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Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 11, 2023
Adam Silver determined to keep individuals in control of NBA franchises
Per the NBA's investment rules, the controlling owner of an NBA franchise must own at least 15% of the franchise.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 7, 2023
U.S. to vie for World Cup without top NBA stars
The United States will compete at the Basketball World Cup in August with a team coached by Steve Kerr but without any of the NBA's top stars.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 23, 2023
Spurs take French phenom Victor Wembanyama with first pick of NBA draft
Wembanyama comes into the league with buzz that has not been seen since LeBron James was drafted out of high school 20 years ago.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 21, 2023
NBA Draft prodigy Victor Wembanyama set for commercial bonanza
Nike, which already has a deal with the teenage phenom, has hinted at its strategy to make the Frenchman a global superstar.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 20, 2023
Victor Wembanyama arrives in New York for NBA Draft
The 224-centimeter teen prodigy is expected to be selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the top pick in the league's annual allocation of talent.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 13, 2023
Denver Nuggets win NBA Finals for first title
Two days after countryman Novak Djokovic won the French Open for his record 23rd Grand Slam tennis crown, Nikola Jokic was named the NBA Finals MVP.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 12, 2023
Heat's Kevin Love has experience being down 3-1
While the odds are stacked against the Miami Heat as they head into Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday trailing the Denver Nuggets 3-1 in the series, one member of the team knows all is not yet lost.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 5, 2023
Heat rally in fourth quarter to pull even in NBA Finals
Miami erased an eight-point deficit entering the fourth quarter and overcame a 41-point, 11-rebound performance from Nikola Jokic.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 2, 2023
Nuggets deliver dominant performance in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Nikola Jokic scored 27 points with 10 rebounds and 14 assists to lead the Nuggets, who will try take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host Game 2 on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 31, 2023
Quiet man Nikola Jokic ready for crowning glory in NBA Finals
While the likes of LeBron James and Kevin Durant embrace the 28-year-old Serb as a member of the league's elite, some critics aren't convinced by his stats.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 30, 2023
Heat dismantle Celtics to punch ticket to NBA Finals
Teams that held a 3-0 series lead improved to 151-0 all-time in the NBA playoffs.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 26, 2023
Celtics cruise past Heat to push East finals to Game 6
'We had a great team win,' Celtics guard Jaylen ]Brown said. 'We hit shots. They let us get two, so don't let us get another one.'
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 24, 2023
The end for LeBron James? 'A lot to think about' after playoff exit
The NBA's all-time scoring leader has two years worth $97 million remaining on his contract, but the second year is voidable.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 22, 2023
Heat blow out Celtics in Game 3 to move brink of NBA Finals
Miami won easily despite a relatively quiet 16-point night from star Jimmy Butler.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 18, 2023
Jimmy Butler powers Heat past Celtics in Game 1
Jimmy Butler carried the Miami Heat during the first two rounds of the postseason, and the opening game of the Eastern Conference finals was no different.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 17, 2023
Spurs win NBA draft lottery, poised for Victor Wembanyama pick
San Antonio, which finished the regular season last in the Western Conference with a 22-60 record, beat out Houston and Detroit for the right to select the French teenager.

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