Basketball

76ers' Joel Embiid out versus Timberwolves with hip soreness

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday's game in Minnesota with hip soreness and will be re-evaluated Thursday.

Nov 22, 2023 5:10 PM Read more >

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo out with bruised hip against Cavs still without guard Donovan Mitchell

CLEVELAND (AP) — Miami All-Star center Bam Adebayo will miss Wednesday night's game against Cleveland with a hip bruise, while the Cavaliers are again without star guard Donovan Mitchell because of a lingering hamstring issue.

Nov 22, 2023 4:47 PM Read more >

Ben Simmons out at least another week, Cam Thomas moves toward a return for the Brooklyn Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons will miss at least another week with a pinched nerve in his lower back, while Cam Thomas is improving from an ankle injury that has forced the Brooklyn Nets' leading scorer to miss the last five games.

Nov 22, 2023 1:53 PM Read more >

Haliburton scores 37 as Pacers beat Hawks to clinch quarterfinal berth in In-Season Tournament

ATLANTA (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton had 37 points and 16 assists, Buddy Hield hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer in the final minute and the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 157-152 on Tuesday night to clinch a spot in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarter

Nov 22, 2023 10:33 AM Read more >

LeBron scores 39,000th point, Lakers complete sweep of tourney group play with 131-99 win over Utah

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored his 39,000th point on the way to 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers completed an unbeaten run through group play in the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 131-99 victory over the

Nov 22, 2023 10:25 AM Read more >

Minnesota takes on Philadelphia, looks for 7th straight home win

Philadelphia 76ers (10-4, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (10-3, first in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Timberwolves -5.