Basketball

Knicks lose 2nd-round pick for tampering in Brunson pursuit

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks will lose a draft pick for getting started too soon with their Jalen Brunson pursuit.

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Mavs coach Kidd fined $25K for reaction to Doncic ejection

NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was fined $25,000 for coming onto the court to confront a referee and directing inappropriate language toward him during a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA announced Wednesday.

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Popovich, Parker, Nowitzki, Wade among Hall of Fame nominees

Gregg Popovich has been at the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony many times over the years, always there to show support for someone on the stage. Next year, he may be there in a different capacity.

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EXPLAINER: Inside the proposed sale of the Suns and Mercury

Mat Ishbia’s career statistics at Michigan State went like this: He averaged 0.6 points, 0.3 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game. Not exactly record-setting numbers. But this is the number he's about to be known by in the game — $4 billion.

Dec 21, 2022 10:16 AM Read more >

Hawks' Schlenk steps down as president, Fields assumes lead

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks president Travis Schlenk is stepping down and moving into an advisory position, the team said Wednesday, while general manager Landry Fields will assume control of daily operations.

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Atlanta takes on Chicago in conference matchup

Chicago Bulls (12-18, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (16-15, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Hawks -6.5; over/under is 233.

Dec 21, 2022 12:04 AM Read more >

Pelicans take on the Spurs on 4-game skid

San Antonio Spurs (10-20, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (18-12, third in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Dec 21, 2022 12:03 AM Read more >

Durant leads Brooklyn against Golden State after 43-point game

Golden State Warriors (15-17, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (19-12, fourth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Nets -11.

Dec 21, 2022 12:03 AM Read more >

Detroit takes on Philadelphia, aims to end 3-game skid

Detroit Pistons (8-25, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (17-12, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : 76ers -11.

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Toronto takes on New York, looks to stop 6-game skid

Toronto Raptors (13-18, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (18-13, sixth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

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