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May 11, 2022

76ers' Joel Embiid sounds off on MVP award, slams overt media criticism of players trying to get accolades

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was arguably snubbed for his first NBA MVP award as it appears set to be given to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic for the second straight time.

May 11, 2022

Bob Lanier, Hall of Famer who played for Pistons and Bucks, dead at 73

Bob Lanier, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was an eight-time All-Star during his 14-year career, died on Tuesday after a short illness, the NBA announced. He was 73.

May 11, 2022

Devin Booker scores 28 points, Suns rout Mavericks for 3-2 lead

The top-seeded Phoenix Suns looked much more like their old selves on Tuesday night.

May 10, 2022

Heat burn 76ers behind Jimmy Butler's 23, take 3-2 series lead

The Miami Heat took control of their NBA playoffs series against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night with a beatdown at the FTX Arena 120-85.

May 10, 2022

Grizzlies' Ja Morant 'doubtful' for remainder of NBA playoffs with knee injury

The Memphis Grizzlies will likely be without their best player for the remainder of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.

May 10, 2022

Suns to keep Brittney Griner decals on court through playoffs: 'One family'

The Phoenix Suns announced Tuesday they would keep decals on the court honoring Brittney Griner throughout the playoffs as she remains detained in Russia.

May 10, 2022

San Antonio Spurs owner Peter J. Holt responds to growing worries of Austin relocation

San Antonio Spurs owner Peter J. Holt responded Tuesday to growing fears about his team moving to Austin.

May 10, 2022

Adreian Payne death: Alleged gunman believed shooting was ‘justified,’ reports say

The man accused of killing former Michigan State basketball player Adreian Payne told deputies that he was protecting his family and believed the shooting was "justified," according to multiple reports.

May 10, 2022

Lakers' Jeanie Buss sounds off on disappointing season: 'I’m not happy, I’m not satisfied'

Los Angeles Lakers team owner Jeanie Buss expressed her frustrations with the lack of winning despite having a star-studded team led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

May 10, 2022

NBA to stage games in United Arab Emirates, where homosexuality punishable by death

The NBA has been among those at the forefront of gay rights, taking a stand whenever there is an opportunity.