Basketball

No regrets for Ja Morant over suspension with actions, not words, proving lesson learned

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Being suspended for the first 25 games of the NBA season was tough on two-time All-Star Ja Morant , who said Friday he had “some horrible days” as he worked to focus on himself away from basketball.

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Halifax youth basketball association bans fans from games to curb abusive behaviour

HALIFAX — A youth basketball association based in the Halifax area has banned all spectators from games this weekend in a bid to stop the antics of abusive fans.

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For some NBA players, an early season injury can doom postseason award chances

MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro's season was off to a great start. He was averaging career-bests of 22.9 points, 4.6 assists and 1.

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Golden State Warriors stand by Draymond Green, say he'll get help during his indefinite suspension

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Golden State Warriors believe Draymond Green needs serious help to stop the increasingly frequent outbursts in his long history of unsportsmanlike behavior. Coach Steve Kerr and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.

Dec 15, 2023 12:29 AM Read more >

James Harden scores his 25,000th point, leads streaking Clippers past slumping Warriors 121-113

LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden scored his 25,000th career point while racking up a season-high 28 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds, and Kawhi Leonard added 27 points and eight rebounds in the Los Angeles Clippers' sixth straight victory, 121-11

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Portland faces Dallas, seeks to stop 5-game skid

Dallas Mavericks (15-9, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (6-17, 14th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 9 p.m.