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Spurs beat Heat 104-87 in Game 5 to win NBA title

The San Antonio Spurs finished off a dominant run to their fifth NBA championship Sunday, ending the Miami Heat's two-year title reign with a 104-87 victory that wrapped up the series in five games.

Former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming in basketball Hall of Fame

2016-04-05 07:02

Former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is credited with building the popularity of professional US basketball in China.

Triple serving of greatness

2016-04-06 08:14

Yao, Iverson, Shaq top list of inductees into Hall of Fame

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2016

2016-04-06 08:14

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NBA commissioner talks global All-Star game, Kobe and Yao

2016-02-15 00:42

As part of the All-Star Weekend festivities in Toronto, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the media on various topics prior to Saturday evening events held for the first time outside of the United States in 65 years.

Kobe will not play in 2016 Rio Olympics

2016-01-17 11:28

Kobe Bryant announced Saturday that he is not going to play at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics this summer.

Chinese legend Yao Ming nominated for NBA Hall of Fame

2015-12-21 14:10

The former Houston Rockets center could be the first Chinese player to enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

As light dims, Bryant poised to call it a career

2015-12-01 10:06

We've always known, and more or less were mentally prepared, that one day Kobe Bryant will not be around. Yet his retirement note still caught us off guard.

Kobe Bryant's moments of glory in his 'Dear Basketball' career

2015-11-30 11:32

Kobe Bryant's moments of glory in his 'Dear Basketball' career

LeBron James joins Oscar Robertson on elite NBA list

2015-11-24 17:40

LeBron James has joined Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to rank in the Top 25 in points and assists.

NBA team courts Chinese investors for new arena

2015-11-23 07:41

Sacramento Kings, a California-based NBA team, is courting Chinese investors for its Golden 1 Center mixed development plan.

Timberwolves coach Saunders dies at age 60

2015-10-26 11:37

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations and head coach Flip Saunders has died at the age of 60 after a battle with cancer, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said on Sunday.

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