Basketball

Trail Blazers guard Taze Moore signs with CEBL's Vancouver Bandits

VANCOUVER — Taze Moore doesn't take basketball for granted, so when a unique opportunity to play summer ball came up, he grabbed it.

Apr 18, 2024 12:09 PM Read more >

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will have MRI Thursday, may miss play-in game Friday

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Miami guard Jimmy Butler will have an MRI on his right knee Thursday, with the Heat bracing for the strong possibility that he may miss Friday's elimination play-in game against the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the si

Apr 18, 2024 8:38 AM Read more >

Pelicans host the Kings for play-in game

Sacramento Kings (46-36, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (49-33, eighth in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Kings -1.5; over/under is 213.

Apr 18, 2024 12:04 AM Read more >

Coby White scores career-high 42 points as Bulls roll past Hawks 131-116 in play-in game

CHICAGO (AP) — Coby White drew roars from the crowd early on with vicious crossovers and spins toward the basket. He was so effective he had fans chanting his name as the final minutes ticked away. It was that kind of night.

Apr 17, 2024 11:37 PM Read more >

76ers beat Heat 105-104 in play-in to earn No. 7 seed

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid showed why Philadelphia always has a shot at a long postseason run as long as he’s in the lineup. Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and one huge assist to Kelly Oubre Jr.

Apr 17, 2024 10:25 PM Read more >

Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in to earn No. 7 seed

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 76ers needed all the improbable tricks they could summon to even have a chance at winning their first play-in game in team history. Nicolas Batum hit game-shifting 3-pointers. Buddy Hield was in the mix.

Apr 17, 2024 10:23 PM Read more >

Hey, Buddy! The postseason finally beckons for 76ers' Buddy Hield after 632 NBA games

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey sat on his locker room chair and yelled loud enough after Philadelphia beat Miami in a play-in tournament game to welcome one of the newest 76ers to the postseason club.

Apr 17, 2024 9:43 PM Read more >

Klay Thompson wants do decompress from season before delving into what's next as a free agent

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fighting his emotions from the most frustrating of nights, Klay Thompson peered high into the upper deck of Sacramento's Golden 1 Center and caught a glimpse of one remaining fan wearing his No. 11 jersey.

Apr 17, 2024 7:08 PM Read more >

Donovan Mitchell healthy, ready to make second playoff run with Cavs a year after painful early exit

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Donovan Mitchell understands what's at stake — all of it. In the weeks ahead, his reputation, his stature among the NBA's stars, maybe even his future with Cleveland, is on the line.

Apr 17, 2024 4:44 PM Read more >

NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games

Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose.

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