Basketball

Pascal Siakam: Toronto Raptors down but not out despite on-court struggles

TORONTO — Pascal Siakam can't deny that the Raptors have taken some hard knocks during slump that has seen Toronto lose six of their past seven games. But Siakam says there's a lot more fight left in him and his teammates.

Dec 12, 2023 2:48 PM Read more >

Canada's RJ Barrett applying lessons from FIBA World Cup to NBA's New York Knicks

RJ Barrett can't help but smile when he talks about playing for Canada's men's basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. "It's going to be fun, it's going to be exciting," Barrett said in a recent interview.

Dec 12, 2023 1:16 PM Read more >

Young Orlando Magic are off to an impressive start thanks to their commitment to defense

Two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference standings will face off this week when the Boston Celtics host a pair of games against the ... Orlando Magic? No, that's not a misprint.

Dec 12, 2023 3:56 AM Read more >

Clippers hold off short-handed Trail Blazers 132-127 for 4th straight win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 132-127 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.

Dec 12, 2023 3:21 AM Read more >

Pacers rebound from in-season tourney final loss, send Pistons to 20th straight defeat 131-123

DETROIT (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 30 points and the Indiana Pacers handed the Detroit Pistons their 20th straight loss, 131-123 on Monday night.

Dec 12, 2023 12:24 AM Read more >

Hayward and the Hornets visit conference foe Miami

Charlotte Hornets (7-14, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (13-10, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte takes on Miami in Eastern Conference action Wednesday.