Basketball

Centre of attention: Poeltl to be a constant in Toronto Raptors lineup this season

There will be one constant in the Toronto Raptors lineup this season: centre Jakob Poeltl.

Oct 10, 2023 1:44 PM Read more >

A look at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena as it undergoes a $350-million-plus facelift

TORONTO — A look at Scotiabank Arena, which is undergoing more than $350 million in renovations: BEGINNINGS: The arena, which covers 665,000 square feet and six floors, opened in February 1999 as the Air Canada Centre and was renamed Scotiabank Arena

Oct 10, 2023 11:52 AM Read more >

MLSE offers first peek at more than $350 million in Scotiabank Arena renovations

TORONTO — As Scotiabank Arena approaches its 25th anniversary in February, the downtown venue is undergoing renovations worth more than $350 million.

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Charlotte Hornets F/C Kai Jones announces on social media that he wants to be traded

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kai Jones apparently wants out of Charlotte. Jones, the Hornets’ 19th overall pick out of Texas in 2021, announced on X, formerly known Twitter, that he has officially requested a trade from the organization .

Oct 9, 2023 4:31 PM Read more >

Pritchard nets extension, leads Celtics over 76ers in NBA pre-season opener

BOSTON — Payton Pritchard scored 26 points after signing a four-year, $30 million contract extension, and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106 on Sunday in the pre-season opener for both NBA teams.

Oct 8, 2023 10:51 PM Read more >

Toronto Raptors remain undefeated in Vancouver, beat Sacramento Kings 112-99

Vancouver continues to be a happy place for the Toronto Raptors. Playing their first pre-season game in the West Coast city since 2018, Toronto defeated the Sacramento Kings 112-99 on Sunday night at Rogers Arena.

Oct 8, 2023 10:10 PM Read more >

Minnesota tops Dallas, sweeps 2-game NBA preseason set in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid each scored 14 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves topped the Dallas Mavericks 104-96 on Saturday to complete a two-game sweep of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games.

Oct 7, 2023 9:40 PM Read more >

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen sidelined with bone bruise in ankle, could miss start of season

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star center Jarrett Allen could miss the start of the regular season with a bone bruise in his left ankle that will keep him out at least two weeks.

Oct 7, 2023 2:05 PM Read more >

Raptors coach Rajakovic eyes use of versatility, ball movement to be among NBA's best

The influence of the international game in the NBA is nothing new and definitely no secret.

Oct 7, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Precious Achiuwa to miss Raptors' first pre-season game with left groin strain

BURNABY, B.C. — Forward Precious Achiuwa will miss the Toronto Raptors' first pre-season game due to injury. Achiuwa strained his left groin during a training camp workout. He will also miss tonight's open practice at Simon Fraser University.

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