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March 3, 2021

Lyles, Murray lead Spurs to victory, snapping Knicks' streak

San Antonio has discovered its depth amid the injuries and health problems that have plagued the team all season.

March 3, 2021

Hawks win McMillan's debut as interim coach, top Heat 94-80

Trae Young took over late and made sure Nate McMillan would win his debut as interim coach of the Atlanta Hawks.

March 3, 2021

NBA reveals All-Star skills, 3-point, dunk participants

Golden State’s Stephen Curry and Phoenix’s Devin Booker have been 3-point champions at All-Star weekend before, and they’ll try to win that trophy again Sunday.

March 3, 2021

Spurs' Popovich slams Abbott for lifting mask mandate: 'Just seems ignorant'

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich criticized Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday for his "ignorant" decision to revoke the statewide mask mandate.

March 2, 2021

NBA set to remove restriction on 2-way deals

The NBA has moved closer to a deal where players on two-way contracts would be eligible to appear on the active roster for as many games as their teams would like this season, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday.

March 2, 2021

LeBron James whacked by Zlatan Ibrahimovic again in activism dispute

International soccer sensation Zlatan Ibrahimovic is doubling down on his message that athletes should stick to sports after Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said he was the wrong target for criticism. 

March 2, 2021

Shaquille O'Neal slams new era of NBA players: 'They're pudding pops'

Los Angeles Lakers great Shaquille O’Neal didn’t hold during an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show” when asked about the NBA’s new generation of players.

March 2, 2021

Mavericks' Rick Carlisle calls Hawks' firing of Lloyd Pierce 'insane', questions timing of decision

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle called the firing of Lloyd Pierce “insane” and even questioned the timing of the Atlanta Hawks decision in a lengthy statement released on Monday night. 

March 2, 2021

Carmelo Anthony has 29 and Blazers down Hornets 123-111

After Portland's Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points against Charlotte, he exchanged jerseys with Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball, who had 30.

March 2, 2021

Williamson pushes Pelicans past NBA-leading Jazz, 129-124

Zion Williamson showed no fear of renowned Jazz rim protector Rudy Gobert and spearheaded a relentless — and effective — assault on the Utah basket.