Basketball

Timberwolves' Towns nears return from long-term calf injury

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is moving closer to a return to the court in his recovery from a severely strained right calf muscle.

Mar 21, 2023 4:01 PM Read more >

Morant apologizes again after NBA suspension for mistakes

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis star guard Ja Morant says he obviously made a terrible decision and many mistakes. The two-time All-Star apologized again Tuesday.

Mar 21, 2023 3:04 PM Read more >

Grizzlies' Morant gets standing ovation after NBA suspension

Ja Morant received a standing ovation from the Memphis crowd when he arrived courtside just before tip-off Monday night in his return from an eight-game NBA suspension.

Mar 21, 2023 8:47 AM Read more >

Analysis: Injuries slowed progress in Detroit, Charlotte

The Detroit Pistons entered the season with a young nucleus led by Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 pick in the 2021 draft. There was talk of a new phase of their rebuild. Instead, they appear poised to finish with the worst record in the NBA.

Mar 21, 2023 3:50 AM Read more >

Booker leads Phoenix against Los Angeles after 46-point game

Phoenix Suns (38-33, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (35-37, 11th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m.