Basketball

Ben Simmons out at least another week, Cam Thomas moves toward a return for the Brooklyn Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons will miss at least another week with a pinched nerve in his lower back, while Cam Thomas is improving from an ankle injury that has forced the Brooklyn Nets' leading scorer to miss the last five games.

Nov 22, 2023 12:53 PM Read more >

Haliburton scores 37 as Pacers beat Hawks to clinch quarterfinal berth in In-Season Tournament

ATLANTA (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton had 37 points and 16 assists, Buddy Hield hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute and the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 157-152 on Tuesday night to clinch a spot in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarter

Nov 22, 2023 9:33 AM Read more >

LeBron scores 39,000th point, Lakers complete sweep of tourney group play with 131-99 win over Utah

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored his 39,000th point on the way to 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers completed an unbeaten run through group play in the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 131-99 victory over the

Nov 22, 2023 9:25 AM Read more >

Minnesota takes on Philadelphia, looks for 7th straight home win

Philadelphia 76ers (10-4, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (10-3, first in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Timberwolves -5.