Author Archives: Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS— Tyrese Haliburton had 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds without a turnover in a sensational postseason performance to lead the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks 130-121

MINNEAPOLIS — Being blown out the game before didnt sit well with Oklahoma City.The young Thunder moved within one win of the NBA Finals with a championship response.READ: NBA:

SAN FRANCISCO  — When Andre Iguodala signed with the Golden Warriors in 2013, there was no guarantee that hed be part of a dynasty. Stephen Curry was not yet an All-Star, and Klay

SAN FRANCISCO — Mac McClung will leave it up to others to decide where he ranks among the best dunkers ever. When it comes to the dunk contest, there is no doubt.The G League star and dunk

SAN FRANCISCO — Miamis Tyler Herro edged out Golden States Buddy Hield to win the 3-point contest at the NBAs All-Star Saturday night.Damian Lillard missed a chance to join

MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton thanked Milwaukee for helping shape him “into the person and player I am today” a week after the Bucks traded the three-time All-Star to the Washington

SAN FRANCISCO — Congratulations, Team C. Youve won the Rising Stars competition.Your reward? A trip to the All-Star Game on Sunday night — where LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin

SAN FRANCISCO — Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are one step closer to going into the Basketball Hall of Fame.If all goes well, they might get in twice.Anthony and Howard were among

METAIRIE, Louisiana– The New Orleans Pelicans are doubling down on injury-plagued, sixth-year pro Zion Williamson, hoping he can be a more reliable and productive centerpiece in the years to

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls were missing so many open 3-pointers and layups that Nikola Vucevic decided to have a little fun against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night in the NBA.The