Johnson spoils Barnes’s return as Nets top Raptors

Johnson spoils Barnes’s return as Nets top Raptors

By John Chidley-Hill The Canadian Press Posted December 19, 2024 5:21 pm Updated December 19, 2024 10:11 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Cam Johnson took over in the fourth quarter as the Brooklyn Nets rallied past the Toronto Raptors 101-94 on Thursday. Johnson went on a … Read more

Barnes disappointed in return from injury

Barnes disappointed in return from injury

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors were cruising along, leading by as many as 10 points, when their offence ground to a halt. Cam Johnson went on a 13-4 run in the final 2:24 of the game as the Brooklyn Nets rallied past the Raptors 101-94 on Thursday for Toronto’s sixth straight loss. Johnson had 15 … Read more

NBA Lookahead: How does the league fix its TV ratings? Plus, Michael Jordan memories

NBA Lookahead: How does the league fix its TV ratings? Plus, Michael Jordan memories

Every Thursday, I’ll be taking you through the big story heading into the weekend. Or maybe the weirdest story? Or maybe just something that makes me laugh and I think will make you laugh too. Essentially, if you’re subscribed to The Bounce and reading every day, we’re going to have the same fun here as we do in that … Read more

Barnes upgraded to questionable by Raptors

Barnes upgraded to questionable by Raptors

TORONTO – It’s one step forward, one back when it comes to injuries for the Toronto Raptors. All-star Scottie Barnes was upgraded to questionable by the Raptors on Wednesday after he participated in a full-contact practice at OVO Athletic Centre. Starting centre Jakob Poeltl, however, was ruled out for Thursday’s game against the visiting Brooklyn … Read more

Former Raptor Porter to be sentenced Wednesday

Former Raptor Porter to be sentenced Wednesday

TORONTO – An expert in gaming law expects former Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter will be sentenced to at least a prison term and face other punishments. Porter’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at a federal courthouse in Brooklyn, N.Y. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud on July 10 after admitting … Read more

Lawson excited to play for hometown Raptors

Lawson excited to play for hometown Raptors

TORONTO – Most Torontonians loathe the city’s downtown traffic but its slow pace gave A.J. Lawson the chance to soak in the fact that he’s now a member of his hometown Raptors. Lawson signed a two-way contract with Toronto and Raptors 905, its G-League affiliate, last Wednesday. He said it didn’t sink in, however, until … Read more

LeBron James returns, Anthony Davis dominates as Lakers beat Grizzlies – Daily News

LeBron James returns, Anthony Davis dominates as Lakers beat Grizzlies – Daily News

Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks the ball as forward Anthony Davis (3), Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) and forward Jaylen Wells (0) watch during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh) Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) shoots against Lakers … Read more

LeBron James makes his Lakers return from personal reasons absence

LeBron James makes his Lakers return from personal reasons absence

LeBron James returned to the Lakers’ lineup Sunday night after missing their last two games due to personal reasons and a left foot injury, and while he told reporters he felt “pretty good,” the 40-year-old superstar also revealed that his foot injury hasn’t faded yet. “It’s not behind me,” James told reporters after the Lakers’ … Read more

Barnes re-added to Raptors’ injury woes in loss

Barnes re-added to Raptors’ injury woes in loss

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors’ injury woes never seem to end. All-star forward Scottie Barnes sprained his right ankle in the third quarter of Toronto’s 113-108 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday, leaving the game after just 23 minutes of playing time. It’s the latest in a long string of injuries for the … Read more

Knicks blast Adam Silver for dragging out Raptors investigation

Knicks blast Adam Silver for dragging out Raptors investigation

The Knicks blamed commissioner Adam Silver’s bias for the NBA dragging its feet to investigate their explosive accusations against the Raptors.  “We’ve been waiting for any direction from the NBA on next steps in this matter for months — proving our point that the NBA is not capable of appropriately and fairly handling this serious … Read more