Basketball News
Kawhi returns from hip injury, scores 24 in win
ESPN - 2 Jan 2024 09:48
Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points in his return from a hip injury, as the Clippers beat the Heat, 121-104, for their third straight win.
Pistons routed in 1st game since end of epic skid
ESPN - 2 Jan 2024 07:55
Two nights after their NBA record 28-game losing streak ended, the Detroit Pistons were blown out 136-113 on Monday night by the Houston Rockets.
NBA betting: Can anyone catch Tyrese Maxey for Most Improved Player?
ESPN - 2 Jan 2024 23:08
Eric Moody takes a closer look at the NBA's Most Improved Player race, which features Tyrese Maxey and a bunch of longshots worthy of attention.
Hornets fall to Nuggets, lose 11th straight game
InsideHoops - 2 Jan 2024 13:58
Per the Charlotte Observer: With the never-ending game of musical injury chairs in full motion once again, this time courtesy of Terry Rozier's illness, Steve Clifford relied on his decades of experience Monday night. It...
Spurs sign forward Mamadi Diakite to two-way contract
InsideHoops - 2 Jan 2024 12:50
The San Antonio Spurs yesterday signed forward Mamadi Diakite to a two-way contract. Diakite, 6-9, 225, most recently appeared in 19 regular season and Showcase Cup games (5 starts) for the G League's Westchester Knicks,...
Barrett, Quickley help new-look Raps beat Cavs
ESPN - 2 Jan 2024 07:55
RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickly combined for 33 points in their Raptors debut as Toronto held off the Cavaliers for a 124-121 win Monday night.
Nuggets' Gordon expected to return Monday
ESPN - 2 Jan 2024 02:47
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon returned to practice on Sunday after sustaining lacerations to his face and right shooting hand when he was bitten by a family dog on Christmas and is expected to play vs. Charlotte.
Irving returns for Mavs after 12-game absence
ESPN - 2 Jan 2024 02:47
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving returns Monday night against the Jazz after missing 12 games with a right heel contusion. He will not have a minutes restriction, according to coach Jason Kidd.