Basketball

For 4 rising NBA stars, about $1 billion in extensions leads to rising expectations

Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton got questions about the same topic more often than he could remember this summer: The money, the money, the money.

Oct 16, 2023 7:51 AM Read more >

Lillard scores 14 points in Milwaukee debut as Bucks beat Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 16 points, Damian Lillard had 14 in his Milwaukee debut, and the Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-97 on Sunday night.

Oct 15, 2023 9:42 PM Read more >

Raptors have a G'day with 134-93 win over Cairns Taipans

TORONTO — It might have been a G'day for the Cairns Taipans in terms of fun basketball experiences, but it was anything but on the scoreboard for the visiting Australians as they were crushed 134-93 by the Toronto Raptors in a Sunday exhibition game

Oct 15, 2023 5:24 PM Read more >

Wembanyama scores 23 in Spurs' 120-104 victory over Heat

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points in 23 minutes to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 120-104 preseason victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Wembanyama, the No.

Oct 13, 2023 10:15 PM Read more >

Hornets' Miles Bridges turns himself in after arrest warrant issued over protection order

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges turned himself in on Friday after an arrest warrant was issued for an alleged protection order violation stemming from a domestic violence case last year .

Oct 13, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

76ers star James Harden says he has 'lost trust' in Daryl Morey, front office

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden remained steadfast that his fractured relationship with the front office can't be repaired. Harden has yet to play in the preseason.

Oct 13, 2023 12:42 PM Read more >

Thunder GM Presti: Hamilton's Gilgeous-Alexander is a 'professor' — like Neil Peart

MONTREAL — At first glance there does not seem to be a lot in common between Canadian basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and legendary drummer Neil Peart of Rush.

Oct 13, 2023 12:23 PM Read more >

Marcus Smart is marveling at the Grizzlies' defensive mindset. He thinks they can be NBA's best

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Marcus Smart sees no reason why the Grizzlies can't be the NBA's best defensive team this season. It's not just bold talk from a brash player. Smart knows exactly why Memphis traded for him in June.

Oct 13, 2023 7:20 AM Read more >

Mikal Bridges scores 23 points, Nets beat Maccabi Ra’anana of Israel 135-103

NEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges hit six 3-pointers and scored 23 points to help, Harry Giles III had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Brooklyn Nets beat Maccabi Ra’anana of Israel 135-103 on Thursday night in preseason play.

Oct 12, 2023 9:31 PM Read more >

Gilgeous-Alexander praises Montreal crowd: 'The NBA should put a team here'

MONTREAL — It's safe to say Montreal basketball fans have left an impression on the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Oct 12, 2023 8:48 PM Read more >