The Sacramento Kings have shown some consistency in the two weeks since coach Luke Walton was fired.There’s still plenty of room for improvement, however, and beating the Los Angeles Clippers in ba… MORE
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Celtics stumble into second half of back-to-back at Portland
The Boston Celtics face a quick turnaround as they play the second of five games on their Western Conference road trip on Saturday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.Despite a game-high 37 po… MORE
Fresh off eclipsing Suns, Warriors set sights on Spurs
The Golden State Warriors will be riding high after a huge win when they host the surging San Antonio Spurs on Saturday in San Francisco.Less than 24 hours earlier, Golden State beat Phoenix 118-96… MORE
Grizzlies turn focus to Mavs after record-setting performance
The Memphis Grizzlies ride the momentum of a record-setting victory into their Saturday night clash against the host Dallas Mavericks.The Grizzlies posted their season-high third straight win in em… MORE
Bucks attempt to keep cooking at home vs. Heat
The Milwaukee Bucks look to win their seventh consecutive home game as they host the Miami Heat on Saturday night.After dropping four of their first five home games, the Bucks have not lost in Milw… MORE
Conference-leading Nets take on improving Bulls
Through their first 23 games, the Chicago Bulls have produced numerous impressive moments, anchored by the standout performances of DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine.Among Chicago’s more notable wins i… MORE
NBA roundup: Stephen Curry, Warriors halt Suns’ 18-game win streak
The Golden State Warriors ended the Phoenix Suns’ 18-game winning streak and reclaimed the top spot in the Western Conference on Friday night, riding a long-range barrage led by Stephen Curry to a 118… MORE
Clippers lean on Marcus Morris, Paul George in win over Lakers
Marcus Morris had a season-high 21 points and Paul George added 19 as the visiting Los Angeles Clippers held on for a 119-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday in the first meeting of the… MORE
Warriors put an end to Suns’ 18-game win streak
The Golden State Warriors ended the Phoenix Suns’ 18-game winning streak and reclaimed the top spot in the Western Conference on Friday night, riding a long-range barrage led by Stephen Curry to a 118… MORE
Report: NBA turning up heat on players, staff to get COVID booster
The NBA is making a list, checking it in two weeks.When it comes to the COVID-19 booster shot, the league is drawing a clear line between who’s naughty and nice.According to a Friday evening rep… MORE
Jazz emerge with high-scoring win over Celtics
Donovan Mitchell put up a team-leading 34 points and Mike Conley added 29 points and seven assists as the Utah Jazz outlasted the Boston Celtics for a 137-130 win on Friday night in Salt Lake City.… MORE
Pelicans bounce back, defeat Mavericks in rematch
Brandon Ingram had 24 points and 12 assists and two teammates added double-doubles as the visiting New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Dallas Mavericks 107-91 on Friday night.Jonas Valanciunas added… MORE
Rockets nip Magic on late basket for fifth straight win
Eric Gordon scored with 1.6 seconds left and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to five games with a 118-116 victory over the Orlando Magic Friday at Toyota Center.Gordon tallied 24… MORE
Pacers G T.J. McConnell (wrist) to miss multiple weeks
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell is expected to miss multiple weeks because of a right wrist injury, coach Rick Carlisle announced Friday.The 29-year-old McConnell left Wednesday’s game against… MORE
Kevin Durant’s 30 get Nets past Timberwolves
Kevin Durant scored 30 points as the Brooklyn Nets withstood a foul-plagued game and held off the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves for a 110-105 victory Friday night at New York.The Nets won for the… MORE
Joel Embiid, Sixers roar back to stun Hawks
Joel Embiid hit a jumper with 42.8 seconds remaining to cap a game-ending 7-0 run as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the host Atlanta Hawks 98-96 on Friday.Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds and… MORE
Darius Garland (32 points) powers Cavs past Wizards
Darius Garland recorded a season-high 32 points and added 10 assists and a career-best eight rebounds to fuel the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers to a 116-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Frida… MORE
Heat send Pacers to fourth straight defeat
Kyle Lowry scored 26 points and dished out nine assists and Duncan Robinson broke out of his shooting slump as the Miami Heat rolled to a 113-104 win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night at Indiana… MORE
Mavericks C Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out vs. Pelicans
Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis was ruled out for Friday’s home game against the New Orleans Pelicans because of a left knee contusion.According to reports, Porzingis bumped knees with a… MORE
Reports: G Wesley Matthews to sign with Bucks
Free-agent guard Wesley Matthews is in the process of signing with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to reports on Friday.It would mark Matthews’ second stint with the Bucks. He averaged 7.4 points in… MORE
Knicks look to take out frustrations on depleted Nuggets
The New York Knicks are a little frustrated after back-to-back losses that could have easily swung their way.First, New York lost to Brooklyn by two points on Tuesday. Then, Chicago came to Madison… MORE
Trail Blazers fire GM Neil Olshey after workplace inquiry
The Portland Trail Blazers fired president of basketball operations and general manager Neil Olshey on Friday following an investigation into workplace misconduct.The Trail Blazers also promoted Jo… MORE
NBA roundup: Grizzles set NBA mark with 73-point winning margin
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 27 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a franchise record for points and the biggest winning margin in NBA history, 152-79 over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Thurs… MORE
Suns seek 19th straight win in rematch with Warriors
The Phoenix Suns hope to continue their recent mastery of Stephen Curry when the defending Western Conference champs visit the Golden State Warriors for a rematch Friday night in San Francisco.The… MORE
Spurs swamp Blazers, earn season-best third straight win
Bryn Forbes led all scorers with 18 points as the visiting San Antonio Spurs took charge early and cruised to a 114-83 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday to capture their season-high thir… MORE
Suns take down Pistons for team-record 18th straight win
Cameron Johnson and Cameron Payne had 19 points and six rebounds apiece and the host Phoenix Suns set a franchise record with their 18th consecutive victory by defeating the struggling Detroit Pistons… MORE
Grizzlies set NBA record with 73-point win over Thunder
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 27 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a franchise record for points and the biggest winning margin in NBA history, 152-79 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday in Me… MORE
Raptors stop Bucksâ winning streak as Antetokounmpo sits
Fred VanVleet scored 26 of his 29 points in the second half and the Toronto Raptors ended the visiting Milwaukee Bucks’ eight-game winning streak Thursday night with a 97-93 victory.Pascal Siakam a… MORE
DeMar DeRozan, Bulls too much for Knicks
DeMar DeRozan scored 34 points and Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine each added 27 to lift the visiting Chicago Bulls to a 119-115 victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.DeRozan made 12 of… MORE
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out Thursday vs. Raptors
Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo was scratched from the Bucks’ Thursday night game at Toronto due to right calf soreness.Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 27.6 points, 11.8 rebounds and six assis… MORE
Resurgent Rockets aim for fifth straight win vs. Cole Anthony, Magic
There was little in the way of recent prior history to suggest the Houston Rockets were capable of stringing together four consecutive victories, especially considering the first win of their current… MORE
LeBron James cleared to return for Lakers’ game vs. Clippers
One of the Clippers’ brightest stars will remain out, but the Lakers’ biggest superstar will be back when the teams meet Friday night for the first time this season.The Lakers will be the home team… MORE
LeBron James cleared to play after being in COVID protocol
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocol earlier this week after it was announced he had tested positive for COVID-19, has been cleared to return to ac… MORE
Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enters concussion protocol
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will miss at least Thursday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies after being placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol.It isn’t yet known how… MORE
Celtics meet Jazz in matchup of surging teams
Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz will look to close their four-game homestand on a high note with another win when Jayson Tatum and the rising Boston Celtics come to Salt Lake City on Friday night.… MORE
Pelicans hope Mavericks’ hot shooting doesn’t continue in rematch
The New Orleans Pelicans hope the Dallas Mavericks can’t repeat their hot shooting.Odds are the Mavericks can’t.Dallas shot a franchise-record 68.7 percent from the floor in rolling past the hos… MORE
Timberwolves hope to have healthy Karl Anthony-Towns vs. Nets
With about two minutes left in the game on Wednesday, Karl Anthony-Towns finished off a dunk and landed hard on his back.The Timberwolves exhaled afterwards when X-rays were negative on his lower b… MORE
Zion Williamsonâs return delayed by foot soreness
The New Orleans Pelicans will be dialing back Zion Williamson’s workload after the power forward started experiencing soreness in his surgically repaired right foot, head coach Willie Green said Thurs… MORE
Joel Embiid still rounding into form as 76ers visit Hawks
There’s no argument that Joel Embiid is the franchise cornerstone for the Philadelphia 76ers.There’s also no argument that Embiid has been struggling since returning from a three-week absence from… MORE
Bucks C Brook Lopez recovering after successful back surgery
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez is recovering after back surgery on Thursday in Los Angeles.The team said the procedure was successful and was performed by Dr. Robert Watkins along with team phy… MORE
Evan Mobley’s Cavaliers look for fourth straight win in trip to Washington
The Cleveland Cavailers aim to match a season-high win streak on Friday when they conclude a three-game road trip against the Washington Wizards.The Cavaliers posted their third straight lopsided v… MORE
Heat will try to win at Indiana without Bam Adebayo
The Miami Heat are set to visit the Indiana Pacers on Friday night in a battle between two slumping teams.Indiana has lost three straight games, including at home on Wednesday night, 114-111, to th… MORE
Thunder seek to snap seven-game skid vs. Grizzlies
The Oklahoma City Thunder look to halt a seven-game slide when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night.Five of the setbacks have been by seven or fewer points, so at the least the Thunde… MORE
NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 40 in Bucks’ comeback win
The Milwaukee Bucks battled back from an 18-point deficit and Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a go-ahead layup with two seconds left in regulation to beat the visiting Charlotte Hornets 127-125 on Monday… MORE
Kings down Clippers for latest win at L.A.
The Sacramento Kings continued to enjoy visits to their home-away-from-home Wednesday night, thumping the host Los Angeles Clippers 124-115 for a second victory at the Staples Center in six days.De… MORE
Bucks storm back from 18-point deficit to defeat Hornets
The Milwaukee Bucks battled back from an 18-point deficit and Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a go-ahead layup with two seconds left in regulation to beat the visiting Charlotte Hornets 127-125 on Monday… MORE
Streaking Rockets rally past skidding Thunder
Jae’Sean Tate scored a career-high 32 points to lead the visiting Houston Rockets rallied for a 114-110 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.The Rockets extended their winning streak… MORE
Luka Doncic, Mavs get jump on Pelicans, win going away
Luka Doncic scored 18 of his game-high 28 points in the first quarter as the visiting Dallas Mavericks racked up a season high in points and dominated the New Orleans Pelicans 139-107 on Wednesday nig… MORE
Cavs finally win in Miami, 111-85
Kevin Love scored a game-high 22 points off the bench as the Cleveland Cavaliers broke a 20-game, decade-plus-long losing streak in games played at the Miami Heat, prevailing 111-85 on Wednesday night… MORE
Jayson Tatum-led Celtics hang on to edge Sixers
Jayson Tatum had 26 points and a career-high 16 rebounds as the Boston Celtics outlasted the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 88-87 in a matchup of Eastern Conference contenders on Wednesday night.Denni… MORE
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