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How a forgotten basketball icon blazed a trail for Jokic

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

Sources: Lee gets 4-year deal as Hornets coach

Celtics lead assistant coach Charles Lee has agreed on a four-year contract to become the head coach of the Hornets, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Source: Pacers file complaint over 78 calls at MSG

The Pacers have submitted 78 plays to the NBA office that they felt went against them incorrectly during Games 1 and 2 against the Knicks, a source told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

'Warrior' Brunson lifts hobbled Knicks to 2-0 lead

Jalen Brunson fought through a first-half injury and sparked the shorthanded Knicks to a 130-121 win over the Pacers in Game 2. ... Continue Reading

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

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

Carlisle says Pacers want 'fair shot' from officials

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, who erupted and was ejected in the final minute of Wednesday's Game 2 loss, said he believed unfair officiating again favored the big-market Knicks. ... 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

'They're stuck': After a hot start, the Clippers were undone by familiar issues

The Clippers are moving into a $2 billion arena next season, but a final promising season at Crypto.com Arena was undone once more by injuries. ... Continue Reading

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

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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