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Buss family to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B valuation, AP source says

FILE – Los Angeles Lakers President Jeanie Buss dances in her seat to music as she attends the NBA basketball…

June 19, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Game 4: Gilgeous-Alexander goes wild in the 4th, Thunder rally to top Pacers 111-104 and tie Finals

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) battle for the ball during the…

June 14, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Thunder find themselves in familiar territory in NBA Finals, trailing 2-1 in another series

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) battle for the ball during the…

June 12, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

NBA Finals: Haliburton caps huge rally with winning jumper as Pacers stun Thunder 111-110 in Game 1

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates with forward Aaron Nesmith (23) after making a 3-pointer during the second half…

June 6, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

And with that, an era ends: ‘Thanks for watching us. It’s the NBA on TNT’

FILE – Shaquille O'Neal, from left, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley speak at the NBA Awards on Monday,…

June 1, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

The NBA Finals are set: It’ll be Thunder vs. Pacers, starting Thursday night

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), front, celebrates with teammates after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals of…

June 1, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Zion Williamson sued by a woman alleging the Pelicans star committed sexual violence against her

FILE – New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game…

May 30, 2025 • By BRETT MARTEL — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder top Timberwolves 124-94 to advance to NBA Finals

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) points during the first half of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals…

May 29, 2025 • By CLIFF BRUNT — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

New Nuggets coach David Adelman wants his team in tip-top condition and open to ideas

Denver Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman directs his team against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half of…

May 28, 2025 • By PAT GRAHAM — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

David Adelman promoted to full-time Nuggets coach after leading team to conference semifinals

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman walks along the bench area late in the second half of Game 5 of…

May 22, 2025 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Sports Writer

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Gilgeous-Alexander voted as the NBA’s MVP, continuing run of international players winning the award

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) during the second half of…

May 22, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Jokic makes history with 5th consecutive top-2 finish in MVP voting

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic warms up before Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs…

May 21, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder roll into West finals with 125-93 rout of Nuggets in Game 7

Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates after the team's win against the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 in the…

May 18, 2025 • By CLIFF BRUNT — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

A sick Jamal Murray scores 25 points, Nuggets beat Thunder 119-107 to force Game 7

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, front left, drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guards Alex Caruso, back left,…

May 16, 2025 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Sports Writer

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Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder look to clinch series against Denver

Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (50-32, fourth in the Western Conference) Denver; Thursday,…

May 15, 2025 • By The Associated Press

Associated Press

Jokic’s 44 points, 15 rebounds not enough as Thunder top Nuggets to go up 3-2 in West semis

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic (15) works to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren, left, in the second half…

May 14, 2025 • By CLIFF BRUNT — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 as Thunder beat Nuggets 112-105 and take 3-2 lead in West semifinals

Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Denver Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. (1) and Christian Braun (0) in the…

May 14, 2025 • By CLIFF BRUNT — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks win the NBA draft lottery and the chance to pick Cooper Flagg No. 1 overall

NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum announces that the Dallas Mavericks won the first pick in the NBA basketball draft lottery…

May 13, 2025 • By TIM REYNOLDS — AP Basketball Writer

Associated Press

Top-seeded Thunder and Cavaliers host critical Game 5s in conference semifinals

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, drives past Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, center, and forward Aaron Gordon in…

May 12, 2025 • By CLIFF BRUNT — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 points and leads Thunder past Denver 92-87 to tie series 2-2

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets guards Christian Braun (0) and Russell…

May 12, 2025 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Murray and Porter lead the Nuggets to a 113-104 bounce-back win over the Thunder

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., right, shoots past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, left, in the first half…

May 10, 2025 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Pacers, Nuggets trying to hold court after swinging playoff series with road victories

From left, Indiana Pacers Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner, Andrew Nembhard (2) and Obi Toppin, right, celebrate after defeating the Cleveland…

May 8, 2025 • By MICHAEL MAROT — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder roll past Nuggets 149-106, tie West semis at 1-1

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) leaps to the basket for a shot over Denver Nuggets' Peyton Watson (8)…

May 8, 2025 • By CLIFF BRUNT — AP Sports Writer

Associated Press

Warriors sideline Curry for at least a week with hamstring strain, putting rest of series in flux

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30), left, gestures after making a 3-point shot as Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris…

May 7, 2025 • By DAVE CAMPBELL — AP Sports Writer