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How a forgotten basketball icon blazed a trail for Nikola Jokic

Radivoj Korac ignited a basketball revolution that continues to shape the NBA five decades after his death. ... Continue Reading

Follow live: Knicks try to extent lead vs. Pacers in Game 2 of East semifinals

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Jokic wins 3rd NBA MVP; SGA, Doncic finish 2-3

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic became the NBA's ninth three-time MVP, easily beating out the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Mavs' Luka Doncic on Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Cops investigate Beverley for throwing ball at fan

Indianapolis police announced Wednesday they've opened an investigation after Bucks guard Patrick Beverley threw a ball at a fan in the final minutes of a season-ending loss to the Pacers. ... Continue Reading

Murray takes 'full responsibility' for losing his cool

Jamal Murray said he takes "full responsibility" for his Game 2 actions, while coach Michael Malone delivered a stern message to the Nuggets to "act like" world champions. ... Continue Reading

Gobert had 'emotions' watching Wolves dominate

Rudy Gobert admitted it could have been delirium setting in as he watched his Timberwolves manhandle the Nuggets 106-80 in Game 2 on Monday while he cradled his newborn son hundreds of miles away from the Mile High City. ... Continue Reading

OKC stifles slumping Luka, continues playoff roll

The Thunder's smothering defense held Luka Doncic to 19 points on 6-of-19 shooting in Game 1, as Oklahoma City rolled to its fifth straight win to open the playoffs. ... Continue Reading

White-hot: Guard stays in groove as Celts coast

Derrick White became the fifth player to make at least 20 3-pointers over a three-game span in the playoffs, joining Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Jamal Murray and Damian Lillard. He finished with 25 points total in the Celts' Game 1 win. ... Continue Reading

NBA confirms key illegal screen call on Turner

The NBA's Last Two Minute Report confirmed that officials in Game 1 of Knicks-Pacers correctly called Myles Turner for an illegal screen late in the game. ... Continue Reading

Gobert ties NBA record with fourth DPOY award

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert joined Hall of Famers Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace as four-time winners of the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award. ... Continue Reading

Nuggets' Jokic claims third MVP in four seasons

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic won his third NBA MVP trophy Wednesday, topping the Mavs' Luka Doncic and Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. ... Continue Reading

NBA playoffs betting: Four bets for Wednesday

Andre Snellings breaks down his favorite bets for Pacers-Knicks in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup. ... Continue Reading

Knicks center Robinson (ankle) out for 6-8 weeks

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been ruled out for at least 6-8 weeks due to a stress injury to his left ankle. ... Continue Reading

Who will win between Jokic, Luka and SGA?

Who will win the MVP award between the Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, the Mavericks' Luka Doncic, and the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? ... Continue Reading

Nuggets' Murray fined, avoids suspension for toss

Jamal Murray was fined $100K but avoided a suspension after tossing multiple objects in the direction of an official during Denver's Game 2 loss. ... Continue Reading