National Basketball Association (NBA)

NBA: Storylines abound as Scottie Barnes, Raptors open series at Cavs

Success came quickly for Toronto Raptors power forward Scottie Barnes, who won the Rookie of the Year award and got a taste of the playoffs four years ago. Two All-Star...

NBA: Rivalry continues as Nuggets host Timberwolves for Game 1

Denver slugged its way past Minnesota in 2023 on its way to the NBA title. The Timberwolves derailed...

NBA: Report: Retirement an option on table for Lakers’ LeBron James

LeBron James will lead the Lakers into the first-round of the NBA playoffs against the favored Houston Rockets...

NBA: Nuggets, Pacers set to face off in Mexico City in November

The Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers will face off in next season's Mexico City game at the Arena...

NBA: Hornets seek 1st playoff berth in 10 years in play-in game at Magic

For the Charlotte Hornets, winning Friday night's play-in game and earning the final playoff berth in the Eastern...

NBA: Pistons intent on sharpening skills in home finale vs. Bucks

The top seed and home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs already is locked up. The Detroit Pistons now can gear up for what...

NBA: NBA roundup: Wolves down Pacers, subsequently clinch playoff berth

Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a three-game losing streak with a 124-104 win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday...

NBA: Rockets escape 21-point hole, down Suns to tie for 4th in West

Kevin Durant had 24 points and five 3-pointers in his return to Phoenix and the Houston Rockets overcame a 21-point deficit for their largest...

NBA: Clippers squander big early lead but hold off Mavs

Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and Darius Garland added 22 as the Los Angeles Clippers improved their play-in tournament seeding possibilities with a 116-103...

NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder manhandle short-handed Lakers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points in 28 minutes as the Oklahoma City Thunder demolished the Lakers for the second time in five days, prevailing...

NBA: Steph Curry steps up late to help Warriors survive Kings

Stephen Curry capped his 17-point performance with a game-tying 3-pointer, then turned his own miss into an offensive rebound and assist on Brandin Podziemski's...