WASHINGTON (AFP) — Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce was ordered to pay more than $1.4 million in penalties after being charged with making false and misleading statements about crypto securities he was paid to promote, US regulators said Friday, Feb. 17. NBA great Paul Pierce (AFP file...
SALT LAKE CITY (AFP) — Retired NBA stars Dwyane Wade, Tony Parker, Pau Gasol and Dirk Nowitzki were among 12 finalists named on Friday, Feb. 17, for 2023 induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Dwyane Wade (AFP file photo) The international superstar foursome and Gregg Popovich, a...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered an injury scare on Thursday, Feb. 16, as the Milwaukee Bucks cruised to a 12th straight victory with a 112-100 win over the Chicago Bulls. Brook Lopez of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket against Nikola Vucevic of the Chicago Bulls during...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Kevin Durant believes the Phoenix Suns have been transformed into NBA title contenders following his recent blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns acknowledges the crowd during a press conference at Footprint Center on February 16, 2023 in...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic bagged his 21st triple-double of the season Wednesday, Feb. 15, as the Denver Nuggets maintained their grip on the top spot in the NBA's Western Conference with a 118-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers scores against Jonas...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jrue Holiday produced a scintillating 40-point performance as the Milwaukee Bucks snatched a 131-125 overtime victory against the Boston Celtics in a pulsating clash between the Eastern Conference heavyweights on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Jrue Holiday of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic narrowly missed out on his 21st triple double of the season as the Denver Nuggets battled to a 112-108 road victory over the Miami Heat on Monday, Feb. 13. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on February 13,...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The Los Angeles Lakers, with LeBron James sidelined and their new recruits still getting up to speed, snapped a three-game skid with a 109-103 victory over the NBA-champion Golden State Warriors on Saturday, Feb. 11. Dennis Schroder of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The Brooklyn Nets launched a new era -- without the All-Star talents of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant -- with a 116-105 NBA victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday thanks in large part to new arrival Spencer Dinwiddie. Spencer Dinwiddie of the Brooklyn Nets walks off...
WASHINGTON (AFP) — The NBA-leading Boston Celtics shook off the absence of three starters and the early exit of Jaylen Brown to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 106-99 on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Derrick White of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- LeBron James finally eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the most prolific scorer in NBA history on Tuesday, Feb. 7, breaking a 39-year record that many throughout basketball believed would never be beaten. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ceremoniously hands LeBron James of the Los Angeles...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — One of the oldest records in American sport is set to fall this week when LeBron James finally eclipses Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the most prolific scorer in NBA history. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers against the Indiana Pacers at...
