Basketball

76ers' star Paul George sidelined the next 2 games with bone bruise in left knee

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said Thursday.

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Stephen Silas coaching USA Basketball in AmeriCup qualifying games this weekend

Stephen Silas has plenty of reasons why he wanted to coach for USA Basketball in the qualifying rounds of the FIBA AmeriCup tournament. Among them: his father.

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Canadian basketball player Chad Posthumus dead at 33 after brain aneurysm

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg and Canadian basketball communities are mourning after Chad Posthumus, a founding player of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, died Wednesday at 33.

Nov 21, 2024 1:22 PM Read more >

Mavs star Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain and will be re-evaluated in a week

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain that will sideline the Dallas Mavericks star on a three-game road trip starting Friday night in Denver. The Mavericks said Thursday their five-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week.

Nov 21, 2024 9:22 AM Read more >

Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainment

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking for some assists off the court, aiding with investments in early stage startup companies.

Nov 21, 2024 7:48 AM Read more >

Washington faces Boston on home slide

Boston Celtics (12-3, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (2-11, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -15; over/under is 236.