Latest NBA Finals News

Curry, Warriors get crucial 127-125 win over Doncic, Mavs

Mar. 23, 2023 00:14 AM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have consecutive road wins for the first time since the NBA Finals, and a big advantage in the playoff race over the team they beat to get there last June. Curry scored 20 points and assisted on Draymond Green's tiebreaking...

Willis Reed, leader on Knicks' 2 title teams, dies at 80

Mar. 21, 2023 18:26 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship and create one of sports’ most enduring examples of playing through pain, died Tuesday. He was 80. ...

Cup-hungry Boston Bruins shrug off shot at NHL records

Mar. 15, 2023 17:51 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — In a season full of extreme numbers, the Boston Bruins know exactly what value they put on winning the most games in NHL history. “Zero,” defenseman Charlie McAvoy said last week, a day before Boston became the fastest team in history to 50 wins. “Bottom of...

Warriors beat Suns 123-112 for 8th straight home victory

Mar. 14, 2023 02:03 AM EDT

SAN FRANCSICO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors were tired of losing to the division-rival Suns this season and set their mind on defending against Phoenix just as they did against the talented Bucks last game. Klay Thompson scored 33 of his 38 points in the first half, Stephen...

Doncic, Irving out again as Mavs lose rematch with Memphis

Mar. 13, 2023 23:39 PM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving missed another loss to Memphis with the Dallas Mavericks getting tight on time to secure a playoff berth a year after a trip to the Western Conference finals. Doncic and Irving sat out the finale of a home-and-home with the Grizzlies, who...

Pau Gasol gets emotional as Lakers retire his No. 16 jersey

Mar. 08, 2023 05:42 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Pau Gasol joined the Los Angeles Lakers just over 15 years ago, the Spanish 7-footer banished his ego, redoubled his work ethic and immediately turned this team into contenders who eventually became champions. Gasol and Kobe Bryant did it all together, and...

Poole scores 34, Warriors charge back again, beat Clippers

Mar. 03, 2023 01:30 AM EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Even with starters Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins still on the sidelines, the Golden State Warriors are suddenly looking like a serious contender again. No matter how far they might fall behind. Jordan Poole scored 34 points, Klay Thompson had...

'Nervous' Kevin Durant excels in Suns debut with 23 points

Mar. 01, 2023 22:06 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — New team, same Kevin Durant. The Durant era in Phoenix got off to solid start Wednesday night with the 13-time NBA All-Star scoring 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting, adding an explosive offensive element to an already dangerous offense in his Suns debut. ...

Curry resumes on-court work, still sidelined by leg injury

Feb. 22, 2023 22:27 PM EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry has begun individual on-court workouts as he recovers from a left leg injury and will be re-evaluated in another week. The Warriors said Wednesday that Curry had another examination and “is making good progress.” The reigning NBA Finals MVP...

Hawks GM Fields says Snyder a candidate to replace McMillan

Feb. 22, 2023 16:05 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields said Wednesday former Utah coach Quin Snyder is among those being considered to replace Nate McMillan. The Hawks (29-30) fired McMillan on Tuesday. Fields stressed that Atlanta's eighth-place standing in the Eastern...