Tag: Professional basketball
Hornets’ LaMelo Ball out with broken bone in right wrist
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LaMelo Ball has a broken bone in his right wrist, knocking out the Charlotte Hornets rookie star indefinitely.
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Antetokounmpo won’t play Monday night due to knee sprain
<p>MILWAUKEE — Two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has a sprained left knee and won’t play in the Milwaukee Bucks’ game Monday night against the...
Markkanen, solid defense lead Bulls over Pistons 100-86
DETROIT — Laurie Markkanen had 16 points and eight rebounds and the Chicago Bulls used a strong defensive performance for a 100-86 win over...
Irving to miss Nets’ road trip to tend to family matter
<p>NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving will miss the Brooklyn Nets' three-game road trip this week while dealing with a family matter.</p>
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Irving, Harden help Nets beat Wizards in Griffin’s debut
NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving scored 28 points and James Harden had 26 to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 113-106 victory over the...
Rose rejoins Knicks, says he had COVID, like flu ‘times 10’
<p>NEW YORK — Derrick Rose rejoined the New York Knicks on Monday, though it's unclear when he will play again as he recovers from...
Sexton scores 36, Cavs hand Raptors eighth straight loss
CLEVELAND — Collin Sexton scored 23 of his 36 points in the second half, Jarrett Allen had 17 points and 15 rebounds and the...
76ers escape Knicks behind Harris’ 2 late free throws in OT
NEW YORK — Tobias Harris made two free throws with 5.3 seconds left in overtime and the Philadelphia 76ers ran their winning streak against...
Suns roll past LeBron-less Lakers for 111-94 win
PHOENIX — Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton both had 26 points, Chris Paul had a triple-double with 11 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds...
UNLV promotes Kruger to head basketball coach
<p>LAS VEGAS — UNLV has promoted assistant Kevin Kruger, putting a familiar name in charge of a program trying to regain its former luster.</p>
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