Basketball Page 19 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Blazers' Matisse Thybulle out after thumb surgery
The Portland Trail Blazers will be without Matisse Thybulle for at least a month after the swingman underwent surgery Friday on his left thumb.,Thybulle got hurt in the first quarter of the Trail Blazers' game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in Salt Lake City, and he sat out the remainder of the ...
Mavs' Anthony Davis ruled out for Pistons clash in Mexico City
Anthony Davis is delighted to be in Mexico City as the Dallas Mavericks make their record fourth regular-season appearance in Mexico's capital, but he's not happy that he won't get to play in Saturday night's game against the Detroit Pistons.,Davis injured his lower left leg during Wednesday's victo...
Mavs star Anthony Davis (calf) to miss at least 2 games
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis was diagnosed with a low-grade left calf strain and will sit out the next two games before he is reevaluated.,The Mavericks delivered the update Friday as the team prepared to face the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets in Mexico City. Dallas coach Jason Kidd ...
Pacers' Obi Toppin needs foot surgery; out until February
The Indiana Pacers will be without acrobatic backup forward Obi Toppin for at least three months once he undergoes foot surgery next week.,The team announced that Toppin had a partial stress fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and will travel to New York for surgery. Pacers coach Rick...
After complete effort to end skid, Magic continue trek vs. Wizards
The Orlando Magic are learning a lot about themselves during a five-game, nine-day road trip, which continues Saturday against the Washington Wizards.,After losing four straight games, Orlando snapped the skid with a 123-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday for their first road win of the ...
Refs to start using earpieces to 'enhance accuracy'
Starting with Saturday's games, NBA referees will be equipped with earpieces in order to "improve game flow and enhance officiating accuracy," the league announced Friday.,This is the first phase of a planned two-phase program to help officials communicate in real time with the NBA Replay Center and...
Timberwolves, Hornets meet, both look to end two-game skids
It hasn't been a great week so far for the Minnesota Timberwolves or the Charlotte Hornets.,So while there have been glitches, there are enough slivers of hope shining through for both teams in advance of Saturday night's meeting in Charlotte.,The Hornets have lost their past two games, thanks to so...
Ryan Rollins thriving of late as Bucks face skidding Kings
Riding the recently red-hot scoring of Ryan Rollins, the Milwaukee Bucks seek a third consecutive win when they host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. ,Rollins, who scored a career-high 25 points in Milwaukee's 121-111 win over New York on Tuesday, followed it up with 32 points in a 120-110 defeat o...
LeBron James celebrates favorite season with Halloween kids' book
LeBron James has a treat for his younger fans this Halloween.,The Los Angeles Lakers star announced Thursday that the latest in his series of children's books, "Happy Spooky Halloween," will be released on July 21, 2026.,"This is a bucket list item for me for real!!! I used to read alllll the 'Goose...
NBA roundup: Spurs off to first 5-0 start in team history
Victor Wembanyama posted 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocks while leading the host San Antonio Spurs to a 107-101 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.,The Spurs, who have won five NBA titles, are off to a 5-0 start for the first time in franchise history. San Antonio also ...
Spurs out to first 5-0 start after holding off Heat
Victor Wembanyama posted 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocks to lead the host San Antonio Spurs to a 107-101 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night.,Bam Adebayo led Miami with a game-high 31 points along with 10 rebounds, and Andrew Wiggins added 24 points.,The Spurs, who have...
Thunder stay perfect by pulling away from Wizards late
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points, seven assists and no turnovers, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 127-108 home win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday.,The Thunder remained undefeated, winning their sixth consecutive game. The defending NBA champions are 6-0 for the second consecutiv...
Ryan Rollins stars as Bucks top Warriors without Giannis Antetokounmpo
Ryan Rollins scored a career-high 32 points with eight assists, and seven other Bucks players reached double figures to lead Milwaukee to a 120-110 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Thursday night without Giannis Antetokounmpo.,Myles Turner delivered his best game as a Buck with 17 ...
Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero power Magic past Hornets for 1st road win
Franz Wagner scored 21 points, while Paolo Banchero and Anthony Black each added 20 points, leading the Orlando Magic to their first road win of the season with a 123-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.,Orlando shot 51.7% from the field and made 16 3-pointers. The Magic, who lo...
Clippers try to revive dormant offense vs. winless Pelicans
While the Los Angeles Clippers will be out to rediscover their offense on Friday, the New Orleans Pelicans will search for their first victory when the teams meet at Inglewood, Calif.,They'll contest the NBA Cup opener for both teams, who are in West Group B with the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles La...
Reports: WNBA, union agree to extend CBA to Nov. 30
The WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association approved a 30-day extension of the current collective bargaining agreement, The Athletic and ESPN reported Thursday.,As the league and the union work on negotiating a new CBA, they faced a Friday deadline before the current agreement e...
Jazz's Lauri Markkanen gets another chance to bash Suns
Four days after Lauri Markkanen lit up the Phoenix Suns for a career-high 51 points, the Utah Jazz forward gets another crack at the Suns on Friday in the first night of NBA Cup play.,The Jazz claimed a 138-134 overtime victory on Monday in Salt Lake City, so Friday's rematch in Phoenix represents a...
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic pursues record triple-double vs. Blazers
Nikola Jokic attempts to become the first player in NBA history to open a season with five consecutive triple-doubles when the Denver Nuggets visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.,Jokic matched the record of four shared by Oscar Robertson (1961-62 season) and Russell Westbrook (2020-21) ...
Red-hot Austin Reaves leads Lakers into NBA Cup clash with Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers enter Friday's game, their first in NBA Cup play, with momentum gained in the same fashion.,The Grizzlies won 114-113 Wednesday at Phoenix on a floater in the lane by Ja Morant in the closing seconds. The Lakers won 116-115 Wednesday at Minne...
Matas Buzelis, unbeaten Bulls prep for struggling Knicks
The surprising Chicago Bulls have been searching for a star player since trading away Zach LaVine last season. They may have found one in second-year forward Matas Buzelis.,The 6-foot-9 Buzelis has led the Bulls to their first 4-0 start since the 2021-22 campaign. They'll look to remain among the NB...