Basketball

Orlando Magic rename arena Kia Center, ending 13-year run as Amway Center

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic rebranded their arena as Kia Center on Wednesday, a change that ends the building’s 13-year run of being known as Amway Center.

Dec 20, 2023 7:34 AM Read more >

Washington plays Portland, looks to stop road losing streak

Washington Wizards (4-22, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (7-19, 14th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 10 p.m.

Dec 20, 2023 12:03 AM Read more >

Kings face the Celtics on 3-game win streak

Boston Celtics (20-6, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (16-9, fourth in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Kings -2; over/under is 235.

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Trail Blazers erase 22-point deficit for 109-04 win over Suns

PORTLAND, Ore.

Dec 19, 2023 11:53 PM Read more >

Stephen Curry scores 33 points, rallies Warriors past Celtics 132-126 in overtime

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry let fly a high-arcing 3-pointer just like those he practices time and again during his extensive pre-game routine, and swished it through the net right in front of his wild, celebratory Warriors teammates on the ben

Dec 19, 2023 11:36 PM Read more >

Morant scores 34 points in season debut to lift Grizzlies over Pelicans 115-113

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ja Morant capped a stirring, 34-point season debut with a spinning dribble in the lane to set up a game-winning floater as time expired in the Memphis Grizzlies’ 115-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.

Dec 19, 2023 11:16 PM Read more >

Ja Morant scores 34 in return from ban, hits game-winner at horn to lift Grizzlies over Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ja Morant ended his regrettable absence from professional basketball with a comeback for the ages.

Dec 19, 2023 10:47 PM Read more >

Ja Morant gratified by a 'perfect ending' to a 'perfect day' as he returns from NBA suspension

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant described his game-winning shot at the end of a 34-point performance against the New Orleans Pelicans as “the perfect ending” to a “perfect day.

Dec 19, 2023 10:24 PM Read more >

Lillard joins 20,000-point club, Giannis has triple-double as Bucks defeat Spurs 132-119

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard didn't bother hiding what his latest career milestone meant to him.

Dec 19, 2023 9:26 PM Read more >

Bulls forward Torrey Craig to miss at least next 2 months because of right foot injury

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls expect veteran forward Torrey Craig to miss at least the next two months because of a right foot injury.

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