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US savors World Cup berth; Carmelo Anthony named ambassador

US savors World Cup berth; Carmelo Anthony named ambassador

USA Basketball put together different rosters for all six World Cup qualifying windows, and coach Jim Boylen noticed the same two things with each of those groups. One, every player beamed when putting on the “USA” jersey for picture day.
Hawks' Young expresses 'love and respect' for fired McMillan

Hawks' Young expresses 'love and respect' for fired McMillan

ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young says he has “nothing but love and respect” for former Atlanta Hawks coach Nate McMillan and expects to have no input in the hiring of McMillan's replacement.

Fairleigh Dickinson hosts Clarke and Saint Francis (BKN)

Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers (14-14, 7-8 NEC) at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (16-14, 9-6 NEC) Teaneck, New Jersey; Saturday, 1 p.m.
Malik Beasley scores 25 points, Lakers beat Warriors 124-111

Malik Beasley scores 25 points, Lakers beat Warriors 124-111

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Anthony Davis might finally have a supporting cast to help the Los Angeles Lakers make a push to get into the playoffs.

Morant and the Grizzlies face the Nuggets

Denver Nuggets (42-18, first in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (35-23, second in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies host the Denver Nuggets.

Utah hosts San Antonio after Markkanen's 43-point performance

San Antonio Spurs (14-46, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (30-31, 10th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Saturday, 9 p.m.

Mitchell and the Cavaliers face the Hawks

Cleveland Cavaliers (38-24, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (29-30, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Hawks -1; over/under is 225.

Houston faces Golden State on 4-game road skid

Houston Rockets (13-45, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (29-30, ninth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Warriors -9.

Embiid and Tatum clash in Philadelphia-Boston matchup

Boston Celtics (43-17, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (39-19, third in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Saturday, 8:30 p.m.

George, Clippers to host Fox and the Kings

Sacramento Kings (33-25, third in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (33-28, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Clippers -6.5; over/under is 231.
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