Basketball

Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving ruled out of Mavericks game against Clippers

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks will be without top scorers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving after they were ruled out of Thursday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers because of injuries.

Dec 19, 2024 4:26 PM Read more >

NBA East-leading Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro to miss at least 2 weeks with right shoulder sprain

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without forward Isaac Okoro for several weeks after he suffered a sprained right shoulder.

Dec 19, 2024 10:54 AM Read more >

Bucks play the Cavaliers, seek 5th straight win

Milwaukee Bucks (14-11, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (23-4, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

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Hawks G Kobe Bufkin to have shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks backup guard Kobe Bufkin will undergo surgery to deal with lingering shoulder issues, knocking him out for the rest of the season.

Dec 18, 2024 4:16 PM Read more >

All-star Scottie Barnes upgraded to questionable by Toronto Raptors

TORONTO — It's one step forward, one back when it comes to injuries for the Toronto Raptors. All-star Scottie Barnes was upgraded to questionable by the Raptors on Wednesday after he participated in a full-contact practice at OVO Athletic Centre.

Dec 18, 2024 2:09 PM Read more >

Former Raptors centre Jontay Porter likely to get a prison term: law expert

TORONTO — An expert in gaming law expects former Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter will likely be sentenced to a prison term and face other punishments.

Dec 18, 2024 10:42 AM Read more >

Lillard and Antetokounmpo won an NBA Cup together. Now, the next challenge: chasing the big prize

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo stood side-by-side during the postgame celebration after the NBA Cup final. Antetokounmpo was holding the MVP trophy. Lillard was holding the bigger trophy.

Dec 18, 2024 3:01 AM Read more >

New Orleans faces Houston on 4-game losing streak

New Orleans Pelicans (5-22, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (17-9, third in the Western Conference) Houston; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Dec 17, 2024 11:04 PM Read more >

Wagner, Magic to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder (20-5, first in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (17-11, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -5.

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Memphis takes home win streak into matchup with Golden State

Golden State Warriors (14-11, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-9, second in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -3.5; over/under is 236.

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