Basketball

Siakam thrilled to have Rico Hines on the Raptors' coaching staff this season

VICTORIA — Rico Hines can't remember the last time he took a vacation. But he wouldn't have it any other way.

Sep 29, 2022 6:46 PM Read more >

Thunder rookie Holmgren learns ways of NBA while on the mend

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren is experiencing the rehab process for the first time. The No.

Sep 29, 2022 3:13 PM Read more >

Warriors-Wizards games in Japan to woo NBA fans, sponsors

TOKYO (AP) — Before Stephen Curry makes a single 3-pointer, before Rui Hachimura gets his first ovation from Japanese fans who came to cheer one of their own, the NBA Japan Games are already a huge win in one regard. The money.

Sep 29, 2022 3:09 PM Read more >

Raptors' coach Nurse looking for more consistency this season from "unique" Boucher

VICTORIA — Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says Chris Boucher is one of the NBA's most unique players.

Sep 28, 2022 5:09 PM Read more >

Maxey turns into star guard 76ers need to chase championship

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Doc Rivers was not expecting guests one day this summer when members of his staff turned up uninvited at his house with a direct demand of the Philadelphia 76ers coach: Tyrese Maxey needed an intervention. It was true.

Sep 28, 2022 4:41 PM Read more >

Newcomer Otto Porter Jr. happy to be another veteran voice for talented young Raptors

VICTORIA — When Otto Porter Jr. was considering an offer from the Toronto Raptors, he didn't have to look far for a scouting report. "First thing he did (was call me)," Thaddeus Young said.

Sep 28, 2022 11:50 AM Read more >

Thunder acquire forward Maurice Harkless in trade with Hawks

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired veteran forward Maurice Harkless in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.

Sep 27, 2022 8:23 PM Read more >

Celtics find some normalcy during 1st training camp practice

BOSTON (AP) — Joe Mazzulla didn’t want his first practice as the Celtics interim coach to feel any different than his previous three years as an assistant.

Sep 27, 2022 4:51 PM Read more >

Raptors coach Nick Nurse says limiting VanVleet's minutes is great — in theory

VICTORIA — Fred VanVleet vows he'll be smarter with his body and more conscientious of his playing time this season. But Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says it's easier said than done. It's a great idea — in theory.

Sep 27, 2022 4:48 PM Read more >

Bulls PG Ball says ahead of knee surgery he can't run, jump

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball said Tuesday he can't run at full speed or jump and still experiences pain in his left knee walking up stairs. Ball spoke ahead of his scheduled surgery in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

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