NBA Basketball

Grizz coach optimistic Morant will play in London

There's a "good chance" that Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will return from a calf injury to play against the Magic in London, coach Tuomas Iisalo said.

Lakers rule out Luka (groin) against Trail Blazers

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers because of left groin soreness, the team announced Friday.

EuroLeague unworried amid NBA's plans in Europe

EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas was critical of the NBA's proposed league on the continent, saying the plans have been "a little bit of a broken record of 'we will announce later.'"

Ballmer aims to dismiss fraud suit over Kawhi pay

Attorneys representing Steve Ballmer are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges the LA Clippers owner participated in a fraud by funneling money to star Kawhi Leonard through a now-defunct green banking company.

Kings' Sabonis (knee) returns, scores 13 in win

Kings All-Star forward Domantas Sabonis returned Friday night against the Wizards after a 27-game absence because of a partially torn meniscus in his left knee.

Warriors prove Kuminga 'not a distraction' in win

The Warriors kept their focus on the court, saying the talk of Jonathan Kuminga's trade demand was "not a distraction" in Thursday's win over the Knicks.

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