Basketball

The NBA is hoping for a little more competitiveness in this year's All-Star Game

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Last season's All-Star Game played out in a way that the NBA hopes to never experience again. Nobody was interested in defense and almost nobody was watching the game, at least according to the abysmal television ratings.

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Miami's Bam Adebayo will start All-Star Game, replacing injured Philadelphia center Joel Embiid

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A new honor is awaiting Miami’s Bam Adebayo: He’ll be an All-Star starter for the first time.

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Bennedict Mathurin caps Pacers' All-Star celebration with Rising Stars MVP, title in 26-13 win

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin wanted his family to have something to cheer about after traveling to Indianapolis for All-Star weekend. Turns out, the crowd enjoyed Mathurin's championship run, too.

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Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, Seimone Augustus among Basketball Hall of Fame finalists for 2024

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Vince Carter is one step from the Basketball Hall of Fame. Carter — who played 22 NBA seasons, the most in league history — was among the Hall of Fame finalists announced Friday at All-Star weekend.

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NBA talks about the role of AI at annual All-Star weekend tech summit

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NBA has used artificial intelligence for some time.

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Clippers coach Tyronn Lue fined $35,000 for saying officials at Golden State were 'cheating'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue has been fined $35,000 for publicly criticizing game officials and questioning their integrity. The NBA announced the fine Friday for Lue.

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Delon Wright agrees to buyout with Wizards, intends to join Heat, AP source says

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Delon Wright has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and, once he clears waivers, intends to sign with the Miami Heat, a person with knowledge of the move said Friday.

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Ziaire Williams, GG Jackson score 27 points apiece as Grizzlies hang on for 113-110 win over Bucks

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ziaire Williams and GG Jackson scored 27 points apiece, and the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 113-110 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night in the last game for both teams before the All-Star break.

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Timberwolves jump out to a 30-point lead over Blazers and finish with a 128-91 victory

PORTLAND, Ore.

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Klay Thompson sent to the bench for the first time since 2012, responds with a season-high 35 points

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Klay Thompson was told Thursday he wouldn't be starting a game for the first time since he was a Golden State rookie in 2012. He responded with his best game of the season.

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