Basketball Page 248 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Mavericks face Luka Doncic for first time since trading star to LA
After their front offices put on a show at the trade deadline, the visiting Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers will try to rise to the occasion on the court Tuesday and settle their differences.,Their league-shaking trade that leaked late on Feb. 1 made Luka Doncic the Lakers' star of the futur...
Pelicans poised for another rare rebounding feast vs. Spurs
The New Orleans Pelicans have had difficulty rebounding all season long.,But their acquisition of center Kelly Olynyk -- combined with the absence of Victor Wembanyama for the San Antonio Spurs -- led to a dominant rebounding performance by the Pelicans in a 114-96 victory against the visiting Spurs...
Suns hope Bradley Beal's return provides boost vs. Grizzlies
The Phoenix Suns enter Tuesday's game against the host Memphis Grizzlies hoping to reverse a recent slump and keep their playoff hopes alive.,The Suns have lost eight of their last 10 games, including Sunday's 127-109 setback to the Toronto Raptors.,"We've got to find ways to get wins," Phoenix coac...
Adrian Wojnarowski Auctioning Off Old iPhones for NIL Money Is Genius
Former ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski is auctioning off his old iPhones and NBA media credentials for NIL money for St. Bonaventure's NIL fund, a genius move....
Fred VanVleet's return would be pleasant surprise for Rockets vs. Bucks
Among the myriad factors contributing to the Houston Rockets' downturn this month has been the absence of veteran point guard Fred VanVleet, who missed his ninth consecutive game on Saturday when the Rockets fell to the Utah Jazz in the second game of a back-to-back.,Including a home loss to the Bro...
Suns hope Bradley Beal's return to lineup provides boost versus Grizzlies
The Phoenix Suns enter Tuesday's game against the host Memphis Grizzlies hoping to reverse a recent slump and keep their playoff hopes alive.,The Suns have lost eight of their last 10 games, including Sunday's 127-109 setback to the Toronto Raptors.,"We've got to find ways to get wins," Phoenix coac...
Improved Magic set for litmus test against Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers take the NBA's best record and a seven-game winning streak into a road matchup Tuesday against the Orlando Magic, who are looking to build on their own success of late. ,Since dropping nine of 10 games amid an injury-plagued stretch in January and the first week of February, ...
Losers of a combined 13 in a row, 76ers and Bulls clash in Philly
Two teams desperate to end long losing streaks collide Monday when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Chicago Bulls.,Philadelphia enters the week having lost seven games in a row, while Chicago is aiming to snap a six-game slide. Despite the teams' rough play of late, they are both on the fringe of pos...
Report: 76ers star Joel Embiid has further knee tests, out vs. Bulls
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been ruled out of Monday night's home game against the Chicago Bulls after undergoing new imaging on his injured left knee, ESPN reported.,The continuing difficulties with Embiid's knee have him and the 76ers seeking further medical opinions about possible opt...
Raptors have Celtics' attention as Atlantic rivals meet
The Toronto Raptors will be out to upset the visiting Boston Celtics for the second time in less than six weeks on Tuesday night and square their season series.,For their part, the Celtics will aim to avenge their 110-97 loss to the Raptors when the teams last met at Toronto on Jan. 15. It snapped B...
NBA rescinds Chet Holmgren’s technical foul
The NBA on Monday rescinded a technical foul that was assessed to Oklahoma City center Chet Holmgren earlier this month. ,The league said that upon league office review, the technical given to Holmgren in the fourth quarter of a game on Feb. 7 had been rescinded. No explanation was given. ,Holmgren ...
Wizards look to defeat Nets again to end skid
The Wizards aim to snap a six-game losing streak on Monday when they host the Brooklyn Nets in Washington, D.C.,Washington capped its longest winning streak of the season on Feb. 5 when it beat Brooklyn on the road, 119-102. Seven Wizards scored in double figures in that game.,Since then, Washington...
Familiar foes Timberwolves, Thunder to tangle again
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten plenty familiar with each other recently.,The teams will square off for the third time in four games and the second consecutive night when they meet Monday in Oklahoma City. This will be the their final clash of the season.,The Thunder...
Nuggets aim to begin new streak vs. Pacers
After having their nine-game winning streak snapped rather unceremoniously, the Denver Nuggets look to regroup in time for a matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Monday in Indianapolis.,The Nuggets never led in a 123-100 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Los Angeles turned in a...
Tyler Herro, Heat aim to hand Hawks fourth straight loss
The Miami Heat will be looking for improved shooting and the Hawks will continue to search for ways to integrate their new players into the rotation when the teams meet on Monday in Atlanta.,This will be the second of four meetings between the two clubs, who are going head-to-head for playoff positi...
Clippers look to rebound at surging Pistons
Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff wants his team to gain a reputation for being physical on defense. Early foul trouble prevented the Pistons from playing that way in Atlanta on Sunday but that didn't hinder them from keeping their winning streak alive. ,They'll try to add to their win streak when they...
NBA roundup: Celtics rout Knicks for 5th straight win
Jayson Tatum had 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 118-105 victory over the visiting New York Knicks on Sunday., ,Jaylen Brown added 24 points and eight rebounds for the Celtics, who have also won nine of their past 10. B...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's big night propels Thunder past Wolves
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points on 13-for-24 shooting from the field, grabbed eight rebounds and dished eight assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held on for a 130-123 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night in Minneapolis., ,Chet Holmgren added 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting...
Magic hand short-handed Wizards their sixth straight loss
Anthony Black matched his career high with 23 points and Franz Wagner also scored 23 as the Orlando Magic dominated the second half in a 110-90 win over the visiting Washington Wizards on Sunday.,Paolo Banchero added 19 points for Orlando, which led by as many as 26 and won its eighth straight meeti...
Report: Joel Embiid, Sixers eye alternatives as knee issues continue
Joel Embiid's continuing difficulties with his injured left knee have him and the Philadelphia 76ers ready to get further medical opinions about possible options, including surgery, ESPN reported Sunday night.,Embiid, the 2022-23 MVP and a seven-time All-Star and two-time scoring champion, is to hav...