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Report: Warriors G Steph Curry (knee) to return Sunday
After missing the past 27 games with a persistent knee injury, Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry is set to return Sunday against the Houston Rockets, ESPN reported Friday.,Curry, 38, has been dealing with patellofemoral pain syndrome, better known as "runner's knee," in his right leg. T...
Illinois vs. History: Illini Fans Brace for Another March Madness Heartbreak
Illinois enters the Final Four carrying decades of March Madness heartbreak and hope....
West's best winning streaks collide as Spurs visit Nuggets
San Antonio's first dynasty ended when Tim Duncan retired with five NBA titles over 19 seasons. Ten years later, the Spurs are hoping to build another one behind Victor Wembanyama.,San Antonio (59-18) still is in the hunt for the top seed in the Western Conference and faces a tough challenge when it...
Aces star A'ja Wilson: 'I'm not leaving Las Vegas'
Four-time MVP and three-time WNBA champion A'ja Wilson intends to remain with the Las Vegas Aces.,The 29-year-old forward confirmed Friday that she has no plans to pursue another opportunity in free agency.,"I'm not looking," Wilson said, per ESPN. "I know exactly where I am. I love Vegas. I'm not l...
Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett's number next season
Kevin Garnett's reunion with the Minnesota Timberwolves will include the long-awaited retirement of the Hall of Fame forward's No. 21 jersey.,The team announced Friday that Garnett will make his first appearance at Target Center in eight years on April 12, part of fan appreciation night for the regu...
Two of West's worst face off as Pelicans visit Kings
The New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Sacramento Kings on Friday night with an opportunity to complete a three-game season sweep. ,New Orleans (25-52) arrives in California's capital city on a six-game losing streak, playing the second leg of a back-to-back set after a 118-106 loss in Portland on ...
Key cogs remain in question as Timberwolves visit 76ers
The Minnesota Timberwolves and 76ers could be without star players on Friday night when the teams meet in Philadelphia for an important late-season clash.,Philadelphia (42-34) sits in sixth place in the Eastern Conference playoff race, although there isn't much separation between fifth and 10th plac...
Hornets eager for rookies to continue strong play in matchup vs. Pacers
The Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Hornets have something in common -- they're both playing at perhaps their highest levels of the season.,It's just that the Hornets will have much more at stake when the teams meet Friday night in Charlotte, N.C.,The Hornets (41-36) have won seven of their last nine g...
NBA roundup: Luka Doncic hurt in Lakers' blowout loss to Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, Luguentz Dort started hot on both ends of the floor and Jalen Williams came up big all around as the Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Los Angeles Lakers 139-96 at home Thursday.,The Thunder have won four consecutive games and 16 of their last 17. Not only ...
Lakers' Luka Doncic to have MRI on strained hamstring
Lakers superstar Luka Doncic strained his left hamstring in Thursday's loss at the Oklahoma City Thunder and will have an MRI on Friday to determine the extent of his strained injury, Los Angeles coach JJ Redick told reporters after the game.,Doncic, 27, who leads the NBA in scoring at 33.5 points p...
Thunder crush Lakers; Luka Doncic strains hamstring
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, Luguentz Dort started hot on both ends of the floor and Jalen Williams came up big all around as the Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Los Angeles Lakers 139-96 at home Thursday.,The Thunder have won four consecutive games and 16 of their last 17.,Not only ...
Max Strus scores 24 to lead Cavaliers past Warriors
Max Strus capped a 24-point performance with two late 3-pointers, James Harden drove for a clinching hoop in the final seconds and the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Golden State Warriors 118-111 in San Francisco on Thursday night.,Harden finished with 19 points and Donovan Mitchell had a game-hi...
No Victor Wembanyama, but Spurs beat Clippers for 11th straight win
De'Aaron Fox scored 22 points with eight rebounds, Stephon Castle added 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs increased their winning streak to 11 with a 118-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at Inglewood, Calif., while playing without Victor Wembanyama., ,Dylan Harper scored 19 points and Devi...
Blazers boost playoff positioning, extend Pelicans' skid
Jrue Holiday and Toumani Camara combined to knock down 13 of Portland's 20 made 3-pointers and the Blazers rallied in the second half to hold off the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 118-106 on Thursday. ,Holiday led Portland (40-38) with 27 points, connecting on seven of his 15 3-point attempts -- the...
Lakers fall to Thunder as Luka Doncic leaves with hamstring injury
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, Luguentz Dort started hot on both ends of the floor and Jalen Williams came up big all around as the Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Los Angeles Lakers 139-96 at home Thursday.,The Thunder have won four consecutive games and 16 of their last 17.,Not only ...
Pistons finish sweep of Timberwolves, close in on East's top seed
Daniss Jenkins had 26 points, eight assists and five rebounds and the host Detroit Pistons downed the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on Thursday night.,Jalen Duren supplied 22 points and 14 rebounds for the Pistons (56-21), who reduced their magic number to clinch the Eastern Conference's top seed t...
Hornets stay hot with runaway win over Suns
Miles Bridges poured in 25 points and once the Charlotte Hornets got rolling, they cruised to a 127-107 victory against the visiting Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.,Kon Knueppel scored 20 points and Coby White racked up 19 points off the bench, while Brandon Miller supplied 17 points and LaMelo Ball...
Magic hope road run, starting vs. Mavericks, will create a spark
The Orlando Magic get a break from their frustrated home fans when they open a two-game trip against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night., ,The Magic left their home court to boos after getting pummeled 130-101 by the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, a loss that dropped Orlando (40-36) two game...
Celtics rolling as they close road trip vs. injury-hampered Bucks
The red-hot Boston Celtics will put a bow on a four-game road trip on Friday night when they take on the Bucks in Milwaukee.,Boston has won four of its last five contests and eight of its last 10 overall, including a 147-129 drubbing of the Heat in Miami on Wednesday night.,The Celtics were dominant...
Raptors, vying for playoff spot, take on depleted Grizzlies
With six games remaining in the regular season and a guaranteed playoff spot at stake, the Toronto Raptors are in desperate need of a strong finish., ,The Raptors (42-34) need to finish in the top six of the Eastern Conference to secure a guaranteed berth. Currently, Toronto is tied with the Philade...