Christian Siakam, brother of Pascal, joins coaching staff of Raptors 905
Some familiar faces are joining the Toronto Raptors' NBA G League affiliate Raptors 905, including Pascal Siakam's brother.
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'It was great' - LA Clippers' Kawhi Leonard makes long-awaited return from injury in preseason win over Portland Trail Blazers
SEATTLE — After waiting 476 days to return to action, Kawhi Leonard needed only 15 seconds to launch and drill a 3-pointer again.
Canada's Jamal Murray among returning NBA stars in pre-season
Ben Simmons streaked behind the defence and caught a pass in transition that he dunked. About a minute later, he fired a cross-court pass to a Brooklyn Nets teammate for a 3-pointer.
Ben Simmons makes Brooklyn Nets debut: 'I'm grateful just to be able to step on that floor'
NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons made his long-awaited debut with his new team on Monday after almost a year and a half away from the game.
Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis relishing visit to UAE for 2022 NBA Abu Dhabi Games
Bobby Portis has promised a “great experience” for all concerned when his Milwaukee Bucks take on the Atlanta Hawks in two pre-season games in Abu Dhabi this week.
Canadian basketball is in a good place
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Sources -- Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns was on bed rest for days due to throat infection
Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns was hospitalized last week with a throat infection that caused him trouble breathing and forced him to be on bed rest for days, sources told ESPN.
WNBA star Brittney Griner to appeal 9-year jail sentence for drug possession on Oct. 25
A Russian court on Monday set Oct. 25 as the date for American basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession.