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Young scores 38 points, Hawks beat Raptors 125-104 to end five-game losing streak

TORONTO (AP) — Trae Young had 38 points and 11 assists, Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 20 points and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a season-long five-game losing streak with a 125-104 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
Wizards snap 6-game skid with a 137-123 victory over the Pacers

Wizards snap 6-game skid with a 137-123 victory over the Pacers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 31 points, Jordan Poole added 30 and Tyus Jones had his second career triple-double to help the Washington Wizards snap a six-game losing streak with a 137-123 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
Jonas Valanciunas scores season-high 29 points as Pelicans hold on to beat Hornets 112-107

Jonas Valanciunas scores season-high 29 points as Pelicans hold on to beat Hornets 112-107

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas had a season-high 29 points and also grabbed 13 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans held on to beat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Friday night for their third straight win.
76ers agree to multi-year extension with team president Daryl Morey

76ers agree to multi-year extension with team president Daryl Morey

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers extended team president Daryl Morey’s contract through the 2027-28 season. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Scuffling Cavs lose 2 stars in same day; Darius Garland, Evan Mobley out for month with injuries

Scuffling Cavs lose 2 stars in same day; Darius Garland, Evan Mobley out for month with injuries

CLEVELAND (AP) — A disappointing start to the Cavaliers' season got much worse on Friday.
No regrets for Ja Morant over suspension with actions, not words, proving lesson learned

No regrets for Ja Morant over suspension with actions, not words, proving lesson learned

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Being suspended for the first 25 games of the NBA season was tough on two-time All-Star Ja Morant , who said Friday he had “some horrible days” as he worked to focus on himself away from basketball.
Halifax youth basketball association bans fans from games to curb abusive behaviour

Halifax youth basketball association bans fans from games to curb abusive behaviour

HALIFAX — A youth basketball association based in the Halifax area has banned all spectators from games this weekend in a bid to stop the antics of abusive fans.
For some NBA players, an early season injury can doom postseason award chances

For some NBA players, an early season injury can doom postseason award chances

MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro's season was off to a great start. He was averaging career-bests of 22.9 points, 4.6 assists and 1.
Golden State Warriors stand by Draymond Green, say he'll get help during his indefinite suspension

Golden State Warriors stand by Draymond Green, say he'll get help during his indefinite suspension

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Golden State Warriors believe Draymond Green needs serious help to stop the increasingly frequent outbursts in his long history of unsportsmanlike behavior. Coach Steve Kerr and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.
James Harden scores his 25,000th point, leads streaking Clippers past slumping Warriors 121-113

James Harden scores his 25,000th point, leads streaking Clippers past slumping Warriors 121-113

LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden scored his 25,000th career point while racking up a season-high 28 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds, and Kawhi Leonard added 27 points and eight rebounds in the Los Angeles Clippers' sixth straight victory, 121-11
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