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Celtics’ Thomas Says Hip Surgery Not Top Option

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas said surgery is not currently the best option for his injured right...

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Amid Comparisons To Jordan, James Out To Cement Own Legacy

LeBron James was once among thousands of youngsters striving to "be like Mike," but the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar...

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Warriors Coach Kerr Uncertain For NBA Finals

The Golden State Warriors still don't know if they'll have head coach Steve Kerr back for the NBA Finals as he...

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Curry, Durant Shine As Warriors Sweep Into NBA Finals

Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant led the way as the Golden State Warriors sealed a clean sweep of the San Antonio Spurs...

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No Blame For LeBron After Celtics No-Show, Says Cavaliers Coach Lue

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue refused to point the finger of blame at LeBron James on Monday, a day after a...

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Celtics Rally To Beat Cavaliers In NBA East Finals

Avery Bradley rattled in a game-winning three pointer at the buzzer as the Boston Celtics clawed their way back into...

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LeBron Wins NBA Citizenship Award For Community Service

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, snubbed in voting for this season's NBA Most Valuable Player award, was named...

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James Snubbed As NBA Most Valuable Player Award Finalist

Four-time league MVP LeBron James's name was left off the list of nominees for the NBA Most Valuable Player award when...

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All-League Snubs No Worry For Win-Leading Warriors

Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, the NBA Most Valuable Player award winners from the past three seasons, were...

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Desperate Spurs Vow Aggressive Fightback Against Warriors

Despite forward Kawhi Leonard being uncertain with a sprained left ankle and two disheartening NBA playoff losses at...

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Cavaliers Cruise Past Celtics In NBA East Conference Game One Romp

LeBron James delivered 38 points and Kevin Love had a career playoff high 32 as the defending champion Cleveland...

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Lavezzi Denies Racism As ‘wacky’ Pose Causes Storm

Argentina international Ezequiel Lavezzi has issued an apology through his Chinese club after publicity photos that...

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NBA Warriors Rally To Stun Spurs In Series Opener

Stephen Curry scored 40 points and Kevin Durant 34 to power a stunning second-half comeback that lifted Golden State...

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Cavaliers, Warriors Eye Third NBA Finals Showdown In A Row

Defending champion Cleveland and powerhouse Golden State enter Sunday's start of the playoff semi-finals pushing toward...

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Wall Nails Game Winner To Quiet Celtics’ Funeral Talk

John Wall nailed a clutch three pointer with three seconds remaining to lift the Washington Wizards to a 92-91 win over...

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Short-Handed Spurs Humble Houston To Advance

The San Antonio Spurs humiliated the Houston Rockets with a 114-75 game six closeout win that brought James Harden's...

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Venues On Show As Olympic Officials Inspect LA Bid

Iconic venues from across Los Angeles's sporting skyline took center stage on Thursday as a team of International...

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Ginobili Soars To Deny Harden and Rockets As Spurs Take Thriller

Kawhi Leonard scored 22 points as the San Antonio Spurs outgunned the Houston Rockets 110-107 in an overtime thriller...

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Toronto Raptors Star Lowry To Opt For NBA Free Agency

Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry said Monday he plans to opt out of the final year of his contract in order to pursue...