Basketball

Trent prepared to help Raptors any way he can, either off the bench or as a starter

TORONTO — Gary Trent Jr., doesn't know what his role will be on the Raptors this season. He doesn't know if he'll start or if he'll lead Toronto's second unit off the bench.

Oct 16, 2023 3:10 PM Read more >

For 4 rising NBA stars, about $1 billion in extensions leads to rising expectations

Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton got questions about the same topic more often than he could remember this summer: The money, the money, the money.

Oct 16, 2023 8:51 AM Read more >

Lillard scores 14 points in Milwaukee debut as Bucks beat Lakers

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.

Oct 15, 2023 10:42 PM Read more >

Raptors have a G'day with 134-93 win over Cairns Taipans

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

Oct 15, 2023 6:24 PM Read more >

Wembanyama scores 23 in Spurs' 120-104 victory over Heat

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.

Oct 13, 2023 11:15 PM Read more >

Hornets' Miles Bridges turns himself in after arrest warrant issued over protection order

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 .

Oct 13, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

76ers star James Harden says he has 'lost trust' in Daryl Morey, front office

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.

Oct 13, 2023 1:42 PM Read more >

Thunder GM Presti: Hamilton's Gilgeous-Alexander is a 'professor' — like Neil Peart

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.

Oct 13, 2023 1:23 PM Read more >

Marcus Smart is marveling at the Grizzlies' defensive mindset. He thinks they can be NBA's best

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.

Oct 13, 2023 8:20 AM Read more >

Mikal Bridges scores 23 points, Nets beat Maccabi Ra’anana of Israel 135-103

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.

Oct 12, 2023 10:31 PM Read more >