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Anthony Edwards scores 36 points in the Timberwolves' 138-113 victory over the Jazz

Anthony Edwards scores 36 points in the Timberwolves' 138-113 victory over the Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 36 points in the third quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Utah 138-113 on Thursday for their fifth straight victory and second in two nights.
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Bronny James plays the whole 4th quarter -- with plenty of ups and downs -- in Lakers' blowout win

Bronny James plays the whole 4th quarter -- with plenty of ups and downs -- in Lakers' blowout win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Even on the road, Bronny James was quite a crowd favorite.
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LeBron helps Lakers build big lead, then Bronny plays whole 4th quarter of 134-96 rout of Wizards

LeBron helps Lakers build big lead, then Bronny plays whole 4th quarter of 134-96 rout of Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) — LeBron James had 24 points and 11 assists before resting for the final quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-96 rout of the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.
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New All-Stars Darius Garland and Evan Mobley help NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Hawks 137-115

New All-Stars Darius Garland and Evan Mobley help NBA-leading Cavaliers beat Hawks 137-115

CLEVELAND (AP) — Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley had 16 points and 10 rebounds after both were named All-Star reserves , helping the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 137-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night.
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Victor Wembanyama is an All-Star, 1 of 6 1st-time selections

Victor Wembanyama is an All-Star, 1 of 6 1st-time selections

NBA coaches are obviously convinced: Victor Wembanyama is one of the league's very best players.
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Unusual betting patterns surrounding play of Terry Rozier in 2023 game with Charlotte investigated

Unusual betting patterns surrounding play of Terry Rozier in 2023 game with Charlotte investigated

MIAMI (AP) — Unusual betting patterns surrounding the play of then-Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier in a game nearly two years ago are now under investigation by federal prosecutors, part of the same probe that led to the lifetime ban of Toronto
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Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors

Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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CEBL's Calgary Surge hire Kaleb Canales as head coach

CEBL's Calgary Surge hire Kaleb Canales as head coach

CALGARY — The Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League announced Thursday that former NBA bench boss Kaleb Canales has been named the team’s head coach for the 2025 season.
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Reports: Toronto Tempo hire Monica Wright Rogers as first GM of new WNBA team

Reports: Toronto Tempo hire Monica Wright Rogers as first GM of new WNBA team

TORONTO — Monica Wright Rogers has been hired as the first general manager of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo, according to reports. The expansion team will begin play in 2026. The Athletic and ESPN are reporting that the hiring is official.
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Atlanta takes on Cleveland on 6-game skid

Atlanta Hawks (22-25, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (38-9, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -10.5; over/under is 237.
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