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April 29, 2023

LeBron James doesn't shake hands with Grizzlies after eliminating them from playoffs

Opponents will usually greet one another after a playoff series is complete, but LeBron James headed to the locker room before Game 6 was even finished.

April 29, 2023

Bucks' Mike Budenholzer’s brother died during playoff series loss to Heat

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer lost one of his brothers during Milwaukee's playoff series against the Miami Heat. His brother died from injuries in a car accident.

April 29, 2023

LeBron James sends cryptic song lyrics on social media after knocking Grizzlies out of playoffs

LeBron James usually goes into "zero dark thirty" mode in the playoffs, but after upsetting the Memphis Grizzlies, he made a brief return to send a message.

April 29, 2023

Grizzlies' Ja Morant says off-the-court issues impacted season after blowout loss to Lakers

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant pointed to his off-the-field issues Friday, saying they impacted the season. The Grizzlies' season came to end in six games to the Lakers.

April 29, 2023

Lakers obliterate Grizzlies 125-85, advance to 2nd round

The Los Angeles Lakers blew out the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6 and will move on to the play either the Sacramento Kings or the Golden State Warriors.

April 28, 2023

Kings force Game 7 as De'Aaron Fox, Malik Monk leads way over Warriors

De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk dropped 26 points to help the Sacramento Kings force a decisive Game 7 in the first round against the Golden State Warriors.

April 28, 2023

Devastated LeBron James leaped from balcony into pool after 2011 NBA Finals defeat, Dwyane Wade says

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have maintained a close friendship and their families have often vacationed together. But, on one trip James appeared to really need a break.

April 28, 2023

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum apologizes to Janet Jackson for forcing postponement of concert

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum apologized to Janet Jackson for not closing out the Atlanta Hawks in five games, causing the singer to push back her concert.

April 28, 2023

Qatar to host men's basketball World Cup in 2027

The men's basketball World Cup will be in Qatar in 2027. The small country has ambitions of hosting the Olympics in the future. The country hosted the soccer World Cup this year.

April 28, 2023

Top-5 NBA Draft pick slammed to ground in wild EuroLeague brawl, game called

A wild brawl broke out between Real Madrid and Partizan Belgrade in the EuroLeague on Thursday, resulting in former NBA player Dante Exum being slammed to the floor.