Basketball

Barnes, Raptors look to build on early showing of defensive potential

TORONTO — While it's still early in the season, Scottie Barnes has displayed the potential that led to Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic's proclamation before the year began.

Oct 27, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

LeBron James keys Lakers' 4th-quarter rally for 100-95 win over Kevin Durant's short-handed Suns

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Kevin Durant scored in the final minutes, LeBron James answered. These two generational basketball greats put on a scintillating duel in their first head-to-head matchup in nearly five years.

Oct 26, 2023 11:05 PM Read more >

Lillard sets Bucks record with 39 points in a debut, leads Milwaukee past Philadelphia 118-117

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 39 points in his first game with his new team and the Milwaukee Bucks regrouped after blowing a 19-point lead to open their season by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 118-117 on Thursday night.

Oct 26, 2023 9:56 PM Read more >

NBA looking into facts behind Harden's absence from 76ers' nationally televised opener in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers went to Milwaukee without James Harden and the NBA wants to know why.

Oct 26, 2023 8:57 PM Read more >

Lillard scores 39 points in his Bucks debut to help Milwaukee edge the Philadelphia 76ers 118-117

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard acknowledged this season opener felt a little different from the others as he adjusted to switching teams for the first time.

Oct 26, 2023 8:55 PM Read more >

Devin Booker, Bradley Beal unable to play in Suns' 2nd game of the season vs the Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are sitting out due to injuries when the Phoenix Suns visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

Oct 26, 2023 6:18 PM Read more >

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Bobby "Bingo" Smith, part of "Miracle of Richfield" team, dead at 77

CLEVELAND (AP) — Bobby “Bingo ” Smith, a small forward who helped the Cleveland Cavaliers climb from expansion team to playoff contender in the 1970s, has died. He was 77. The Cavs announced Smith's passing on Thursday night.

Oct 26, 2023 5:32 PM Read more >

Pacers keeping coach Rick Carlisle on board with multiyear contract extension

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Most of the Indiana Pacers key players are locked up with multiyear contracts. Now their coach is, too.

Oct 26, 2023 2:13 PM Read more >

Former NBA star Dwight Howard denies sexual assault lawsuit filed by Georgia man

ATLANTA (AP) — Dwight Howard has denied accusations by a Georgia man who says he was sexually assaulted by the former NBA star and another person.

Oct 26, 2023 10:54 AM Read more >

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 points as Thunder beat Bulls 124-104 in season opener

CHICAGO (AP) — With a promising young core, the Oklahoma City Thunder have their sights set on the playoffs. They're off to a good start.

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