Basketball Page 481 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Report: P.J. Tucker steps away from Clippers for 'reset'
Veteran forward P.J. Tucker is stepping away from the Los Angeles Clippers "to reset (his) mindset," The Athletic reported Wednesday....
Report: Mystics signing veteran C Stefanie Dolson
Free agent center Stefanie Dolson is returning to the Mystics, the Washington Post reported Wednesday....
Report: Warriors sought LeBron James at trade deadline
The Golden State Warriors explored a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire LeBron James at last week's trade deadline, ESPN reported Wednesday....
Ex-NBA player arrested after allegedly punching, choking woman
Former NBA player Bryn Forbes was arrested on a family violence charge on Tuesday after allegedly assaulting the mother of his two children....
No. 18 Saint Mary's looks to keep focus vs. Pepperdine
It might have required winning 12 games in a row and 17 of 18, but Saint Mary's is back in The Associated Press Top 25 at No. 18 heading into Thursday night's game against visiting Pepperdine in Moraga, Calif....
Warriors unsuccessfully tried to pair LeBron and Steph Curry
A dreary deadline almost saw a seismic transfer of power in the West, as ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne reported that the Golden State Warriors unsuccessfully tried to trade with the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire LeBron James. ...
Miles Bridges has charges dropped
Four charges stemming from two separate incidents against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges were dismissed on Tuesday, The Athletic reported. ...
Nuggets face Kings, seek to end skid heading into break
The Denver Nuggets have lost two straight games for the first time since early December, and avoiding a third straight defeat might be difficult as injuries pile up....
Caitlin Clark on cusp of history as No. 4 Iowa hosts Michigan
With 3,520 career points, Iowa's Caitlin Clark needs just eight on Thursday night to take ownership of the all-time Division I women's college basketball scoring record....
Zach Edey, No. 2 Purdue meet Minnesota, aim to stay hot
Zach Edey has done just about everything a player can do in college basketball, including hitting a 3-pointer....
No. 24 Florida Atlantic hopes to avoid letdown vs. Temple
After splitting two overtime games on the road last week, No. 24 Florida Atlantic returns home to face Temple on Thursday at Boca Raton, Fla....
Anthony Davis, Lakers look to avenge loss at Utah
Anthony Davis has a score to settle when his Los Angeles Lakers oppose the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in Salt Lake City....
Pistons face Suns as Monty Williams returns to Phoenix
Monty Williams will make an emotional return to Phoenix on Wednesday night when the Detroit Pistons visit the Suns....
Nets aim to avenge loss to Celtics in immediate rematch
The Boston Celtics will attempt to beat the visiting Brooklyn Nets for the second time in as many nights when the teams meet Wednesday in the final game for each side before the All-Star break....
Knicks, steaming over latest loss, look to regroup vs. Magic
The New York Knicks will take the court Wednesday night in the midst of a three-game losing streak....
Banged-up teams battle as Heat take on Sixers
It didn't take long for Buddy Hield to get comfortable with his new team, and the Philadelphia 76ers needed every bit of the newcomer's production to upset the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday....
NBA roundup: Suns hold off Kings
Devin Booker hit a go-ahead 17-footer with 2:37 remaining, Royce O'Neale hit a 3-pointer to extend the lead with 47.2 seconds to go and the Phoenix Suns survived a frantic finish to defeat the visiting Sacramento Kings 130-125 on Tuesday....
Top 25 roundup: Syracuse topples No. 7 North Carolina
Judah Mintz scored 25 points and JJ Starling added 23 as host Syracuse upset No. 7 North Carolina 86-79 in their Atlantic Coast Conference matchup on Tuesday....
Lakers roll past Pistons to stay hot
LeBron James had 25 points and eight assists and Anthony Davis finished with 20 points and 14 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers continued their improved play with a 125-111 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Tuesday....
Suns outlast Kings following wild finish
Devin Booker hit a go-ahead 17-footer with 2:37 remaining, Royce O'Neal extended the lead on a 3-pointer with 47.2 seconds to go and the Phoenix Suns survived a frantic finish to defeat the visiting Sacramento Kings 130-125 on Tuesday....