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January 1, 2022

LeBron James scores season-high 43, Lakers beat Trail Blazers

One day after quietly celebrating his 37th birthday at home with his family, LeBron James put on an age-defying performance.

January 1, 2022

Jazz pull away in 4th quarter, beat Timberwolves

Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 39 points and the Utah Jazz beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-108 on Friday night.

January 1, 2022

Ja Morant helps Grizzlies beat Spurs for 4th straight win

Ja Morant had 30 points, eight assists and six rebounds, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 118-105 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

January 1, 2022

Trae Young scores 35, Hawks rally to beat Cavaliers

Trae Young scored 35 points, Clint Capela had 18 points and a season-high 23 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 16-point deficit for a 121-118 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

January 1, 2022

Jimmy Butler scores season-high 37, Heat beat Rockets

Jimmy Butler scored a season-high 37 points and the short-handed Miami Heat built a big lead early and held on for a 120-110 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.

January 1, 2022

DeMar DeRozan hits buzzer-beating three, Bulls beat Pacers

DeMar DeRozan made a 28-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Chicago Bulls a 108-106 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

December 31, 2021

Hall of Famer Sam Jones, winner of 10 NBA titles, dies at 88

Basketball Hall of Famer Sam Jones, the skilled scorer whose 10 NBA titles is second only to Boston Celtics teammate Bill Russell, has died, the team said. He was 88.

December 31, 2021

Cavs acquire Rondo from Lakers for Valentine

The Cavaliers have agreed to acquire veteran guard Rajon Rondo in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers for guard Denzel Valentine, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday.

December 31, 2021

Hammon finalizing deal to coach WNBA's Aces

Becky Hammon is finalizing a deal to become the next coach of the Las Vegas Aces, according to a person familiar with the situation.

December 31, 2021

NBA stars Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid let competitive spirits fly on court, express admiration for each other

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had some words for each other toward the end of their game on Thursday night.