Luka Doncic, Lakers brush aside Clippers, advance in NBA Cup
Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James combined for 99 points as the LA Lakers clinched their group in NBA Cup play.
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No Luka, no problem: Reaves goes ballistic as Lakers defeat Kings in NBA
Austin Reaves poured in 51 points as the Los Angeles Lakers win against Sacramento without Luka Doncic and Lebron James.
FBI’s NBA probe puts booming business of sports betting in the spotlight
Prior to events relating to the NBA, India banned online gambling in August hitting its national cricket team’s sponsor.
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NBA gambling arrests stun league, expose mafia links: What to know
A total of 34 people were arrested, including Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and former player Damon Jones.
Curry’s heroics overshadow Gordon’s 50-point night in Warriors’ OT win
Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon nets 50 points but it is not enough as Stephen Curry leads Golden State to NBA win.
NBA related arrests rise above 30 in FBI crackdown on illegal gambling
Charges are related to insider sports betting and another that rigged poker games nationwide linked with NBA and Mafia.
NBA’s Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups arrested in sports bet probe
Chauncey Billups’s arrest was linked to an illegal poker operation tied to the Mafia, according to US media reports.
Spurs’ Wembanyama destroys Mavericks, scores 40 points in NBA season opener
The 228cm (7-foot-5) player scored the most points in San Antonio history for an NBA season opening fixture.
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Why is sciatica keeping superstar LeBron James from playing in the NBA?
NBA’s leading all-time scorer is missing the start of the new season due to sciatica. When will the Lakers star return?
Jimmy Butler, Warriors down LeBron James-less Lakers in NBA opener
Jimmy Butler led Golden State Warriors to win over LA Lakers, while champion OKC Thunder defeated Rockets on ring night.
Basketball’s EuroLeague becomes first top sports league to return to Israel
EuroLeague said the decision to allow Israeli clubs home games was in response to the October 10 ceasefire agreement.
