Jun 22, 2017- Brooklyn, NY, USA- Lonzo Ball (UCLA) is interviewed after being introduced as the number two overall pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Magic ... More »
Jun 22, 2017- Brooklyn, NY, USA- NBA prospects pose for a group photo with NBA commissioner Adam Silver before the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia 76ers selected University o... More »
Jun 22, 2017- Brooklyn, NY, USA- General view of the stage before the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports List of first overall picks in the NBA Draft (year, player, NBA team): More »
Jun 22, 2017- Brooklyn, NY, USA- Frank Ntilikina of France is introduced as the number eight overall pick to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Frank Ntilikina jetted ... More »
Jun 7, 2017- Cleveland, OH, USA- Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35, left) celebrates with guard Stephen Curry (30) against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in game three of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Cre... More »
Jun 4, 2017- Oakland, CA, USA- Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) shoots against Golden State Warriors forward David West (3) during the second half in game two of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada (The Sports Xchange) ... More »
May 14, 2017- Oakland, CA, USA- Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) high fives guard Shaun Livingston (34), forward Draymond Green (23) and forward Kevin Durant (35) after a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter in game one ... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – San Antonio Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard expects to play in Game 6 against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night despite a left an More »
Apr 23, 2017- Indianapolis, IN, USA- Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) battles for a rebound against Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) and guard Jeff Teague (44) in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fiel... More »
Mar 11, 2017- San Antonio, TX, USA- Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr watches from the sidelines during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchange) – Golden State Warr... More »
Apr 23, 2017- Indianapolis, IN, USA- Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is guarded by Indiana Pacers guard Jeff Teague (44) in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TOD... More »
Mar 16, 2017- Atlanta, GA, USA- Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) dives for a loose ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The NBA’s regular season may have drawn to a close ... More »
Apr 11, 2017- Atlanta, GA, USA- Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) dunks against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Tuesday’s National Basketball Ass... More »
Mar 27, 2017- New York, NY, USA- New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) drives to the basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchange) – New York Knicks poi... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Russell Westbrook recorded the highest scoring triple-double in NBA history Wednesday night, totaling 57 points, 13 rebounds and 11 as More »
Mar 5, 2017- New York, NY, USA- New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during warmups before a game against the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports If the New York Knicks are the NBA’s st... More »
Mar 3, 2017- New Orleans, LA, USA- New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) celebrates with forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) after a basket during the second half of a game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Smoothie King Center. The Spurs defeated the Pe... More »
2016 Rio Olympics – Basketball – Preliminary – Men’s Preliminary Round Group A Australia v Venezuela – Carioca Arena 1 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 14/08/2016. Andrew Bogut (AUS) of Australia passes from the floor as Miguel Ruiz (VEN) of Venezuela rises. REUTERS... More »
Feb 28, 2017- Washington, DC, USA- Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) holds his knee after being injured against the Washington Wizards in the first quarter at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Former NBA Most Valuable... More »
Feb 14, 2017- Los Angeles, CA, USA- Los Angeles Lakers guard Lou Williams (23) moves to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward Anthony Tolliver (43) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lake... More »
Feb 14, 2017- Los Angeles, CA, USA- Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac... More »
Feb 14, 2017- Los Angeles, CA, USA- Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchange) – The Sacramento Kings ... More »
Jan 12, 2017- London, United Kingdom- NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a press conference before a NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and the Denver Nuggets at the O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports NBA commissioner Adam Silver and... More »
Feb 12, 2017- New York, NY, USA- New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs forward David Lee (10) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchange) – T... More »
Feb 8, 2017- New York, NY, USA- New York Knicks former player Charles Oakley (center) is removed from his seat by security as fans and the Knicks bench watch during the first quarter between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Clippers at Madison Square Ga... More »
Feb 7, 2017- Dallas, TX, USA- Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner (1) warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Portland Trail Blazers swingman Evan Turner brok... More »
Feb 4, 2017- Sacramento, CA, USA- Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) argues with forward Draymond Green (23) during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. The Kings won 109-106 in OT. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-US... More »
Feb 6, 2017- Sacramento, CA, USA- Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) and forward Anthony Tolliver (43) celebrate after scoring against the Chicago Bulls during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports Sacramento Kings ... More »
Jan 27, 2017- Cleveland, OH, USA- Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against as Brooklyn Nets forward Luis Scola (4) defends during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 124-116. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TO... More »
Jan 15, 2017- Brooklyn, NY, USA- Brooklyn Nets guard Sean Kilpatrick (6) goes up for a shot against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half at Barclays Center. The Rockets won 137-112. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Eric ... More »
Jan 9, 2017- Chicago, IL, USA- Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates during the first quarter of the game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports (The Sports Xchange) – The anticipated... More »
Jan 7, 2017- Indianapolis, IN, USA- New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) dribbles the ball in the first half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 123-109.Mandatory Credit: Trevor Rusz... More »
Dec 27, 2016- Dallas, TX, USA- Houston Rockets guard Tyler Ennis (6) shoots as Dallas Mavericks forward Nicolas Brussino (9) and forward Dwight Powell (7) defend during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sport... More »
Dec 23, 2016- Auburn Hills, MI, USA- Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) gets defended by Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris (13) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Golden State W... More »
Dec 26, 2016- Auburn Hills, MI, USA- Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kay Felder (20) dribbles the ball as Detroit Pistons center Aron Baynes (12) defends during the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports AUBURN HI... More »
Dec 17, 2016- Cleveland, OH, USA- Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 119-108. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Spo... More »
Dec 18, 2016- San Antonio, TX, USA- San Antonio Spurs center Pau Gasol (16) and forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) knock the ball away from New Orleans Pelicans center Alexis Ajinca (42) during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY ... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – With Anthony Davis struggling through a rare poor shooting night, the New Orleans Pelicans were forced to rely on the supporting cast More »
Nov 20, 2016- Sacramento, CA, USA- Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) throwing his mouthguard into the stands after his game tying shot is ruled to be after time had expired against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center the Sacramento Kings defeated ... More »
Dec 6, 2014- Sacramento, CA, USA- Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison (7) drives past Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) in the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Magic defeated the Kings 105-96. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Sa... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Stephen Curry scored 17 of his 40 points in overtime as the Golden State Warriors rallied for a 132-125 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday at the Moda Center. The Warriors grabbed a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven Western Co... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Through four games of the Eastern Conference semi-final series between the Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors, three went to overtime. That includes Monday’s game in which Dwyane Wade scored 30 points as the Heat earned a 94-87 win at Am... More »
The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Byron Scott on Sunday after he oversaw the two worst seasons in franchise history, clearing the way for a continued rebuild after the retirement of all-time great Kobe Bryant. “We would like to thank Byron for his hard work, ... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Kyrie Irving is off to a great start in his effort to make up for lost time in the playoffs. A year after missing five games in the NBA Finals and two in the Eastern Conference finals with a knee injury and leaving people wondering what ... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Evan Turner called Boston Celtics teammate Marcus Smart the best player on the court on Sunday at TD Garden. He probably was right — and this was in a game that saw Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap go off for 45 points. Smart scored 20... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Chris Paul scored 28 points, dished out 11 assists and grabbed six rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 115-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of a Western Conference quarterfinal playoff series Sunday night ... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Defense carried San Antonio to the second-best record in the NBA this season but it’s likely to be the Spurs’ ability to get the most out of their offensive opportunities that will be the key for a push for a sixth championship since 199... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Luol Deng will have pleasant memories of his first playoff game with the Miami Heat. Deng scored 31 points as the Heat routed the Charlotte Hornets 123-91 Sunday in Game 1 of the teams’ first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. Deng... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – There are records and then there are monumental records. The quest for one record was thwarted Sunday when the Golden State Warriors beat San Antonio 92-86 to end the Spurs’ chance of completing the first undefeated home schedule in NBA ... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – It’s the Hassan Hour. The Miami Heat returned center Hassan Whiteside to the starting lineup for the first time since Jan. 20, and the move paid off in a 118-96 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night at AmericanAirlines Arena. Whites... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – The Golden State Warriors play so well after they lose, it makes one wonder why they don’t do it more often. Actually, that is exactly why they don’t lose more often. The Warriors remained unbeaten in games following defeats Sunday, ridi... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – LeBron James said it felt like playing three games in three nights, yet as the Cleveland Cavaliers have for most of the season, they passed the test. James scored 31 points and passed for 12 assists, and J.R. Smith matched his season hig... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – The odd adventure that has been the Indiana Pacers’ 2015-2016 season was on display in all of its glory — or inconsistency — on Sunday night in Bankers Life Fieldhouse against the equally up-and-down Houston Rockets. Indiana (39-34), whi... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Quietly and efficiently, the Atlanta Hawks keep piling up victories. The team that headed into the Eastern Conference playoffs last season as the top seed could be this season’s darkhorse. Paul Millsap had 23 points, nine rebounds and fi... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 18 third-quarter points, allowing the Golden State Warriors to break open a close game en route to a 114-98 victory over the rival Los Angeles Clippers. In recording their sixth consecutive wi... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Atlanta had its five-game winning streak snapped Monday by the Washington Wizards. In the conclusion of a home-and-home set against their Southeast Division rival, the Hawks were motivated to return the favor. Dennis Schroder scored 23 p... More »
A federal judge has dismissed former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s lawsuit accusing the National Basketball Association of antitrust violations for forcing him to sell the franchise in 2014. In a decision dated Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Ferna... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – LeBron James says the Cleveland Cavaliers are hitting their stride. James scored 27 points, and the Cavaliers used an overwhelming first-half run to crush the Clippers 114-90 Sunday at Staples Center. “We’re kind of getting into form rig... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Saturday’s National Basketball Association games: Pacers 112, Mavericks 105 Indiana star Paul George shook off a cold-shooting first half, George Hill knocked down three crucial 3-pointers and three players with Dallas ties... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – D’Angelo Russell scored 27 points and Jordan Clarkson added 24 points, guiding the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-98 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night at Staples Center. Julius Randle collected 23 points and 11 rebounds for th... More »
NEW YORK Veteran Joe Johnson signed with the Miami Heat on Saturday and on Sunday the versatile swing man was thrown right into the fire, delivering in a victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Seven-time All-Star Johnson scored 12 points wi... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Point guard John Wall had 21 points and 13 assists as the Washington Wizards took advantage of LeBron James resting to record a 113-99 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. James missed his second game of the season and the Ea... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – The Brooklyn Nets didn’t beat the Portland Trail Blazers Tuesday night at the Moda Center, but they made them sweat. Guards CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard each scored 34 points to lift the Trail Blazers to a 112-104 victory over the Nets... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – After being one of the hottest teams in the NBA before the All-Star break, the Utah Jazz were in danger of losing more ground in the playoff race Tuesday night. Despite a hot-shooting performance, the Jazz lost a double-digit lead and ca... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Another productive outing by their bench allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to bolt past Chicago on Sunday, with reserve guard Jamal Crawford scoring 26 points in a 120-93 blowout of the Bulls at Staples Center. J.J. Redick scored 21 point... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – For three quarters, Dirk Nowitzki was a non-factor. In the final period, though, Nowitzki was the difference in the outcome. The veteran forward’s baseline jumper with 2.1 seconds remaining lifted the Dallas Mavericks to a 92-90 victory ... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – The Oklahoma City tandem of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were too much for the New York Knicks to handle on Tuesday as the Thunder won 128-122 in overtime at Madison Square Garden. Durant poured in a season-high 44 points, and West... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Guard J.J. Redick set a franchise record with nine three-pointers and scored a career-high 40 points as the Los Angeles Clippers held on for a 140-132 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on Monday. Redick broke Qu... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Stephen Curry scored 35 points, including seven three-pointers, in just three quarters as Golden State pounded the Cavaliers 132-98 in Cleveland on Monday in an NBA Finals rematch. The Cavs (28-11) narrowly avoided their worst ever home ... More »
The struggling Brooklyn Nets fired head coach Lionel Hollins on Sunday and re-assigned general manager Billy King within the organization, the National Basketball Association team said. The Nets, who are second to last in the Eastern Conference this season wit... More »
Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd is to undergo hip surgery and will be sidelined indefinitely, the team announced on Sunday. Kidd, in his second year with the Bucks, will have the procedure on Monday and assistant coach Joe Prunty will take over the head coach... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green combined to make eight consecutive shots during a three-minute flurry late in the second quarter to propel the Golden State Warriors to a 128-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Kevin Durant scored 24 points to lead Oklahoma City to a 106-90 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Wednesday as the Thunder rolled to a sixth consecutive triumph. “They are very physical,” Blazers f... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Power forward Zach Randolph posted a double-double and point guard Mike Conley scored a game-high 20 points as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated Philadelphia 92-84 on Sunday, sending the 76ers to their 18th consecutive loss to start the sea... More »
Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant, arguably the best player of his generation, announced on Sunday he will retire after the 2015-16 National Basketball Association season. Bryant, who is struggling through the worst season of his illustrious 20-year career ... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Forward Blake Griffin had 26 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to 107-99 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Point guard Chris Paul scored 20 points and recorded nine assists as the... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Golden State guard Klay Thompson scored 21 points, Stephen Curry had 19 and seven assists, and the Warriors won their 15th straight to match the best start in league history with a 118-105 win over the Denver Nuggets. The Warriors are th... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Even though Oklahoma City have a team full of veteran and experienced players, this season they have had problems closing out games. While playing without forward Kevin Durant is a factor, it is only one reason for fourth-quarter meltdow... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Marcus Smart scored a career-high 26 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 100-85 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Sunday. Taking on the challenge of going toe-to-toe with Russell Westbrook, Smart... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Forward Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers for the eighth consecutive time, rolling to a 103-93 victory Sunday night at Staples Center. Center Zaza Pachulia ... More »
(The Sports Xchange) – Hassan Whiteside scored 25 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 109-89 comeback victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Guard Dwyane Wade finished with 20 points for the Heat, who trailed by as many as 21 points early in the third peri... More »
Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations and head coach Flip Saunders has died at the age of 60 after a battle with cancer, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said on Sunday. “It is with extreme sadness that the Minnesota Timberwol... More »
