Basketball

Malone out for Nuggets due to protocols, Adelman steps in

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets assistant coach David Adelman once served as a ball boy for the Portland Trail Blazers. His dad was a successful coach of the Blazers, too.

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37.0 at 38: LeBron James goes on scoring tear after birthday

LOS ANGELES (AP) — At a time in life when all but the world's greatest athletes are slowing down, LeBron James has picked up speed. James turned 38 years old on Dec. 30, deep in his 20th season in the NBA.

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Raptors sign guard-forward Joe Wieskamp to second 10-day contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed Joe Wieskamp to a second 10-day contract. The six-foot-six, 205-pound guard-forward appeared in one game with Toronto’s G League affiliate during his first 10-day contract with the Raptors.

Jan 17, 2023 9:55 AM Read more >

Hawks sign former UNLV guard Williams to 2-way contract

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks signed former UNLV and Texas guard Donovan Williams to a two-way contract on Tuesday. Williams, 21, averaged 15.5 points in 26 games, including 19 starts, for the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League this season.

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Analysis: In Paris, Quin Snyder briefly gets back to work

PARIS (AP) — Quin Snyder was back in his element. Sweats, sneakers, T-shirt. Evaluating players, sharing ideas, connecting with new people and reconnecting with some others. He was coaching again. For two days, anyway. It’s a start.

Jan 17, 2023 3:56 AM Read more >

LeBron drops 48, Lakers beat Rockets 140-132 to snap skid

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had a season-high 48 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in his third 40-point performance since turning 38 less than three weeks ago, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game skid with a 140-132 victory ove

Jan 17, 2023 12:24 AM Read more >

Porzingis and the Wizards take on conference foe New York

Washington Wizards (18-26, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (25-20, sixth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

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Toronto faces Milwaukee following overtime win

Toronto Raptors (20-24, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (28-16, third in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Bucks -5.

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Charlotte faces Houston, aims to stop 5-game slide

Charlotte Hornets (11-34, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (10-33, 15th in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte aims to stop its five-game slide with a win over Houston.

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James leads Los Angeles into matchup with Sacramento

Sacramento Kings (24-18, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (19-24, 13th in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: LeBron James leads Los Angeles into a matchup against Sacramento.

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