Basketball

Trae Young embracing leadership role as the figurehead of the new-look Hawks with rookie Risacher

ATLANTA (AP) — Now more than ever, the Atlanta Hawks are Trae Young's team as the high-scoring point guard enters his seventh season. One of Young's new teammates, veteran Larry Nance Jr., knows that lead role comes with responsibility.

Sep 30, 2024 1:16 PM Read more >

Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer

Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday after a battle with brain cancer, the league announced. He was 58.

Sep 30, 2024 9:13 AM Read more >

Stewart and Ionescu shine as Liberty take Game 1 over Aces

NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 34 points and Sabrina Ionescu had 21 to help the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-77 on Sunday in Game 1 of their semifinals series. Jonquel Jones added 13 points and 12 rebounds for the Liberty.

Sep 29, 2024 9:05 PM Read more >

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado agrees to 2-year extension worth $9 million, AP source says

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $9 million, a person familiar with the situation said Saturday.

Sep 28, 2024 6:19 PM Read more >

Clemson University to open arena, outdoor wellness center for area residents after Hurricane Helene

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson University is opening its basketball arena and its outdoor recreational facility Sunday for area residents who need a respite from the destruction left behind by Hurricane Helene.

Sep 28, 2024 4:46 PM Read more >

76ers star Joel Embiid honors his late brother at a Philly block party

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid could go back to school and write a pretty heady report on how he spent his summer vacation. Embiid won Olympic gold for Team USA.

Sep 28, 2024 8:45 AM Read more >

Timberwolves agree to trade Towns to Knicks for Randle, DiVincenzo, 1st-rounder, AP source says

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round draft pick in a franchise-altering deal for both sides, a person with knowledge of t

Sep 27, 2024 10:26 PM Read more >

Toronto Raptors confirm plans to retire Vince Carter's No. 15 in November

TORONTO — As far as legacies go, it's a complicated one for Vince Carter and the Toronto Raptors. That won't stop Canada's lone NBA team from honouring the player who put the franchise on the map. The Raptors will retire Carter's No. 15 on Nov.

Sep 27, 2024 3:35 PM Read more >

Utah Jazz pick up 5th-year option on coach Will Hardy's contract

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz picked up the fifth-year option on coach Will Hardy’s contract on Friday. Hardy originally signed a four-year deal with the Jazz in 2022 that included a team option for a fifth season.

Sep 27, 2024 12:34 PM Read more >

A timeline look at Vince Carter's history with the Toronto Raptors

TORONTO — NBA Hall of Famer Vince Carter has had a complicated history with the Toronto Raptors, starting as the superstar who put the team on the map before becoming public enemy No. 1 and then finally mending fences with the team post-retirement.

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