Basketball Page 270 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Coby White-led Bulls look to remain hot vs. Lakers
The Chicago Bulls are brimming with belief following a fruitful road trip as they return to Illinois to host the revitalized Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.,The Bulls (32-40) went 4-2 on their recently completed western swing, continuing their strong late-season revival that has reaped eight wins fr...
Reserve could play key role in Pacers-Wizards matchup
After a LeBron James buzzer-beating tip-in spoiled Indiana's prospect of a perfect homestand, the Pacers head on the road Thursday to meet the Washington Wizards.,Both Indiana and Washington are playing the second leg of back-to-back sets, coming off different results.,The Pacers (42-30) concluded a...
Celtics storm past Suns despite Jayson Tatum's absence
Kristaps Porzingis recorded 30 points and eight rebounds and Jaylen Brown added 24 points to help the Boston Celtics roll to a 132-102 dismantling of the host Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.,Porzingis and Brown each made four 3-pointers while playing just three quarters and Boston matched a season ...
NBA roundup: LeBron James' buzzer-beater lifts Lakers past Pacers
LeBron James tipped in the game-winning layup as time expired, giving the Los Angeles Lakers a 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis on Wednesday.,James, who didn't connect on a field goal until the fourth quarter, finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists as the Laker...
Nikola Jokic returns from injuries, helps Nuggets put away Bucks
Nikola Jokic racked up 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his return to the lineup, Michael Porter Jr. had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 127-117 on Wednesday night.,Christian Braun added 19 points and 10 rebounds, Jamal Murray scor...
In thick of playoff fight, Grizzlies visit Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder's spot in the postseason pecking order is secure with 10 games remaining in the regular season. The Memphis Grizzlies, on the other hand, are fighting for playoff positioning.,Thursday night, the teams will square off in Oklahoma City.,The Grizzlies still have a shot at a t...
Kings look to stay in playoff picture as they host Trail Blazers
The Sacramento Kings are mired in a four-game losing streak for the second time this month, untimely skids that are hindering Sacramento's chances of gaining a Western Conference play-in berth.,The Kings will look to break through Thursday night when they host the Portland Trail Blazers, a team faci...
Rockets look to ride balanced offense to win over Jazz
The Houston Rockets travel to Salt Lake City on Thursday night to face the Utah Jazz in a game of teams that are going in opposite directions.,The Rockets (47-26) have won 10 of 11 as they approach the end of the regular season on a tear. Meanwhile, the Jazz (16-57) enter this contest having lost th...
Celtics' Jayson Tatum (ankle) sits out vs. Suns
Celtics All-Star forward Jayson Tatum missed Boston's Wednesday road game against the Phoenix Suns due to his sprained left ankle.,Tatum worked out on the court before the game with a trainer before being ruled out less than an hour prior to tipoff.,Tatum left the Celtics' Monday victory over the Sa...
LeBron James' buzzer-beating tip-in lifts Lakers over Pacers
LeBron James tipped in the game-winning layup as time expired, giving the visiting Los Angeles Lakers a 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis on Wednesday.,James, who didn't connect on a field goal until the fourth quarter, finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists for...
Orlando Robinson gets start, helps Raptors rout Nets
Orlando Robinson totaled 23 points and 12 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors led wire-to-wire in a 116-86 rout over the Brooklyn Nets in New York on Wednesday night.,The Raptors (26-47) hold the NBA's seventh-worst record and began the night with a 7.5 chance percent to win the draft lottery in May. To...
Hot shooting in 3rd quarter lifts Clippers past Knicks
James Harden and Kawhi Leonard combined for 56 points as the Los Angeles Clippers rode a 16-of-30 3-point shooting performance to knock off the host New York Knicks 126-113 on Wednesday. ,After trailing for the entire first half, and by as many as 14 points, Los Angeles (41-31) erased the deficit by...
Wizards sink Sixers, end five-game losing streak
Alex Sarr led the way with 24 points as the hot-shooting Washington Wizards snapped a five-game losing streak with a 119-114 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.,Justin Champagnie contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds for Washington (16-56), while Jordan Poole also pitched in with ...
Hawks, Heat battle for play-in position in late-season matchup
A pair of likely Eastern Conference play-in teams will square off on Thursday, when the Miami Heat host the Atlanta Hawks.,The seventh-place Hawks (35-37) hold a four-game lead over the 10th-place Heat (31-41), while No. 8 Orlando sits a half-game behind Atlanta and No. 9 Chicago sits a game ahead o...
Cavs return home to face slumping Spurs
The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to move closer to clinching the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and contend for the best record in the NBA when they host the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday in a late-season interconference game.,The Cavaliers (58-14) still have plenty for which to play. Clevela...
Paolo Banchero stepping up for Magic with Mavs next
Paolo Banchero looks to continue his scoring spree on Thursday when the Orlando Magic host the Dallas Mavericks in the opener of a three-game homestand.,Banchero scored 32 points to go along with seven rebounds and six assists in the Magic's 111-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. The...
NBA raising salary cap max 10 percent for 2025-26 season
The NBA will increase the salary cap by 10 percent for the 2025-26 season, ESPN reported. ,The increase -- the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement -- is reportedly projected to bring the cap number from $140.6 million to $154.6 million. Additionally, the luxury tax threshold is...
Expansion Valkyries first WNBA team to hit 10K season tickets
The Golden State Valkyries are the first WNBA team to sell 10,000 seasons tickets, the expansion team said.,The Valkyries are the first team to join the league since 2008 and will begin play May 16 at home against the Los Angeles Sparks. The Valkyries will share Chase Center with the Warriors.,"This...
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) out vs. Nuggets
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Wednesday night's game against the Denver Nuggets because of a sprained left foot.,Antetokounmpo has played in all 18 games since the All-Star break but missed 12 before the break due to right knee and left calf injuries.,The 30-year-old played 37...
Damian Lillard’s Health Puts Milwaukee Bucks Playoff Hopes in Doubt
Without superstar point guard Damian Lillard who will be sidelined due to a blood clot, the Milwaukee Bucks are no longer legit title contenders in the East....