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LeBron James' late effort helps 76ers push past Knicks
LeBron James converted a key putback and finished with 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as the Philadelphia 76ers nipped the visiting New York Knicks 98-93 on Friday in NBA Cup action.,Philadelphia played without Jaylen Brown (knee), giving Anfernee Simons (21 points on 7-of-11 shooting) a...
Celtics win 4th straight, roll past Bulls in NBA Cup opener
Payton Pritchard scored a season-high 30 points off the bench, Jayson Tatum added 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the visiting Chicago Bulls 125-111 on Friday in the NBA Cup Group C opener for both teams.,Paul George had 18 points, six rebounds and eight assi...
Valkyries, Dream primed for first Game 7 in WNBA Finals annals
On a historic day for the league in general, the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will attempt to author history of their own when they compete in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday night in San Francisco.,Overcoming a last-minute venue announcement and an early weekday start, the Dream f...
Pistons blow game open in third quarter, keep Nets winless
Reserve Ron Holland II sparked a dominant third quarter with 12 of his season-high 18 points for the Detroit Pistons, who took control en route to a 110-94 victory over the winless Brooklyn Nets on Friday in New York in an NBA Cup game.,After shooting 28.6% in his first five games, Holland made 4 of...
Anthony Davis leads new-look Wizards to win over anemic Hornets
Anthony Davis poured in 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Washington Wizards whipped the visiting Charlotte Hornets 95-79 on Friday night.,Trae Young, who feasted at the free-throw line, racked up 21 points and 2026 No. 1 overall draft pick AJ Dybantsa, making his NBA home debut, provided 17 ...
Thunder's Chet Holmgren (knee) out 8-10 weeks
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, who missed the past two games due to a sore right knee, will be sidelined the next eight to 10 weeks because of a small patellar tendon tear, the team announced Friday.,Holmgren underwent what the Thunder described as a successful "biological treatment" t...
Unselfish Pelicans refreshed for visit from Hawks
Fresh off their first victory of the season, the New Orleans Pelicans hope improved ball movement carries over when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.,New Orleans shook off the baggage of opening the season with four losses by hammering Sacramento 132-120 on Thursday. Part of the Pelicans' lin...
Report: Depleted Thunder to sign G Ochai Agbaji
With long-term injuries to both Jalen Wiliams and Cason Wallace, the Oklahoma City Thunder signed guard Ochai Agbaji, ESPN reported Friday.,Agbaji was waived by the New York Knicks just before the season started. The Kansas product has played with three teams since he was the No. 14 overall selectio...
About-face as Heat unveil new, improved Dwyane Wade statue
Seven years after he last played in an NBA game, Dwyane Wade has that old look back again.,The Miami Heat revealed enhancements to its Wade statue outside of its home arena that had been widely ridiculed since it was unveiled in October 2024 for looking nothing like the 13-time All-Star.,The square ...
Trail Blazers PG Ja Morant (hamstring) out four-plus weeks
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Ja Morant sustained a Grade 2 left hamstring strain during Thursday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies and will miss at least four weeks.,The Trail Blazers said Friday that Morant will be re-evaluated after four weeks. The damage was detected through an MRI exam.,Mora...
NBA Cup All-Tournament Team Favorites, According to Prediction Markets
The NBA Cup is back, and several NBA stars are in the running for the All-Tournament Team. Here's a look at the favorites and their current odds....
Trail Blazers look to stay perfect on the road in visit to Jazz
The Portland Trail Blazers' road success will be put to the test again when they tip off a four-game trip with an afternoon affair Saturday against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.,The Trail Blazers swept a two-game tour of California when they won 128-120 in Sacramento against the Kings last Friday...
Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever
The first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history is on pace to set a record for ticket prices in the league's championship series.,The Golden State Valkyries host the Atlanta Dream in the deciding game Saturday night at the Chase Center in San Francisco.,As of noon ET on Friday, the cheapest get-in ticket pr...
How Does the NBA Cup Work? Everything to Know About the 2026 In-Season Tournament
Learn how the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup works, including group assignments, tiebreakers, the knockout rounds, schedule and championship format....
NBA roundup: Cameron Boozer's triple-double keeps Grizzlies unbeaten
Rookie Cameron Boozer recorded 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for his first career triple-double as the Memphis Grizzlies remained unbeaten with a solid 124-103 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.,Reserve Isaiah Stewart posted 18 points and Cedric Coward registered...
Cameron Boozer tallies first triple-double, Grizzlies remain unbeaten
Rookie Cameron Boozer recorded 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for his first career triple-double, and reserve Isaiah Stewart also scored 18 as the Memphis Grizzlies remained unbeaten with a solid 124-103 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.,Cedric Coward registered ...
Blazers' Ja Morant exits against former team with hamstring injury
Trail Blazers point guard Ja Morant exited Portland's Thursday game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a left hamstring injury.,Morant left the floor against his ex-teammates with 7:46 remaining in the game. The Trail Blazers ruled him out a short time later. Memphis won the game 124-103.,Morant h...
Hawks withstand late push to hold off Cavaliers
Onyeka Okongwu scored a season-high 29 points, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker sank two crucial free throws with 15.3 seconds remaining as the host Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 114-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.,Atlanta also snapped Cleveland's three-ga...
Jeremiah Fears, Pelicans earn first victory over still-winless Kings
Jeremiah Fears flirted with his first career triple-double and the New Orleans Pelicans broke into the win column for the first time this season with a 132-120 triumph over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Thursday.,Fears and Zion Williamson each scored 22 points for New Orleans, which was playing 2...
Anthony Edwards undergoes successful knee scope
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right knee Thursday, the team announced.,Edwards, 25, is expected to make a full recovery, though the team did not provide a timetable for his return. Earlier reports indicated he could miss up to two m...