Basketball

Denver looks to clinch NBA Finals in game 5

Miami Heat (44-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (53-29, first in the Western Conference) Denver; Monday, 8:30 p.m.

Jun 11, 2023 12:04 AM Read more >

Toronto in process of finalizing hiring of Darko Rajakovic, AP source says

The Toronto Raptors are in the process of finalizing a contract with Memphis assistant Darko Rajakovic to become the team's next coach, a person with knowledge of the matter said Saturday.

Jun 10, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Reports: Toronto Raptors hiring Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as new head coach

The Toronto Raptors head coaching search has come to a halt. Toronto is hiring Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as its new head coach, according to multiple reports Saturday.

Jun 10, 2023 4:10 PM Read more >

Nuggets showing plenty of poise in these NBA Finals against Heat

MIAMI (AP) — The Denver Nuggets act like they’ve been here before.

Jun 10, 2023 12:28 PM Read more >

The road of Ish: On NBA-record 13th different team, Nuggets well-traveled guard 1 win from title

DENVER (AP) — Ish Smith has suited up for an NBA-record 13 different teams — nearly half the league — over his 13-year career. Team No.

Jun 10, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Nuggets in command of NBA final, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 series lead

MIAMI (AP) — The mission for the Denver Nuggets was clear: Come to Miami, get two wins and head back home with a chance to finally become NBA champions. It's officially there for the taking.

Jun 9, 2023 11:32 PM Read more >

Heat, on the brink of elimination, appear to be running out of playoff magic

MIAMI (AP) — Get this series back to the 305. That’s what Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra repeated fervently after a loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night left them once again facing elimination.

Jun 9, 2023 10:24 PM Read more >

Bruce Brown delivers for Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of NBA Finals

MIAMI (AP) — What can Brown do for the Denver Nuggets? He has them one win from their first championship in franchise history.

Jun 9, 2023 10:06 PM Read more >

Game 4 of NBA final interrupted to check one of the rims

MIAMI (AP) — Game 4 of the NBA final halted for about nine minutes Friday night after Miami's Bam Adebayo appeared to bend one of the rims on a missed dunk attempt. It happened with 2:07 left in the third quarter.

Jun 9, 2023 8:43 PM Read more >

Celtics' Grant Williams undergoes hand surgery as he enters pivotal offseason

BOSTON (AP) — Celtics forward Grant Williams had surgery Friday to repair a torn ligament in his left hand and is expected to be sidelined from basketball activities for the next two months.

Jun 9, 2023 4:27 PM Read more >