All news on the topic: Basketball

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Lonzo Ball could be forced to retire as NBA star faces career-saving surgery
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is raising retirement fears after it was confirmed that he would miss the 2023/24 season as he needs to undergo a fourth career surgery on his left knee
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Giannis questions MVP criteria as and says he's not even Bucks best player
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has cast doubts on the criteria used to determine the NBA MVP Award in the midst of another stellar year that could see him win his third.
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Ja Morant makes admission following NBA suspension for 'dangerous' behaviour
Memphis Grizzlies star man Ja Morant gave a telling interview on Wednesday where he opened up on the issues that led to his suspension and pledged to correct his mistakes
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Giannis Antetokounmpo admits winning NBA title is better than 'getting intimate'
Giannis Antetokounmpo - the charismatic Greek two-time MVP - is looking to win his second NBA championship in three years with the Milwaukee Bucks possessing a league-best record
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NBA star thought he was going to die after Clippers team plane hit by lightning
Clippers star Bones Hyland, 22, was left thinking he was going to die after the team's charter plane headed for Denver in late February was struck by lightning shortly after leaving LA international
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Ja Morant hit with eight-game NBA suspension following Instagram gun video
The National Basketball Association have taken action on Ja Morant following his Instagram video, and the Memphis Grizzlies star will now miss eight games without pay
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WNBA star hits out at Las Vegas Raiders after Darren Waller traded to Giants
Darren Waller was traded by the Las Vegas Raiders to the New York Giants on Tuesday - and the tight end's WNBA ace wife Kelsey Plum joked it was because Josh McDaniels wasn't invited to their wedding
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Who has made NBA Play-Offs with all 16 teams confirming postseason status
The Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves secured the final two places ahead of the NBA Play-Offs, with the post-season set to get underway on Saturday afternoon
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Morant could miss end of NBA season as Grizzlies ace works on personal matters
Memphis Grizzlies All-Star Ja Morant has been embroiled in a number of controversies over the last few weeks and has been away from the team ahead of the NBA playoffs
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Steph Curry makes retirement hint with two years left on career length goal
The NBA legend shows little sign of ageing down after returning from injury to put in two stellar performances in wins against the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns despite turning 35-years-old this week
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Steph Curry caught on camera barking trash talk at NBA rival Chris Paul
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry was caught on camera brutally trash talking NBA rival Chris Paul in Monday's 123-112 win over the Western Conference powerhouse Phoenix Suns
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Jimmy Butler makes expletive comment about referee as Heat coach slams 'egos'
Six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler reacted badly to a post-game question after he scored 38 points in the Miami Heat's losing effort against the Orlando Magic on Saturday night
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British pro dunker on unique journey and playing with 'phenomenal' Kyrie Irving
EXCLUSIVE: Joel Henry aka The Royal Guard spoke to Mirror Sport about his journey in basketball, forging a career as a professional dunker, and how he prepares for contests
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Anthony Davis speaks out in brutal verdict after Los Angeles Lakers loss
Anthony Davis didn't shy away from taking responsibility for halting the Los Angeles Lakers’ momentum with a 112-108 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday night
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Russell Westbrook opens up on Kawhi Leonard following Los Angeles Clippers trade
Unlike the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Clippers are feeling the benefits of having Russell Westbrook on board, and the NBA star has built a bromance with Kawhi Leonard
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Dillon Brooks continues trash talk by calling out Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been targeted by Memphis Grizzlies star Dillon Brooks, as he looks to annoy his opponents before two quick-fire games against the Dallas Mavericks
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James Harden makes NBA history after surpassing Michael Jordan in 76ers win
Another Michael Jordan record has been broken as James Harden moved above the NBA legend on the all-time free throw list, during a stunning comeback win for the Philadelphia 76ers
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Kobe Bryant took 'shot' at Michael Jordan with LA Lakers NBA jersey decision
Kobe Bryant reportedly changed his Los Angeles Lakers jersey number from no.8 to the no.24 in a direct shot at Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan as he aimed to surpass the iconic guard
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Draymond Green clashes with Dillon Brooks as rivalry spills onto NBA court
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green and Memphis Grizzlies ace Dillon Brooks have been embroiled in a war of words but it nearly spilt over into a physical confrontation during the game
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Odell Beckham Jr puts three NFL teams on red alert by announcing comeback
There could be another tussle for Odell Beckham Jr this off-season as the wide receiver floats around free agency, and has invited teams to watch him in an open workout
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Raptors star given huge fine for X-rated rant at "f****** terrible" NBA referee
Fred VanVleet has learned his punishment following an incident after the Toronto Raptors were beaten by the Los Angeles Clippers in a heated midweek game at Crypto.com Arena
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Colin Kaepernick honest about NFL return and issues training update
Colin Kaepernick has offered an update on his potential return to the NFL, having been out of the league since becoming a free agent in 2017 after filing a grievance against the league in 2019
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Kyler Murray told to 'grow up' by Arizona Cardinals team-mate in brutal put-down
Kyler Murray has been told some brutal home truths by Arizona Cardinals team-mate Kelvin Beachum, who believes the superstar NFL quarterback needs to "grow up" if he's to lead the team
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Toronto Raptors star blasts "f****** terrible" NBA referees in post-game rant
Fred VanVleet did not hold back in a post-game press conference as he fired shots at NBA referee Ben Taylor following the Toronto Raptors defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers
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Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant could miss rest of NBA regular season with injury
Kevin Durant - the All-Star forward for the Phoenix Suns - missed the home contest against the OKC Thunder on Wednesday after rolling his ankle in the pre-game warmups