NBA’s Kevin Durant tests positive for coronavirus
NBA player Kevin Durant has been revealed as one of four members of the Brooklyn Nets to test positive for the Covid-19 illness caused by coronavirus
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Toronto Raptors players cleared of Covid-19
The Toronto Raptors squad have all tested negative for the coronavirus after facing the Utah Jazz who had two players diagnosed with Covid-19.
NBA suspended after Utah Jazz player tests positive for coronavirus
The NBA season has been suspended “until further notice” after an unnamed played from the Utah Jazz tested positive for coronavirus.
NBA suspends season due to coronavirus
The NBA has suspended its season in the United States “until further notice” due to the coronavirus, the Association said in a statement on Wednesday night.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James star as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Clippers
Anthony Davis scored 30 points and LeBron James added 28 as the Lakers defeated the Clippers 112-103 in the Los Angeles derby.
Steph Curry missing again as Golden State Warriors see off Philadelphia 76ers
NBA bottom side the Golden State Warriors upset the Philadelphia 76ers 118-114 on Saturday despite the absence of Steph Curry.
LeBron James stars as LA Lakers beat Milwaukee Bucks
LeBron James and Anthony Davis scored 77 points between them as the Los Angeles Lakers saw off the Milwaukee Bucks 113-103.
Curry on the menu again – but Stephen can’t spark a Warriors win against Raptors
Stephen Curry scored 23 points on his return from a four-month layoff but the Golden State Warriors were downed by the Toronto Raptors 121-113.
RJ Barrett impresses as New York Knicks beat high-flying Houston Rockets
RJ Barrett became an unlikely hero the New York Knicks halted the Houston Rockets’ winning streak in Manhattan.
Lakers beat Pelicans as LeBron James and Zion Williamson face off
The NBA’s future and present clashed in New Orleans on Sunday as Zion Williamson’s Pelicans went head-to-head with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jimmy Butler and Duncan Robinson lead Miami to eight-point win over Dallas
The Miami Heat bounced back from two straight losses to secure a much-needed 126-118 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
LA Lakers make it seven in a row with victory over Golden State Warriors
The Los Angeles Lakers cemented their spot on top of the Western Conference with an emphatic 116-86 win over the Golden State Warriors.
Triple-double for Luka Doncic as Dallas Mavericks down San Antonio Spurs
Luka Doncic recorded his 13th triple-double of the season as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 109-103.
Boston Celtics let seven-game winning streak slip at Houston Rockets
The Boston Celtics missed a chance to keep the pressure on the two teams above them in the NBA’s Eastern Conference after losing to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.
Walker scores 27 as Boston Celtics win seventh straight game
Kemba Walker scored 27 points as Boston beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-111 for the Celtics’ seventh straight victory.
Jayson Tatum on form as Boston beat Atlanta
Jayson Tatum scored 32 points, including seven three-pointers, as the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 112-107.
Kyle Lowry inspires Toronto Raptors comeback victory over Indiana Pacers
Kyle Lowry scored 32 points as the Toronto Raptors claimed a narrow 119-118 comeback victory at home to the Indiana Pacers to extend their winning run.
Butler serves up big Heat win against his former employers Philadelphia
Jimmy Butler poured in a season-high 38 points against the team he left last summer to lead the Miami Heat to a 137-106 mauling of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Tribute to Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi lights up world’s tallest building
A tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant lit up the world’s tallest building a week on from their tragic deaths.
Milwaukee Bucks bounce back with dominant win over Phoenix Suns
The Milwaukee Bucks had the perfect response to their loss against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, disposing of the Phoenix Suns 129-108.
LA Lakers honour Kobe Bryant in first game since the former player’s death
The Mamba Mentality was alive and well at Staples Centre as the Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to former player Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna before Friday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Kyrie Irving impresses with 54 points as Brooklyn Nets see off Chicago Bulls
A scoring masterclass from Kyrie Irving inspired the Brooklyn Nets to a 133-118 home victory over the Chicago Bulls.
Toronto Raptors extend winning streak in Cleveland
The Toronto Raptors stretched their winning streak to nine games with a 115-109 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, strengthening their grip on second spot in the Eastern Conference.
NBA changes All-Star Game format to honour Kobe Bryant
The NBA has announced a series of changes to the format of this year’s All-Star Game to pay tribute to the late Kobe Bryant.
Grizzlies and Knicks players clash towards end of big Memphis win in New York
A scrap marred the closing stages of the game as the Memphis Grizzlies saw off the New York Knicks 127-106 at Madison Square Garden.
Lakers franchise ‘devastated’ by Kobe Bryant’s death as tributes continue
The Los Angeles Lakers “have been forever changed” by the death of five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant.
‘Devastated’ Vanessa Bryant offers thanks for support
Kobe Bryant’s widow Vanessa has spoken publicly for the first time since the helicopter crash that killed her husband, one of their daughters and seven others, taking to Instagram to thank people worldwide for their support.
Khris Middleton stars as Bucks crush Wizards in ninth straight win
With the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against city rivals the Clippers postponed following the death of former Lakers star Kobe Bryant, the Milwaukee Bucks’ clash with the Washington Wizards took top billing.
Shaquille O’Neal pays emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant at Lakers’ stadium
Basketball great Shaquille O’Neal has paid an emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant from inside the Los Angeles Lakers’ Staples Center arena.
Bam Adebayo dedicates game-winning performance to ‘role model’ Kobe Bryant
Bam Adebayo dedicated his triple-double to “role model” Kobe Bryant after helping the Miami Heat defeat the Orlando Magic 113-92 to move into second place in the Eastern Conference.