76ers use team option on Jared McCain to extend his contract through the 2026-27 season
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers exercised their third-year contract option for promising second-year guard Jared McCain on Thursday.…
Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen breaks left ring finger, questionable for Friday’s game
CLEVELAND — Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is listed as questionable for Friday’s NBA Cup game against Toronto after…
Mark Walter finalizes his purchase of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES — Mark Walter is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers after the NBA Board…
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball fined $35,000 by NBA for making obscene gesture during game
NEW YORK — Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Thursday for making…
Mikayla Blakes ready for more with No. 19 Vanderbilt after amazing freshman season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mikayla Blakes knows she won’t slip quietly into her second season at No. 19 Vanderbilt,…
Newcomers could hold the key as No. 4 UConn eyes its third national title in the last four seasons
UConn (24-11, 14-6 Big East) UConn’s bid to win a third consecutive national title ended with a loss…
Cunningham’s 30 points and 10 assists lead Pistons past Magic 135-116
DETROIT — Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 10 assists as the Detroit Pistons overcame a slow start…
Led by Wembanyama, youthful Spurs on verge of setting best start in franchise history
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs can open the season 5-0 for the first time in franchise…
Butler coach Thad Matta revamps roster again in an effort to produce a winning season and NCAA bid
Butler (15-20, 6-14 Big East) Coach Thad Matta begins the fourth season of his second tenure in Indianapolis…
Jrue Holiday scores 27 points, hits late free throws to help Blazers hold off Jazz 136-134
SALT LAKE CITY — Jrue Holiday had 27 points and eight assists, and he hit four free throws…
Ja Morant’s jumper with 7.6 seconds left lifts Grizzlies over the Suns 114-113
PHOENIX — Ja Morant scored 28 points — including a go-ahead 11-foot jumper with 7.6 seconds remaining —…
Reserves Williams, Powell lead Mavericks past Pacers 107-105 in matchup of injury-deleted teams
DALLAS — Brandon Williams scored 20 and Dwight Powell scored 18 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the…