Basketball

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 16 points, Damian Lillard had 14 in his Milwaukee debut, and the Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-97 on Sunday night.

TORONTO — It might have been a G'day for the Cairns Taipans in terms of fun basketball experiences, but it was anything but on the scoreboard for the visiting Australians as they were crushed 134-93 by the Toronto Raptors in a Sunday exhibition game

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points in 23 minutes to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 120-104 preseason victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Wembanyama, the No.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges turned himself in on Friday after an arrest warrant was issued for an alleged protection order violation stemming from a domestic violence case last year .

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden remained steadfast that his fractured relationship with the front office can't be repaired. Harden has yet to play in the preseason.

MONTREAL — At first glance there does not seem to be a lot in common between Canadian basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and legendary drummer Neil Peart of Rush.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Marcus Smart sees no reason why the Grizzlies can't be the NBA's best defensive team this season. It's not just bold talk from a brash player. Smart knows exactly why Memphis traded for him in June.

NEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges hit six 3-pointers and scored 23 points to help, Harry Giles III had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Brooklyn Nets beat Maccabi Ra’anana of Israel 135-103 on Thursday night in preseason play.

MONTREAL — It's safe to say Montreal basketball fans have left an impression on the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NEW YORK (AP) — Yehu Orland wore a shirt honoring a close friend who was killed two days earlier defending Israel, and cried a little Thursday night when his country's national anthem played before a game in Brooklyn.