NBA Basketball

Giannis savors beating Knicks after season sweep

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledged Tuesday's 121-111 victory over the Knicks carried some extra significance, but only because New York swept the Bucks in last season's series.

Jordan: Load management never should happen

Michael Jordan didn't hold back on load management in the NBA, saying on NBC: "It shouldn't be needed, first and foremost."

Jackson: 'Busted' Melo pairing forced Knicks exit

Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson discussed his failed relationship with former Knicks star Carmelo Anthony in a new book, saying the "busted" relationship led to his departure as team president in 2017.

Warriors' Kerr says Kuminga to start going forward

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday that Jonathan Kuminga has earned a permanent place in the starting lineup given his performance to start the season.

Heat's Rozier faced $8M tax lien from IRS in '23

Heat guard Terry Rozier, who was placed on leave amid allegations he manipulated his performance in a March 2023 NBA game as part of gambling schemes, was facing an $8 million tax lien from the IRS in November 2023.

Police still looking for Shaq's stolen Range Rover

A $180,000 Range Rover customized for NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal was stolen in Georgia earlier this month, and law enforcement is still on the hunt for it.

Former OKC F Singler, 37, charged with assault

Former Duke and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kyle Singler, 37, was charged on Tuesday with misdemeanor assault in Haskell County, Oklahoma, after his girlfriend told authorities there that he grabbed her head and shoved her to the ground.

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