Basketball

Orlando visits Denver after Banchero's 43-point game

Orlando Magic (19-15, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (25-11, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Nuggets -10.5; over/under is 224.

Jan 5, 2024 12:04 AM Read more >

Nuggets' Jokic stuns Warriors with 40-footer; Antetokounmpo, Bucks overcome Wembanyama, Spurs

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nikola Jokic hit a 40-footer as time expired and the Denver Nuggets stunned the Golden State Warriors 130-127 on Thursday night after trailing by 18 points in the fourth quarter. Jokic had 34 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds.

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Antetokounmpo has 44 points, 14 rebounds, Bucks overcome Wembanyama, Spurs, 125-121

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The first battle between Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama exceeded the hype.

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Warriors' Steve Kerr: Giving Draymond Green space 'important' during suspension

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State coach Steve Kerr didn't confirm a report Thursday that suspended forward Draymond Green is expected to return to the team’s facility soon, while noting that giving Green space away from the team is important for both

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Magic to retire Shaquille O'Neal's No. 32 jersey in ceremony Feb. 13

Shaquille O'Neal's number will be retired Feb. 13 by the Orlando Magic, who will become the third NBA franchise to give that tribute to the four-time champion and Basketball Hall of Famer.

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Guard Ricky Rubio says his NBA career is over. He stepped away from Cavs to work on mental health

CLEVELAND (AP) — With uncommon vision on the basketball court, Ricky Rubio could make a basic pass look extraordinary. A true playmaker, he made everyone around him better.

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Antetokounmpo and James lead early returns in NBA All-Star Game fan voting

NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James are the early leaders in fan voting for next month's All-Star Game, the NBA said Thursday.

Jan 4, 2024 12:32 PM Read more >

NBA fines Nets $100,000 for violating participation policy by resting 4 players

The NBA fined the Brooklyn Nets $100,000 on Thursday, marking the first time a team was sanctioned for violating the league's player participation policy that went into effect this season.

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Kings outlast short-handed Magic in double overtime behind triple-double from Domantas Sabonis

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 23 rebounds and 12 assists, Malik Monk scored 37 off the bench and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Orlando Magic 138-135 in double overtime Wednesday night.

Jan 4, 2024 12:36 AM Read more >

Tyler Herro scores 21 points, Heat pull away in 4th quarter to beat Lakers 110-96

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 21 points, Duncan Robinson had 11 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter and the Miami Heat beat the Los Angeles Lakers 110-96 on Wednesday night. Jaime Jaquez Jr.

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