Basketball

Preview capsule for the Heat-Celtics Eastern Conference finals

Preview capsule for the Boston-Miami Eastern Conference finals series that starts Wednesday: No. 2 BOSTON CELTICS (57-25, 8-5) vs. No.

May 16, 2023 11:37 AM Read more >

Chase Buford leaves Sydney Kings after back-to-back Australian NBL titles

SYDNEY (AP) — Chase Buford is leaving his role as head coach of the Sydney Kings after leading the club to back-to-back titles in Australia’s National Basketball League.

May 16, 2023 12:31 AM Read more >

Boston hosts Miami to open Eastern Conference finals

Miami Heat (44-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -8.5; over/under is 210.

May 16, 2023 12:04 AM Read more >

Ja Morant in limbo again as he awaits review of latest gun video on social media

Ja Morant still had his endorsement deals Monday. While his latest gun video on social media is costing him plenty in public relations currency, he hasn't lost any money. Any, or all, of that could change any day.

May 15, 2023 7:15 PM Read more >

Denver Nuggets focused on vanquishing LeBron James and Lakers, not ghosts of the past

DENVER (AP) — If the Denver Nuggets can continue their dominance at Ball Arena, they'll not only conquer LeBron James and Anthony Davis but they'll also vanquish the ghosts of their horrendous playoff performances against the Los Angeles Lakers.

May 15, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Preview capsule for Western Conference finals matchup between Lakers and Nuggets

Preview capsule for the Denver-Los Angeles Lakers Western Conference finals series that starts Tuesday: No. 1 DENVER NUGGETS (53-29, 8-3) vs. No.

May 15, 2023 2:31 PM Read more >

76ers have questions to solve on Harden, Rivers after another 2nd-round exit

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Trust the Process? Joel Embiid doesn’t even trust his teammates.

May 15, 2023 9:08 AM Read more >

Wembanyama about to learn his NBA destination, with the draft lottery on Tuesday

Academy Award winner Michael Douglas loves basketball. He’s a big Miami fan, mainly because of his relationship with Heat President Pat Riley. He’s followed the game for decades.

May 15, 2023 8:32 AM Read more >

After strong season with Brunson, Knicks must weigh more time or more talent

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson passed the time awaiting internet setup at his home after arriving in New York last summer by tackling a Lego project.

May 15, 2023 8:28 AM Read more >

Stephen Curry offers support, resources to top prospect Scoot Henderson

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In an empty gym on a small campus deserted for spring break, one of the NBA’s top future prospects receives shooting guidance from coaches on Stephen Curry’s training team.

May 15, 2023 7:51 AM Read more >