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Bam Adebayo punches former teammate Tyler Herro in heated altercation

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo struck former teammate Tyler Herro during an altercation in Las Vegas on Friday, multiple US media outlets reported.

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San Antonio Spurs star signs extension with team, claiming 'I'm here to stay'

Victor Wembanyama signed a long-term contract extension with the NBA San Antonio Spurs on Friday after telling supporters: "I'm here to stay. Whatever it takes."

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LaMelo Ball and Josh Green join Minnesota Timberwovles as part of four-team trade

With LeBron James still looking at options for a new NBA home, the Minnesota Timberwolves adjusted their roster on Friday, adding guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green in a four-team trade.

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Steph Curry states LeBron James' decision on next NBA team is 'up to him'

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry would love to play with LeBron James, but he knows he's not the only one who feels the same as the NBA's all-time leading scorer ponders where he'll play next.

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Raptors put Kawhi Leonard trade on hold amid NBA investigation into Clippers

The Toronto Raptors have put their planned trade for Kawhi Leonard on ⁠hold as a result of the league's investigation involving the Los Angeles Clippers, they said on Thursday.

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The journey of Jaylen Brown: Criticism, redemption, and an unexpected new chapter

The Boston Celtics cruised into the Eastern Conference Finals, dropping only two games along the way. They dominated the first two rounds—until they ran into the Indiana Pacers in the battle for a spot in the NBA Finals. For the first time in the 2024 postseason, the Celtics were on their heels. Despite playing on their home court, they were on the verge of dropping the series opener.

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Wizards acquire Khris Middleton from Mavericks in wild six-team trade

The Washington Wizards acquired Khris Middleton from the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday in a wild six-team trade.

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Bucks acquire Caris LeVert & picks in trade deal with Pistons

The Detroit Pistons trade Caris LeVert and two second-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris.

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Donovan Mitchell and Cavs agree on $273 million max extension with LeBron watching

Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a maximum four-year NBA contract extension worth $273 million with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agent said Tuesday, a move that could help bring back LeBron James.

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Mischief Morant: Former Grizzlies star gets a shot at redemption in Portland

The ninth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies were battling the eighth-seeded Golden State Warriors for the final playoff spot. Both teams had already won their first play-in tournament games and were one step away from punching their ticket to the postseason. The winner would survive and advance, while the loser would go home empty-handed. There were no second chances.

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Finland loss in France puts small dent in World Cup qualification chances

Finland were well beaten, 98-69, by France in Pau in both teams' final match of Group G in the first round of European qualifying for the 2027 Basketball World Cup, with both sides already assured of a place in the next round ahead of tip-off.

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Larsson guides Sweden to famous win in Slovenia to stay in World Cup race

A tremendous performance from the Miami Heat's Pelle Larsson gave Sweden an 88-79 win away against Slovenia that sees them through to the European second round of 2027 Basketball World Cup qualification.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo bids farewell to Milwaukee Bucks as Miami Heat move confirmed

Giannis Antetokounmpo bid farewell to Milwaukee Bucks supporters in a video message posted Monday on social media as his departure to the NBA Miami Heat became official.

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Rui Hachimura reportedly agrees two-year deal to sign for Los Angeles Clippers

Japanese forward Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year NBA free agency deal worth $28 million with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Monday.

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Dominant first half sees Sweden beat Czechs to keep World Cup dream alive

Driven on by NBA stars Pelle Larsson and Bobi Klintman, Sweden put up an impressive first half showing which earned them an 87-76 win over Czech Republic in Stockholm to maintain their slim hopes of making it to the next round of qualifying for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

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Markkanen leads Finland to another key win in Basketball World Cup qualifiers

Lauri Markkanen scored 23 points as Finland picked up a fourth win in five matches in Group G of the European section of qualifying for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, defeating Hungary 85-77 in Helsinki.

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LeBron James' agent says he has 10 potential destinations for NBA superstar

Rich Paul, the agent for NBA superstar LeBron James, said Monday his 41-year-old client has 10 realistic destinations next season after saying he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers.

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The homecoming: Kawhi Leonard's second act in Toronto as he returns north

With just 4.2 seconds remaining, the score was tied at 90. The Toronto Raptors were inbounding the basketball from the sideline, clinging to their last chance to decide the game. The Philadelphia 76ers were locked in defensively on their own half, ready to stop the Raptors and force overtime.

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Tari Eason returns to Houston Rockets on $81.5 million deal

The Houston Rockets signed Tari Eason to a five-year, $81.5 million fully guaranteed deal on Thursday.

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Jaylen Brown 'still processing' shock trade from Boston Celtics to Philadelphia 76ers

Jaylen Brown, who helped Boston capture an NBA title in 2024, says he's "still processing" his shock trade to the Celtics' Eastern Conference rivals, Philadelphia.

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NBA to trial 'one free-throw rule' during Summer League contests

The NBA will test the one free-throw rule, aimed at speeding up play, at upcoming Summer League contests, the league said Thursday.

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NBA headlines: Jaylen Brown traded to Sixers, Lakers go berserk

The NBA free agency period has begun, and it couldn't be more hectic! Check out the biggest headlines from around the league.

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Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George & draft picks

The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks.

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'Hope I made a few proud': LeBron reflects on his Lakers journey

LeBron James thanked the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday for allowing him to wear the storied team's purple and gold ⁠colours after the NBA club wished "one of the greatest athletes in history" all the best in his impending free agency.