Basketball

Hawks G Kobe Bufkin to have shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks backup guard Kobe Bufkin will undergo surgery to deal with lingering shoulder issues, knocking him out for the rest of the season.

Dec 18, 2024 4:16 PM Read more >

All-star Scottie Barnes upgraded to questionable by Toronto Raptors

TORONTO — It's one step forward, one back when it comes to injuries for the Toronto Raptors. All-star Scottie Barnes was upgraded to questionable by the Raptors on Wednesday after he participated in a full-contact practice at OVO Athletic Centre.

Dec 18, 2024 2:09 PM Read more >

Former Raptors centre Jontay Porter likely to get a prison term: law expert

TORONTO — An expert in gaming law expects former Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter will likely be sentenced to a prison term and face other punishments.

Dec 18, 2024 10:42 AM Read more >

Lillard and Antetokounmpo won an NBA Cup together. Now, the next challenge: chasing the big prize

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo stood side-by-side during the postgame celebration after the NBA Cup final. Antetokounmpo was holding the MVP trophy. Lillard was holding the bigger trophy.

Dec 18, 2024 3:01 AM Read more >

New Orleans faces Houston on 4-game losing streak

New Orleans Pelicans (5-22, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (17-9, third in the Western Conference) Houston; Thursday, 8 p.m.