Basketball

Painters, alone on top, relish packed crowd; PBA eyes more ‘free’ playdates
NBA legend Nash likens Harper’s career path to his own

Trade benefits

Hotshots build momentum for tough stretch with win over skidding Dyip
Rockets spoil Curry return; Mavs trip hobbled Lakers
CJ to the rescue
Investigation into Giannis-Bucks dispute ongoing as star says: I’m healthy
Bolick, Road Warriors stay hot with thorough spilling of Fuel Masters
Flagg raises stock anew with record 51
Spreading wings