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Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen breaks left ring finger, questionable for Friday’s game
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is listed as questionable for Friday’s NBA Cup…
76ers use team option on Jared McCain to extend his contract through the 2026-27 season
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers exercised their third-year contract option for promising second-year guard…
Real Madrid signs veteran NBA center Alex Len
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid said Thursday it has agreed to sign veteran NBA center…
Mark Walter finalizes his purchase of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Walter is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers…
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball fined $35,000 by NBA for making obscene gesture during game
NEW YORK (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was fined $35,000 by the NBA…
NBC’s star-studded lineup to tackle Winter Olympics, Super Bowl 60, and NBA All-Star Game
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Mike Tirico, Maria Taylor, Ahmed Fareed and Noah Eagle will work…
Newcomers could hold the key as No. 4 UConn eyes its third national title in the last four seasons
UConn (24-11, 14-6 Big East) UConn’s bid to win a third consecutive national title ended…
Ed Cooley is in his third season at Georgetown and the Hoyas would love to return to March Madness
Georgetown (18-16, 8-12 Big East) There was a lot of work to do when Ed…
Led by Wembanyama, youthful Spurs on verge of setting best start in franchise history
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs can open the season 5-0 for the…
Butler coach Thad Matta revamps roster again in an effort to produce a winning season and NCAA bid
Butler (15-20, 6-14 Big East) Coach Thad Matta begins the fourth season of his second…
Austin Reaves gives short-handed Lakers another reason to rely on him with buzzer-beater vs. Wolves
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Austin Reaves had the ball for the final possession, of course, dribbling…
Jaylen Brown’s 30 points, Celtics’ 20-3 run end Cavaliers’ win streak
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, including 13 during a 20-3 run to…
Mavericks’ Anthony Davis leaves game early with leg soreness
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis left Wednesday night’s game against the Indiana…
Reserves Williams, Powell lead Mavericks past Pacers 107-105 in matchup of injury-depleted teams
DALLAS (AP) — Brandon Williams scored 20 and Dwight Powell scored 18 points as the…
Nikola Jokic has 4th straight triple-double to start season as Nuggets rout Pelicans 122-88
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 21 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, matching an…
Raptors rookie Murray-Boyles faces tough assignment in first-ever NBA start
TORONTO — Collin Murray-Boyles doesn’t think he’s had his “welcome to the NBA” moment just…
Jalen Johnson and Hawks hold off winless Nets 117-112 after Trae Young exits with knee injury
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 23 points, and the Atlanta Hawks held off…
Jaylen Brown scores 30 as Celtics snap Cavaliers’ win streak
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, including 13 during a 20-3 run to…
Durant’s 31 points leads bigger Rockets past Poeltl-less Raptors 139-121
TORONTO — Kevin Durant had 31 points as the Houston Rockets flew past the Toronto…
Mavericks’ Brandon Williams apologizes for being distraction following arrest
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks reserve guard Brandon Williams apologized Wednesday for being a distraction…
100 days from the Olympics, federal funding question looms over Canadian athletes
Canadian athletes enter the home stretch of preparation for the 2026 Winter Games that start…
Rozier and Billups will not receive NBA salaries while on leave in gambling cases, AP sources say
NBA guard Terry Rozier and coach Chauncey Billups will not receive their salaries while on…
Michael Jordan criticizes load management in latest installment of NBC conversation
Michael Jordan didn’t believe in load management, even when he was violently ill. Jordan addressed…
NCAA delays rule change permitting college athletes to bet on professional sports
The NCAA is delaying a rule change that will allow athletes and athletic department staff…