Basketball

Cavaliers' Mitchell, Warriors' Curry and Celtics' Tatum in the spotlight going into Game 2s

Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell, Golden State's Stephen Curry and Boston's Jayson Tatum have been the driving forces for their teams throughout the season.

Apr 22, 2025 4:45 PM Read more >

Pelicans' Dumars noncommittal about Williamson and Green but pledges new and rigid standards

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Joe Dumars grinned when Zion Williamson's name came up during the 61-year-old Hall-of-Famer's formal introduction as the New Orleans Pelicans' executive vice president of basketball operations.

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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined $50,000 for obscene gesture and comment directed at heckler

NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been fined $50,000 for directing inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture toward a fan during a playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA president of league operati

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Portland WNBA team breaks ground on training center it will share with NWSL's Thorns

HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — There's no team name just yet, but the expansion Portland WNBA team broke ground Tuesday on the training facility it will share with the Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League.

Apr 22, 2025 3:58 PM Read more >

Celtics star Jayson Tatum listed as doubtful for Game 2 vs. Magic with bone bruise in wrist

BOSTON (AP) — Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been listed as doubtful with a bone bruise in his right wrist for Game 2 of Boston's Eastern Conference first-round series against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.

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Mavs GM Nico Harrison says fans' love for Luka Doncic was deeper than he knew, but stands by trade

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison says he miscalculated the depth of love his club's fans had for Luka Doncic before the trade that sent the young superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.

Apr 22, 2025 12:57 PM Read more >

Kawhi Leonard's 39 points lead Clippers to a 105-102 win over Nuggets to even series 1-1

DENVER (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 39 points on 15-of-19 shooting and the Los Angeles Clippers evened their first-round playoff series against the Nuggets with a 105-102 win in Denver on Monday night.

Apr 22, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Adam Silver calls NBA ratings for opening weekend of playoffs 'fantastic'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that television ratings from the opening weekend of the playoffs were the best the league has seen in about a quarter-century.

Apr 22, 2025 11:12 AM Read more >

Nikola Jokic has triple-double to go with 7 turnovers as Nuggets fall 105-102 to Clippers in Game 2

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic's triple-double — the first by anyone in these young playoffs — definitely stood out.

Apr 22, 2025 2:06 AM Read more >

Tatum and the Celtics host Orlando with 1-0 series lead

Orlando Magic (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -12.5; over/under is 199.

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