SAN ANTONIO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder opened their season with a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the team that ended their dreams of a title defense last season. San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama had 12 points but was 1 for 13 from the field. It was

MANILA, Philippines -- Veejay Pre took charge in second overtime to lift University of the Philippines past University of Santo Tomas, 103-101, in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena Wednesday. Pre scored seven of his game high 30 points in the second extra period including a split from the free throw line with 2.1 seconds remaining to give the Fighting Maroons a 2-point lead. James Payosing then shut down a potential game-winner from the Growling Tigers with a steal in the tightly-contested ball game. Pre, who became the first UP player to score 30 points in eight years, also logged 16 rebounds, four steals, and three assists. Claiming their fourth straight win, the Fighting Maroons improved to 6-2 for the solo lead in the team standings, while the Tigers dropped to 4-4 for a share of fifth place with the De La Salle Green Archers.

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans have exercised a fourth-year option on third-year center Yves Missi, as well as third-year options on both of their 2025 first-round draft picks: guard Jeremiah Fears and forward Derik Queen. The moves, announced Tuesday, were expected as Missi is the club’s projected starting center this season, while both

WASHINGTON — Top draft pick AJ Dybantsa will miss the season opener for the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night with a sprained ankle. Coach Brian Keefe said Tuesday that Dybantsa would not play against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Wizards took him No. 1 out of BYU in this year’s draft. READ: NBA: Dybantsa, Young, Davis

Veejay Pre erupted for 30 points to lead the University of the Philippines past the University of Santo Tomas, 103-101, in double overtime in the UAAP Season 89 men"s basketball tournament.

George King put the punctuation to San Miguel's 135-133 come-from-behind win over first-round tormentor NLEX in the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup on Wednesday at the Ynares Center Antipolo.

UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament UP def. UST (2OT), 103-101 VEEJAY PRE Player of the game #UAAPSeason89

DETROIT — Paul George looks like he’s still got it. He scored 38 points — the most by a Boston Celtic in his debut, and the fifth-most by a player in his first game with an NBA franchise — in a 121-113 collapsing defeat Tuesday. “I’m not a moral victory guy,” George said after making

NEW YORK — LeBron James got the business from Knicks fans still gloating and riding an emotional high from an NBA championship banner celebration. As he stepped to the free-throw line for the Philadelphia 76ers early in Tuesday night’s season opener, Knicks fans erupted toward James with chants of “We don’t want you! We don’t

DETROIT — Javonte Green scored 19 points after not playing in the first half and Cade Cunningham finished with 22 points and eight assists, helping the Detroit Pistons come back and beat the Boston Celtics 121-113 on Tuesday. The NBA picked the matinee matchup to tip off the season and it delivered plenty of entertainment.

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers sent an opening-night message they’ll be a contender for the New York Knicks’ NBA title after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, rallying for a 106-100 victory Tuesday. Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points and Brown had 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first game since being

NEW YORK — The NBA championship banner kept rising high above everyone on the court, just like OG Anunoby did the last time the New York Knicks played a meaningful game at Madison Square Garden. And just like that night four months ago, it felt as if fans would never stop cheering. The Knicks celebrated