Basketball

Raptors all-star Pascal Siakam wowed by Data Dunkers program he supports

TORONTO — The whispers started before Pascal Siakam's name was even announced. Dozens of students from across Toronto would get to meet one of their heroes, thanks to their work in data science.

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NBA Notebook: Canada's Brooks enjoys big second half in comeback win over former team

Dillon Brooks made some statements in his first game back in Memphis last Friday. The Mississauga, Ont.

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Canadian forward Brooks fined after ejection for arguing with official

NEW YORK — The NBA has fined Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks US$35,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a game official and publicly criticizing officiating. Brooks was given two technical fouls and ejected with 38.

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Rockets' Dillon Brooks fined $35K, Ime Udoka fined $25K for comments made to referees in Bucks game

NEW YORK (AP) — Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks and coach Ime Udoka have been fined for directing inappropriate language to officials at the end of a 128-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.

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Long losing streaks are uncomfortable for NBA players. It can be part of their pro indoctrination

Victor Wembanyama has adjusted to many things — food, culture, double teams — since the top pick's arrival with the San Antonio Spurs . There's just no getting accustomed to all the losing.

Dec 19, 2023 8:26 AM Read more >

At 20-5, Timberwolves insist that they're just getting started

MIAMI (AP) — Mike Conley remembers exactly how many games it took him to realize that these Minnesota Timberwolves might be a real contender this season. That would be zero.

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Canadian basketball shows bright future for men's, women's sides in successful 2023

A corner was turned on the heels of disappointment for Canada Basketball.

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Lakers hang a modest banner to celebrate their victory in the NBA's first In-Season Tournament

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have hung a modest black banner at their downtown arena to celebrate their unbeaten run to the championship of the NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament.

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Another triple-double for Domantas Sabonis sends Kings past Wizards 143-131

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had his 35th career triple-double with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists as the Sacramento Kings beat the Washington Wizards 143-131 on Monday night.

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Brooklyn takes on New York, looks to break 3-game slide

New York Knicks (15-11, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (13-13, ninth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn looks to stop its three-game skid when the Nets play New York.

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