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NBA: Antetokounmpo, Lopez to the fore as Bucks bounce back

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 20 01:30 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo bagged a triple-double and Brook Lopez delivered a huge fourth quarter as the Milwaukee Bucks returned to winning ways with a 118-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Read more »

NBA: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder eclipse Booker, Suns

Agence France Presse
Posted at Mar 20 08:26 AM

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder staged a second-half rally to eclipse Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Read more »

NBA: Brunson return inspires Knicks to win over Nuggets

Simon EVANS, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 19 05:07 PM

Jalen Brunson returned from injury on Saturday and led the New York Knicks to a 116-110 victory over Western Conference leader Denver. Read more »

Embiid dominant as Sixers cruise to 7th straight win

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 18 02:24 PM

The Philadelphia 76ers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 121-82 thrashing of the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Read more »

NBA: Grizzlies' Brooks fined for shoving camera carrier

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 18 11:48 AM

Memphis Grizzlies swingman Dillon Brooks was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Friday for shoving a cameraman on the sideline after chasing a loose ball. Read more »

NBA: Kings clinch first winning season in 17 years

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 17 01:43 PM

The Sacramento Kings ensured their first winning season in 17 years with a 101-96 win at the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Read more »

Jordan in talks to sell majority stake in NBA Hornets: report

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 17 09:11 AM

Retired NBA legend Michael Jordan is in talks to sell his majority stake in the NBA's Charlotte Hornets, but no deal is imminent, ESPN reported on Thursday. Read more »

Draymond Green gets one-game NBA ban

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 17 07:32 AM

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Thursday after being whistled for his 16th technical foul of the season. Read more »

NBA Hawks sign Serbian Bogdanovic to $68-M deal: reports

Agence France Presse
Posted at Mar 17 04:39 AM

Serbian 3-point sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic has agreed on a four-year contract extention worth $68 million with the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, according to multiple reports on Thursday. Read more »

NBA: Embiid gives 76ers sixth straight win

Simon Evans, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 16 01:16 PM

Joel Embiid starred again with 38 points as the Philadelphia 76ers picked up a sixth straight win with a 118-109 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. Read more »

NBA: Ja Morant banned for 8 games for gun in nightclub

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 16 06:33 AM

Morant said in a statement after the incident he was seeking help to handle stress and emotional well-being and reportedly has undergone a counseling program. Read more »

NBA: Kings forward Lyles gets one-game ban, Lopez fined

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 16 03:05 AM

Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles was suspended one game without pay and Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez was fined $25,000 by the NBA. Read more »

Bucks seal NBA playoff berth

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 15 02:09 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks became the first team to clinch an NBA playoff place on Tuesday after holding off a late rally from the Phoenix Suns to complete a 116-104 road victory in Arizona. Read more »

NBA: Nuggets fall again, Davis fires Lakers over Pelicans

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 15 11:58 AM

The Los Angeles Lakers got back to winning ways after Sunday’s defeat to the New York Knicks with a comprehensive 123-108 road win over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Big Easy. Read more »

Jason Williams to headline return of NBA 3X Philippines

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 14 08:42 PM

Jason Williams, a member of the 2006 Miami Heat team that won the NBA championship, will headline NBA 3X Philippines on March 25-26. Read more »

NBA: Antetokounmpo returns, sparks Bucks over Kings

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Mar 14 04:32 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 46 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a come-from-behind 133-124 victory over the in-form Sacramento Kings. Read more »

NBA: Celtics shocked by Rockets, Miami down Utah

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 14 12:44 PM

Jaylen Brown erupted for 43 points but it was not enough to stop the Boston Celtics stumbling to a shock 111-109 defeat to the lowly Houston Rockets. Read more »

NBA: Ja Morant enters counseling program

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 14 12:19 PM

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has entered a counseling program in Florida and has no definite return date for the NBA, ESPN reported. Read more »

LOOK: LeBron James joins Lakers in bench

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 13 05:15 PM

Despite the loss to the New York Knicks, the latest LeBron James injury update gives Lakers fans reason to be optimistic. Read more »

Randle, Barrett spark Knicks over Lakers to snap skid

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 13 01:05 PM

Julius Randle scored 33 points to lead New York over the Los Angeles Lakers 112-108 on Sunday, snapping the Knicks' three-game losing streak. Read more »