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Gradey Dick a bright spot as Raptors return to Toronto on five-game losing skid

Gradey Dick a bright spot as Raptors return to Toronto on five-game losing skid

TORONTO — It's even becoming tough for the usually sunny Darko Rajakovic to put a positive light on the Toronto Raptors' season. The Raptors lost all five games on a West Coast road trip.
Indochino CEO Drew Green named chair, co-owner of Canadian Elite Basketball League

Indochino CEO Drew Green named chair, co-owner of Canadian Elite Basketball League

TORONTO — Drew Green has been named the new chair of the Canadian Elite Basketball League's board of governors. Green has also become co-owner of the league.
Raptors unveil Vince Carter-themed alternate jersey with dunking dinosaur logo

Raptors unveil Vince Carter-themed alternate jersey with dunking dinosaur logo

TORONTO — A special edition Toronto Raptors jersey unveiled on Thursday tries to sum up the franchise's 30 seasons in the NBA. The black uniform has a red dinosaur wearing Vince Carter's purple No.
NBA Cup: How to watch, betting odds and more about the league's in-season tournament

NBA Cup: How to watch, betting odds and more about the league's in-season tournament

The NBA Cup continues with 12 games on Friday night. The tournament runs through Dec. 17.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich is recovering from what the San Antonio Spurs described as a mild stroke, though there is no timetable for the NBA's longest-tenured coach to return to the sideline.
With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT

With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers wasn't sure it was a good thing that Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 of the team's 24 first-quarter points on Wednesday night.

Cleveland takes on Chicago, seeks 7th straight home win

Chicago Bulls (5-7, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (13-0, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -9.5; over/under is 220.

Raptors face the Pistons on 5-game slide

Detroit Pistons (5-8, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (2-10, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Raptors -2.

Booker, Suns to visit Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder

Phoenix Suns (9-3, third in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (10-2, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -6.5; over/under is 232.

New York hosts Brooklyn after Towns' 46-point game

Brooklyn Nets (5-7, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (5-6, fourth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -11.5; over/under is 216.