Basketball

Jamal Murray, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headline Canada extended roster for FIBA World Cup

TORONTO (AP) — Jamal Murray of the NBA champion Denver Nuggets headlines Canada’s extended senior men’s basketball team roster. Canada Basketball unveiled the lineup on Thursday night ahead of the FIBA World Cup.

Jul 13, 2023 7:09 PM Read more >

Veteran point guard Dennis Schroder officially signs with Toronto Raptors

Getting to work with new head coach Darko Rajakovic as well as the mix of youth and experience in the Raptors locker-room made Toronto an ideal landing spot for Dennis Schroder.

Jul 12, 2023 1:33 PM Read more >

Kobe's legacy in the NBA lives on in a new way. Two players bear his name

LAS VEGAS (AP) — There’s Kobe, wearing the uniform of a team from Los Angeles. There’s Kobe, the last one on the court at practice and getting yelled at because the buses are waiting for him. How fitting. Just like old times.

Jul 12, 2023 11:10 AM Read more >

Ja Morant's lawyers cite 'stand your ground' law, self defense in pickup basketball lawsuit

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Jul 12, 2023 9:43 AM Read more >

Flopping, challenge rules changed by NBA's Board of Governors

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Upon review, coaches will have more chances to ask for reviews.

Jul 11, 2023 5:17 PM Read more >

Former NBA guard Ben Gordon pleads not guilty in disturbance at Connecticut juice shop

Former NBA guard Ben Gordon pleaded not guilty Tuesday to weapons and threatening charges in connection with a disturbance at a Connecticut juice shop in which police responding to reports of his erratic behavior forced him to the ground and handcuff

Jul 11, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

Following in mother's footsteps was reason Paolo Banchero picked USA Basketball

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paolo Banchero saw the picture every day at his family home. It was a team photo of a USA Basketball squad from the 1990s, one that included his mother. Red, white and blue seeds were planted.

Jul 11, 2023 10:39 AM Read more >

Pistons and Isaiah Stewart agree on $64 million, 4-year extension, source tells AP

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons and Isaiah Stewart have agreed on a $64 million, four-year contract extension, according to a person familiar with the deal.

Jul 10, 2023 8:48 PM Read more >

In Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses keeping eye on gambling

LAS VEGAS (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday that he believes all leagues have to continue keeping an incredibly close eye on gambling trends within their sport, mindful of issues that the NFL in particular has had to address in recent m

Jul 10, 2023 5:05 PM Read more >

Blazers sign restricted free agent Thybulle after matching Dallas offer

The Portland Trail Blazers have re-signed restricted free against Matisse Thybulle after matching an offer from the Dallas Mavericks. Terms of the deal for the guard/forward were not disclosed.

Jul 10, 2023 4:05 PM Read more >