Basketball

Markkanen, serving his Finnish service, wins most improved

A recruit in the Finnish military is now the NBA’s Most Improved Player.

Apr 24, 2023 5:28 PM Read more >

Hawks G Murray suspended for Game 5 vs Celtics

ATLANTA (AP) — Hawks guard Dejounte Murray has been suspended for Game 5 of the playoff series against the Boston Celtics with Atlanta facing the end of its season.

Apr 24, 2023 5:01 PM Read more >

AP source: Rockets hire ex-Celtics coach Udoka as new coach

HOUSTON (AP) — Ime Udoka has been hired as the new coach of the Houston Rockets, a source familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.

Apr 24, 2023 4:59 PM Read more >

Antetokounmpo back for Bucks in Game 4 against Heat

MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is back in the Milwaukee Bucks’ lineup. He was cleared to play in Monday night’s Game 4 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series between the top-seeded Bucks and eighth-seeded Miami Heat.

Apr 24, 2023 4:11 PM Read more >

Brown, Tatum score 31 each, Boston beats Hawks for 3-1 lead

ATLANTA (AP) — Jaylen Brown took off the mask — revealing a guy who suddenly couldn’t miss.

Apr 24, 2023 7:34 AM Read more >

Timberwolves survive in overtime, beat Nuggets 114-108

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards stared straight into his locker after Minnesota's loss to Denver in Game 3 , reflecting on the Timberwolves being on the brink of elimination.

Apr 24, 2023 12:13 AM Read more >

Booker and the Suns try to clinch series against Los Angeles

Los Angeles Clippers (44-38, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (45-37, fourth in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m.

Apr 24, 2023 12:03 AM Read more >

Tatum and the Celtics look to clinch series against Atlanta

Atlanta Hawks (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -11.5; over/under is 231.

Apr 24, 2023 12:03 AM Read more >

Knicks on verge of reaching 2nd round for 1st time in decade

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 29 points, RJ Barrett had 26 and the New York Knicks took a 3-1 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first-round series with a 102-93 victory on Sunday.

Apr 23, 2023 10:42 PM Read more >

Dillon Brooks: Image was factor in ejection for LeBron blow

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Memphis agitator Dillon Brooks believes his image as an NBA villain contributed to the decision to eject him from Game 3 of the Grizzlies' playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers after he struck LeBron James in the groin.

Apr 23, 2023 9:16 PM Read more >