Tag: National Basketball Association
Hayward finding success in more prominent role with Hornets
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a time when many veteran NBA players are doing anything they can to join a “super team” in hopes of...
Cavs’ Love takes part in practice, nears return from injury
CLEVELAND — Kevin Love took part in most of the Cavaliers' practice Wednesday, moving the five-time All-Star closer to playing after missing most of...
AP Sportlight
Feb. 16
1961 — Elgin Baylor of Los Angeles scores 57...
Michael Jordan gives $10M for North Carolina health clinics
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Basketball legend Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to launch two medical clinics in underserved communities near his hometown in North...
Spurs game at Detroit called off over virus-related concerns
Tuesday’s game between San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons has been postponed, marking the second time this month that the NBA has called off...
Suns assign rookie forward Jalen Smith to G League
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have assigned rookie forward Jalen Smith to the NBA's G League.
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Lakers’ Anthony Davis to rest injured Achilles; no rupture
LOS ANGELES — Forward Anthony Davis' injured Achilles tendon is not ruptured, and he will be reevaluated when the Los Angeles Lakers return from...
Draymond Green slams NBA over star players on trading block
SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green sharply criticized the NBA following Monday night's win over Cleveland, saying players put on the...
Leonard joins injured George on sideline for Clippers
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard won’t play for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night, joining injured teammate Paul George...
Dream’s Montgomery retiring following 11-year WNBA career
ATLANTA — Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery is retiring following an 11-year career with four teams that included two WNBA championships.
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