Basketball

Fifteen years ago, Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics wearing a high-tech swimsuit with a catchy name, the Speedo LZR Racer.

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says he misses Cup competition from his days roaming benches in Europe.

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray is edging closer to a return from a hamstring injury and will join the Denver Nuggets on their upcoming five-game trip.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is “anxious” to make his return to NBA action, saying it feels “like the first day of school.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers handed the Portland Trail Blazers their fifth straight loss with a 109-95 victory on Wednesday night.

Milwaukee Bucks (7-4, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (3-7, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte aims to break its four-game home slide with a win over Milwaukee.

New York Knicks (6-5, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (2-9, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Knicks -2.

Los Angeles Lakers (6-6, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (3-8, 14th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m.

Philadelphia 76ers (8-3, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (6-5, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia plays Atlanta in Eastern Conference action Friday.

Sacramento Kings (6-4, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (3-8, 13th in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Friday, 7:30 p.m.