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Canadian basketball player Chad Posthumus dead at 33 after brain aneurysm

Canadian basketball player Chad Posthumus dead at 33 after brain aneurysm

WINNIPEG — Canadian basketball player Chad Posthumus, a founding member of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, died Wednesday. He was 33.
Mavs star Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain and will be re-evaluated in a week

Mavs star Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain and will be re-evaluated in a week

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain that will sideline the Dallas Mavericks star on a three-game road trip starting Friday night in Denver. The Mavericks said Thursday their five-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week.
Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainment

Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainment

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking for some assists off the court, aiding with investments in early stage startup companies.

Washington faces Boston on home slide

Boston Celtics (12-3, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (2-11, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -15; over/under is 236.

Los Angeles faces Orlando, looks for 8th straight home win

Orlando Magic (9-6, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (10-4, third in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -4.

Los Angeles plays Sacramento, looks for 6th straight home win

Sacramento Kings (8-7, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (8-7, eighth in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -6.5; over/under is 224.

Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee against Indiana after 41-point game

Indiana Pacers (6-9, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (6-9, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -4; over/under is 235.

Houston puts home win streak on the line against Portland

Portland Trail Blazers (6-9, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (11-5, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -9.5; over/under is 217.

76ers face the Nets on 5-game skid

Brooklyn Nets (6-9, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (2-12, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -7.5; over/under is 218.

Chicago plays Atlanta on home skid

Atlanta Hawks (7-9, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (6-10, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -1.5; over/under is 239.