Tag: #nba

Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokić and Wembanyama named finalists for 2025-26 Kia NBA MVP

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama were announced as the three finalists for the 2025-26 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player award.

#nba, #mvp, #jokic, #wembanyama, #gilgeousalexander

NBA opens review of LaMelo Ball trip that injured Bam Adebayo in Heat play-in loss

The NBA is reviewing LaMelo Ball’s uncalled trip that injured Bam Adebayo and helped end the Miami Heat’s postseason in a play-in loss.

#nba, #lameloball, #bamadebayo, #miamiheat, #playin

LaMelo Ball’s late layup, Miles Bridges’ buzzer block lift Hornets to 127-126 OT win over Heat

LaMelo Ball’s overtime layup and Miles Bridges’ buzzer-block lifted the Hornets to a 127-126 play-in win over the Heat, moving Charlotte one win from the playoffs.

#hornets, #heat, #nba, #playin, #lameloball

Detroit Pistons Clinch Eastern Conference No. 1 Seed with Dominant Win Over 76ers

Detroit Pistons secure top Eastern Conference seed with a commanding 116-93 victory over Philadelphia 76ers, showcasing depth and defense despite Cade Cunningham's absence.

#nba, #detroitpistons, #philadelphia76ers, #basketball, #playoffs

NBA owners authorize formal expansion study for Seattle and Las Vegas, targeting 2028 debut

NBA owners voted to begin a formal expansion process focused on Seattle and Las Vegas, with a working target for new teams to start in 2028-29.

#nba, #expansion, #seattle, #lasvegas, #sportsbusiness

Bam Adebayo Scores 83, Passing Kobe for NBA’s No. 2 Single-Game Total in Heat Win

Miami’s Bam Adebayo erupts for 83 points—second most in NBA history—as the Heat beat the Wizards 150-129 amid debate over whistles.

#nba, #miamiheat, #bamadebayo, #scoringrecord, #washingtonwizards

Bam Adebayo Erupts for 83, Lifting Heat Past Wizards in NBA’s Second-Highest Scoring Game

Miami’s Bam Adebayo drops 83 in a win over Washington, breaking Heat records and posting the NBA’s second-highest single-game total.

#nba, #miamiheat, #bamadebayo, #scoringrecord, #washingtonwizards

LeBron James Passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for Most Regular-Season Field Goals in NBA History

James sank his 15,838th regular-season basket to break Abdul-Jabbar’s record in Denver, then returned after an elbow scare in a Lakers loss.

#nba, #lebronjames, #lakers, #kareemabduljabbar, #denvernuggets

Hornets Rout Celtics 118–89 at TD Garden, Extending Win Streak to Six

Charlotte led wire-to-wire in a 29-point win over Boston, pushing above .500 and tightening the Eastern Conference playoff race.

#nba, #charlottehornets, #bostonceltics, #playoffrace, #lameloball

NBA suspends 76ers’ Paul George 25 games for anti-drug policy violation, citing mental-health treatment

Philadelphia loses a key starter as Paul George is banned 25 games without pay. His statement ties the violation to mental-health medication.

#nba, #philadelphia76ers, #paulgeorge, #antidrugpolicy, #mentalhealth

Jusuf Nurkić Makes Jazz History With Three Straight Triple-Doubles—In a 31-Point Loss

Utah center Jusuf Nurkić became the first Jazz player with triple-doubles in three straight games, a bright spot in a 147-116 defeat.

#nba, #utahjazz, #jusufnurkic, #tripledouble

Giannis Antetokounmpo Fears Calf Reinjury, Could Miss 4–6 Weeks as Bucks Slide

Antetokounmpo says he expects a 4–6 week absence with another right calf/soleus strain, deepening Milwaukee’s slump and deadline stakes.

#nba, #milwaukeebucks, #giannisantetokounmpo, #injury, #trades