Sports / Basketball

Amir Cup: Al Wakrah stun Al Rayyan; Al Arabi win 01 Jun 2023 - 08:11 am

Al Wakrah displayed a strong show to stun the newly-crowned Qatar Basketball League champions Al Rayyan 87-70 in their opening Group 2 match...

Amir Cup: Al Ahli and Al Shamal notch up wins on opening day 31 May 2023 - 08:18 am

Doha, Qatar: Al Ahli outclassed Al Gharafa 78-60 while Al Shamal rallied to beat Al Khor 95-86 in their Group 1 matches to...

Al Rayyan coach hails League victory, eyes Amir Cup title 29 May 2023 - 08:10 am

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan coach Koufos Stergios hailed his team’s 18th Qatar Basketball League title win after they defeated Al Shamal in the...

Al Rayyan beat Al Shamal to claim league title 28 May 2023 - 08:11 am

A brilliant team effort led by Malik Romero Curry and Tahjon Komar Starks helped Al Rayyan overcome Al Shamal 75-68 to secure their...

Lakers hoping LeBron James decides to continue career after playoff elimination 23 May 2023 - 09:49 pm

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Lakers hope LeBron James will decide to continue his career after he recovers from the difficult end to...

Brittney Griner set for first WNBA game since detainment in Russia 19 May 2023 - 07:39 pm

LOS ANGELE: Brittney Griner got a chance to shake off some rust last week when she played a preseason WNBA game for the...

Philippines beat Cambodia to clinch men's basketball gold 16 May 2023 - 03:23 pm

Phnom Penh: The Philippines avenged the disappointment of an opening-game defeat and reasserted their Southeast Asian Games dominance beating hosts Cambodia on Tuesday...

Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after another gun video appears on social media 14 May 2023 - 09:46 pm

Ja Morant was suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday after he appeared to be holding a gun in another social media video...

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Draw completed in Manila 29 Apr 2023 - 05:15 pm

MANILA: The highly anticipated FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Draw presented by Wanda has concluded in Manila, with all 32 nations now aware...

Michael Jordan sneakers fetch auction record $2.2 million 11 Apr 2023 - 10:02 pm

New York: A pair of sneakers worn by NBA superstar Michael Jordan sold for $2.2 million on Tuesday, setting a record price at...

Casey out as Pistons coach, Silas reportedly out in Houston 10 Apr 2023 - 12:00 am

Los Angeles: Dwane Casey said Sunday that he will depart as Detroit Pistons coach but will remain with the NBA organization in a...

NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement 01 Apr 2023 - 08:25 pm

New York: The most financially successful era in NBA history will continue uninterrupted for at least six more years, after the league and...

LeBron James returns but doesn't start after month's absence 26 Mar 2023 - 10:38 pm

Los Angeles: LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday after a monthlong injury absence but was held out of the...

NBA fines Doncic $35K for implying ref payoff for non-call 24 Mar 2023 - 10:28 pm

New York: Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Friday for making a gesture implying a payoff to...

NBA players had $13 million stolen by ex-Morgan Stanley investment adviser, prosecutors say 23 Mar 2023 - 11:44 pm

A former Morgan Stanley investment adviser and three others were charged with defrauding professional basketball players of $13 million, in the latest alleged...

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp arrested on shooting charge 09 Mar 2023 - 07:35 pm

Washington: Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was arrested and charged in connection with a drive-by shooting in Tacoma, Washington, and was set to...

NBA invests in AI-driven video-tracking firm, extends deal 01 Mar 2023 - 06:28 pm

Los Angeles: The National Basketball Association has invested in artificial-intelligence-based video-tracking firm Videocites as it looks to take more ownership stakes in businesses...