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The Thunder's Chet Holmgren (left) and Grizzlies center Zach Edey battle for a rebound during Game 3 of their series in Memphis on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 25, 2025
Thunder rally from 29 down to stun Grizzlies in Game 3
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Jalen Williams added 26 and Chet Holmgren scored 23 of his 24 points in the second half.
Former rugby league player Jordan Mailata won the Super Bowl with the Eagles last season.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Apr 24, 2025
Australians eye NFL draft in hopes of finding next Jordan Mailata
Mailata's ascent to the pinnacle of the game was big news in Australia.
The Celtics'  Kristaps Porzingis is helped off the court after suffering a cut during the second half against the Magic in Boston on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 24, 2025
Celtics beat Magic in physical battle in Game 2
The Celtics took a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Panathinaikos BC celebrates after winning the Euroleague title in Berlin on May, 26, 2024.
BASKETBALL
Apr 24, 2025
Euroleague CEO pushes back as NBA ponders new league in Europe
Motiejunas said the Euroleague is staunchly opposed to a new operator in the region.
Thunder guard Cason Wallace dunks against the Grizzlies during the second quarter in Game 1 of their playoff series in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 21, 2025
Thunder open playoff campaign with record victory
The Thunder's 51-point margin of victory was even more remarkable given that Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his statistically worst performance of the season.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives around the Hornets' Nick Smith Jr. during their game in Oklahoma City on March 21.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 11, 2025
AI continues to revolutionize NBA as teams embrace technology
The league itself is pursuing several analytics and AI projects, including for real-time refereeing.
People walk past an NBA fan store in New York on July 8. The NBA has said it is "exploring" the creation of a professional basketball league in Europe.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 8, 2025
Why is the NBA eyeing Europe?
For several years now, the NBA has wanted to plant its flag on European soil.
Denver Nuggets' Serbian center Nikola Jokic (left) looks to pass the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks' Greek forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee on Feb 27.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Mar 26, 2025
NBA to review European league proposal this week
Sports business news website Sportico said league owners will consider a plan that includes eight to 10 franchises, including up to four teams who already play in the EuroLeague.
Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox looks on during the first quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on March 7.
BASKETBALL
Mar 14, 2025
Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox set for season-ending surgery
The 27-year-old was cast in San Antonio as the co-star to second-year standout big man Victor Wembanyama.
Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (right) posts up against Rockets guard Jalen Green during the second half at Delta Center on Feb. 22.
BASKETBALL
Mar 13, 2025
Jazz fined $100K for holding Lauri Markkanen out of games
After Wednesday's announcement of the fine, the Jazz changed Markkanen's status from questionable to available to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (right) drives with the ball as Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason defends during the first quarter at Toyota Center in Houston on March 8.
BASKETBALL
Mar 11, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans to play in Australia's first NBA games
The Pelicans will play the NBL's Melbourne United on Oct. 3 and South East Melbourne Phoenix two days later at Melbourne Park
Stephen Curry holds the MVP trophy after the NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
Feb 17, 2025
Team Shaq claims victory in NBA’s new All-Star Game format
Curry was named MVP of the All-Star Game, the second time he has received the accolade after winning the honor in 2022.
Mac McClung dunks over a car during the slam dunk contest during the NBA All-Star Saturday night festivities in San Francisco.
BASKETBALL
Feb 16, 2025
Mac McClung leaps over car to three-peat as NBA Slam Dunk champ
The Miami Heat's Tyler Herro won the 3-Point Contest
Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (left) puts up a shot over Kings center Alex Len during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center on Jan. 19. Len has now signed for the Lakers.
BASKETBALL
Feb 12, 2025
Lakers sign Ukrainian 7-footer Len to join Doncic and LeBron
A rescinded trade for Mark Williams left the Lakers needing a big man to play alongside superstars Luka Doncic and LeBron James after the departure of Anthony Davis.
Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play before the NBA All-Star break as he deals with a left calf strain.
BASKETBALL
Feb 10, 2025
Injured Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss NBA All-Star Game
The 30-year-old Greek forward has been out for the past week.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama will play in the NBA All-Star tournament after being selected by Charles Barkley in Thursday's All-Star Draft.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 7, 2025
Barkley picks global lineup for NBA All-Star tournament
In a revamped format for the Feb. 16 All-Star event in San Francisco, four elite teams will meet in a tournament format.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram reacts to making a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns on Dec. 5, 2024. Ingram was reportedly traded to the Toronto Raptors ahead of Thursday's deadline.
BASKETBALL
Feb 6, 2025
Pelicans ship Brandon Ingram to Raptors, say reports
Ingram was reportedly moved for fellow forwards Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk along with two draft picks.
The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama was named as a reserve for the NBA All-Star Game on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 31, 2025
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama makes All-Star team
The 21-year-old Frenchman will be making his NBA All-Star Game debut. 
Rae Burrell (left) of the Vinyl battles for possession with Lexie Hull and Angel Reese of the Rose in an Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball game in Miami on Friday.
BASKETBALL
Jan 21, 2025
Unrivaled could teach the NBA how to win back its fans
The new league plays a fast-paced, free-flowing version of basketball that empowers players to show off their skills.
LeBron James dunks during the first half of the NBA All Star game in Indianapolis in February.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Dec 18, 2024
NBA All-Star Game to have mini-tournament format in 2025
The change follows criticism about the lack of intensity by players in the midseason exhibition contest in recent years.

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Visitors walk past Sou Fujimoto's Grand Ring, which has been recognized as the largest wooden structure in the world.
Can a World Expo still matter? Japan is about to find out.