Basketball Page 696 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Report: Pacers agree to deal with F James Johnson
The Indiana Pacers are set to bring back veteran forward James Johnson on a one-year deal, ESPN reported Thursday....
Red-hot Rockets look to keep Grizzlies under their thumb
The Houston Rockets get an opportunity to record the league's first hat trick over the Grizzlies when the clubs meet for a third time Friday night in Memphis....
Skidding Hawks aim to salvage finale of two-game set vs. Raptors
The visiting Atlanta Hawks will be out to gain a split of their two-game series with the Toronto Raptors on Friday and end their five-game losing streak....
Take Two: Spurs get second chance to end skid vs. Lakers
The San Antonio Spurs will not only get a second chance in three days to earn a victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, they get another opportunity Friday to put an end to their franchise-record losing streak....
Butler looks to fend off challenge of Saginaw Valley State
Butler will continue its homestand and conclude nonconference play against Division II Saginaw Valley State on Friday in Indianapolis....
No. 10 Baylor breezes to 62-point win over Delaware State
Aijah Blackwell and Bella Fontleroy posted double-doubles Thursday afternoon as No. 10 Baylor breezed to a 99-37 victory over Delaware State in the final women's basketball game at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas....
Pacers aim to dust themselves off in clash vs. reeling Wizards
The Indiana Pacers continue a lengthy road trip Friday night when they visit the Washington Wizards....
Brandon Ingram, Pelicans look to have their way with Hornets
The New Orleans Pelicans might be hitting their stride, especially on offense....
Adam Silver shouldn't be consulting Twitter to decide Draymond Green's suspension
After a day of internet outrage by the media and fans alike, Draymond Green has been sat down for an indefinite amount of time. The NBA said he’ll have to meet certain league and team criteria before returning to the court. The punishment isn’t surprising, nor is it easy to evaluate considering it’s...
Streaking Sixers meet still-struggling Pistons again
The Philadelphia 76ers will have another chance to send the Detroit Pistons toward a record-setting NBA losing streak....
No. 1 Arizona, No. 3 Purdue tangle in Indy
The focus will be on the big men when No. 1 Arizona plays No. 3 Purdue on Saturday in Indianapolis....
There's a new wrinkle in the missing Giannis game-ball saga
GameBallGate just got more interesting. ...
Caitlin Clark is cleaning up in NIL, but college athletes still aren’t getting close to what they deserve
Some money is better than no money until you realize how much more money you should be getting....
Ex-Pacers great George McGinnis dies at 73
George McGinnis, an Indiana basketball star at the high school, college and pro levels, died Thursday morning. He was 73....
Kevin Durant wants Draymond Green to get 'the help he needs' while Nick Young wants Warriors to move on
Kevin Durant had some strong words for former Warriors teammate Draymond Green. ...
The Bucks-Pacers rivalry is now spectacular. Thank you, NBA's In-Season Tournament
The NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament has been worth it for all involved. For the Los Angeles Lakers, many men who could use a $500,000 direct deposit got it. Tyrese Haliburton emerged from the tourney as the newest NBA superstar. Also, a real inter-division rivalry is budding. The Indiana Pacers...
No. 10 Zags, eyeing Seattle redemption, face No. 5 UConn
For the second time in less than a week, Gonzaga will face a team called the Huskies in Seattle....
Jazz look to Lauri Markkanen for boost vs. Blazers
Lauri Markkanen returned to the Utah Jazz's lineup on Wednesday and gave the team an immediate jolt....
Nets continue Western trip with stop in Denver
The Denver Nuggets have already played six back-to-back games this season so they're happy to welcome a team that finds itself in that situation....
Bulls head to Miami looking for rare road magic
The Chicago Bulls, one of the worst road teams in the NBA, figure to have their hands full when they visit the Miami Heat on Thursday night....