Basketball

Cavs guard Max Strus returns to Miami and picks up an Emmy award

MIAMI (AP) — Max Strus didn’t win a Larry O’Brien Trophy during his time in Miami. He won an Emmy instead.

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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis returns from calf injury to face Knicks

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics forward Kristaps Porzingis returned Friday night to face the New York Knicks after missing four games because of a strained left calf.

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Haliburton and Pacers to meet James and the Lakers for the NBA's In-Season Tournament title

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton can change his own narrative on Saturday night. And LeBron James gets a chance to add yet another prize to his legacy.

Dec 8, 2023 9:54 AM Read more >

Canada's Edey excited for rare chance to play in Toronto for Purdue in HOF Series

Zach Edey is excited for the rare opportunity to play at home in front of family who haven't seen him play live before. The Toronto native leads the No.

Dec 8, 2023 8:48 AM Read more >

LeBron James scores 30 points, Lakers rout Pelicans 133-89 to reach tournament final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — LeBron James scored 30 points in less than three quarters and the Los Angeles Lakers steamrolled the New Orleans Pelicans 133-89 on Thursday night to reach the championship game in the NBA In-Season Tournament.

Dec 7, 2023 11:23 PM Read more >

Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers in NBA In-Season Tournament final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton hit his third 3-pointer with less than a minute left, pounded his chest, and looked down at his wrist to let everyone know one thing: “It’s our time!” Haliburton had 27 points and 15 assists and the Indiana Pacers b

Dec 7, 2023 11:01 PM Read more >

Lakers, Pacers advance to NBA In-Season Tournament final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — LeBron James scored 30 points in less than three quarters and the Los Angeles Lakers steamrolled the New Orleans Pelicans 133-89 on Thursday night to reach the championship game in the NBA In-Season Tournament.

Dec 7, 2023 9:57 PM Read more >

NBA In-Season Tournament not lacking in the Las Vegas glitz and glamour

LAS VEGAS (AP) — When league officials decided to play the semifinals and championship game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas, they knew it wouldn't be an understated affair. And it hasn't been.

Dec 7, 2023 7:41 PM Read more >

Porter to become fixture in Raptors rotation as he recovers from lengthy injury

TORONTO — Otto Porter Jr. smiled when he heard that Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic had called him a calming influence. "That's my job," said Porter.

Dec 7, 2023 12:18 PM Read more >

Washington faces Brooklyn, aims to stop 3-game skid

Washington Wizards (3-17, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (11-9, ninth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington aims to end its three-game skid with a win over Brooklyn.

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