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Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo lay their foundations in the WNBA expansion draft
Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press | Posted April 3 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
Portland, which is welcoming a WNBA team back to the city after 24 years, selected veteran forward Bridget Carleton with the first pick in Friday's expansion draft.
Luka Doncic's injury could mean he's out of the NBA award race. How does that process work?
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 3 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is likely to win the NBA scoring title this season, but he might not make the All-NBA team. It's the latest instance where one of the game's biggest stars might not be eligible for the league's biggest individual awards because of the 65-game eligibility rule. Doncic has played 64 games, and a Grade 2 hamstring strain will keep him out for the rest of the regular season. Minnesota's Anthony Edwards is also missing out on award eligibility because it's now certain that he won't get to 65 games either.
NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic to miss rest of Lakers' regular season with hamstring strain
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted April 3 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
Luka Doncic will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers' regular season with a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring, the team announced Friday.
Lakers' Luka Doncic hurts left hamstring in a blowout loss to Thunder with MRI set for Friday
Cliff Brunt, Associated Press | Updated April 3 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic injured his left hamstring on Thursday night and coach JJ Redick said the league's scoring leader will have an MRI on Friday.
Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men's national player of the year
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Posted April 3 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season.
The NBA's stretch run has arrived. Here's a look at what's happening
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted April 3 - 7:55 a.m. | Save Story
The NBA's regular season is getting close to the final week. Detroit. Boston, New York, Cleveland, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver and Houston are in the playoffs. Minnesota is on the brink of clinching, while Atlanta and Philadelphia have the best paths to secure spots in the East without going to the play-in tournament.
Gilgeous-Alexander's 28 points lead Thunder's 139-96 rout of Lakers as Doncic hurts hamstring
Cliff Brunt, Associated Press | Posted April 2 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Los Angeles Lakers 139-96 on Thursday night in a game in which NBA leading scorer Luka Doncic left due to injury.
Anthony Edwards ineligible for NBA postseason awards after Timberwolves rule him out against Pistons
The Associated Press | Updated April 2 - 8:10 p.m. | Save Story
Anthony Edwards is ineligible for NBA postseason awards because he can't reach the 65-game minimum after the Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out him out against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, listing his right knee injury and an illness.
The NBA's stretch run has arrived. Here's a look at what's happening
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 2 - 6:45 a.m. | Save Story
Nikola Jokic is set to average a triple-double this season. He had 15 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists on Wednesday, helping Denver beat Utah 130-117. Jokic now has 660 assists this season. With five games left, he will average 10 assists even without more. He joins Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson as the only players to achieve this feat.
Jayson Tatum says he's not at his best yet. That's likely scary news for Celtics' opponents
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted April 2 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Boston star Jayson Tatum doesn't know how much longer it'll take for him to feel like he's playing basketball at his best level again.
Victor Wembanyama's 41 points and 18 rebounds lead Spurs to 10th straight win, 127-113 over Warriors
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 10:46 p.m. | Save Story
Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points for the second straight game, grabbed 18 rebounds and blocked three shots and the San Antonio Spurs ran away from the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors for a 127-113 victory Wednesday night that extended their winning streak to 10.
Celtics score 53 points in 1st quarter at Miami, setting club record for opening period
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated April 1 - 8:58 p.m. | Save Story
The Boston Celtics had a first quarter like none other in their storied history.
DeMar DeRozan scores 28 points to pass Dominique Wilkins on career list, Kings beat Raptors 123-115
Ian Harrison, Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 8:50 p.m. | Save Story
DeMar DeRozan scored 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Precious Achiuwa had 28 points and a season-high 19 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings beat the Toronto Raptors 123-115 on Wednesday night.
Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke arrested in Arkansas on drug and speeding charges
The Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 5:19 p.m. | Save Story
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges including speeding and possession of a controlled substance.
NCAA committee proposes barring prospective athletes if they opt into and remain in a pro draft
Eric Olson, Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 4:29 p.m. | Save Story
including one that would bar athletes who have entered and remained in a professional sports draft from competing in college.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo says he had serious talks last year about coaching NBA's Phoenix Suns
The Associated Press | Posted April 1 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
Michigan State's Tom Izzo said he considered coaching the Phoenix Suns after discussing the possibility last year with one of his former players, Mat Ishbia, who owns the NBA team.
Pistons end long stretch of futility with first division title in 18 years
Dave Hogg, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 11:24 p.m. | Save Story
After nearly two decades, and stretches of futility, the Detroit Pistons have won the Central Division again.
A'ja Wilson returns to USA Basketball camp in Phoenix during Final Four week
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted March 31 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
Two-time Olympic gold medalist A'ja Wilson will take part in a USA Basketball training camp in Phoenix during the women's Final Four.
The NBA's stretch run has arrived. Here's a look at what's happening
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated March 31 - 6:40 a.m. | Save Story
The NBA stretch run has arrived. There are seven games on Tuesday's calendar. The five teams from each conference that won't be going to the play-in or the playoffs are already known, so the focus shifts to seeding for the 20 teams still alive. Detroit, Boston, New York, Oklahoma City and San Antonio have playoff spots secured.
