Topic: Toronto Raptors

Former Kansas star Gradey Dick wore a vibrant, sparkling suit, a nod to Dorothy's ruby red slippers in "The Wizard of Oz," honoring his home state during the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft.

The Philadelphia 76ers will hire Nick Nurse as their new head coach, replacing fired coach Doc Rivers, a league source told UPI on Tuesday morning.

Recently fired former Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers is among the finalists to coach the Phoenix Suns after Monty Williams' dismissal.

The Toronto Raptors fired coach Nick Nurse after posting a 41-41 record in 2022-23, the team announced Friday morning.

DeMar DeRozan's 9-year-old daughter, Diar, went viral on social media while she assisted the Chicago Bulls with screams at Toronto Raptors players as they shot free throws during an NBA play-in game in Toronto.

Tems, Burna Boy, Jewel and Post Malone are among the performers just announced for the NBA All-Star Weekend

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry will not play in Game 1 of a second-round Eastern Conference playoff series with the Philadelphia 76ers, the team said. 76ers star Joel Embiid, who is also injured, could return by Game 3.

Victor Oladipo scored a team-high 23 points to lead the short-handed Miami Heat to a narrow Game 5 win over the Atlanta Hawks, wrapping up the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

The Toronto Raptors dominated in the paint and forced a poor shooting night from the Philadelphia 76ers to win Game 5 of their Eastern Conference playoff series and stave off elimination for the second consecutive time.

Jimmy Butler erupted for 36 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and four steals to lead the Miami Heat to a dominant 110-86 win over the Atlanta Hawks and a 3-1 lead in the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.