MIAMI (AFP) -- The NBA said on Tuesday, July 4, it will test an in-game penalty for flopping during the upcoming summer league. A flop, or dive to simulate a foul, will be punished by a free throw and possession of the ball. The new penalty will be in effect for the summer league games but the NBA's...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has requested a trade and the seven-time NBA All-Star guard prefers a deal to the Miami Heat, according to multiple reports on Saturday, July 1. *Damian Lillard. (AFP)* Lillard, who turns 33 on July 15, is due $204 million over the next...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- The NBA and the players union said Wednesday the new collective bargaining agreement has been signed by both parties, just in time for the start of free agency on Friday, June 30. The league and players had ratified the seven-year deal in April and it will take effect on Saturday....
SAN ANTONIO (AFP) — Victor Wembanyama's whirlwind ride as the NBA's most anticipated No. 1 draft pick since LeBron James has landed him right where he needs to be, the French phenomenon said Saturday, June 24, in San Antonio. *French basketball player Victor Wembanyama, greets the crowd...
Kai Sotto is set to face some of NBA’s budding talents and top prospects as he suits up for the Orlando Magic in the Summer League set in Las Vegas on July 7 to 17. *Kai Sotto will be tested against NBA level talent in the Summer League (AFP/File Photo) * Now that the 21-year-old, 7-foot-3 center...
DENVER (AFP) -- Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone is targeting a dynasty after leading the franchise to a first-ever NBA championship on Monday, June 12. *Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets is interviewed after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals...
DENVER (AFP) -- Whether it was toughness through adversity or bonding the teammates, the Miami Heat took some life lessons from their unexpected run to the NBA Finals. *Head coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat reacts with Jimmy Butler during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game...
DENVER (AFP) --Â The Denver Nuggets captured their first title in 47 NBA seasons on Monday, June 12, defeating the Miami Heat, 94-89, behind 28 points and 16 rebounds from Nikola Jokic. *Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is presented the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award after a...
DENVER (AFP) -- Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone knows the mind can play tricks on players when it comes to crunch time in the NBA Finals, so he's trying out some mental games himself. *Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat...
DENVER (AFP) -- The odds are stacked against the Miami Heat as they head into Monday's game five of the NBA Finals trailing 3-1 to the Denver Nuggets but one member of the team knows full well that all is not yet lost. *Kevin Love of the Miami Heat reacts on the bench in the closing seconds of the...
MIAMI (AFP)—The Miami Heat's team mascot needed medical treatment after a staged 'fight' with former UFC mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor. *Miami Heat team mascot Burnie needed medical treatment after a staged 'fight' with former UFC mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor....
MIAMI (AFP) -- Aaron Gordon scored a career playoff high 27 points in an all-out attack on the Miami Heat on Friday, June 9, that helped push the Denver Nuggets to the brink of their first NBA championship. *Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets reacts at the conclusion of the third quarter against...
