All news on the topic: Basketball

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NBA fans see funny side as DeRozan's daughter distracts Raptors free-throws
The former NBA champions have clinched a spot to fight for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference but had some unexpected help from a member of the crowd
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Fourth MLB expansion project enters running as decision date draws closer
Utah are looking at a potential MLB expansion with a consortium led by former Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller in discussions with the league ahead of billions of dollars worth of proposed investment
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Warriors chances of NBA Championship repeat rubbished as Green claims dismissed
Draymond Green's NBA Championship taunt has been shot down by pundit Shannon Sharpe, who has ruled the Golden State Warriors out of defending their NBA title this season after woeful regular season form
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Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted to "walk away" from NBA and retire early
The 2021 NBA champion almost didn't experience his crowning glory after the Greek star admitted coming very close to walking away from the game of basketball
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Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sold for astonishing amount
Arguably basketball's greatest ever player has had another item of memorabilia sold at auction and it was no surprise to see if fetch a record breaking sum
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LeBron James' LA Lakers and Steph Curry's Warriors make NBA playoffs history
The Los Angeles Lakers joined the LA Clippers, Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings in the 2023 NBA playoffs, marking the first time all four California teams have reached the same postseason
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London Lions ready for European clash in Spain amid a year of 'exciting firsts'
London Lions head coach Ryan Schmidt spoke to Mirror Sport about his team's EuroCup contest with Club Joventut Badalona on Wednesday night, which is a monumental occasion for British basketball
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LeBron James makes Play-Off vow as Los Angeles Lakers keep season alive
The Los Angeles Lakers earned a dramatic 108-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Tuesday's NBA Play-In, needing overtime to clinch their place in the playoffs
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Atlanta Hawks given 'green light' to trade Trae Young as NBA star responds
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has given a coy response ahead of Tuesday's play-in game against the Miami Head to reports that his time at the NBA franchise could come to an end
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5 NBA stars who played abroad as DeMarcus Cousins heads for Puerto Rico league
Guaynabo Mets are set to sign NBA star DeMarcus Cousins for their spring season, making him the latest basketball player to peel away from the United States and play overseas
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Aliyah Boston leads the way as South Carolina match record WNBA Draft feat
The South Carolina Gamecocks dominated proceedings as Aliyah Boston, Laeticia Amihere, Zia Cooke, Brea Beal and Victaria Saxton were all selected in the 2023 WNBA Draft
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Early NBA MVP vote as Joel Embiid battles Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic's reign as NBA MVP is set to be over as Joel Embiid has been heavily favoured by early voters, with Giannis Antetokounmpo also expected to miss out
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Bronny James given two instructions by dad LeBron during last high school match
Bronny James - who is yet to commit to college - completed his high school career last weekend and his NBA icon father LeBron James was in attendance, offering words of advice and encouragement
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Everything we know about bank shooter - 'popular sportsman' turned evil gunman
Connor Sturgeon, 23, carried out a horrific attack at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky, with six dying including the gunman, and former classmates have said he was a "popular sportsman" at school
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LeBron James concerned about three Timberwolves stars ahead of NBA play-in
The Minnesota Timberwolves are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in a play-in game and LeBron James has identified the main men he and his teammates will have to keep an eye on
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Timberwolves ace apologises after punching teammate, awaits franchise punishment
In the second quarter of their NBA clash on Sunday, Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert threw a punch at his teammate and has since apologised for his actions
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Rudy Gobert punches Minnesota Timberwolves teammate in middle of NBA clash
In the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans, Rudy Gobert - who the Minnesota Timberwolves completed a mega trade for last offseason - threw a punch at his teammate
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Meet Victor Wembanyama - Teenage superstar ready to take the NBA by storm
Victor Wembanyama has become a household name in the basketball world - and the enormous French teenager is set to be the first name called at the 2023 NBA Draft this summer
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Dallas Mavericks 'tanking' finish to NBA season set to be investigated
The Dallas Mavericks rested a host of starting players - including eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving - in the loss to the Chicago Bulls which killed the team's chances of reaching the playoffs
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Odell Beckham Junior future decision close as meeting and physical scheduled
Odell Beckham Jr could be closing in on his next NFL team with the free agent wide receiver set to fly to New York to meet with the Jets before thrashing out contract terms
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis thank teammates for turning around Lakers' season
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to finish the regular season with a winning record after an awful start to the campaign with LeBron James and Anthony Davis crediting certain players for the turnaround
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Dallas Mavericks head coach makes stunning admission after Play-In snub
Dallas Mavericks made a franchise decision to improve their odds of landing a top 10 selection in the upcoming draft by executing a tank job against the Chicago Bulls
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Prospective top pick to attend WNBA Draft that doesn't feature Reese or Clark
NCAA stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are not eligible for Monday's WNBA draft, while prospective top pick Aliyah Boston is expected to attend the ceremony alongside fellow teammates and competitors
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Kyrie Irving future takes fresh twist as Mavericks dealt huge playoff blow
The Dallas Mavericks could be without both Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic in their must win Friday night game against the Chicago Bulls as they hope to rescue what has been a hugely disappointing season
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Bronny James stopped from leaking college decision after NBA warning
LeBron James' eldest son is set to make his decision on whether he'll play college basketball or turn to a professional league prior to entering the NBA Draft ahead of this weekend's Nike Summit game