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Hornets, Mavericks trending opposite ways entering rematch
The rematch between the Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets appeared destined to be a must-see clash several weeks ago.,That outlook has been altered, but with two teams trending in opposite directions, there could be notable fallout from Tuesday night's game when the Hornets host the Mavericks.,...
Report: Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to return vs. Celtics
Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to be back in action for the first time since January when Milwaukee hosts the Boston Celtics on Monday, ESPN reported.,Antetokounmpo is still officially listed as questionable on the Bucks' injury report.,The 31-year-old has missed 15 games since...
Players, league push to close gap in WNBA CBA talks
Players are determined to avoid a lockout with WNBA owners and consider the latest offer from the league "a win" for the WNBPA.,"I want to play, and players want to play," Kelsey Plum, the WNBPA first vice president, said on Monday before the Unrivaled semifinals are held in New York. "And so obviou...
Report: Suns sign G Jamaree Bouyea to 2-year deal
The Phoenix Suns are signing guard Jamaree Bouyea to a two-year contract, ESPN reported on Monday.,It's the first standard deal for Bouyea after four seasons of two-way deals and 10-day contracts with six teams.,Bouyea, 26, is averaging 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 15.5 minutes in 33 ga...
Why the Undefeated Miami RedHawks Deserve NCAA Tournament Respect
Miami of Ohio is 29-0, but metrics like KenPom and NET don’t love them. Here’s why the RedHawks still deserve NCAA Tournament respect....
Why Boston Celtics Guard Payton Pritchard Deserves Most Improved Player Buzz
A bold comparison between Caitlin Clark and Payton Pritchard leads to a bigger argument: why Pritchard deserves serious Most Improved Player consideration....
Clippers, Warriors battle injuries, each other for playoff contention
Two teams battling for NBA play-in positioning and a leg up on what could turn into a critical tiebreaker go head-to-head Monday night when the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors duel in San Francisco.,The clubs split a pair of earlier meetings, each winning on its home court. More than ...
Bucks out to contain emerging center Neemias Queta, Celtics
The Milwaukee Bucks will be dealing with two quality centers when they face the visiting Boston Celtics on Monday night., ,The center position was a question mark for the Celtics when the season began, but it's turned into one of the team's strengths., ,Starter Neemias Queta is coming off what may h...
Aaron Gordon could make return for Nuggets at Jazz
Keyonte George's return to the starting lineup has struck a positive note for the Utah Jazz heading into Monday's clash with the Denver Nuggets in Salt Lake City.,George was back in action in Saturday's 115-105 loss to New Orleans after missing a total of nine games with two different ankle injuries...
NBA roundup: Knicks halt Spurs' 11-game winning streak
Mikal Bridges scored 25 points and Jalen Brunson added 24, helping the host New York Knicks halt the San Antonio Spurs' 11-game winning streak with a 114-89 victory on Sunday afternoon.,Bridges made 10 of 17 shots from the floor and 5 of 9 from 3-point range. He also contributed five rebounds and fi...
Grizzlies use fourth-quarter surge to separate from Pacers
Taylor Hendricks made a career-high five 3-pointers and scored 19 points, Jaylen Wells added 18 points and Olivier-Maxence Prosper chipped in with 17 to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 125-106 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in Indianapolis.,The Grizzlies won their second straight game fol...
Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Lakers too much for Kings
Luka Doncic scored 28 points with nine assists and LeBron James added 24 points as the Los Angeles Lakers completed a successful back-to-back with a 128-104 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Sunday.,Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton each scored 12 points as the Lakers returned home for the...
Led by Kawhi Leonard, Clippers halt skid with victory over Pelicans
Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points, four teammates scored in double figures and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a three-game losing streak by defeating the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 137-117 on Sunday night.,Jordan Miller added 19 points, Derrick Jones Jr. scored 17, Brook Lopez had 16 and John Collin...
Neemias Queta's big effort lifts Celtics over 76ers
Neemias Queta had a career-high 27 points along with 17 rebounds, and Jaylen Brown finished with 27 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, to lead the Boston Celtics to a 114-98 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.,Derrick White added 21 points, six rebounds and eight ass...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 30 leads Thunder past Mavs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 100-87 road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday., ,It was the 123rd consecutive game for Gilgeous-Alexander to score 20 or more points, moving him within three of tying Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record., ,Gilgeous-Alexa...
Warriors star Steph Curry out at least 5 more games with knee injury
The Golden State Warriors on Sunday said Stephen Curry will miss the next five games before his right knee injury is re-evaluated.,Curry, who hasn't played since Jan. 30, is officially out for Monday's home game against the Los Angeles Clippers with "right patellofemoral pain syndrome," also called ...
Onyeka Okongwu, rejuvenated Hawks dismantle Trail Blazers
Onyeka Okongwu scored 25 points, setting the pace with 20 in the first half, to help the Atlanta Hawks to a 135-101 win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday and extend their winning streak to four games.,The victory enabled the Hawks to reach the .500 mark (31-31) for the first time si...
Cade Cunningham, Pistons surge past Magic
Cade Cunningham paired 29 points with 11 assists as the visiting Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 106-92 on Sunday.,Cunningham also had six rebounds for the league-leading Pistons, who overcame some early shooting woes to crush the Magic 31-18 and 25-17 across the last two quarters.,Tobias...
Grizziles use fourth-quarter surge to separate from Pacers
Taylor Hendricks made a career-high five 3-pointers and scored 19 points, Jaylen Wells added 18 points and Olivier-Maxence Prosper chipped in with 17 to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 125-106 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday in Indianapolis.,The Grizzlies won their second straight game fol...
Timberwolves salvage finale of season series with Nuggets
Anthony Edwards scored 21 points, Jaden McDaniels finished with 20 points, and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves beat Denver 117-108 on Sunday to move a game ahead of the Nuggets in the Western Conference standings.,Minnesota swept its three-game road trip and salvaged the final matchup of the sea...