NBA: Champion Bucks hold off Knicks; Nets work over Magic in Orlando
The Milwaukee Bucks turned the tables on the New York Knicks on Wednesday, squandering a 24-point lead before emerging with a 112-100 NBA victory at Madison Square Garden
NBA: Thunder pip Lakers to snap winless run; Adebayo helps Heat down Nets
were unable to prevent a superb comeback by the Thunder, who had trailed by as many as 26 points late in the second quarter before rallying after the interval.
NA: Demar DeRozan, Zach LaVine help Bulls beat Raptors for fourth straight win
Nikola Vucevic scored 17 points and Lonzo Ball had 15 as the Bulls won their fourth straight meeting with Toronto. Ball shot 5 for 9 from 3-point range.
NBA: Bucks begin title defence with victory over Nets; Warriors stun Lakers
After receiving their rings, raising a banner and watching a highlight video of their first NBA championship since 1971, the Bucks defeated the team that nearly eliminated them in the second round of the playoffs.
NBA: Bucks defend title, Nets go without Irving, new support cast for LeBron as season begins
Milwaukee will try to become the first NBA champion from the Eastern Conference to repeat since James led Miami to titles in 2012 and 2013 as the league aims for its first full 82-game per club campaign since 2018-19
NBA: Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving 'doing what's best' for himself in declining COVID-19 vaccine
Irving addressed the issue on Instagram Live on Wednesday, confirming that he hoped to be back on the floor with teammates eventually.
NBA Eastern Conference preview: Bucks have the title, 76ers, Nets have drama
Brooklyn, Philadelphia finished ahead of Milwaukee in the regular season, but the Bucks ousted the Nets in the second round and went on to win their first NBA title in 50 years.
NBA: Kyrie Irving skips the jab and benches himself - for now
Irving is an engaging, curious 29-year-old who does a lot of charity work behind the scenes, but he's got a contrarian's streak a mile long.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets say Kyrie Irving won't play or practice with team until he can do it full time
Without mentioning his vaccination status, general manager Sean Marks said Kyrie Irving has made a decision that keeps him from being able to perform with the team.
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks begin their title defence after abbreviated offseason
Just three months after Giannis Antetokoumpo’s 50-point performance secured a title-clinching victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the Bucks will be beginning a new season on 19 October
NBA: Steve Nash says Nets don't expect Kyrie Irving for home games
A vaccination mandate by New York City means Irving may not play in home games unless he receives the injection.
NBA: Kyrie Irving likely to join Nets practice with training centre not falling under New York's vaccination mandate
Irving still wouldn't be able to play in home games if he doesn't meet the vaccination requirement, but at least he can be with the Nets when they are practicing at home.
NBA: Kyrie Irving misses first practice session after Brooklyn Nets return to New York
Kyrie Irving hasn't said if he has been vaccinated against COVID-19, asking for privacy when pressed about his status during the team's media day on 27 September
Conspiracy theories, religious reasons, personal freedom: Why some NBA players are resisting vaccination
Conspiracy theories, religious reasons, personal freedom: Firstpost Explains why convincing some NBA players to take vaccines is proving to be tricky
NBA: LeBron James fueled by snub in best player poll ahead of new season
An ESPN survey of 10 NBA executives and scouts was evenly split between US Olympic hero Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets and Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
NBA: Nets to sign Kevin Durant to four-year extension, Lakers add Carmelo Anthony
The extension, which he becomes eligible to officially sign after Saturday, is expected to vault Durant past $500 million in NBA career earnings.
NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo jumps, Phoenix Suns rise but LeBron James, LA Lakers top merchandise sales
The NBA and its players union announced that four-time NBA champion James led jersey sales and his 2020 NBA champion Lakers were still the hottest money spinner in merchandise sales.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets had superstars, shooting and scoring, but needed more health
Durant, Irving and Harden played in the same game only eight times during the regular season and got only one round together in the postseason.
NBA: Bucks edge Nets in overtime in Game 7, withstand Kevin Durant's 48 points
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 40 points and 13 rebounds, and Khris Middleton made the tiebreaking shot with 40 seconds left in the first overtime Game 7 in 15 years.
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks bounce back to beat Brooklyn Nets 104-89 and force Game 7
Middleton set a career playoff high with 38 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 30 and the Milwaukee Bucks never trailed in a 104-89 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night to force a decisive seventh game.