James guides Lakers to play-offs with play-in win over Golden State
LeBron James made a game-winning shot with 58 seconds remaining to ensure the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors in the new 'play-ins' format and secured a
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Michael Jordan: Basketball legend's North Carolina jersey sells for a record US $1.38 million
A game-worn jersey belonging to Michael Jordan from his second season at the University of North Carolina sold for a record US $1.38 million. It is the only known shir
NBA: Stephen Curry sets record for most three-pointers in a month
Stephen Curry broke the NBA record for the most three-pointers made in a month as Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 117-113. Curry, who finished with 37
Stephen Curry’s 30-point streak ends at 11 games
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry's 11-game streak of scoring at least 30 points has ended during a 118-114 loss to the Washington Wizards. Curry finished with
LeBron James facing lengthy sideline spell due to injury
LA Lakers star LeBron James is expected to be sidelined indefinitely due to an ankle injury he sustained during their match against the Atlanta Hawks. James grabbed hi
NBA All-Star Game: LeBron James calls plans to play game in pandemic 'a slap in the face'
LeBron James says the NBA's plans to stage an All-Star Game amid the coronavirus pandemic is a slap in the face for players. Reports suggest the game could be arranged
LeBron James shoots season-high 46 in LA Lakers win over Cleveland
LeBron James became the oldest LA Lakers player to score 40 points in a game since Kobe Bryant's farewell appearance in 2016 as the Lakers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 11
NBA: Houston Rockets beat San Antonio Spurs
The Houston Rockets began life after James Harden with a first away win of the season at the San Antonio Spurs. Christian Wood scored 27 points and had 15 rebounds as
James Harden is being traded from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets
NBA superstar James Harden is being traded from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a four-team deal. Harden will reunite with former Oklahoma City Thu
Curry scores career-high 62 points in Golden State Warriors win
Stephen Curry scored a career-high 62 points as his Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trailblazers 137-122. The 32-year-old is the second oldest player to score
NBA: LeBron James ties Christmas Day wins record in Los Angeles Lakers victory
LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the Los Angeles Lakers to a comfortable 138-115 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Davis scored 28 points and had eight rebounds, wh
Harden fined US $50,000 for breaching COVID-19 protocols
The NBA has fined Houston Rockets star James Harden NZD $70,000 after ruling that he violated the league's COVID-19 protocols. The news came after video emerged of Ha
NBA champions LA Lakers defeated by LA Clippers
NBA champions, the Los Angeles Lakers were beaten 116-109 by the Los Angeles Clippers on opening night of the new season. The Clippers' Paul George scored 26 of his 33
Antetokounmpo signs US $228.2 million deal - the richest in NBA history
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has signed a contract extension worth a reported US $228.2 million which is the richest in NBA history. The two-time Most Va
Golden State's Klay Thompson suffers season ending leg injury
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson has suffered a torn right Achilles tendon and is expected to miss the upcoming season. The club has confirmed Thompson was in
LA Lakers move to within one win of NBA title
The Los Angeles Lakers are a game away from winning their first championship in 10 years after they beat Miami Heat 102-96 to go 3-1 up in the NBA Finals. Their last t
Lakers beat Heat in game 1 of NBA finals series
The Los Angeles Lakers have beaten the Miami Heat 116-98 in their first NBA finals match. Anthony Davis scored 34 points for the Lakers. Lakers star LeBron James wa
LeBron James tops jersey sales list
Despite being tucked away in a COVID-19 quarantine bubble, Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James remains the most popular player when it comes to jersey sales and socia
Heat to face Lakers in NBA finals
The Miami Heat reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014 as a 125-113 win over the Boston Celtics wrapped up a 4-2 series victory. The three-time NBA champi
Davis leads Lakers to victory against Denver with buzzer-beater in Game 2
Anthony Davis made a 3-pointer as time expired to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 105-103 victory over the Denver Nuggets and a 2-0 lead in the NBA Western Conference final
James and Antetokounmpo selected to the 2019-20 All-NBA First Team
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo were unanimously selected to the 2019-20 All-NBA First Team. James set the N