NBA Page 549 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Miles Bridges' return can't save Hornets in loss to Bucks
Damian Lillard scored 27 points for the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, who spoiled the return to action of Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges in a 130-99 victory Friday night during an NBA in-season tournament game....
Grizzlies' Marcus Smart (foot sprain) to miss 3-5 weeks
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without guard Marcus Smart for three to five weeks with a sprained left foot, the team announced Friday....
Without Steph Curry, Warriors try to pay back Thunder
The Golden State Warriors hope the absence of Stephen Curry doesn't lead to another long-distance disparity when they get a rematch with the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night in San Francisco....
Suns G Bradley Beal (back) out at least three weeks
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will be re-evaluated in three weeks as he deals with a strained lower back, the team announced Friday....
Isaiah Joe's hot shooting powers Thunder past Warriors
Isaiah Joe hit seven consecutive 3-pointers as part of a long-distance shooting barrage that lifted the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 128-109 victory over the short-handed Golden State Warriors on Thursday night in San Francisco....
Lakers look to bounce back against Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers earlier this week without LeBron James....
Jimmy Butler-led Heat defeat Nets for 7th straight win
Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 36 points and added five rebounds, three assists and three blocks, leading the host Miami Heat to their seventh straight win, a 122-115 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night....
Clippers F Paul George fined $35k for criticizing officials
The NBA fined Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George $35,000 on Thursday night for criticizing officiating earlier this week....
Devin Booker, Suns prepare for back-to-back at Jazz
The Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns are heading into Friday night's showdown in Salt Lake City on a positive note after picking up wins in their most recent outings....
Rockets seek 7th straight win, take on reeling Clippers
Fresh off a victory over the defending champions that continued to validate their improved level of play, the Houston Rockets will return to NBA in-season tournament play Friday with a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers....
Nuggets aim to get over .500 on road, beat Pelicans again
The Denver Nuggets, who are preparing to visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, are the reigning NBA champions and are tied for the best record in this young season....
Magic seek another road victory against Bulls
Even as a seemingly comfortable second-half lead evaporated, the Orlando Magic felt in control of Wednesday's eventual last-second road victory against the Chicago Bulls....
Raptors aim for faster start in in-season tourney debut vs. Celtics
The Toronto Raptors know they must break their habit of slow starts when they play the visiting Boston Celtics Friday night in their first NBA in-season tournament game....
Surging Kings look to extend Spurs' losing streak
The surging Sacramento Kings look to extend their four-game winning streak and continue their recent success on the road against San Antonio when they visit the Spurs on Friday in an NBA in-season tournament game....
Cavaliers back home, seeking win over Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers welcome the visiting Detroit Pistons to town on Friday for an NBA in-season tournament matchup, with both teams seeking their first win in pool play....
After two straight losses, 76ers look to knock off Hawks
The Philadelphia 76ers will look to halt a two-game skid when they battle the host Atlanta Hawks in the NBA in-season tournament on Friday....
Surging Knicks visit struggling Wizards
The New York Knicks have found a winning groove since their last appearance in the NBA's in-season tournament....
Miles Bridges set to return as Hornets battle Bucks
The Charlotte Hornets will have a different personnel makeup when they take the court Friday night....
Still facing legal issues, Miles Bridges to return to Hornets roster
Forward Miles Bridges is back with the Charlotte Hornets after more than a year away from the team following his arrest on domestic violence charges, still embroiled in a related legal case....
