effect starting next year.

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New York Knicks close in on conference finals after going up 3-0 on Philadelphia 76ers

Jalen Brunson starred again as the red-hot New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 Friday to move within one win of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

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The curse is over: The historic comeback of the 76ers against the Celtics

Up by one with less than two minutes remaining, Philadelphia was searching for someone to take control. His name was Tyrese Maxey. On back-to-back possessions, the guard attacked the rim and finished two clutch layups that sealed the contest for the 76ers.

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Oklahoma City Thunder surge past Los Angeles Lakers to take commanding series lead

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 in an NBA playoff thriller on Thursday, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Western Conference semi-final series.

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Detroit Pistons take 2-0 series lead over Cleveland Cavaliers after second win

The Detroit Pistons thwarted Cleveland's comeback bid to beat the Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series.

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Charlotte Hornets complete contract extension for coach Charles Lee

Charles Lee has signed a contract extension to remain head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, who came within one game of their first NBA playoff berth since 2016.

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San Antonio Spurs crush Minnesota Timberwolves to level playoff series

Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs thrashed the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 to level their NBA playoff series.

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Knicks defeat 76ers in Game 2 after historic 25 lead changes

Jalen Brunson spearheaded a late surge as the New York Knicks edged a razor-tight NBA playoff clash against the Philadelphia 76ers 108-102 to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semi-final series on Wednesday.

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'Frustrated' Lakers star Doncic wary of returning from injury too soon

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic says it's still unclear when he'll return from a hamstring strain that has sidelined him for the team's NBA playoff campaign.

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Huge blow for Sixers with Joel Embiid ruled out of Game 2 against Knicks

The Philadelphia 76ers' hopes of scoring a series-levelling victory in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series with the New York Knicks were dealt a huge blow on Wednesday after Joel Embiid was ruled out with injury.

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Thunder too much for Lakers to handle in dominant Game 1 win

The Oklahoma City Thunder overpowered LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 on Tuesday to grab a 1-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference semi-final series.

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Pistons cruise to Game 1 win over Cavaliers behind Cunningham's 23 points

Cade Cunningham scored 23 points as the Detroit Pistons held off a second-half rally to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 and take a 1-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final playoff series on Tuesday.

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Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch accuses Wembanyama of multiple violations

San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was accused Tuesday by the Minnesota Timberwolves of repeated illegal goaltending violations during their first NBA playoff clash.

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Timberwolves eclipse Spurs in thrilling upset as Edwards returns from injury

Anthony Edwards returned from injury to eclipse a record-breaking defensive performance from Victor Wembanyama as the Minnesota Timberwolves upset the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in the NBA playoffs on Monday.

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Jalen Brunson puts up 35 points as Knicks beat down 76ers in Game 1

Jalen Brunson produced a dazzling 35-point performance as the New York Knicks pummeled the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 to grab a 1-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final playoff series on Monday.

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Phoenix poach former United stalwart with two-year contract

Aussie small forward Tanner Krebs has jumped ship from Melbourne United to crosstown rivals South East Melbourne Phoenix on a two-year deal.

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Magic fire head coach Jamahl Mosley following first-round playoff exit

Jamahl Mosley was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic on Monday, hours after the team was eliminated from the NBA playoffs with a blowout loss in Detroit.

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Dallas Mavericks name former Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as team president

Masai Ujiri was named president of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, given the task of leading a revival of a club that reached the NBA Finals in 2024.

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NBA Weekly: Nuggets and Celtics sent home in first round, Pistons survive scare

In our new, updated version of NBA Weekly, Flashscore editors review the week that has just gone, looking back at their favourite moments from the last seven days in the world of basketball's biggest and best league.