<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Basketball news Canada - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Basketball news Canada news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:18:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's Kelly Olynyk, raised in B.C., plans to retire as a Raptor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basketball player Kelly Olynyk, who spent his teen years in Kamloops, says signing an extension with his hometown Toronto Raptors was a priority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/nbas-kelly-olynyk-raised-in-bc-plans-to-retire-as-a-raptor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/nbas-kelly-olynyk-raised-in-bc-plans-to-retire-as-a-raptor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors sign Canada's Kelly Olynyk to 2-year contract extension, announce surgery for Barnes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Raptors have signed centre Kelly Olynyk to a multi-year contract extension, the NBA club announced Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/raptors-sign-canadas-kelly-olynyk-to-2-year-contract-extension-announce-surgery-for-barnes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/raptors-sign-canadas-kelly-olynyk-to-2-year-contract-extension-announce-surgery-for-barnes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors sign Canada's Kelly Olynyk to 2-year contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Raptors have signed centre Kelly Olynyk to a multi-year contract extension, the NBA club announced Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/raptors-sign-canadas-kelly-olynyk-to-2-year-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/raptors-sign-canadas-kelly-olynyk-to-2-year-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmy Butler, Naji Marshall among 5 NBA players suspended after Heat-Pelicans incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miami's Jimmy Butler and New Orleans' Naji Marshall have been suspended one game apiece for instigating an on-court altercation, the NBA announced Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/jimmy-butler-naji-marshall-among-5-nba-players-suspended-after-heat-pelicans-incident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 22:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/jimmy-butler-naji-marshall-among-5-nba-players-suspended-after-heat-pelicans-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls guard Zach Lavine out for rest of season following surgery on his right foot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicago Bulls guard Zach Lavine is expected to miss four to six months after having season-ending surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/bulls-guard-zach-lavine-out-for-rest-of-season-following-surgery-on-his-right-foot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 04:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/bulls-guard-zach-lavine-out-for-rest-of-season-following-surgery-on-his-right-foot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks' OG Anunoby to miss minimum 3 weeks after undergoing elbow surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Knicks say recent trade acquisition OG Anunoby will miss at least three weeks after receving right elbow surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/knicks-og-anunoby-to-miss-minimum-3-weeks-after-undergoing-elbow-surgery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/knicks-og-anunoby-to-miss-minimum-3-weeks-after-undergoing-elbow-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors acquire Canada's Olynyk in trade with Jazz on NBA's deadline day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian big man Kelly Olynyk&nbsp;has&nbsp;been acquired by the Toronto Raptors in a multi-player deal with the Utah Jazz, according to multiple reports Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/raptors-acquire-canadas-olynyk-in-trade-with-jazz-on-nbas-deadline-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/raptors-acquire-canadas-olynyk-in-trade-with-jazz-on-nbas-deadline-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort using FIBA World Cup success to help Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gilgeous-Alexander and teammate Dort were a part of Canada's bronze medal winning team in Milan, now they are spearheading the Thunder's ascent to first place in the NBA's Western Conference]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/gilgeous-alexander-dort-using-fiba-world-cup-success-to-help-thunder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 04:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/gilgeous-alexander-dort-using-fiba-world-cup-success-to-help-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors' Scottie Barnes named to 1st career all-star game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes has been named one of two injury replacements on the Eastern Conference team for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/raptors-scottie-barnes-named-to-1st-career-all-star-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/raptors-scottie-barnes-named-to-1st-career-all-star-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sparks acquire Canadian guard Kia Nurse, 4th overall pick in trade with Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Sparks acquired Canadian guard Kia Nurse from Seattle on Wednesday along with the Storm's fourth overall pick in April's WNBA draft. In exchange, the Sparks will send their 2026 first-round pick to Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/sparks-acquire-canadian-guard-kia-nurse-4th-overall-pick-in-trade-with-storm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/sparks-acquire-canadian-guard-kia-nurse-4th-overall-pick-in-trade-with-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2019 Raptors champion Marc Gasol retires from professional basketball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marc Gasol, a standout defender during his 14 NBA seasons who won the 2019 title with the Toronto Raptors, officially announced his retirement on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/2019-raptors-champion-marc-gasol-retires-from-professional-basketball/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/2019-raptors-champion-marc-gasol-retires-from-professional-basketball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steph Curry to face Sabrina Ionescu in NBA all-star shooting showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Curry is headed back to NBA All-Star weekend. Sabrina Ionescu will be waiting for him. The shootout that both of them wanted is officially a reality, the NBA announced Tuesday. "Stephen vs. Sabrina" will happen as part of All-Star Saturday Night in Indianapolis on Feb. 17.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/steph-curry-to-face-sabrina-ionescu-in-nba-all-star-shooting-showdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/steph-curry-to-face-sabrina-ionescu-in-nba-all-star-shooting-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians Nembhard, Mathurin step up for Pacers in all-star Haliburton's absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian sophomores Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin displayed growth that was welcomed by Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/canadians-nembhard-mathurin-step-up-for-pacers-in-all-star-haliburtons-absence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/canadians-nembhard-mathurin-step-up-for-pacers-in-all-star-haliburtons-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carl English suing former St. John's Edge owners for more than $130K]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carl English says he is owed more than $130,000 in salary payments from his two-year tenure with the St. John's Edge. He's taking the defunct team's owners to court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/carl-english-suing-former-st-johns-edge-owners-for-more-than-130k/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/carl-english-suing-former-st-johns-edge-owners-for-more-than-130k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA commissioner Adam Silver finalizing contract extension: reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Silver is finalizing a contract extension to remain NBA commissioner for several more years, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-finalizing-contract-extension-reports/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-finalizing-contract-extension-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I think he's ready for it': Bucks officially announce Doc Rivers as head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doc Rivers is about to resume his coaching career at a place where his jersey hangs from the rafters. The Milwaukee Bucks announced Friday night they had hired Rivers to take over for Adrian Griffin, who was fired on Tuesday after only 43 games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/i-think-hes-ready-for-it-bucks-officially-announce-doc-rivers-as-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2024 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/i-think-hes-ready-for-it-bucks-officially-announce-doc-rivers-as-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks' Doncic scores 73, tying mark for 4th-most points in NBA game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luka Doncic scored a franchise-record 73 points, tied for the fourth-most in NBA history and surpassed only by Wilt Chamberlain and Kobe Bryant, to power the visiting Dallas Mavericks to a 148-143 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/mavericks-doncic-scores-73-tying-mark-for-4th-most-points-in-nba-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2024 05:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/mavericks-doncic-scores-73-tying-mark-for-4th-most-points-in-nba-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander beats out Curry for NBA all-star starting spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's&nbsp;Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder&nbsp;edged perennial all-star starter Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors for the final West backcourt spot in this year's&nbsp;NBA all-star game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/canadas-gilgeous-alexander-beats-out-curry-for-nba-all-star-starting-spot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 04:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/canadas-gilgeous-alexander-beats-out-curry-for-nba-all-star-starting-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owners of NBA's Jazz request NHL initiate formal expansion process to bring team to Utah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smith Entertainment Group, which also owns Major League Soccer's Real Salt Lake, says it has made clear to the NHL its immediate ability to welcome a franchise with Salt Lake City's Delta Center serving as an interim home arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/owners-of-nbas-jazz-request-nhl-initiate-formal-expansion-process-to-bring-team-to-utah/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/owners-of-nbas-jazz-request-nhl-initiate-formal-expansion-process-to-bring-team-to-utah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks dismiss rookie head coach Adrian Griffin despite 30-13 record]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Bucks fired Adrian Griffin as coach on Tuesday after just 43 games despite having one of the NBA's top records midway through his first season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/bucks-dismiss-rookie-head-coach-adrian-griffin-despite-30-13-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/sport/basketball-news-canada/bucks-dismiss-rookie-head-coach-adrian-griffin-despite-30-13-record/</guid></item></channel></rss>