Basketball

NBA referee Eric Lewis retires; league closes investigation into social media posts

NEW YORK (AP) — NBA referee Eric Lewis has retired effective immediately in the wake of a league investigation into whether he used a then-Twitter account to defend himself and other officials from online criticism.

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Slovenia, Puerto Rico and Greece complete the field for the 2nd round at the basketball World Cup

Slovenia, Puerto Rico and Greece picked up victories Wednesday at the basketball World Cup to complete the field of 16 teams for the second round. Slovenia defeated Cape Verde 92-77, led by 19 points from NBA star Luka Doncic.

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Luka Doncic, Mavericks to play preseason game against Real Madrid

MADRID (AP) — Luka Doncic is going back to where he got his start — for one game. The NBA announced Wednesday that Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks will play a preseason game in October against reigning EuroLeague champion Real Madrid in Spain.

Aug 30, 2023 10:51 AM Read more >

USA rolls past Jordan 110-62. Now Round 2 of Basketball World Cup awaits

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Another game, another blowout for the U.S. at the Basketball World Cup. And now the competition figures to get considerably tougher.

Aug 30, 2023 8:37 AM Read more >

Milwaukee Bucks sign guard TyTy Washington Jr. to a two-way contract

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have signed former Houston Rockets guard TyTy Washington Jr. to a two-way contract. Washington, 21, made two starts and played a total of 31 games for the Rockets last season while averaging 4.7 points, 1.

Aug 29, 2023 7:19 PM Read more >

Mavericks waive JaVale McGee a year after signing him to be their starting center

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks waived center JaVale McGee on Tuesday, about a year after signing the free agent to a three-year contract with plans for him to start.

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Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points, Canada routs Latvia 101-75 at basketball World Cup

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 27 points and Canada overcame a sluggish first quarter to rout Latvia 101-75 on Tuesday at the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Aug 29, 2023 12:49 PM Read more >

The Dominican Republic, Australia and Italy reach the knockout stage of basketball's World Cup

The Dominican Republic, Australia and Italy advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup. Through play Tuesday, 10 teams have reached the final 16 with six more berths to be determined on Wednesday.

Aug 29, 2023 10:09 AM Read more >

So far in the Basketball World Cup, the US has shown off tons of depth

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Through two games of this FIBA World Cup, the players who lead USA Basketball team in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals and blocked shots all share something in common. They’re not starters.

Aug 29, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

US eases past Greece 109-81 at Basketball World Cup to advance to the second round

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The first required step at the Basketball World Cup for the Americans is now complete. They're going to the tournament's second round. An achievement, technically — but one barely worth acknowledging.

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