Basketball

Lillard scores 26, Blazers hand Hornets 6th straight loss

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers didn't need a buzzer-beater this time.

Nov 9, 2022 8:35 PM Read more >

Magic limit Luka Doncic to 24 points, beat Mavericks 94-87

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 22 points and the Orlando Magic held Luka Doncic under 30 points for the first time this season in a 94-87 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.

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Suns' Chris Paul out versus Timberwolves with sore heel

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns will miss Wednesday's game at Minnesota due to right heel soreness.

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Back from Russia, Chery ready to help Canada qualify for FIBA World Cup

EDMONTON — Guard Kenny Chery is training with his Canadian national teammates, getting ready to face Venezuela and Panama in FIBA World Cup qualifiers. But about nine months ago, he was a world away from Edmonton. He was trying to get out of Russia.

Nov 9, 2022 11:35 AM Read more >

Canadian Elite Basketball League announces expansion to Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — The Canadian Elite Basketball League says it is expanding to Winnipeg for the 2023 season. Winnipeg will be the league's fifth expansion since it launched in 2019 with six teams.

Nov 9, 2022 10:22 AM Read more >

AP source: Suspended Kyrie Irving meets with Adam Silver

NEW YORK (AP) — Suspended Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the meeting said.

Nov 8, 2022 5:33 PM Read more >

Foul! Kings told again that refs missed late call in a loss

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings were right, again. And it didn’t matter, again. For the third time this season, the NBA has told the Kings that a critical call was blown in the final moments of what became a close loss.

Nov 8, 2022 4:43 PM Read more >

Analysis: Warriors' Steph Curry shines spotlight on women

Stephen Curry is grateful for the women in his life. He celebrates them every chance he gets. Whether they want that treatment or not. This is the story of Nanea McGuigan.

Nov 8, 2022 4:08 AM Read more >

NBA All-Star player Dwight Howard headed to Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Eight-time NBA All Star Dwight Howard is headed to Taiwan to play for the Taoyuan Leopards in the island’s top division. “I can’t wait to see the fans, eat the food and have the best time ever ...

Nov 8, 2022 2:25 AM Read more >

New York set for road matchup with the Nets

New York Knicks (5-5, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (4-7, 11th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Brooklyn Nets host the New York Knicks.

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