Advertisement

Nba

Latest Stories

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) passes the ball as his path to the basket is blocked by Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony, center, and center Mo Bamba, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Booker, Paul lead Suns past Jazz in OT in top NBA showdown

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Former Pistons physician Benjamin Paolucci dies at age 84

Associated Press

Oregon State forward Warith Alatishe (10) blocks a Tennessee guard Keon Johnson (45) shot during the first half of a first round game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Indianapolis,Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Keon Johnson is 2nd Vols player to declare for NBA draft

Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore (16) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the fourth quarter during an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

LA Lakers sign veteran Ben McLemore for rest of season

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, Prolific Prep's Jalen Green pauses during the team's high school basketball game against La Lumiere at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass. Green and other elite players have shifted gears and are taking a new route to reach the ranks of the NBA by playing in the developmental G League. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

The game plan: Elite players find paths to pros besides NCAA

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

AP sources: ESPN fires Paul Pierce after racy video

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) goes up to shoot as Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, center right, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday April 5, 2021. Jazz's Mike Conley and Georges Niang look on. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Doncic’s 31 points pace Mavs over NBA-leading Jazz 111-103

Associated Press

Maryland's Darryl Morsell (11) celebrates after scoring against Alabama during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) **FILE**

Darryl Morsell declaring for draft, entering transfer portal, but could return to Maryland

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell, right, hugs Jordan Clarkson (00) after Clarkson came out of an NBA basketball game in the second half against the Orlando Magic, Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz set record for 3s in half, beat Magic 137-91

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts to no call on a shot at the end of the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Embiid back for 76ers, scores 24 in win over Timberwolves

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston guard DeJon Jarreau (3) drives around Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) and guard Jared Butler (12) during the first half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Baylor trio of Butler, Teague, Mitchell headed to title game

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Robert Covington during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, April 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Antetokounmpo has 47, Bucks beat Blazers 127-109

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) follows through on a slam dunk against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 2, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Raptors rout Warriors 130-77 for 2nd win in last 15 games

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Stanley Johnson (5) falls over Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) as they chasea loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 2, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Raptors rout short-handed Warriors by 53 points, 130-77

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) blocks a shot by New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (6) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 2, 2021, in New York. (Vincent Carchietta/Pool Photo via AP)

Doncic guides Mavericks over Knicks

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 16, 2021 file photo, a sign advertises a restaurant opening in Santa Monica, Calif. California will allow indoor concerts, theater performances and other private gatherings starting April 15, 2021, as the rate of people testing positive for the coronavirus in the state nears a record low. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez,File)

California to allow indoor gatherings as virus cases plummet

By ADAM BEAM and JANIE HAR - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo (4) dunks in front of Golden State Warriors guard Damion Lee (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

At last, Oladipo finally gets his chance to play with Heat

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

UCLA guard Johnny Juzang (3) questions a call during the first half of an Elite 8 game against Michigan in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

UCLA’s Juzang could be first Asian American NBA lottery pick

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press