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Contending Cavaliers, Rockets set for clash
The Cleveland Cavaliers took a chance on shooting guard Sam Merrill three seasons ago, then gave him a four-year contract extension this past summer. It continues to pay dividends for them.,Merrill scored 11 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter Monday, including three 3-pointers, as Cleveland rall...
LeBron James rules himself out of LA Olympics
LeBron James is content with his four Olympic medals.,Speaking on the "Mind the Game" podcast, the NBA great said he has no plans to play for the United States in the 2028 Summer Olympics in his current city of residence, Los Angeles.,"You already know my answer," James, 40, said. "I will be watchin...
Reports: NBA scolds Draymond Green for engaging fan, but no fine
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green dodged a fine but was reprimanded by the NBA for engaging a fan courtside on Sunday night in New Orleans, according to ESPN.,Sam Green, 35, was identified following the no-contact confrontation under the basket which began with the New Orleans native shou...
Pistons put 10-game winning streak on line vs. surging Hawks
A pair of major winning streaks will be on the line when the Atlanta Hawks host the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.,Detroit has won a league-best 10 straight games after defeating the Indiana Pacers 127-112 on Monday. The last time the Pistons won 10 in a row was from Jan. 23 to Feb. 13, 2008.,Atl...
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo headed for MRI on groin
The Milwaukee Bucks, whose sputtering start continued with a defeat on Monday, now have a bigger reason for concern: Star big man Giannis Antetokounmpo exited the contest due to a left groin strain.,Antetokounmpo will have an MRI on Tuesday, coach Doc Rivers said after the Bucks' 118-106 road loss t...
NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo injured in Bucks' loss to Cavs
Donovan Mitchell collected 37 points and seven assists, and Sam Merrill scored 11 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 118-106 on Monday night.,Evan Mobley added 14 points, six rebounds, six assists and six turnovers for the Cavaliers, w...
Suns seek to shake off collapse against sliding Trail Blazers
The Phoenix Suns were well on their way to a sixth consecutive victory until they allowed 47 fourth-quarter points on Sunday.,The Suns look to rebound from that stunning collapse when they visit the struggling Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.,Phoenix led by 22 points with under 10 minutes re...
Josh Giddey, Bulls stun Nuggets on road to end skid
Josh Giddey posted 21 points and 14 rebounds, Ayo Dosunmu also finished with 21 points, and the visiting Chicago Bulls held on to beat the Denver Nuggets 130-127 on Monday night.,Kevin Huerter scored 20 points, Jalen Smith added 16, Jevon Carter contributed 15 and Matas Buzelis rounded out the doubl...
Thunder continue Pelicans' misery with another double-digit win
Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led a balanced attack with 26 and 23 points, respectively, and Isaiah Hartenstein registered a career-high-tying four steals in a solid all-around game as the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder handed New Orleans Pelicans interim coach James Borrego a second str...
Naz Reid comes off bench to lead Timberwolves past Mavericks
Naz Reid registered a double-double off the bench with 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 120-96 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Rudy Gobert added 15 points and nine rebounds for Minnesota, which bounced back from a loss against ...
LeBron James inches closer to return as Lakers host Jazz
Off to an impressive start nearly one month into the season, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to add a major boost this week.,The addition of LeBron James for the first time this season could come as soon as Tuesday in a home game against the Utah Jazz.,James practiced with the Lakers' G League t...
RJ Barrett helps Raptors outperform Hornets down stretch
RJ Barrett made the go-ahead layup with 18 seconds to play Monday night as part of a 16-point night and the Toronto Raptors held off the visiting Charlotte Hornets 110-108.,Brandon Ingram scored 27 points for the Raptors, who have won four straight and eight of nine. Immanuel Quickley added 15 point...
Heat weather Knicks’ late flurry to win at home
Norman Powell scored 19 points to lead seven players in double figures and the Miami Heat withstood a late rally by the visiting New York Knicks to win 115-113 on Monday.,Davion Mitchell had 18 points for Miami, which snapped a two-game skid and avenged a 140-132 loss to the Knicks on Friday. Kel'el...
Pistons top Pacers, stretch win streak to double digits
Jalen Duren returned from a two-game absence and dominated with 31 points and 15 rebounds as the host Detroit Pistons stretched their winning streak to 10 games with a 127-112 victory over the struggling Indiana Pacers on Monday night.,Duren's point total was two shy of his career high. He missed th...
Tyrese Maxey sparks Sixers' comeback against Clippers
Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points and Andre Drummond collected 14 points and 18 rebounds to highlight the Philadelphia 76ers' 110-108 come-from-behind victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.,Quentin Grimes chipped in 19 points for Philadelphia while VJ Edgecombe added 14. Paul George (...
Donovan Mitchell collects 37 as Cavaliers outclass Bucks
Donovan Mitchell collected 37 points and seven assists, and Sam Merrill scored 11 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 118-106 on Monday night.,Evan Mobley added 14 points, six rebounds, six assists and six turnovers for the Cavaliers, w...
Missing superstars could dim spotlight in Spurs-Grizzlies clash
The San Antonio Spurs will be without at least one of their back-to-back Rookie of the Year winners when they host the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.,The Spurs got back on the winning track with a 123-110 home victory over struggling Sacramento on Sunday. De'Aaron Fox poured in 28 points...
Report: Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (calf) sidelined for 2-3 weeks
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's left calf strain is going to sideline him for a few weeks, ESPN reported Monday.,The franchise center underwent an MRI and was inactive Sunday as his short-handed Spurs beat the visiting Sacramento Kings 123-110 to improve to 9-4.,The Spurs plan to act caut...
Nets searching for first home victory as Celtics come calling
Jaylen Brown is enjoying a fast start to the season and is starting to get some help from Payton Pritchard and Derrick White.,All three made massive contributions to the Celtics getting to .500 on Sunday, and Boston is hoping to see more of the same in Tuesday night's visit to the Brooklyn Nets, who...
Winded LeBron James practices with Lakers, season debut Tuesday on table
LeBron James made it through a full practice with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, completing a full 5-on-5 run for the first time at their El Segundo, Calif., facility since last season ended.,James missed training camp and suited up for a full practice with an eye on playing for the first time th...