Basketball

New MLSE CEO Keith Pelley brings passion, energy and desire to win to the job

TORONTO — Keith Pelley brought a photo of his late father Walter with him when he checked out Scotiabank Arena in his new role as president and chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.

Apr 4, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars

WASHINGTON (AP) — LeBron James figures there's at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women's basketball tournament. Recognizable stars.

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Zion Williamson is dealing with a finger injury during the Pelicans' playoff push

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson's long-awaited first playoff push with the New Orleans Pelicans won't be pain free.

Apr 4, 2024 11:35 AM Read more >

Kenny Smith to own a team, help develop young NBL players aiming to reach the NBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) — Kenny Smith will own an expansion team in Australia's National Basketball League and will help recruit and develop players for the league that has sent LaMelo Ball and others to the NBA in recent years.

Apr 4, 2024 7:38 AM Read more >

Indiana plays Oklahoma City in non-conference play

Oklahoma City Thunder (52-24, third in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (43-34, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana and Oklahoma City meet in non-conference action.