Basketball Page 326 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Thunder leaning into depth vs. Pelicans in Game 2
In his first postseason as an NBA head coach, the Oklahoma City Thunder's Mark Daigneault shows no signs of shortening his rotation....
Transfer roundup: Michigan State lands high scorer Frankie Fidler
Omaha forward Frankie Fidler, who put up 20.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game last season, is transferring to Michigan State, he announced Tuesday....
Pelicans' Zion Williamson says return vs. Thunder 'realistic'
Sounding more than just optimistic, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson said Tuesday that it is "realistic" he can return from a left hamstring injury and join his team in the playoffs....
Report: NBA looking into alleged actions of Nikola Jokic's brother
The NBA is investigating a brother of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who was shown on video appearing to punch someone following the Nuggets' win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, The Athletic reported....
Heat aim to keep Jayson Tatum, Celtics in check in Game 2
The visiting Miami Heat will attempt to pull even in their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Boston Celtics when the teams play Game 2 on Wednesday night....
Aces' Kelsey Plum, Giants' Darren Waller file for divorce
Aces star guard Kelsey Plum and New York Giants tight end Darren Waller filed for divorce in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas on Tuesday....
Fever feed Caitlin Clark demand, boost local TV exposure
Indianapolis fans with a case of Caitlin Clark fever can catch 17 Indiana Fever games for free on local television channels this season....
Report: Mediation session scheduled in Wolves' sale dispute
The Minnesota Timberwolves' ownership dispute will advance to a mediation session on May 1 in Minneapolis, ESPN reported on Wednesday night....
NBA roundup: Nuggets rally, shock Lakers at buzzer
Jamal Murray hit a step-back jumper as time expired and the host Denver Nuggets rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 on Monday night in Game 2 of a Western Conference first-round playoff series....
Jamal Murray, Nuggets sink Lakers at buzzer
Jamal Murray hit a step-back jumper as time expired, and the host Denver Nuggets rallied from a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 in Game 2 of a Western Conference quarterfinal series....
Knicks rally late, grab 2-0 series lead over 76ers
Donte DiVincenzo hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 13.1 seconds left Monday night for the host New York Knicks, who scored the final eight points to stun the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 and take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series....
Cavs down Magic, open up 2-0 lead in series
Donovan Mitchell recorded 23 points and eight rebounds and Jarrett Allen collected a personal-playoff-high 20 boards to pace the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 96-86 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in an Eastern Conference first-round series....
Ex-Kentucky recruit Karter Knox commits to Arkansas
Five-star recruit Karter Knox, who decommitted from Kentucky when head coach John Calipari left the school, has recommitted to Calipari at Arkansas....
Eyeing 2-0 lead, Clippers try to keep Mavericks off balance
The Los Angeles Clippers turned a disappointing situation into their advantage, offering a completely new look without Kawhi Leonard in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series....
Magic G Jalen Suggs (knee) exits game vs. Cavs
Magic guard Jalen Suggs was helped off the court with a left knee strain with 4:02 left in the first quarter of Game 2 of Orlando's first-round Eastern Conference playoff series with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night....
Bucks, Damian Lillard look for repeat of dominance over Pacers
Damian Lillard went more than 34 months between playoff games, and he was armed for the moment in Game 1....
NBA breaks several ties in 2024 draft order
Six random drawings were conducted Monday to help determine the selection order for the 2024 NBA Draft....
Versatile Timberwolves aim to go up 2-0 against Suns
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch fully understood that his initial game plan for beating the Phoenix Suns in the playoffs would have a short shelf life....
Colorado freshman Cody Williams declares for NBA draft
Colorado freshman Cody Williams announced in an Instagram post Monday his intent to enter the NBA draft ....
Purdue transfer Mason Gillis joins Duke
Purdue transfer Mason Gillis, the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year, joined Duke after helping the Boilermakers reach the national title game earlier this month....