Raptors’ VanVleet heavily criticizes officiating after loss
Fred VanVleet tried to take a double breath before addressing reporters.
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Ewing’s exit? Hapless Hoyas blown out of Big East Tournament
Georgetown and coach Patrick Ewing were blown out in the first round of the Big East Tournament amid speculation that the former Hoya great’s tenure as coach will soon come to an end.
Suns’ Kevin Durant out after injuring ankle in pregame slip
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant slipped on the floor during pregame warmups and was ruled out Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of left ankle soreness.
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson out at least 2 more weeks
The New Orleans Pelicans say Zion Williamson will be sidelined for at least two more weeks while the club monitors the All-Star forward’s recovery from a right hamstring injury that occurred more than two months ago.
Colorado police say no charges to be filed against Ja Morant
Police say Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant won’t face charges in Colorado related to the livestreamed video in which he appeared to be displaying a gun in a strip club.
All-female ensemble set for broadcast of NBA game on ESPN
An all-female ensemble will produce the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans game that will air Wednesday on ESPN.
Pau Gasol gets emotional as Lakers retire his No. 16 jersey
The Los Angeles Lakers have retired Pau Gasol’s No. 16 jersey.
Lakers say LeBron James has tendon injury, out 3 weeks
LeBron James is expected to miss most of March with an injured tendon in his right foot, the Los Angeles Lakers said on Thursday.
Heat 3-point shooting has gone ice cold, in a major drop-off
The Miami Heat were the NBA’s best 3-point shooting team last season at 38%.
Irving senses Mavs’ urgency in new star pairing with Doncic
Kyrie Irving senses the stress of the Dallas Mavericks trying to keep up in the tight Western Conference playoff race while incorporating him in a new superstar pairing with Luka Doncic.