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South Carolina's Staley says school is working to bring 3 former players home from Israel
The Associated Press | Updated March 1 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said on social media Saturday that the school is working to try and help a few former players return home from Israel where they are playing professionally.
Spurs' poor performance that ends 11-game winning streak leaves Victor Wembanyama surprised
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Posted March 1 - 3:14 p.m. | Save Story
Victor Wembanyama was surprised. His San Antonio Spurs, who were untouchable in February, were unsteady to start March.
LeBron James' 11-year-old daughter Zhuri has a fun shootaround with father before game with Warriors
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Updated March 1 - 12:54 a.m. | Save Story
Zhuri James stood with her back to the basket at the free-throw line and heaved an over-the-head shot that banked in after several previous attempts.
Oft-injured New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson 'tweaks' right ankle in win over Utah Jazz
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 28 - 10:37 p.m. | Save Story
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has another potential injury to deal with after leaving New Orleans' game at Utah in the second quarter. Â The Pelicans announced Williamson would not return due to an injury to his right ankle in a game New Orleans went on to win 115-105. Interim coach James Borrego said Williams tweaked the ankle, but didn't have an immediate update on severity of the injury. Borrego said he hopes the injury is not serious and Williamson can return soon. It's the latest setback for the oft-injured player who had already missed 16 games this season due to various ailments.
Luka Doncic scores 26 points, LeBron James adds 22 as Lakers run away from Warriors for 129-101 win
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 28 - 9:41 p.m. | Save Story
Luka Doncic had 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ran away from the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 129-101 win Saturday night.
Tempers flare between Nuggets and Thunder as Dort is ejected after fouling Jokic
Cliff Brunt, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 28 - 9:16 p.m. | Save Story
Thunder guard Lu Dort was ejected as tempers flared in the fourth quarter of Oklahoma City's 127-121 overtime victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
Celtics post one of NBA's best offensive performances as they await Jayson Tatum's possible return
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 27 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Celtics have been one of the NBA's hottest teams since returning from the All-Star break.
Blaring horn after a power surge delays Pistons and Cavaliers in 3rd quarter
Dave Hogg, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 27 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers were delayed for 18 minutes in the third quarter by a blaring horn Friday night after a power surge caused the overhead scoreboard to malfunction.
Jazz fall to Pelicans as Saddiq Bey explodes for 42 amid growing injury woes
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 11:11 p.m. | Save Story
On the heels of more bad injury news for Utah, Saddiq Bey's season-high 42 points was too much for the Jazz to overcome in their 129-118 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night.
WNBA union plans to survey players with agents seeking input in process, AP source says
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 26 - 9:41 p.m. | Save Story
Leaders of the WNBA players' union had a meeting with players Tuesday night and will send out a survey to their members to get feedback on the league's latest contract proposal, a person familiar with the negotiations said.
Hornets' Kon Knueppel breaks NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a season in just 59 games
Steve Reed And Jeff Skirvin, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 26 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
Charlotte's Kon Knueppel reached yet another milestone in a remarkable rookie season for the No. 4 overall pick from Duke.
Hawks plan a Magic City tribute night with lemon pepper wings, T.I. and merch
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 26 - 5:56 p.m. | Save Story
The Atlanta Hawks have a bit of an unusual promotion planned for March 16: They're paying tribute to Magic City, the city's famed adult entertainment club.
Reunion game: Costas, Collins, Fratello and more NBC voices reunite for 76ers-Spurs game Tuesday
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 26 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Bob Costas, Doug Collins and Mike Fratello never all called a game together when they were teammates at NBC a quarter-century ago.
James Harden out for the Cavaliers against the Bucks after breaking right thumb
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 25 - 6:18 p.m. | Save Story
James Harden sat out the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night because of a broken right thumb.
Luka hesitates, LeBron misses on the last possession of a rough homestand for the slumping Lakers
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 25 - 12:58 a.m. | Save Story
When Luka Doncic had the ball in his hands with a chance to win the game for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, the Slovenian scoring machine passed.
Wendell Carter Jr. scores late winner in Magic's 110-109 victory over slumping Lakers
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 24 - 11:17 p.m. | Save Story
Wendell Carter Jr. made a go-ahead putback with 6.7 seconds to play, Paolo Banchero scored 36 points and the Orlando Magic finished a strong West Coast trip with a 110-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
Pat Riley revives the NBA coach suit debate. Erik Spoelstra wants to keep sideline wear casual
Rich Rovito, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 24 - 7:10 p.m. | Save Story
Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra don't disagree on much. Except sideline apparel.
Trae Young returns to Atlanta for the first time since blockbuster trade to the Wizards
Paul Newberry, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 24 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
The surroundings were a little strange for Trae Young, who spent the last eight years hanging out in the more spacious home locker room at State Farm Arena.
Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men's basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA
The Associated Press | Updated Feb. 24 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
Rockets forward Kevin Durant will be less than two months shy of his 40th birthday when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begin, but he said Monday night he told USA Basketball Managing Director Grant Hill he'd like to be considered for the U.S. men's team when the time comes.
