Basketball

Ja Morant scores 34 in return from ban, hits game-winner at horn to lift Grizzlies over Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ja Morant ended his regrettable absence from professional basketball with a comeback for the ages.

Dec 19, 2023 10:47 PM Read more >

Ja Morant gratified by a 'perfect ending' to a 'perfect day' as he returns from NBA suspension

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant described his game-winning shot at the end of a 34-point performance against the New Orleans Pelicans as “the perfect ending” to a “perfect day.

Dec 19, 2023 10:24 PM Read more >

Lillard joins 20,000-point club, Giannis has triple-double as Bucks defeat Spurs 132-119

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard didn't bother hiding what his latest career milestone meant to him.

Dec 19, 2023 9:26 PM Read more >

Bulls forward Torrey Craig to miss at least next 2 months because of right foot injury

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls expect veteran forward Torrey Craig to miss at least the next two months because of a right foot injury.

Dec 19, 2023 5:11 PM Read more >

Raptors all-star Pascal Siakam wowed by Data Dunkers program he supports

TORONTO — The whispers started before Pascal Siakam's name was even announced. Dozens of students from across Toronto would get to meet one of their heroes, thanks to their work in data science.

Dec 19, 2023 4:33 PM Read more >

NBA Notebook: Canada's Brooks enjoys big second half in comeback win over former team

Dillon Brooks made some statements in his first game back in Memphis last Friday. The Mississauga, Ont.

Dec 19, 2023 12:25 PM Read more >

Canadian forward Brooks fined after ejection for arguing with official

NEW YORK — The NBA has fined Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks US$35,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a game official and publicly criticizing officiating. Brooks was given two technical fouls and ejected with 38.

Dec 19, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

Rockets' Dillon Brooks fined $35K, Ime Udoka fined $25K for comments made to referees in Bucks game

NEW YORK (AP) — Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks and coach Ime Udoka have been fined for directing inappropriate language to officials at the end of a 128-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.

Dec 19, 2023 12:03 PM Read more >

Long losing streaks are uncomfortable for NBA players. It can be part of their pro indoctrination

Victor Wembanyama has adjusted to many things — food, culture, double teams — since the top pick's arrival with the San Antonio Spurs . There's just no getting accustomed to all the losing.

Dec 19, 2023 8:26 AM Read more >

At 20-5, Timberwolves insist that they're just getting started

MIAMI (AP) — Mike Conley remembers exactly how many games it took him to realize that these Minnesota Timberwolves might be a real contender this season. That would be zero.

Dec 19, 2023 8:22 AM Read more >