Basketball

Wembanyama's long frame, versatile game has him topping list of 'bigs' in NBA draft

Victor Wembanyama has long been earmarked to be the No. 1 overall selection in the NBA draft, a player so unusual that he defies traditional categorization.

Jun 20, 2023 12:46 PM Read more >

Twins Amen and Ausar Thompson set to be taken in top-10 of NBA draft

For all the things the Thompson Twins share — middle name, appetite for burgers, dynamic basketball skill sets — matching suits on draft night won't be one of them.

Jun 20, 2023 11:57 AM Read more >

Jazz unveil over-the-air, streaming options to watch games starting next season

The Utah Jazz will begin making their game broadcasts available over-the-air starting this coming season, becoming the latest franchise to pivot to a new option for fans and potentially reaching more viewers than ever before.

Jun 20, 2023 10:17 AM Read more >

Nets hire Kevin Ollie among assistant coaches for Jacque Vaughn's staff

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Ollie, who guided UConn to a national championship, was among five assistants hired Tuesday by the Brooklyn Nets for Jacque Vaughn's first full season as coach.

Jun 20, 2023 9:59 AM Read more >

U.S. beats Canada 79-59 in U16 women's Americas Championship

MÉRIDA, Mexico — There was no Miracle in Mexico for the underdog Canadians at the women's U16 Americas Basketball Championship on Monday night.

Jun 19, 2023 11:35 PM Read more >

Suns continue whirlwind of change under new owner Mat Ishbia

PHOENIX (AP) — Mat Ishbia's five-month tenure as the new owner of the Phoenix Suns has produced a whirlwind of change.

Jun 19, 2023 8:19 PM Read more >

Warriors committed to keeping Draymond Green, new GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. says

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors want to keep Draymond Green, yet the team is prepared for him to formally decline his $27.

Jun 19, 2023 1:44 PM Read more >

Victor Wembanyama arrives in US from France ahead of Thursday's NBA draft

Victor Wembanyama has arrived in the U.S. for the NBA draft. The plane from France carrying Wembanyama — who almost certainly will be taken by the San Antonio Spurs with the No.

Jun 19, 2023 1:32 PM Read more >

Alabama's Brandon Miller tops AP's list of talented 1-and-done forwards in the NBA draft

Brandon Miller rapidly became an elite NBA draft prospect in his lone season at Alabama. He headlines The Associated Press' list of forwards and could go as high as second overall behind presumptive No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama.

Jun 19, 2023 6:03 AM Read more >

Bradley Beal being traded to Phoenix by Washington, AP source says

Bradley Beal will soon be part of the NBA's newest Big 3, after the three-time All-Star agreed Sunday to be traded to the Phoenix Suns and team up with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker in a trio with serious offensive firepower and championship aspirati

Jun 19, 2023 5:17 AM Read more >