Basketball

NBA promotes Intae Hwang, Sha'Rae Mitchell to full-time referee staff

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has promoted Intae Hwang and Sha’Rae Mitchell to its full-time referee staff for the coming season. Hwang is a native of South Korea who moved to New Jersey in 2020 with hopes of becoming a referee in the U.S.

Oct 10, 2023 3:38 PM Read more >

Raptors' first-ever head coach Brendan Malone dead at 81

The Toronto Raptors' first-ever head coach Brendan Malone has died. He was 81. The Denver Nuggets announced his passing on social media Tuesday. The cause of death was not released.

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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.

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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

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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.

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