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Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay in anti-semitism furore

Kyrie Irving's reluctance to apologise came hours before the FBI said it had received credible information about a "broad" threat to synagogues in New Jersey, Irving's home state.

NBA: 76ers star James Harden out a month with right foot tendon strain

James Harden stumbled on a drive to the basket early in the game and remained on his back in pain before he got up and returned to the game.

NBA: Bucks match franchise record seventh win to open season, Cavs stun Celtics

Milwaukee, the only undefeated team left in the NBA, improved to 7-0 courtesy of an impressive all-round offensive effort against an outgunned Pistons team.

Kyrie Irving, Nets to make $500,000 donations after anti-semitism furore

A joint statement released by Irving, the Nets and the Anti-Defamation League revealed that Kyrie and Brooklyn would each give $500,000 to anti-hate groups

NBA: Nets' Kyrie Irving skips press meet amid social media post fallout

Sean Marks said the Nets don't want to cause additional "fuss" by Kyrie Irving speaking again after they played against the Bulls.

NBA: Steve Nash out as Nets coach after poor start, more controversy

Brooklyn Nets parted ways with the Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash on Tuesday, a day after they beat Indiana Pacers to improve to 2-5.

Fans in 'Fight Antisemitism' shirts courtside at Nets game after Kyrie Irving's anti-Jewish tweet

Irving posted link to the film "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America" on Twitter. The synopsis on Amazon said the film "uncovers the true identity of the Children of Israel."

Kyrie Irving says he embraces all religions, defends right to post

Kyrie Irving posted a link for the film “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America” on Twitter on Thursday. The synopsis on Amazon said the film “uncovers the true identity of the Children of Israel.”

NBA: Hornets sting champions Golden State Warriors in overtime, Oklahoma City Thunder top Dallas Mavericks

Brooklyn Nets' early-season struggles continued with a 125-116 loss to Indiana Pacers. Memphis Grizzlies lost to Utah Jazz, Milwaukee Bucks defeated Atlanta Hawks while Sacramento defeated Miami Heat.

NBA: Nets owner Joe Tsai disappointed in Kyrie Irving's support of 'anti-Semitic' film

Kyrie Irving posted a tweet that offered a link to the Amazon page for the 2018 film "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America"

Golden State Warriors worth $7 billion as NBA's most valued club: Forbes

The Warriors valuation jumped 25% from a year ago after a 2021-22 season in which Golden State generated the most revenue at $765 million

NBA: Devin Booker leads Suns past Warriors 134-105; Klay Thompson ejected

Devin Booker shot 10 of 19 from the field and 11 of 14 on free throws. The two-time All-Star added seven assists.

NBA: Ja Morant stars in Grizzlies’ win over Rockets; Jokic’s triple-double helps Nuggets win

Morant had another great game after scoring 34 points in the opener to lead Memphis to a 115-112 overtime victory over the Knicks.

NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 21, Wesley Matthews' three pointer sends Bucks past 76ers

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Bucks to a 90-88 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers

NBA: Kawhi Leonard scores 14 points in return, Clippers hold off Lakers

Clippers beat their more pedigreed city rivals, Lakers, for the eighth consecutive time.

NBA: Zion Williamson scores 25 points in Pelicans' winning return; Bulls top Heat

Zion Williams, the No. 1 pick in the 2019 draft, looked fully recovered and explosive after being sidelined with a broken right foot.

NBA: Stephen Curry, Warriors celebrate championship, beat Lakers

Steph Curry began the season with 33 points, seven assists and six rebounds despite a slow start, and the Golden State Warriors beat James and the Los Angeles Lakers 123-109

NBA: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown each score 35, Celtics beat 76ers in season-opener

Boston Celtics opened up a 110-97 lead against the Philadelphia 76ers with 8 minutes to play and never trailed again.

NBA: Stephen Curry offers Warriors' support of WNBA star Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner is awaiting a hearing in Russia later this month for her appeal of a nine-year prison sentence for drug possession.

NBA Eastern Conference has many contenders coupled with many questions

Talent is spread all over the NBA Eastern Conference. So are the question marks going into the season.

Ex-NBA player Ben Gordon charged with assaulting 10-year-old son, police

Ben Gordon allegedly assaulted police officers as they attempted to handcuff him and put him in a patrol car.

NBA: Steve Kerr says Draymond Green-Jordan Poole bust up is Warriors 'biggest crisis'

Speaking after the Warriors' pre-season game against Portland, Kerr confirmed that Green had received an undisclosed fine following last week's altercation with Poole.

Brittney Griner at 'weakest moment' in Russia, says her wife Cherelle

Cherelle Griner said her wife and WNBA star Brittney is afraid of being forgotten by the United States.

LeBron James tells NBA commissioner Adam Silver: 'Want team in Las Vegas'

Adam Silver has called Las Vegas "a great sports market." The NBA already has deep ties to Las Vegas, and holds its Summer League there.

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks tipped as champions in annual general managers survey

Milwaukee Bucks were seen as frontrunners for the 2023 NBA championship with 43% of the votes.

NBA: Ben Simmons, Kawhi Leonard, Jamal Murray, Damian Lillard back among happy returns

Ben Simmons played against 76ers in his first game since June 2021, making him among a number of big names who got back to basketball action.

Rusty Golden State Warriors beat Washington Wizards in Japan to open pre-season

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said it was "fun to be part of" Friday's pre-season opening win over the Washington Wizards in Japan, despite a rusty performance from the NBA champions

NBA: Steve Nash downplays drama around Kevin Durant's demands of Nets

Durant pointed to how poorly the Nets played while he was sidelined by a knee injury in January and February as one of the reasons for his frustration

Boston Celtics suspend coach Ime Udoka for entire 2022-23 NBA season

The punishment meted out to Ime Udoka comes with the Celtics' pre-season training camp due to open next week.

Ben Simmons says Philadelphia 76ers unsupportive amid mental health struggle

Ben Simmons was devastated by the 76ers' loss to the Hawks in the 2021 NBA playoffs and never reported to training camp the following season.