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Knicks agree to trade Kristpas Porzingis to Dallas

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks have traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks, parting with the young All-Star forward as he recovers from a torn knee ligament. The Knicks...

DATE: Jan 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

NBA estimates 40,000 more travel miles in a top 16 playoffs

NEW YORK – The NBA estimates an increase of about 40,000 miles of travel in the postseason if it scrapped its current conference format and took the top 16 teams. Calls to change ...

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

No. 1 Sun: Phoenix takes Arizona’s Deandre Ayton with top pick in NBA draft

Michael Porter Jr. slips to Nuggets at 14

DATE: Jun 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Already a pro, Doncic set to join college stars in NBA draft

NEW YORK – Luka Doncic is about to become an NBA player, though he’s unlike the other top prospects who will be drafted. He’s already a pro. He’s already a champion. An...

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Cavs, Warriors eye NBA Finals Part 4, but could be vulnerable

Houston, Toronto enter playoffs as No. 1 seeds

DATE: Apr 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

LeBron James, Kevin Durant in 35-player U.S. Olympic basketball team pool

LeBron James is putting himself in position to play in a fourth Olympics, and Kevin Durant and Chris Paul a third. The NBA stars were among the headline names on the list of 35 pl...

DATE: Apr 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Cavs, Lakers headline NBA trade deadline with blockbuster deals

Nuggets move Mudiay to Knicks

DATE: Feb 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Less time, fewer timeouts among adjustments for NBA coaches

NEW YORK – Mike D’Antoni ran an offensive system known as seven seconds or less, so he likes things fast. Good thing, because NBA coaches find things come at them more quickly thi...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

NBA changes All-Star Game format; captains will pick teams

NEW YORK – The NBA is scrapping the East vs. West format for its All-Star Game and will have captains pick teams this season. The league said Tuesday the two starters with the hig...

DATE: Oct 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

U.S. men’s basketball enters a new world – without its stars

Team ‘flying blind’ at AmeriCup

DATE: Aug 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Mark down the dates: NBA unveils full 2017-18 schedule

NEW YORK — DeMarcus Cousins will make an early season trip back to Sacramento, while Gordon Hayward will wait almost all season to see Utah again. Chris Paul’s return to his old C...

DATE: Aug 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Warriors-Rockets, Cavaliers-Celtics on NBA’s early opening night

NEW YORK – The Golden State Warriors will open their title defense by hosting Houston in Chris Paul’s Rockets debut on Oct. 17, the NBA’s earliest opening night in 37 years. Cleve...

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports