Basketball

Durant proud of what Nets were building, even though 'dysfunction' brought it quickly crashing down

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant is proud of what he believed the Nets were building in Brooklyn before “dysfunction” brought it quickly crashing down.

Jan 22, 2025 6:16 PM Read more >

Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again, this time for 2 games for missing team flight, AP source says

Jimmy Butler will be suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday, a move that adds to the possibility he has already played his final game for the franchise.

Jan 22, 2025 5:45 PM Read more >

$Mavs center Dereck Lively II out at least a month with stress fracture in ankle$

Mavs center Dereck Lively II out at least a month with stress fracture in ankle

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks say center Dereck Lively II has a stress fracture in his right ankle and will be re-evaluated in a month.

Jan 22, 2025 4:39 PM Read more >

Mike Tirico will be lead play-by-play announcer when NBC begins its NBA coverage next season

Mike Tirico has been officially named as NBC's lead play-by-play announcer when it begins its coverage of the NBA next season.

Jan 22, 2025 2:19 PM Read more >

Hornets to air 5 home games this season on free over-the-air television for first time in 17 years

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For the first time since the 2007-08 season, the Charlotte Hornets will air free over-the-air television to local audiences.

Jan 22, 2025 12:37 PM Read more >

Mike Tirico will be lead play-by-play announcer when NBC begins its NBA coverage next season

Mike Tirico has been officially named as NBC's lead play-by-play announcer when it begins its coverage of the NBA next season.

Jan 22, 2025 12:33 PM Read more >

NBA postpones Bucks-Pelicans game after historic snow storm in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The NBA has postponed Wednesday night's game in New Orleans between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans after a historic winter storm dumped about a foot of snow in the Big Easy .

Jan 22, 2025 12:16 PM Read more >

Paris Notebook: Haliburton praises Clark, NBA sells tickets in 50+ countries for Spurs-Pacers games

PARIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark turned 23 on Wednesday. And as a birthday gift of sorts, Tyrese Haliburton offered her some more high praise. Haliburton stars for the Indiana Pacers.

Jan 22, 2025 10:56 AM Read more >

NBA postpones Bucks-Pelicans game after historic snow storm in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The NBA has postponed Wednesday night's game in New Orleans between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans after a historic winter storm dumped about a foot of snow in the Big Easy .

Jan 22, 2025 10:23 AM Read more >

Spurs-Pacers games in Paris have a notable absence, with Gregg Popovich recovering at home

PARIS (AP) — Indiana's Rick Carlisle has coached more games against San Antonio's Gregg Popovich than anyone else. They've had 87 head-to-head matchups, including playoffs. Thursday was supposed to be No. 88.

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