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The NBA’s MVP will be announced Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama, or Jokic the finalists

Saturday, May 16 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer (AP) — The NBA will reveal this season's Most Valuable Player on Sunday, which just happens to be the day before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning MVP and he's one of... Read More.

NBA’s return to NBC averages 5.61M viewers, most-watched October opening night in 15 years

Saturday, October 25 by The Associated Press

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — The NBA's return to NBC with a doubleheader on Tuesday night averaged 5.61 million viewers, the most-watched October opening night in 15 years according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel measurements and digital data from Adobe Analytics. It was also an 87% increase over the 3 million that watched on TNT... Read More.

NBA’s talks about new league in Europe are continuing, though the process remains in early stages

Saturday, June 7 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The NBA's talks with FIBA and other entities about the process of adding a new league in Europe are continuing, Commissioner Adam Silver said, though he noted that it may take at least a couple more years to turn the ideas into reality. Silver spoke at... Read More.

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The NBA’s playoff chase will end Sunday. Here’s a look at what’s happening:

Sunday, April 13 by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press (AP) — With one day left, the NBA playoff picture is still not in complete focus. It’s crystal-clear in the Eastern Conference, where two playoff matchups are known, the top six seeds are set, and the four play-in spots are all locked in. In the Western Conference, there’s still much to be decided.... Read More.

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