12:08 AM ET Andrew LopezESPN NEW ORLEANS — The Toronto Raptors got out of New Orleans with a victory on the scoreboard, but injuries dealt them a pair of blows. Kyle Lowry suffered a small fracture in his left thumb and Serge Ibaka suffered a “pretty bad” sprained ankle, coach Nick Nurse said after Friday’s
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11:04 PM ET Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Andrew Wiggins scored 40 points, hitting the tying basket late in regulation, and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame D’Angelo Russell‘s career-high 52 points to beat the Golden State Warriors 125-119 in overtime Friday night. Russell and the Warriors led 110-106 with 29 seconds left in regulation. But after two
6:27 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Celtics guard Marcus Smart was fined $15,000 by the NBA for public criticism of officials, money Smart himself predicted he’d lose when he went after the referees following Boston’s 108-87 win in Charlotte over the Hornets on Thursday night. “Really just, I wish they would call the game the right
5:56 PM ET Memphis freshman James Wiseman, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2020 NBA draft, suited up for the Tigers on Friday night despite being ruled ineligible by the NCAA earlier in the day. Memphis said in a statement Friday that Penny Hardaway, before he was the Tigers’ coach, provided $11,500 in moving
Nov 8, 2019 Andre SnellingsESPN Read below for the fantasy basketball Forecaster In weekly transaction leagues, the schedule is one of the most important factors in determining how to fill out your fantasy basketball lineups. All fantasy teams have a hierarchy of player calibers, with a set of “best players” surrounded by a cast of
4:17 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN CHICAGO — A key contributor won’t be in the lineup for the Chicago Bulls when they tip off against Houston on Saturday. Swingman Otto Porter Jr. has been ruled out against the Rockets with a left foot sprain, with no timetable for his return. “It’s a soft-tissue injury, so it’s
11:17 PM ET Nick DePaulaESPN Rui Hachimura made history before ever stepping on an NBA court. The 6-foot-8 forward became the first player born in Japan to be drafted when the Washington Wizards selected him with the No. 9 overall pick this June. His popularity in his home country is unmatched, making him unique among
7:42 AM ET Rick Pitino is taking over as Greek national team coach as it looks to qualify for the 2020 Olympics, he confirmed via Twitter on Friday. Really honored to be coaching the Greek National team. Have a lot of work and preparation ahead but I’m looking forward to the challenge. — Rick Pitino
7:00 AM ET LINDSAY GOTTLIEB PERCHES on the edge of the charcoal chenille couch, scooching so her Cleveland Cavaliers players can squeeze in their lanky frames. Brandon Knight lowers himself to her left, 7-footer Tristan Thompson nestles in on her right and veteran Kevin Love plops down next to him. The team has gathered at
3:57 AM ET LOS ANGELES — After scoring 18 points in the fourth quarter for the second time this season, Kawhi Leonard said he will continue to follow his load management in order to maintain his health. One night after he was held out of a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks due to load management