Basketball Page 743 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Rebuilding UCLA in search of confidence vs. Oregon St.
UCLA coach Mick Cronin is not one to sugarcoat anything, especially when his team is struggling....
Standout rookies bump heads as Heat face Warriors
One of the league's best road teams encounters a hot home squad when the Miami Heat open a five-game trip with a matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night in San Francisco....
No. 8 Kentucky aims to stay hot from deep vs. Illinois State
Of all the good signs No. 8 Kentucky has provided its fans in a 9-2 start, its ability to shoot well and often from long range might be its best....
Andre Drummond the center of attention as Bulls host Pacers
Veteran center Andre Drummond made his first start with the Chicago Bulls this week and the plan looks to continue as Nikola Vucevic misses time with a groin injury....
As record losses mount, Pistons face NBA-best Celtics
The Detroit Pistons are stuck in reverse and will attempt to win their first game since Oct. 28 when they face the Boston Celtics on the road Thursday....
With Purdue test looming, Maryland hosts Coppin State
Maryland's winning streak at home, now more than a year old, gets the ultimate test on Jan. 2 when the Terrapins host No. 1 Purdue....
No. 9 North Carolina looks to light up Charleston Southern
No. 9 North Carolina has experienced plenty since last playing a home game earlier this month....
If you’re thinking Ja Morant is going to rebrand, think again
Ja Morant hasn’t skipped a beat since his return to the Memphis Grizzlies lineup a week ago. The city of Memphis couldn’t be happier. Without Morant in, the Grizzlies’ holes were glaring. In his absence, Desmond Bane tried valiantly to hold down the fort, but the offense was abysmal without his back...
No. 1 Purdue keeps guard up ahead of clash vs. E. Kentucky
Although No. 1 Purdue has played a tough non-conference schedule this season, head coach Matt Painter said games against lesser-known opponents have provided a different sort of challenge....
NBA signs off on Cuban's sale of Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks officially have a new owner as the NBA approved Mark Cuban’s sale of the franchise to Miriam Adelson and her family on Wednesday....
Kevin Durant is reportedly <i>not</i> frustrated with the state of the Phoenix Suns, according to Kevin Durant
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Christmas Day that members of the Suns organization believed that Durant had grown frustrated with the team and their current roster amid injuries to Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. According to Wojnarowski, Phoenix “has got to change soon” in order to right the ...
Nuggets F Aaron Gordon recovering from dog bite
The Denver Nuggets said forward Aaron Gordon is in good condition following a Christmas Day dog bite....
NBA approves Mark Cuban's sale of Mavs' majority stake
The NBA Board of Governors approved Mark Cuban's sale of the controlling interest in the Dallas Mavericks to casino mogul Miriam Adelson and her family....
Cade Cunningham did all he could to keep the Pistons out of the record book
Cade Cunningham was special on Tuesday night. He played like the best guard in the NBA. Of his 41 points, he scored 37 of them in the second half. He went 13-of-16 from the field and a perfect 3-of-3 from the 3-point line. When the Detroit Pistons were down, 108-103, to the Brooklyn Nets with three ...
Steve Kerr officiating complaints come across as sour grapes to some
Not everyone seems to be as “disgusted” with NBA officiating as Golden State head coach Steve Kerr....
Bucks hope to start fixing defense in Brooklyn
Through 30 games, the Milwaukee Bucks possess one of the NBA's best records, primarily on the strength of their potent offense. Their defense, however, remains a work in progress....
Hot Jalens meet as Knicks' Brunson faces Thunder's Williams
On an Oklahoma City Thunder team with All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Rookie of the Year candidate Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams can get overlooked....
Raptors seek complete effort against Wizards
The Toronto Raptors will look to bounce back from one of their most demoralizing losses of the season when they face the Washington Wizards on Wednesday to begin a three-game trip....
Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers handle Hornets
James Harden scored 29 points and Paul George added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers ended a two-game losing streak without Kawhi Leonard with a 113-104 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday....
Rockets look to solve perimeter-defense woes vs. Suns
For the second time in their past three home games, the Houston Rockets endured a defeat that showcased what has become a glaring defensive deficiency....