NEW YORK (AFP) — Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., the NBA's leading shot blocker for a second consecutive season, was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year on Monday, April 17. *Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies boxes out against the Los Angeles Lakers on January...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Milwaukee superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Memphis star guard Ja Morant suffered injuries on Sunday, April 16, in NBA playoff series openers that threatened to disrupt two title contenders. *Rui Hachimura of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during Round 1...
WASHINGTON (AFP) — De'Aaron Fox scored 38 points and Malik Monk added 32 off the bench in leading the Sacramento Kings to a 126-123 victory over Golden State for their first NBA playoff triumph in 17 years. *Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks passes between Evan Mobley and Cedi Osman of...
LOS ANGELES (AFP)--The Dallas Mavericks have been fined $750,000 fine after controversially fielding a weakened team in their loss to the Chicago Bulls earlier this month, the NBA said Friday. *Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and his teammates sit on the bench during the first half against...
MIAMI (AFP)—Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat caught fire down the stretch as they beat the Chicago Bulls 102-91 on Friday to set up a play-off meeting with the top seeded Milwaukee Bucks. *Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat guards DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls during the fourth quarter at...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Zach LaVine inspired a fightback as the Chicago Bulls eliminated the Toronto Raptors from the NBA play-in tournament on Wednesday, April 12, while rising Australian star Josh Giddey helped the Oklahoma City Thunder end the New Orleans Pelicans' season. *Zach LaVine of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers muscled their way into the NBA playoffs on Tuesday, April 11, with a thrilling come-from-behind 108-102 overtime victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. *LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a layup in front...
MIAMI (AFP) — Trae Young scored 25 points as the Atlanta Hawks booked their place in the NBA playoffs after defeating the Miami Heat 116-105 in the opening game of the play-in tournament on Tuesday, April 11. *Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the 2023 Play-In...
The Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, April 10, suspended Rudy Gobert for one game for punching a teammate, ruling him out of the team's play-in clash with the Los Angeles Lakers. *Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves warms up before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Target Center...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The Golden State Warriors roared into the NBA playoffs with a 157-101 blowout of Portland on Sunday, April 9, ensuring the Los Angeles Lakers will battle in the play-in after a 128-117 victory over the Utah Jazz. *Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors shoots during...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and Norman Powell added 23 off the bench as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 136-125 to edge closer to an NBA playoff berth on Saturday, April 8. *Kawhi Leonard of the LA Clippers goes to the basket during the game on...
NEW YORK (AFP) — The hero of the new movie "Air," released this week in the United States, is Sonny Vaccaro, a Nike employee who saw in a young Michael Jordan what "no one else had seen" and convinced the shoe brand to forge a revolutionary partnership. *Michael Jordan was basketball's...
