Basketball

Morant's third-quarter burst leads Grizzlies past Lakers

MEMPHIS, Tenn.

Feb 28, 2023 10:39 PM Read more >

Siakam leads as Raptors fend off Bulls 104-98; VanVleet has nine assists in return

TORONTO — Although Fred VanVleet is thrilled with the birth of his third child, he was also excited to return to the Toronto Raptors' lineup. Just don't tell his fiancée that.

Feb 28, 2023 10:37 PM Read more >

Beal, Wizards spoil Snyder's Hawks debut with 119-116 win

ATLANTA (AP) — Returning to the bench for the first time in 10 months, Quin Snyder quickly got an idea of the challenge he faces with the Atlanta Hawks.

Feb 28, 2023 10:10 PM Read more >

Raptors beat Bulls 104-98 for 8th victory in 10 games

TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 20 points, Gary Trent Jr. had 19 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Chicago Bulls 104-98 on Tuesday night for their eighth victory in 10 games. O.G.

Feb 28, 2023 9:11 PM Read more >

Pelicans' Alvarado out 3 weeks, Nance out 2 weeks

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado will be out at least three weeks and forward Larry Nance Jr. will miss two weeks because of recent injuries, the club announced Tuesday.

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With James injury, Lakers face challenge to reach postseason

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — LeBron James' injury hasn't changed the Los Angeles Lakers' goal of reaching the postseason.

Feb 28, 2023 6:24 PM Read more >

Raptors sign guard Will Barton, waive centre Hernangomez

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have added some depth at guard. Veteran Will Barton was signed by Toronto on Tuesday, with the Raptors waiving forward Juancho Hernangomez to make space on their roster.

Feb 28, 2023 5:32 PM Read more >

Durant expected to make Suns debut on Wednesday vs. Hornets

PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant is expected to make his Phoenix Suns debut on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. The Suns made the announcement on social media Tuesday. The 13-time All-Star came to Phoenix on Feb.

Feb 28, 2023 1:46 PM Read more >

NBA invites 7 tech companies to present at Summer League

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA is inviting seven companies, including two international firms, to present new technology to league executives, partners and investors at Summer League in Las Vegas later this year.

Feb 28, 2023 12:21 PM Read more >

Golden board: Durant, Bird, Azzi helping lead USA Basketball

When Kevin Durant was asked about the notion of him and some other Olympic gold medalists potentially getting seats on USA Basketball’s Board of Directors, he liked the idea. That is, on one condition: He didn’t want the seats to be honorary.

Feb 28, 2023 8:43 AM Read more >