Basketball News

October 24, 2019

76ers top Celtics 107-93 in 1st battle of East favorites

Joel Embiid was popped in the mouth by an elbow that drew blood, rattled teeth, and stunned the Sixers' big man. Embiid shook ...

October 24, 2019

Irving scores 50 but misses last shot, Wolves top Nets in OT

Kyrie Irving fell down and frantically rose up, still with a shot to save his Nets debut. Moments later he was back on the ...

October 24, 2019

Jimmy Butler ruled out of Heat opener for 'personal reasons'

Jimmy Butler's debut for the Miami Heat will be delayed by a few days. Butler was ruled out of Miami's season-opener against ...

October 23, 2019

No. 1 Michigan State will find out soon how it stacks up

Michigan State's basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the preseason for the first time and is looking forward to validating the ...

October 23, 2019

Leonard leads Clippers over LeBron and Lakers 112-102

Kawhi Leonard hit seven straight shots in one stretch, creating a run for the Clippers that his new teammates quickly joined.

October 23, 2019

VanVleet scores career-high 34, Raptors top Pelicans 130-122

The Toronto Raptors slipped on shiny new rings, unfurled a championship banner, then got their title defense started with a ...

October 23, 2019

Raptors' Ujiri won't be charged for shoving deputy

California prosecutors announced Tuesday that they won't charge Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri for shoving a sheriff's ...

October 23, 2019

Raptors receive NBA's biggest championship rings ever

The Toronto Raptors received the biggest championship rings in NBA history and unfurled a banner celebrating their victory ...

October 22, 2019

Langford out again with foot problem for No. 1 Michigan St

Top-ranked Michigan State is already dealing with a significant injury. Guard Joshua Langford had a setback in his return ...

October 22, 2019

Winston, Howard top AP preseason All-America men's team

Cassius Winston had a long list of accomplishments at Michigan State. He led the Spartans to Big Ten regular-season and ...

October 22, 2019

Pelicans' Zion Williamson out 6-8 weeks after knee scope

Zion Williamson will miss the start of the season after the No. 1 overall draft pick by the New Orleans Pelicans had right ...

October 21, 2019

Michigan State opens at No. 1 in AP Top 25 preseason poll

There isn't much Michigan State has yet to accomplish under Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo, from Big Ten titles and Final Four ...

October 20, 2019

Hong Kong activist stabbed as protesters gird for march

A man distributing leaflets near a wall with pro-democracy messages was stabbed and wounded, as Hong Kong anti-government ...

October 19, 2019

AP source: Raptors, Siakam agree on 4-year max extension

Pascal Siakam is officially a major part of the Toronto Raptors' long-term plans. The Raptors and Siakam have agreed on a ...

October 19, 2019

NBA says Chinese wanted Morey's firing; China denies claim

The rift between the NBA and China appeared to widen again Friday, as the fallout over Houston Rockets general manager Daryl ...

October 18, 2019

Silver: China asked for Rockets GM Daryl Morey to be fired

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Chinese officials wanted Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey to be fired for his ...

October 17, 2019

Wizards sign Beal to 2-year, $72 million extension

Bradley Beal signed a two-year extension worth nearly $72 million with Washington on Thursday, a major victory for the ...

October 17, 2019

Atlanta businessman spared prison in college hoops scandal

An Atlanta businessman and former NBA referee was spared prison time Thursday after pleading guilty in a college basketball ...

October 17, 2019

APNewsBreak: Liberty to play at Barclays starting in 2020

The New York Liberty will have a new home next year — Barclays Center. Team executives told The Associated Press on Thursday ...

October 16, 2019

NCAA: College athletes graduating at record high rate

Graduation rates among college athletes continue to hit record highs. The NCAA's most recent statistics, released Wednesday, ...