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Nikola Jokic, Nuggets open NBA Cup against struggling Suns
Denver's Nikola Jokic enters Friday's NBA Cup group-play opener at Phoenix fresh off his 200th career triple-double, while Suns star Devin Booker hopes to regain his usual consistency.,Jokic will look to build on his 200th career regular-season triple-double when the Nuggets conclude a short two-gam...
Rookie vs. superstar rematch in spotlight as Warriors host Lakers
The NBA's flopping controversy figures to come to the forefront Friday night when the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors duel in San Francisco.,The longtime rivals met on opening night in Los Angeles, with the Lakers riding 28 points from Luka Doncic and a perfect shooting night from Walke...
Timberwolves try to stop jitters as Clippers visit
The Minnesota Timberwolves' first game without Anthony Edwards did not go well.,Minnesota will try to learn from its mistakes when it tips off against the Los Angeles Clippers in an NBA Cup West Group B game Friday night in Minneapolis. It marks the second game for the Timberwolves without Edwards, ...
Fred VanVleet, deep Rockets take on improving Mavericks
Houston Rockets veteran guard Fred VanVleet was waiting for a moment like he had Wednesday in Milwaukee, a breakout performance after missing the previous season due to knee surgery.,VanVleet scored a season-high 24 points in the Rockets' 132-100 victory over the Bucks, including 15 consecutive poin...
Heat open NBA Cup play against injury-riddled Pacers
In search of the first home win of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, the Miami Heat host the injury-plagued Indiana Pacers on Friday night in an East Group B game in the NBA Cup.,It took a week for the new-look Heat to earn their first victory of the season, a 129-117 road win over the Atlanta Hawks on...
Pistons seeking balance for NBA Cup opener against winless Nets
The Detroit Pistons earned their first three wins with plenty of offense, while their fourth featured a stronger defensive showing.,The Pistons hope to combine the elements in their first NBA Cup game on Friday when they visit the winless Brooklyn Nets.,Detroit and Brooklyn are in Group A in the Eas...
Raptors finding ways to win without Kawhi Leonard, as Magic know well
Although the Toronto Raptors made a big splash bringing back Kawhi Leonard, they showed on Wednesday that they can win without the star forward.,The Raptors will try to do it again on Friday night when they host the Orlando Magic in a rematch that also serves as both teams' NBA Cup opener.,With Leon...
Backcourt battle on tap as Knicks, Sixers open NBA Cup play
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are grateful to have All-Star guards they can count on in crunch time.,Those stars will be on display Friday when Jalen Brunson and the Knicks visit Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers in NBA Cup action.,The Knicks won the 2025 NBA Cup, followed by the NBA Finals a...
Caleb Wilson, Bulls poised for another tough test against Celtics
It may not be readily apparent, but the Chicago Bulls have reason for optimism despite their 1-4 start to the season.,The Bulls look to take another step forward when they visit the Boston Celtics on Friday in the NBA Cup Group C opener for both teams. They'll be tested by a Boston team that has won...
After benching Naz Reid, Hornets prepare for AJ Dybantsa, Wizards
The Charlotte Hornets enter their next game following some internal drama.,New center Naz Reid was benched during Wednesday night's 97-89 setback at Detroit. He'll be under the microscope Friday night when the Hornets visit the Washington Wizards.,"Naz didn't meet our standards in the first half, an...
What Prediction Markets Are Telling Us About Who Will Win NBA Cup
The 2026 NBA Cup begins Oct. 30. Here are four teams to watch, including the San Antonio Spurs, Washington Wizards, Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers....
Sharp-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-67 to force Game 7 in WNBA Finals
ATLANTA -- Allisha Gray scored 23 points on five 3-pointers on Thursday afternoon to help the Atlanta Dream earn an 80-69 victory over the visiting Golden State Valkyries to even the WNBA Finals at three games apiece and force a winner-take-all Game 7.,Rhyne Howard added 21 points and Angel Reese po...
Report: Clippers sign Blake Wesley to 10-day hardship contract
With turnovers and injuries mounting, the Los Angeles Clippers signed guard Blake Wesley to a 10-day injury-hardship contract exception, ESPN reported Thursday.,The Clippers had six players out with injuries during Wednesday's 103-87 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, including guards Bradley Beal, Jor...
Kings, Pelicans look for elusive win at other's expense
The list of winless teams in the Western Conference will get cut in half Thursday night when the Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans tangle in Louisiana.,The Pelicans joined the Kings and the Brooklyn Nets of the Eastern Conference in the four-loss column Wednesday, beaten 104-91 at home by th...
Cavaliers aim to continue winning ways against scuffling Hawks
The visiting Cleveland Cavaliers will try to keep the Atlanta Hawks spinning in the wrong direction when the two Eastern Conference rivals meet for the first time on Thursday.,Both teams are on the second night of a back-to-back. The Cavs won their third straight game on Wednesday, a 121-111 victory...
Blazers' Ja Morant carries no hard feelings into clash vs. Grizzlies
Ja Morant didn't want to leave the Memphis Grizzlies but it has taken just three games with the Trail Blazers for him to see Portland is a better basketball fit.,Morant will face his former team of seven seasons for the first time since being traded when the Trail Blazers host the Grizzlies on Thurs...
NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic's 200th triple-double leads Nuggets past Pelicans
Nikola Jokic became the second player in NBA history to tally 200 career triple-doubles and Christian Braun knocked down back-to-back 3-pointers during a critical late-game stretch as the Denver Nuggets held off the host New Orleans Pelicans 104-91 on Wednesday.,It was Jokic's second triple-double o...
Nikola Jokic hits triple-double milestone as Nuggets hold off Pelicans’ surge
Nikola Jokic became the second player in NBA history to tally 200 career triple-doubles and Christian Braun knocked down back-to-back 3-pointers during a critical late-game stretch as the Denver Nuggets held off the host New Orleans Pelicans 104-91 on Wednesday.,It was Jokic's second triple-double o...
Lakers, minus Luka Doncic (back), cruise to win over Clippers
Quentin Grimes scored 23 points, Collin Sexton added 21 and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of Luka Doncic to earn a 103-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif.,Austin Reaves put up 16 points and Matisse Thybulle logged 15 as the Lakers rebound...
Cooper Flagg-led Mavericks hand Thunder first loss of season
Cooper Flagg had 26 points, eight assists, and five rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 120-96 home victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.,Flagg had struggled against the Thunder as a rookie but got off to a hot start with 12 first-quarter points.,Even short-handed, though, with...