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Kevin Durant's full circle moment: NBA Expansion nears as Seattle & Las Vegas eye franchises

Nearly two decades ago, the Seattle Supersonics held the second draft pick, the highest in franchise history. When draft night came, the leadership selected Kevin Durant, a prodigy with a bright future, and he proved everybody right from the start, winning the Rookie of the Year and immediately turning into a superstar. But even Durant couldn’t save the Supersonics.

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From Wilt to Jordan: The players with the most points in an NBA game

Basketball royalty doesn't come much bigger than the NBA. Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo joined a legendary list of players when he stole the show with an incredible 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards in March 2026. Did he break any records with his 83 points? Flashscore takes a look at the all-time single-game scoring records from the NBA.

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NBA roundup: Gilgeous-Alexander tallies 40 points as Thunder secure play-off spot

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a 40-point scoring performance as the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to punch their ticket to the NBA play-offs with a 113-108 defeat of the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.

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Superman retires: The turbulent legacy of NBA icon Dwight Howard

When his turn came on, he took off his Orlando Magic jersey and revealed a blue Superman tank top. Then, he donned a red cape, finishing his superhero look. Dwight Howard went to the half-court, eyed the hoop, and started running. He leapt off just inside the free-throw line and threw down a monstrous one-handed dunk.

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NBA roundup: Doncic leads in-form Lakers to win over Rockets, Spurs edge Clippers

Luka Doncic scored 36 points as the in-form Los Angeles Lakers powered to their sixth straight victory with a 100-92 defeat of the Houston Rockets on Monday.

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NBA moves closer to Las Vegas and Seattle expansion teams for 2028-2029 season

A vote will be held next week at the NBA's board of governors meeting that will determine whether or not to move forward with a two-team expansion primarily focused on Seattle and Las Vegas.

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NBA roundup: LA Lakers edge Denver Nuggets as San Antonio Spurs continue to roll

Victor Wembanyama scored a game-high 32 points and grabbed 12 rebounds on Saturday to lead San Antonio over Charlotte 115-102, giving the Spurs their 17th victory in 19 games.

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NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers dominate Dallas Mavericks as New York Knicks prevail

Evan Mobley matched a season high with 29 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a 138-105 NBA victory at Dallas on Friday with every player scoring in the rout.

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NBA roundup: Gilgeous-Alexander breaks NBA record for consecutive 20-point games

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke the NBA record for consecutive 20-point games by delivering his 127th in a row on Thursday in Oklahoma City's 104-102 home win over the Boston Celtics.

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NBA roundup: Orlando Magic pull off fifth straight win by topping Cleveland Cavaliers

Desmond Bane scored 35 points, including a crucial late three-pointer, to spark Orlando's 128-122 victory over visiting Cleveland on Wednesday, stretching the Magic win streak to five games.

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Steph Curry set to miss at least 10 days more due to sore knee, Warriors confirm

Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry, who has missed the team's past 15 games with a bruised right knee, will miss at least another 10 days, the NBA team announced on Wednesday.

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Brilliant Victor Wembanyama stars as red-hot San Antonio Spurs sink Boston Celtics

Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points as the red-hot San Antonio Spurs defeated the Boston Celtics 125-116 on Tuesday in a potential NBA Finals preview.

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Bam Adebayo reflects on historic 83-point game: 'I wish I could relive it twice'

Bam Adebayo erupted for a jaw-dropping 83 points -- the second highest total in NBA history -- as the Miami Heat thrashed the Washington Wizards 150-129 on Tuesday.

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Heat's Bam Adebayo scores 83 points for second-most ever in a single NBA game

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo recorded 83 points during Tuesday's win over the Washington Wizards, surpassing the late Kobe Bryant for the second-most points in a game in NBA history.

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Luka Doncic fined $50k for 'inappropriate' gesture towards referee

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been fined $50,000 (£37,200) for an "inappropriate and unprofessional" gesture toward a referee in Sunday's win over the New York Knicks, the NBA said Tuesday.

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NBA roundup: SGA ties Chamberlain scoring record in buzzer-beater win over Nuggets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander equalled Wilt Chamberlain's 63-year-old 20-point scoring record on Monday as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 129-126 in a pulsating clash of the Western Conference titans.

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NBA roundup: Los Angeles Lakers storm to victory as San Antonio Spurs dominate

Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points as the San Antonio Spurs laid down a playoff marker with a dazzling 145-120 thrashing of the Houston Rockets on Sunday.

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Jayson Tatum ready to lead Boston Celtics again 10 months after 'heartbreaking' injury

After winning the NBA title in 2024, the Boston Celtics entered the following season with one clear goal: repeat as champions. Anything less would have been considered a disappointment. The Celtics dominated the Orlando Magic in the first round of the playoffs but faced the talented Knicks in the East Conference semi-finals. Down 2-1 in the series, Boston needed a critical win in Game Four to tie up the series.

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NBA roundup: Shai GIlgeous-Alexander nears record as Oklahoma CIty Thunder grab 50th win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ensured the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first NBA team to collect 50 wins this season with a 104-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.

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NBA roundup: Tatum 'emotional' return sparks Celtics victory over the Mavericks

Jayson Tatum made a triumphant return from long-term injury as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 in the NBA on Friday.

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NBA roundup: LeBron breaks NBA all-time field goal record in Lakers loss to Nuggets

LeBron James broke the record for most field goals made in NBA history on Thursday, though the latest milestone in his glittering career did not to stop the Los Angeles Lakers from crashing 120-113 to the Denver Nuggets.

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Celtics star Jayson Tatum could make season debut on Friday

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum could make his NBA season debut on Friday, less than 10 months after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in last year's playoffs.

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NBA roundup: Oklahoma City Thunder edge New York Knicks to extend Western Conference lead

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sank a clutch three-pointer to secure a hard-fought 103-100 win for the Oklahoma City Thunder over the New York Knicks Wednesday.

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NBA roundup: Cleveland Cavaliers stun Detroit Pistons as San Antonio Spurs dominate

The Cleveland Cavaliers shrugged off to the injury absence of star point guard Donovan Mitchell to score a 113-109 upset of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons on Tuesday.