Basketball

Raptors beat Hornets, clinch play-in tournament spot

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 36 points, Fred VanVleet added 20 points and a career-high 20 assists and the Toronto Raptors beat the undermanned Charlotte Hornets 128-108 on Sunday to secure a spot in the NBA play-in tournament. O.G.

Apr 2, 2023 4:24 PM Read more >

Wins by Toronto, Brooklyn help Raptors clinch NBA play-in spot

The Toronto Raptors have clinched a spot in the NBA's play-in round. Toronto's 128-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets earlier Sunday, coupled with the Brooklyn Nets' 111-110 victory over the Utah Jazz, locked up the Raptors' post-season spot.

Apr 2, 2023 4:23 PM Read more >

Doncic leads Dallas against Atlanta after 42-point game

Dallas Mavericks (37-41, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (38-39, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Hawks -3; over/under is 242.

Apr 2, 2023 12:04 AM Read more >

NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement

The most financially successful era in NBA history will continue uninterrupted for at least six more years, after the league and its players came to a tentative agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that will kick in this summer.

Apr 1, 2023 11:43 PM Read more >

Ingram's 36 points lead Pelicans past Clippers, 122-114

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Clippers star Kawhi Leonard hit big shots in the closing minutes, the Pelicans answered with Brandon Ingram, whose recent form has sent his team surging up the standings.

Apr 1, 2023 11:22 PM Read more >

Ingram scores 36, leads Pelicans over Clippers 122-114

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 36 points, bringing fans to their feet with an array of clutch, mid-range jump shots, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Clippers 122-114 on Saturday night.

Apr 1, 2023 9:26 PM Read more >

Butler has 35, Miami gets needed win over Dallas, 129-122

MIAMI (AP) — Miami was desperate. So was Dallas. Jimmy Butler and the Heat had just enough to help their playoff position — while dealing the Mavericks a big blow.

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Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo gets one-game suspension

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo has been suspended one game without pay for head-butting Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin on Thursday night.

Apr 1, 2023 11:53 AM Read more >

Pop, Gasol, Hammon, Parker, Nowitzki, Wade heading to Hall

Tony Parker and Pau Gasol played for him. Becky Hammon coached alongside him. Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade waged battles against him. He is Gregg Popovich. And he, finally, is a Hall of Famer.

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2023 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees

North American Committee — Dwayne Wade, player; Dirk Nowitzki, player; Tony Parker; player; Paul Gasol, player; Gene Bess, coach; David Hixon, coach; Gene Keady, coach; Gregg Popovich, coach.

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