Basketball

Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized. The star guard's business manager told multiple media outlets Saturday there was a break-in at Doncic's home.

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Dallas' Naji Marshall gets 4-game suspension, Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic is banned 3 games for fight

The NBA suspended Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall for four games and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic for three games for their roles in an on-court fight during Friday night's game. Dallas forward P.J. Washington was suspended one game.

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Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams lead OKC past Charlotte 106-94 for 10th regular-season straight win

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 22 points, Jalen Williams added 20 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Charlotte Hornets 106-94 on Saturday night for their 10th straight regular-season win.

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Antetokounmpo still out, Lillard set to return for Bucks against Bulls

CHICAGO (AP) — NBA scoring leader Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss a fourth straight game, but the Milwaukee Bucks expect to have star guard Damian Lillard back in the lineup against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.

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Jalen Johnson scores 28 to lead the Hawks over the Heat 120-110

ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 28 points and the Atlanta Hawks closed out a four-game homestand, winning a third straight contest, 120-110 over the Miami Heat on Saturday.

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Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu has a strained right calf

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu has a strained right calf and will be reevaluated in 10 days. Dosunmu got hurt during Monday night's 112-91 loss to Milwaukee. The Bulls provided an update on his injury on Saturday.

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Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized. The star guard's business manager told multiple media outlets Saturday there was a break-in at Doncic's home.

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Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York

Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess.

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Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York

Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess.

Dec 28, 2024 1:22 PM Read more >

Orlando faces conference rival Brooklyn

Brooklyn Nets (12-19, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (19-14, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando hosts Brooklyn in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams.

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