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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been named the 2024-25 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year, the NBA announced Monday. The award, presented annually since the 2012-13 season, honors the player who best exemplifies selfless play, leadership on and off the court, mentorship, and dedication to the team. It is named for Jack Twyman and…
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the New York Knicks held off the Detroit Pistons, 118-116, on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. Jalen Brunson added 30 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists for New York, which bounced back from a Game 2 loss to…
The 2025 NBA Playoffs opened with the league’s most-watched first weekend in a quarter-century, drawing an average of 4.4 million viewers across eight games, the NBA announced Monday. Viewership was up 17% compared to the same period in 2024. The weekend featured coverage across ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV, and Max. ESPN platforms, including ABC and…
The “NBA’s Top 5 Plays Of The Night” captures the most exhilarating moments from the NBA games on that date. Fans can expect to see Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic triple-double, Ja Morant’s buzzer-beating shot, and Brandin Podziemski’s remarkable performance, among other standout plays. These highlights showcase the exceptional talent and thrilling action that defined the night’s…
Detroit Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart has been suspended two games without pay for his role in escalating an on-court altercation, the NBA announced Tuesday. The suspension was issued by Joe Dumars, the league’s executive vice president and head of basketball operations, who cited Stewart’s history of unsportsmanlike conduct as a factor in the decision. Four…
The NBA and Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL) announced Tuesday that the New Orleans Pelicans will play two preseason games in Melbourne this October, marking the first NBA games in Australia. The Pelicans will face Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix at Melbourne Park on Oct. 3 and Oct. 5, 2025. The NBL will…
Luka Dončić led the Los Angeles Lakers with 31 points, guiding his team to a 106-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. LeBron James contributed 28 points, 13 rebounds and three assists, helping the Lakers improve to 37-21 on the season. Dončić also added five assists and three steals. Ivica Zubac paced…
Week 18 of the NBA season brought a whirlwind of excitement, featuring electrifying performances, nail-biting finishes, and remarkable individual achievements that left fans on the edge of their seats. From last-minute three-pointers to awe-inspiring dunks, this week highlighted the best talent in the league. Here’s a recap of the standout moments that made this week…