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Anthony Davis to extend contract with LA Lakers in $186 million deal: Report

When completed, the agreement would link Davis to the Lakers through 2028 at a cost of $270 million, according to the agent for Davis, Rich Paul

LeBron James says family 'safe, healthy' after son Bronny suffers cardiac arrest

NBA superstar LeBron James said on Thursday his family was 'together, safe and healthy' as his eldest son was released from hospital just days after suffering cardiac arrest.

Jaylen Brown, Celtics agree to 5-year supermax deal worth up to $304 million, biggest in NBA history

It's the richest contract in NBA history, surpassing the $264 million deal signed by Nuggets center Nikola Jokic last summer.

LeBron James says he is not yet ready to retire, ends speculation over future

LeBron James signed a two-year contract extension with the Lakers last August that would keep him at the club through the 2024-2025 season.

Kyrie Irving agrees to stay with Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic on a $126 million, 3-year deal

Irving and the Mavs agreed a $126 million, three-year contract in the NBA free agency, as per a report.

James Harden picks up $35.6 million option with the 76ers: Report

The 33-year-old James Harden could have declined the option and decided to try for free agency.

NBA Draft 2023: Victor Wembanyama picked by San Antonio Spurs as top pick

Wembanyama is widely regarded as a transformational talent, who arrives in the NBA as the most coveted No. 1 pick since LeBron James entered the league in 2003.

Enough said! Ja Morant needs to mend his ways: Memphis Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman

Kleiman is the first team official to publicly discuss Morant's situation and the NBA's punishment of the two-time All-Star for flashing a gun on social media after the season

Michael Jordan to sell majority stake in NBA's Charlotte Hornets

The buyer group is led by Gabe Plotkin, chief investment officer at Tallwoods Capital LLC, and Rick Schnall, co-president of private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice

NBA: Thousands celebrate champions Denver Nuggets at parade

With cigars being lit and champagne and beer flowing, Denver Nuggets players waved to supporters.

Nikola Jokic wins NBA Finals MVP trophy, adds missing piece to impressive resume

Nikola walked away with the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player trophy after becoming the first player in league history to lead the playoffs in total points (600), rebounds (269) and assists (190).

Denver Nuggets win first NBA title, beat Miami Heat 94-89 to clinch series 4-1

Denver is the home of the Larry O'Brien Trophy for the first time in the franchise's 47 years in the league.

NBA Finals: Denver Nuggets top Miami Heat 108-95 in Game 4, lead series 3-1

Nikola Jokic and his Nuggets are now just one win away from getting the title that he's wanted for so long. Aaron Gordon scored 27 points, Jokic added 23 and the Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 108-95 to take a 3-1 lead

NBA: Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray dominate as Nuggets take 2-1 lead over Miami

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray dominated the Miami Heat, both making triple-doubles as the Denver Nuggets took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals with a 109-94 win in game three .

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks confirm Adrian Griffin head coach appointment

The Milwaukee Bucks confirmed the hiring of Adrian Griffin as the team's new head coach on Monday following the sacking of Mike Budenholzer last month.

NBA Finals: Heat roar back to beat Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2; level series at 1-1

Denver Nuggets lost at home for the first time since March 30, and for the first time in 10 home playoff games this year.

NBA to announce latest Ja Morant decision after Finals, says Adam Silver

Adam Silver said NBA has discovered more information during its current investigation, but the decision was made to not have the next round of Morant news overshadow the NBA Finals

NBA Finals: Nikola Jokic gets triple-double, Nuggets roll past Heat in Game 1

Nikola Jokic got a triple-double in his NBA finals debut, Jamal Murray scored 26 points and the Nuggets had little trouble beating Miami Heat in Game 1

NBA Finals: History says Heat vs Nuggets will end in 6 games, the most common of all outcomes

Of the 76 NBA Finals, 30 have ended in 6 games as Denver Nuggets prepare to host Miami Heat in Game 1

Jimmy Butler told tennis star Coco Gauff his Miami Heat would reach NBA Finals

Coco Gauff said Jimmy Butler offered her tickets to see the Heat's last regular-season game in early April and offered the Finals tickets as well.

NBA: Miami Heat rout Boston Celtics to book Finals showdown with Denver Nuggets

Jimmy Butler played a starring role as the Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals by routing Boston 103-84 on Monday, denying the Celtics a historic comeback after trailing the playoff series 3-0.

NBA Finals: Title-hungry Denver Nuggets face odds-defying Miami Heat

The best-of-seven championship series between the Nuggets and Heat begins Thursday at Denver. It's the Nuggets' first trip to the NBA Finals since their league debut in 1976.

NBA: Derrick White's putback lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals

Game 7 is on the Celtics' floor, a matchup that'll decide who meets the Western Conference champion Denver Nuggets in the title series

NBA Finals: For the Nuggets, long wait for series is a unique challenge

While Heat and Celtics continue to battle it out in the West, for Nuggets, playing their first ever Finals, there is a 10-day wait for the series to begin.

NBA: Celtics pummel Miami Heat to keep title hopes alive

Boston poured in 16 three-pointers in a dominant 110-97 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday that kept the Celtics alive in the NBA championship chase.

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers hope LeBron James continues, but say he has 'earned right' to retire

LeBron James retirement hint appeared to catch many — including the Lakers front office — off-guard, given that James signed a two-year contract extension with the team last August.

NBA: Jayson Tatum scores 33, Celtics stave off elimination by topping Heat in Game 4

Jayson Tatum had 33 points and 11 rebounds, Jaylen Brown added 17 points and the Celtics staved off elimination in the Eastern Conference finals

Carmelo Anthony retires from NBA after 19-year career, NCAA title, 3 Olympic gold medals

Carmelo Anthony, who was not in the NBA this season, retires as the No. 9 scorer in league history.

NBA: LeBron James posts historic first half, questions future after Lakers eliminated

LeBron James spoke about himself as part of the Lakers next season, he also said he hasn't made up his mind.

Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 113-111, into their first NBA Finals

Denver Nuggets advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in team history, sweeping the Western Conference finals 4-0 over the Los Angeles Lakers.