Basketball

Former team psychologist settles suit with Spurs, Josh Primo

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A psychologist who worked for the San Antonio Spurs has settled her lawsuit against the team and former player Josh Primo over allegations he had exposed himself to her multiple times in private sessions, her attorney said Thursday

Nov 17, 2022 2:39 PM Read more >

X-rays on Ball's ankle negative, will miss game vs Cavaliers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — X-rays on LaMelo Ball’s left ankle were negative, but the Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard has already been ruled out of Friday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Nov 17, 2022 10:27 AM Read more >

Curry scores 50 points, but Suns beat Warriors 130-119

PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker stepped back for a 3-pointer in the closing minute of the third quarter as Golden State's Stephen Curry gamely tried to stay with him, putting a hand in his face.

Nov 16, 2022 11:05 PM Read more >

Knicks rally, end skid against Jokic-less Nuggets, 106-103

DENVER (AP) — Julius Randle scored a season-high 34 points and the New York Knicks took advantage of Nikola Jokic's absence to win in Denver for the first time in 16 years, rallying past the Nuggets 106-103 on Wednesday night.

Nov 16, 2022 10:35 PM Read more >

Porter, Rockets beat Mavericks 101-92 with Doncic resting

DALLAS (AP) — Kevin Porter Jr. had 17 points and 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the last-place Houston Rockets took advantage of Luka Doncic's absence in a 101-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.

Nov 16, 2022 9:59 PM Read more >

Payne, Booker help Suns overcome Curry's 50-point night

PHOENIX (AP) — Cameron Payne scored a career-high 29 points, Devin Booker added 27 and the Phoenix Suns easily overcame Stephen Curry’s 50-point night to beat the Golden State Warriors 130-119 on Wednesday.

Nov 16, 2022 9:47 PM Read more >

CJ McCollum scores 23 points, Pelicans top Bulls 124-110

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 23 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 22 and the New Orleans Pelicans won their second straight game without Zion Williamson in the lineup, beating the Chicago Bulls 124-110 on Wednesday night.

Nov 16, 2022 9:11 PM Read more >

Lopez scores 29, Bucks deal Cavs 5th straight loss 113-98

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brook Lopez understands that playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to create plenty of open looks. His improved 3-point shooting is helping the Milwaukee Bucks' 7-foot center capitalize more than ever.

Nov 16, 2022 8:38 PM Read more >

Anunoby has 32 points, 10 rebounds to spoil Kyle Lowry's return to Toronto

TORONTO — Kyle Lowry said he both loves and hates playing against former Toronto Raptors teammate Fred VanVleet. Wednesday, it was more hate than love.

Nov 16, 2022 8:26 PM Read more >

Celtics claim 8th straight win, beat Hawks 126-101

ATLANTA (AP) — The Boston Celtics were missing two key members of their rotation. There was no shortage of players to fill the void.

Nov 16, 2022 8:20 PM Read more >