Nba

Latest Stories

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2016, file photo, New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher talks to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, in San Antonio. Former NBA player and coach Derek Fisher has been hired to coach the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. The Sparks announced the move Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 .(AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Derek Fisher hired to coach WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks

Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves' Robert Covington celebrates one of his baskets against the Houston Rockets in the second half half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves won 103-91. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

The Timberwolves, finally, are getting it done on defense

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) is aided by training staff after an injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wofford in Lawrence, Kan., Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

No. 2 Kansas surges in 2nd half vs. Wofford, loses Azubuike

By JORDAN WOLF - Associated Press

The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives Denver Nuggets centre Nikola Jokic (15) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jokic triple-double leads Nuggets past Raptors 106-103

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 photo, Nevada 's Cody Martin, right, stands in front of his twin brother Caleb Martin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Southern California in Los Angeles. No. 6 Nevada has matched its 8-0 start from last season, winning its games by an average of 20 points.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Caleb Martin powers No. 6 Nevada to another 8-0 start

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies sign veteran forward Joakim Noah

Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (21) throws a ball at a fan during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. Dallas won 114-110. Beverley was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Clippers’ Beverley fined $25K for throwing basketball at fan

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) scores during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Big Three leads Warriors to 128-111 win over Atlanta

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks' Vince Carter (15) grabs a pass as Charlotte Hornets' Frank Kaminsky (44) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Vince Carter enjoying his decision to go to Atlanta

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Robbery suspect linked to plot to kill NBA star’s stepfather

Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) dribbles to the basket past the Miami Heat defense of James Johnson (16) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec 2, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas)

Wade’s late free throws lift Heat past Jazz, 102-100

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk, right, steals the ball away from New Orleans Pelicans center Anthony Davis as Hornets forward Frank Kaminsky, left, watches in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)

Anthony Davis powers Pelicans past Hornets 119-109

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Trevor Ariza, second from left, drives past Los Angeles Lakers' Tyson Chandler (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) **FILE**

Kuzma leads Lakers’ 120-96 rout of Suns for 3rd straight win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) throws as San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. Embracing his Judaism, Rosen has developed a celebration dance called “The Hebrew Hammer” in the hopes that he can be a role model for Jewish fans and also a leader in a locker room that includes a variety of races and religions. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)

Jewish athletes condemn anti-Semitism after temple shooting

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter (00) puts up a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, left, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in New York.(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Mudiay scores 28, Knicks top Bucks 136-134 in OT

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

St. John’s rallies from 16 down, tops Georgia Tech 76-73

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr., center, drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors' Jonas Valanciunas, left, from Lithuania, and Fred VanVleet in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Leonard’s 34 leads Raptors to eighth straight win

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry makes a layup as Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown (6) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Pistons spoil Curry’s return, beating Warriors 111-102

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11), guard Shelvin Mack (6) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. react during overtime of the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in New York. The Grizzlies won 131-125. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Conley carries Grizzlies past Nets 131-125 in 2OTs

Associated Press