Basketball

Mavericks sign Canadian guard A.J. Lawson to standard NBA contract

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have converted the contract of Canadian guard A.J. Lawson from a two-way to a standard NBA deal. The move makes Lawson, from Brampton, Ont., eligible to play for Dallas in the post-season.

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Celtics rout weary Warriors 140-88 for 3rd-biggest winning margin in franchise history

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 27 on his 26th birthday and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics had the third-largest winning margin in franchise history, drubbing the weary Golden State Warriors 140-88 on Sunday.

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Quickley has 22 points and 11 assists as Raptors overcome Barnes' absence to beat Hornets 111-106

TORONTO (AP) — Immanuel Quickley scored 22 points and matched his season high with 11 assists, RJ Barrett had 23 points and the Toronto Raptors held on to beat Charlotte 111-106 on Sunday night for their seventh consecutive home win over the Hornets.

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LeBron James' 40,000-point club won't see anyone joining for a long time. Maybe never. Here's why

Never say never. There’s a slim chance that one day someone will join LeBron James in the NBA’s 40,000-point club .

Mar 4, 2024 7:52 AM Read more >

Orlando faces Charlotte on 3-game win streak

Orlando Magic (35-26, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (15-46, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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Poeltl and Toronto take on New Orleans in non-conference action

New Orleans Pelicans (36-25, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (23-38, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.