James Harden scored 24 points and Amir Coffey added 18 to help the Los Angeles Clippers extend their home win streak to six games with a 104-93 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday in…
Lakers’ Dalton Knecht looks to maintain his strong shooting performance against the Magic
The spotlight will be on rookie Dalton Knecht again on Thursday night when he takes the court for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Orlando Magic. Knecht’s impressive 3-point shooting has already made an impact…
NBA recap: Magic rally in final moments to defeat Lakers
Franz Wagner scored 15 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, including a crucial 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left, helping the Orlando Magic come from behind to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-118 on…
Wizards look to end 9-game losing streak in matchup against Celtics
The Washington Wizards will try to end their nine-game losing streak when they play the Boston Celtics in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. The losing streak began after the Wizards won two straight…
Seeking better team chemistry, 76ers prepare to take on Nets
The Brooklyn Nets will begin a road trip on Friday with a visit to Philadelphia, while the 76ers are wrapping up a tough road stretch that hasn’t gone well for the team. The 76ers are…
Warriors take on Pelicans, aiming to remain unbeaten in NBA Cup competition
The Golden State Warriors will look to stay on track for the NBA Cup semifinals when they play the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. After winning their home games in the NBA Cup against…
Bulls aim to break losing streak and find momentum against unpredictable Hawks
Chicago forward Torrey Craig collided with a camera on the baseline while going after a rebound during the Bulls’ loss to Milwaukee on Wednesday. “I got a little blood on my elbow, a little blood…
Rockets gearing up defensively before facing the Blazers
The Houston Rockets have proven themselves as a strong defensive team nearly one month into the season. They are currently ranked third in defensive rating, allowing 104.8 points per 100 possessions, following their 130-113 victory…
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks aim to keep their winning streak alive against the Pacers
Even though the Milwaukee Bucks started the season by losing eight of their first 10 games, coach Doc Rivers believed it was only a matter of time before his team would get back on track.…
Mavs’ Luka Doncic ruled out, Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic listed as questionable for upcoming game
The Denver Nuggets may have their star player back, but the Dallas Mavericks are certain to be without theirs when the two teams face off on Friday in Denver. Nikola Jokic, a three-time MVP, missed…
Kings aim to end Clippers’ six-game winning streak at home
The Los Angeles Clippers, on a six-game home winning streak, will face the Sacramento Kings for the first time in their new arena on Friday in Inglewood, Calif., as they continue their NBA Cup group…
Brandon Miller’s career-high performance leads Hornets to overtime win over Pistons
Brandon Miller scored eight of his career-high 38 points in overtime, leading the Charlotte Hornets to a 123-121 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. LaMelo Ball, who had been on the bench late…
Raptors maintain dominance at home with win over Wolves
RJ Barrett scored 31 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 110-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Scottie Barnes, who returned from an injury, contributed…
Spurs overcome Jazz with strong fourth-quarter push for a comeback victory
Harrison Barnes scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Chris Paul made important plays at the end, helping the San Antonio Spurs come back in the fourth quarter to beat the Utah Jazz 126-118…
Franz Wagner hits clutch 3-pointer to lead Magic past Lakers
Franz Wagner scored 15 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, including a crucial 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left, and helped the Orlando Magic come back to win 119-118 against the Los Angeles Lakers…
Stephen Silas will coach USA Basketball in the AmeriCup qualifying games this weekend
Stephen Silas has many reasons for wanting to coach USA Basketball in the FIBA AmeriCup qualifying rounds. One of those reasons is his father. Paul Silas passed away two years ago, and even though he…
76ers’ star Paul George will miss the next two games due to a bone bruise in his left knee.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team announced on Thursday. The 76ers said that George did not suffer any structural damage to…
President Biden hosts the 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics at the White House
The White House turned green on Thursday when President Joe Biden — with the Secret Service code name “Celtic” — welcomed “Coach Joe” Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics to the South Lawn to celebrate their…
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham exits defeat to the Hornets due to a hip injury after a tough fall
Detroit guard Cade Cunningham left Thursday night’s game in Charlotte with a left hip injury in the final minute of regulation and did not return for overtime as the Pistons lost to the Hornets. Cunningham…
Giannis Antetokounmpo has started a venture capital fund to invest in the sports and entertainment industries
Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking to assist off the court by helping to invest in early-stage startup companies. The Milwaukee Bucks star announced on Thursday the launch of Build Your Legacy Ventures, a venture capital fund…
Shohei Ohtani is in the initial phase of his recovery from shoulder surgery and aims to be fully prepared for Opening Day
Shohei Ohtani is in the early stages of recovery from surgery to fix a torn labrum in his left shoulder, following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series win against the New York Yankees last month.…
The Jets’ Super Bowl hopes with Rodgers have unraveled into a chaotic situation filled with uncertainty
Aaron Rodgers sat in front of a full crowd at the New York Jets’ facility and made an observation that many frustrated fans had already noticed. “I noticed walking in this morning,” the quarterback said…
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is emerging as an important offensive threat
In his last two games, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has started to show he can be an important part of the offense. Smith-Njigba had his first 100-yard game in Week 2 against New…