Basketball

Marcus Morris Sr. signs with Cavaliers for rest of season after forward's 10-day contract expires

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers are keeping tough-guy forward Marcus Morris Sr. around for the rest of this season.

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Atlanta plays Milwaukee following Murray's 44-point game

Milwaukee Bucks (46-27, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (34-39, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

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Pelicans host the Celtics in cross-conference contest

Boston Celtics (57-16, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (45-28, fifth in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston visits New Orleans for a non-conference matchup.

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Zion Williamson scores 28, closes out Pelicans' 107-100 win over the Bucks

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson took a more assertive approach to the final minutes of a close game and it paid off for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Mar 28, 2024 10:25 PM Read more >

Murray scores career-high 44 points, makes game-winning shot in OT as Hawks outlast Celtics 123-122

ATLANTA (AP) — After lapping the field in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics have the luxury of using the homestretch of the regular season to prepare for the playoffs.

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Dejounte Murry scores the go-ahead jumper in overtime to push Atlanta past Boston

ATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray scored a career-high 44 points, including a go-ahead jumper in the final second of overtime to power the Atlanta Hawks to a 123-122 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

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Glen Taylor says the T-wolves are no longer for sale. Lore and A-Rod say it's seller remorse

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The ownership transfer of the Minnesota Timberwolves slammed to a halt when Glen Taylor declared on Thursday he won't take the final step of his drawn-out $1.

Mar 28, 2024 3:40 PM Read more >

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign long-term extension

DETROIT (AP) — Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign a long-term contract to chase an NBA championship with Cleveland.

Mar 28, 2024 12:27 PM Read more >

Hornets shut down LaMelo Ball for the remainder of the season with ankle injury

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are shutting down guard LaMelo Ball for the season. Ball has not played since Jan. 27 for the Hornets (18-54), who've been eliminated from postseason competition.

Mar 28, 2024 10:29 AM Read more >

Michael Porter Jr. says his brother would never risk his love for hoops by associating with gambling

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said Wednesday night that he’s sure his younger brother would never do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA playing career.

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