Basketball

Henderson makes case for No. 1 pick, Miller says he's learned lesson

CHICAGO (AP) — Scoot Henderson tried to make the case that he should be the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, and Brandon Miller hoped to convince teams that he learned a lesson after a decision he made played a role in a shooting death in January.

May 17, 2023 5:04 PM Read more >

Lakers and Nuggets both take lessons from LA's comeback that fell short in West opener

DENVER (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are taking solace in their big second-half comeback that fell just short in the Western Conference finals opener at Denver. They aren't alone — the Denver Nuggets also feel L.A.

May 17, 2023 4:18 PM Read more >

76ers prez Morey taking 'careful process' in search for Rivers' replacement as coach

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Joel Embiid was shocked the 76ers fired Doc Rivers . The NBA MVP had no say in his former coach’s fate -- and team president Daryl Morey says neither Embiid nor any other player will have a say in the new one.

May 17, 2023 1:49 PM Read more >

Nuggets' Jokic, Murray know they need title to get recognition of other duos

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray continue to turn in jaw-dropping performances during these playoffs, raising expectations along the way.

May 17, 2023 1:34 PM Read more >

Morant takes accountability for latest video, as Silver expresses disappointment

Ja Morant spoke out Tuesday night about his latest troubles , three days after the Memphis guard apparently held a firearm again while being broadcast on social media and was suspended by the Grizzlies from all team activities.

May 17, 2023 9:26 AM Read more >

The Wembanyama sweepstakes and draft lottery has a winner: It's the Spurs

CHICAGO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama is set to follow in the footsteps of David Robinson and Tim Duncan, and the San Antonio Spurs are ready to welcome the French phenom. It sure seems like an ideal pairing.

May 17, 2023 9:18 AM Read more >

Analysis: Wembanyama and Popovich will soon be the NBA's newest dynamic duo

The NBA’s oldest coach. The NBA’s newest superstar. In an instant, the fortunes of the San Antonio Spurs changed in a big way. Victor Wembanyama is on his way to the NBA, and the coaching wins leader in Gregg Popovich will be waiting for him.

May 17, 2023 4:01 AM Read more >

Star-studded crowd watches Victor Wembanyama turn it on late, hours before NBA draft lottery

PARIS (AP) — Hours before finding out his likely destination in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama drew a star-studded crowd in his last regular-season game in France and delivered another game-winning performance in the fourth quarter.

May 17, 2023 1:29 AM Read more >

Denver hosts Los Angeles with 1-0 series lead

Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (53-29, first in the Western Conference) Denver; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Nuggets -5.5; over/under is 226.

May 17, 2023 12:04 AM Read more >

Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers the last time these teams met in the Western Conference finals in the 2020 NBA bubble.

May 16, 2023 11:10 PM Read more >