Basketball

Bucks look to set the pace again in NBA's Central Division behind Giannis, Lillard

Central Division teams are seeking to make amends after creating some unwanted NBA playoff history last season.

Oct 17, 2023 9:43 AM Read more >

Miami the team to catch in NBA's Southeast Division, though there will be challengers

There wasn’t much in the way of collective success in the NBA’s Southeast Division last season. The division had one team finish with a winning record, that being Miami. It had one All-NBA player, that being Miami’s Jimmy Butler.

Oct 17, 2023 9:39 AM Read more >

Bradley Beal, Pascal Siakam among some of the NBA's most intriguing players to watch this season

When the NBA season begins next week, it's pretty easy to anticipate who will take center stage. MVP candidates Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. Giannis Antetokounmpo and his new Milwaukee teammate Damian Lillard.

Oct 17, 2023 7:44 AM Read more >

Raptors file motion to dismiss Knicks' lawsuit or move to arbitration

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have asked for the New York Knicks lawsuit against them to be dismissed. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Raptors, filed the motion for dismissal in New York's Southern District on Monday.

Oct 17, 2023 7:32 AM Read more >

Rockets rally to top Spurs, who sat Wembanyama

San Antonio sat No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama in a 99-89 loss to Houston on Monday night that saw the Rockets two first-round picks play well.

Oct 16, 2023 10:43 PM Read more >

Raptors seek dismissal of lawsuit by Knicks accusing Toronto of conspiring to steal scouting secrets

The Toronto Raptors seek dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the New York Knicks that says the Raptors – including new head coach Darko Rajakovic -- conspired to steal thousands of videos and scouting files through a former Knicks employee.

Oct 16, 2023 6:20 PM Read more >

Trent prepared to help Raptors any way he can, either off the bench or as a starter

TORONTO — Gary Trent Jr., doesn't know what his role will be on the Raptors this season. He doesn't know if he'll start or if he'll lead Toronto's second unit off the bench.

Oct 16, 2023 3:10 PM Read more >

For 4 rising NBA stars, about $1 billion in extensions leads to rising expectations

Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton got questions about the same topic more often than he could remember this summer: The money, the money, the money.

Oct 16, 2023 8:51 AM Read more >

Lillard scores 14 points in Milwaukee debut as Bucks beat Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 16 points, Damian Lillard had 14 in his Milwaukee debut, and the Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-97 on Sunday night.

Oct 15, 2023 10:42 PM Read more >

Raptors have a G'day with 134-93 win over Cairns Taipans

TORONTO — It might have been a G'day for the Cairns Taipans in terms of fun basketball experiences, but it was anything but on the scoreboard for the visiting Australians as they were crushed 134-93 by the Toronto Raptors in a Sunday exhibition game

Oct 15, 2023 6:24 PM Read more >