NBA | Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past LeBron’s Lakers 132-126 in Game 1 of Western Conference Finals

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) pulls down a rebound as Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis…

Qatar to host 2027 World Cup in men’s basketball

The International Basketball Federation has picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men’s…

NBA: Damian Lillard erupts for 71 in Blazers’ win

Damian Lillard put on a memorable show and established career highs of 71 points and 13…

Data | LeBron James — the epitome of excellence, versatility, durability

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ceremoniously hands LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers the ball after James passed Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer…

LeBron James surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA all-time scoring record

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the…

Chris Ford, who made the first 3-pointer in NBA history, dies at 74

Boston Celtics head coach Chris Ford watches the Celtics play against the Seattle SuperSonics in Seattle,…

NBA | Celtics bring five-game winning streak to Detroit

Celtics defeated the Pistons 128-112 on Wednesday with Boston reserve forward Sam Hauser scoring a career-high…

NBA | Curry scores 47, Warriors beat Kings to end 5-game skid

“Steph [Curry] was breathtaking,” Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “He’s one of the greatest…

NBA | Clippers edge Rockets 95-93 on Paul George’s clutch jumpers

Paul George hit a go-ahead jumper with six seconds remaining and the Los Angeles Clippers edged…

NBA suspends Heat forwards Martin, Jovic for 1 game apiece

Martin and Jovic will miss Monday’s Raptors-Heat game. Both Martin and Koloko were whistled for technical…