Ben Simmons ‘extremely impressive’ in return as Nets crush Jazz
Playing for the first time in 38 games, Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons had an impressive return to the court Monday night against the Utah…
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Wizards drop 6th straight in interim coach Brian Keefe’s debut
Lauri Markkanen scored 29 points and the Utah Jazz defeated Washington 123-108 on Thursday night, spoiling Brian Keefe's debut as interim coach after Wes…
Canada’s Gilgeous-Alexander beats out Curry for NBA all-star starting spot
Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder edged perennial all-star starter Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors for the final…
NBA suspends Canadian Tristan Thompson 25 games for positive drug test
Tristan Thompson has given the Cavaliers another issue to manage. Cleveland's backup centre was suspended 25 games without pay by the…
Bucks in talks with Doc Rivers on head-coaching job
After firing Adrian Griffin, the Milwaukee Bucks have reached out to Doc Rivers and are engaging him in conversations regarding the franchise's…
Warriors game vs. Mavs postponed after Dejan Milojević’s death
The NBA has postponed a second Golden State Warriors game in the wake of assistant coach Dejan Milojević's death, announcing that Friday's…
Raptors trading 2-time all-star, 2019 NBA champion Pascal Siakam to Pacers
The Toronto Raptors are reportedly in the final stages of a trade that would see the team offload two-time all-star forward…
Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James lead NBA All-Star voting
Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James continue to lead All-Star voting ahead of next month's All-Star Game, as the two stars were atop the…
Draymond Green set to return to Warriors’ facility
Golden State forward Draymond Green -- on an indefinite league suspension since Dec. 13 -- is expected to return to the Warriors' facility…
Raptors send Anunoby, Achiuwa to Knicks for package including RJ Barrett
The Toronto Raptors have overhauled their roster, making a deal with a divisional and legal rival. Toronto traded forwards OG…
San Antonio Spurs’ Charles Bassey out for season with torn ACL
San Antonio Spurs center Charles Bassey will be sidelined for the remainder of the NBA season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The injury happened during a…
Bucks put up 146 points vs. Knicks to reach tournament semis
When the Milwaukee Bucks put together the duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, they envisioned their team would have the kind of offensive firepower…
Kristaps Porzingis scores 30, seals win at MSG in Celtics debut
It took no time at all for Kristaps Porzingis to make his presence felt with his new team. Porzingis concluded with 30…
Darvin Ham says LeBron James’ 29 minutes in line with Lakers’ plan
LeBron James opened up his 21st season by being limited to 29 minutes in the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-107 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday.…
James Harden skips Sixers’ practice; Nurse: No explanation
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden did not show up for practice Wednesday, with coach Nick Nurse saying he had no explanation as to…
Canada takes aim at men’s basketball World Cup medal after chippy win over Slovenia
Canada's last podium appearance at a major senior basketball tournament was in 1986, a bronze at the women's World Cup.…
Raptors hiring Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as head coach
The Toronto Raptors are in the process of concluding a contract with Memphis assistant Darko Rajakovic to become the team's…
Monty Williams to coach Pistons on record 6-year, $78.5M deal
Coach Monty Williams has agreed to a six-year, $78.5 million contract with the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. It…
Nuggets favored in NBA Finals; Jokic -125 to average triple-double
The Denver Nuggets, who will be making their first appearance in the NBA Finals, were installed as -360 favorites over the Miami…
Raptors hold 24 second Kobe Bryant tribute in win over Spurs
The Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs did not want to be on the court after learning Kobe Bryant had…