Pacers build 25-point lead, cruise to win over Pelicans
Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 22 points, helping lead the Indiana Pacers to a 119-104 win over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans in Indianapolis on Sunday.Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points…
Bulls eye more consistent effort vs. undermanned Raptors
The Chicago Bulls want to bring the effort and energy they showed on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.ââWe can do it,”…
Kenny Atkinson returns to Brooklyn with league-best Cavs
The Brooklyn Nets hired Kenny Atkinson for his first head coaching job in 2016. He lasted three-plus seasons before not being able to mesh with superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie…
Heat hope to take show on the road when they battle Pistons
The Miami Heat’s offense has been firing at peak efficiency at home lately. They’ll try to stay red-hot when they visit the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.Miami carries a four-game…
76ers regroup after latest injuries, take on struggling Hornets
The Philadelphia 76ers were finally moving in the right direction, and now they face another setback with center Joel Embiid out of the lineup again.Embiid suffered a sinus fracture Friday…
Pacers acquire C Thomas Bryant from Heat
The Indiana Pacers acquired center Thomas Bryant from the Miami Heat on Sunday.The teams agreed to swap second-round picks in the 2031 NBA Draft, with the Heat keeping the more…
Lakers determined to set tone early in rematch with Grizzlies
Lakers star center Anthony Davis believes that Los Angeles will need to rely on its toughness when it hosts the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.The Lakers failed to do that…
Spurs up against stiff defense as Wolves visit
Defense will be the key when the Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to face the host San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night in a Western Conference clash created by the…
After losing in NBA Cup Western final four, Mavericks and Warriors square off
Two teams disappointed to be in San Francisco rather than Las Vegas this weekend go head-to-head Sunday night when the Dallas Mavericks visit the Golden State Warriors.The Mavericks and Warriors,…
With Kevin Durant back, Suns in search of consistency vs. Trail Blazers
The Phoenix Suns continue their search for consistency and good health when they host the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday night at the Footprint Center.After missing three games due to an…
Thunder pull away from Rockets, secure spot in NBA Cup final
LAS VEGAS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a berth in the NBA Cup final with a 111-96 win over…
Magic, Knicks set to get more familiar with one another
The Orlando Magic and New York Knicks each had an obvious short-term goal the last time they met.The long-term goal will be even more obvious Sunday night, when the Magic…
76ers rookie Jared McCain out indefinitely with torn meniscus
The Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday announced that rookie guard Jared McCain has suffered a torn meniscus and will have surgery. He is out indefinitely.McCain, 20, has averaged 15.3 points, 2.4…
Bucks dispatch Hawks, advance to NBA Cup title game
LAS VEGAS – Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 30 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup final with a 110-102 win over the Atlanta…
Reports: Warriors acquiring G Dennis Schroder from Nets
The Golden State Warriors will acquire point guard Dennis Schroder from the Brooklyn Nets, according to reports on Saturday.Golden State will reportedly send injured guard De’Anthony Melton and three second-round…
Scuffling Wizards brace for Payton Pritchard, Celtics
Backup guard Payton Pritchard has cemented himself as one of the Boston Celtics’ most underrated players.Pritchard will enter a matchup with the host Washington Wizards on Sunday with averages of…