Basketball

For one referee, path from Korea to the NBA wasn't easy

Intae Hwang wanted to play basketball. His parents wouldn’t allow it. He reached the NBA anyway.

Oct 10, 2022 6:01 PM Read more >

Bronny James, 4 other hoopsters sign NIL deals with Nike

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, is one of five high school and college basketball players who have signed endorsement deals with Nike.

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Davis scores 28 in return, Lakers defeat Warriors 124-121

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Anthony Davis scored 28 points in his return to the Lakers lineup after missing two games due to injury, and Los Angeles defeated Golden State 124-121 Sunday night in the Warriors' first game since the practice altercation betwee

Oct 9, 2022 10:15 PM Read more >

DeRozan leads Bulls in 115-98 pre-season win over Raptors

TORONTO — A busy and competitive summer has Canadian Dalano Banton more confident and comfortable in his second Toronto Raptors training camp.

Oct 9, 2022 6:48 PM Read more >

Source: Lakers GM Pelinka gets contract extension thru 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has received a contract extension through the 2025-26 season. A person familiar with the deal confirmed Pelinka's extension to The Associated Press on Saturday.

Oct 8, 2022 4:04 PM Read more >

Spurs practice, fair brings a bit of joy to Uvalde, Texas

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — The smallest gesture can have a huge impact. That was reaffirmed to the San Antonio Spurs when the team held an open practice and community fair in Uvalde, Texas.

Oct 8, 2022 3:36 PM Read more >

Green absence from Warriors 'mutual decision' after punch

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green will be away from the defending champion Golden State Warriors indefinitely, which coach Steve Kerr called a “mutual decision” after the star forward violently punched teammate Jordan Poole in the face Wednesday.

Oct 8, 2022 3:13 PM Read more >

Young's first-half shooting leads Hawks past Bucks 118-109

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Trae Young scored 31 points, playing only in the first half, to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 118-109 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday in the second of two games in Abu Dhabi.

Oct 8, 2022 12:07 PM Read more >

Suggs has sprained knee capsule and bone bruise, Magic say

Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic can breathe a bit easier.

Oct 8, 2022 6:41 AM Read more >

NBA roundup: Heat trim Grizzlies, Rockets dunk Raptors

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Duncan Robinson scored 29 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 111-108 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Robinson shot 7 for 11 from the field, including 5 for 7 on 3-pointers.

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