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Warriors G Stephen Curry (illness) out vs. Kings
Stephen Curry did not make the Golden State Warriors' trip to Sacramento to face the Kings on Wednesday due to a cold, while teammates Jimmy Butler III (back) and Draymond Green (rib) are questionable for the Pacific Division matchup.,Per ESPN, Butler is trying to get cleared to play while dealing w...
Report: Congressional committee, NBA meet in D.C. over gambling probe
NBA officials discussed the federal investigation that led to 34 arrests and imminent indictment hearings for Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones with members of a Congressional committee in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, ESPN reported. ,Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers,...
Jazz C Walker Kessler (torn labrum) out for season
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will miss the rest of the season due to a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will have surgery, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon.,The procedure is scheduled for Thursday in Los Angeles and will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the Jazz said.,Kessler, 24...
Report: Jazz C Walker Kessler (torn labrum) out for season
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will miss the rest of the season due to a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will have surgery, ESPN reported on Wednesday afternoon.,Kessler, 24, has not played since a 118-96 loss at Phoenix on Friday. He is averaging career highs of 14.4 points, 3.0 assists, 1.4 ...
76ers C Joel Embiid (knee) out vs. Cavaliers
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the host Cleveland Cavaliers, the team announced.,Embiid, 31, is sitting out the second day of a back-to-back set as the team attempts to limit his early-season workload because of his chronic left knee issues. He ...
Voters approve funding for Spurs' new downtown arena
The Spurs received critical approval from Bexar County voters Tuesday on a funding measure to bring a new $1.3 billion arena to downtown San Antonio.,About 52% of voters supported the measure to contribute $311 million to help fund a new venue at Hemisfair, the site of the 1968 World's Fair. The cou...
Warriors without Stephen Curry, possibly others, in clash vs. Kings
The Golden State Warriors could be without their three most experienced players when they make the quick trip to Sacramento to face the Kings on Wednesday night.,Stephen Curry has been ruled out with illness, Jimmy Butler III is questionable due to lower back soreness, and Draymond Green likely will...
Thunder seek to extend unbeaten start, dominance of Blazers
The Oklahoma City Thunder regularly dominate the Trail Blazers, and they will attempt to post their 17th consecutive victory in the series when they visit Portland on Wednesday night.,The Thunder have swept the four-game season series from Portland in each of the past four campaigns, including beatd...
Star power will be diminished in Pelicans-Mavericks matchup
Both teams will be at less than full strength when the visiting New Orleans Pelicans face the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.,Dallas will be missing Anthony Davis (left calf strain), Kyrie Irving (left knee surgery), Dereck Lively II (right knee sprain) and Dante Exum (right knee management), w...
Cavs' Darius Garland likely to make season debut vs. Sixers
Two-time All-Star point guard Darius Garland is expected to make his season debut Wednesday for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers.,Garland underwent surgery on his left big toe in June, a month after injuring it in Cleveland's five-game upset loss to the Indiana Pacers ...
NBA roundup: Nikola Vucevic, Bulls pull off stunning rally vs. 76ers
Nikola Vucevic drilled a go-ahead corner 3-pointer with 3.2 seconds left and Josh Giddey recorded his second straight triple-double as the host Chicago Bulls rallied for a 113-111 win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday.,Vucevic's trey gave the Bulls their lone lead of the night and capped a c...
Heat ready for climb to break 9-year losing streak in Denver
The Miami Heat started their four-game road trip with consecutive losses but can finish with two wins when they face the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night., ,Miami lost to the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers to kick off the trip but rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday nig...
Thunder handle Clippers, off to franchise-record 8-0 start
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points with 12 rebounds against his former team and Isaiah Joe added 22 as the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder remained undefeated with a 126-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday., ,Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace each scored 12 points and Chet Holmgr...
Warriors ride 63 bench points to victory over Suns
Stephen Curry used five 3-pointers to account for a majority of his 28 points and the Golden State Warriors remained unbeaten at home with a 118-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night in San Francisco.,Moses Moody led a productive Golden State bench effort with 24 points. Reserves Brandi...
Zaccharie Risacher (season-best 21) steers Hawks past Magic
Zaccharie Risacher scored 11 of his team's first 13 points finished with a season-high 21 while leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 127-112 win over the visiting Orlando Magic on Tuesday.,Risacher hit 7 of 14 attempts from the field as part of Atlanta's 55.6% shooting effort.,Six players scored in double...
Late surge vs. Hornets gives Pelicans first win of season
Trey Murphy scored 21 points and Jose Alvarado added 18 as the New Orleans Pelicans broke through for their first win, finishing with an 11-0 burst to reel in the visiting Charlotte Hornets 116-112.,Saddiq Bey had 16 points, while Derik Queen amassed 12 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four...
Bulls take lone lead on Nikola Vucevic's late trey, stun 76ers
Nikola Vucevic drilled a go-ahead corner 3-pointer with 3.2 seconds left and Josh Giddey recorded his second straight triple-double as the host Chicago Bulls rallied for a 113-111 win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday.,Vucevic's trey gave the Bulls their lone lead of the night and capped a c...
Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett lead red-hot Raptors in rout of Milwaukee
RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes scored 23 points each Tuesday night and the Toronto Raptors easily defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 128-100 for their third straight win.,Immanuel Quickley added 15 points for the Raptors and reserve Sandro Mamukelashvili also scored 15. Gradey Dick scored 14 point...
Ja Morant’s Rift with Memphis Grizzlies Reaches New Breaking Point
Ja Morant’s relationship with the Memphis Grizzlies continues to deteriorate after his suspension and public comments. Could this growing tension lead to a blockbuster trade before the NBA deadline?...
Spurs coming off 1st loss with visit to fellow Western power Lakers
A pair of early-season Western Conference powers will meet Wednesday when the San Antonio Spurs visit the Los Angeles Lakers.,Only the defending league champion Oklahoma City Thunder sit higher in the West standings through two weeks of the season than the Spurs and Lakers.,San Antonio will have to ...