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Lakers star Luka Doncic clear to play at Detroit after the NBA rescinds his 16th technical foul

Lakers star Luka Doncic clear to play at Detroit after the NBA rescinds his 16th technical foul

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 22 - 7:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is clear to play Monday night at Detroit after the NBA rescinded his 16th technical foul of the season.
Tyler Reddick wins at Darlington in 4th NASCAR win this season for Michael Jordan's team

Tyler Reddick wins at Darlington in 4th NASCAR win this season for Michael Jordan's team

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A malfunctioning battery, a cool suit that got very hot and a big deficit to the leader with less than 50 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway.
Bailey impresses, but 76ers' late run finishes Jazz in 126-116 defeat

Bailey impresses, but 76ers' late run finishes Jazz in 126-116 defeat

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 21 - 11:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ace Bailey out-dueled his fellow rookie V.J. Edgecombe after posting 25 points and five blocks. But Edgecome and the 76ers got the best of the Jazz.
Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan for No 5 on NBA scoring list in Rockets' win

Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan for No 5 on NBA scoring list in Rockets' win

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Posted March 21 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

On the night Kevin Durant passed Michael Jordan for fifth on the NBA's career scoring list, the 37-year-old star was already looking ahead.
Durant passes Jordan, then Thompson tips in the winner in Rockets' 123-122 victory over Heat

Durant passes Jordan, then Thompson tips in the winner in Rockets' 123-122 victory over Heat

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Posted March 21 - 8:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kevin Durant scored 27 points to move past Michael Jordan for fifth place on the NBA's career scoring list and Amen Thompson had a tip-in at the buzzer to lift the Houston Rockets to a 123-122 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday night.
Is LeBron James running out of records to chase? How his list of accomplishments keeps growing

Is LeBron James running out of records to chase? How his list of accomplishments keeps growing

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated March 21 - 8:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

LeBron James might be running out of records to chase.
LeBron James breaks NBA mark for games played, Luke Kennard makes winning 3 in Lakers' win vs. Magic

LeBron James breaks NBA mark for games played, Luke Kennard makes winning 3 in Lakers' win vs. Magic

Dick Scanlon, Associated Press  |  Posted March 21 - 8:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

LeBron James set the NBA record by playing in his 1,612th regular-season game and Luke Kennard made a 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left to send the Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-104 comeback victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.
A landmark 7-year WNBA labor deal moves forward with a signed term sheet

A landmark 7-year WNBA labor deal moves forward with a signed term sheet

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted March 20 - 5:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The WNBA and its players union have reached the next step in their new collective bargaining agreement, signing a term sheet.
Another record for LeBron: He ties Robert Parish by appearing in his 1,611th NBA regular-season game

Another record for LeBron: He ties Robert Parish by appearing in his 1,611th NBA regular-season game

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated March 20 - 6:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The King has tied The Chief.
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has collapsed lung, will be evaluated in 2 weeks

Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has collapsed lung, will be evaluated in 2 weeks

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated March 19 - 10:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

All-Star guard Cade Cunningham of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons has a collapsed left lung and will miss at least two weeks and possibly more, the team announced Thursday.
The Lakers say Luka Doncic should be in the MVP conversation. A 60-point game is the latest proof

The Lakers say Luka Doncic should be in the MVP conversation. A 60-point game is the latest proof

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted March 19 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Luka Doncic stepped to the foul line in the final moments and couldn't help but hear what the crowd was yelling, over and over and over again.
Wembanyama hits winner as Spurs beat Suns 101-100 to end 6-season postseason drought

Wembanyama hits winner as Spurs beat Suns 101-100 to end 6-season postseason drought

Raul Dominguez, Associated Press  |  Posted March 19 - 8:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Victor Wembanyama hit a 17-foot, pull-up jumper with a second left and the San Antonio Spurs wrapped up a playoff spot to end a six-season drought, beating the Phoenix Suns 101-100 on Thursday night.
WNBA players briefed on a transformational 7-year CBA with a $7M 2026 salary cap

WNBA players briefed on a transformational 7-year CBA with a $7M 2026 salary cap

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted March 19 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

WNBA players are having information sessions over the next day or two to learn more about the new collective bargaining agreement that was agreed to in principle early Wednesday morning.
The Warriors know they're headed back to the play-in tournament; other teams might think the same

The Warriors know they're headed back to the play-in tournament; other teams might think the same

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted March 19 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Golden State coach Steve Kerr can do the math. He knows the Warriors are headed to the play-in tournament.
WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA

WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Updated March 19 - 6:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The WNBA will have its first million dollar players after the league and its players' union reached a deal in principle on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning.
Doncic drops 40, James adds 30 as Lakers stretch their streak to 7 with 124-116 win over Rockets

Doncic drops 40, James adds 30 as Lakers stretch their streak to 7 with 124-116 win over Rockets

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 10:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Luka Doncic had 40 points and LeBron James added 30 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Timberwolves roll past Jazz in blowout despite Sensabaugh's 41 points

Timberwolves roll past Jazz in blowout despite Sensabaugh's 41 points

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite missing their star Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves rallied for a complete team performance as they defeated the Jazz 147-111 to keep pace in a tight Western Conference playoff race.
A landmark WNBA labor deal nears reality, paving the way for the first million dollar players

A landmark WNBA labor deal nears reality, paving the way for the first million dollar players

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Updated March 18 - 2:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A landmark new WNBA collective bargaining agreement was reached in principle early Wednesday morning that will give the league its first million dollar players. There's still a lot of work to do between now and the start of the regular season on May 8, however. Lawyers on both sides are finalizing the term sheet for players and the league's Board of Governors to approve, which should be done in the next day or so.
Another marathon WNBA CBA negotiation drags past 3:30 a.m. with no deal done

Another marathon WNBA CBA negotiation drags past 3:30 a.m. with no deal done

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Updated March 17 - 2:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Another marathon negotiating session between the WNBA and its players union didn't end with a new collective bargaining agreement.
NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say

NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated March 17 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

will again be discussed by the league's board of governors, two people with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press on Monday.