Basketball News

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, ...

October 16, 2019

Atlantic City transfers power amid corruption - yet again

For over a decade, things had been quiet in Atlantic City, the seaside gambling resort known as much for its colorful ...

October 16, 2019

As NBA-China tweet rift continues, James enters spotlight

LeBron James has stepped into the spotlight of the now-strained relationship between the NBA and China with his comments ...

October 15, 2019

LeBron James no longer King James for Hong Kong protesters

When the ball smashed into a photo of LeBron James' face stuck above the hoop and dropped into the basket, the Hong Kong ...

October 15, 2019

LeBron: Rockets' Morey 'wasn't educated' on China tweet

LeBron James believes Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey "was either misinformed or not really educated on the ...