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Olympics Summer The Memphis Grizzlies fired Taylor Jenkins, their winningest coach, on Friday with the team struggling down the stretch and at risk of losing home-court advantage for the post-season. Memphis dumps longtime bench boss without immediately announcing interim coachTeresa M. Walker · The Associated Press · Posted: Mar 28,Continue Reading

Olympics Summer The Boston Celtics are being sold for what would be a record-setting initial valuation of $6.1 billion US to a group led by Symphony Technology Group managing partner William Chisholm, the sides said Thursday. Former North American franchise sale record was $6.05B for Washington Commanders in 2023 TheContinue Reading

Olympics Summer Stephen Curry’s shooting range and accuracy from way back have long stood alone — whether with a defender or two in his face or when letting it fly from the logo. Now, the NBA’s career leader in 3-pointers has reached new territory from beyond the arc: Golden State’sContinue Reading

Olympics Summer Oliver Miller, a member of the Toronto Raptors during their inaugural season in 1995-96, has died. He was 54. Player known as ‘The Big O’ played in parts of 3 seasons from 1995 to 1998.The Canadian Press · Posted: Mar 13, 2025 9:06 AM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Olympics Summer A.J. Lawson has been living the dream this week. He had his first career NBA start on Friday, lining up for his hometown Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Then on Monday, Lawson had his best game as a professional basketball player. Brampton, Ont., native scores 32 points andContinue Reading

Olympics Summer LeBron James became the first player to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and postseason on Tuesday night, surpassing the mark with a 3-pointer early in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 136-115 win over New Orleans. ‘I mean, that’s a lot of points,’Continue Reading

Olympics Summer Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the 12th player in NBA history with at least four 50-point games in a season. His scoring binges have helped Oklahoma City roll to a Western Conference-leading 50-11 record. Becomes 12th player in NBA history with at least four 50-point games in a seasonContinue Reading

Olympics Summer Canada’s senior men’s basketball team endured a 90-minute delay at the start of the game, and then worked through a couple on-court issues of their own before dropping a 98-94 decision to Mexico on Monday in a FIBA Men’s AmeriCup Qualifier game in San Luis Potosi City. MfionduContinue Reading

Olympics Summer The NBA has suspended Milwaukee forward Bobby Portis Jr. for 25 games without pay because he tested positive for the painkiller Tramadol, a violation of the league’s anti-drug program. Painkiller Tramadol was ingested ‘unintentionally,’ says player’s agentTim Reynolds · The Associated Press · Posted: Feb 20, 2025 12:50Continue Reading