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September 26, 2016

Pierce returns to Clippers for 19th and last NBA season

Paul Pierce decided to return for his 19th and last season in the NBA, convinced the Los Angeles Clippers can make a ...

September 23, 2016

Around NBA, teams already discussing need for social change

Whatever the Detroit Pistons decide to do when it comes to protests that call for societal change this season, they'll have ...

September 23, 2016

Harden focused on helping Rockets improve after tough season

James Harden was second in the NBA with 29 points per game last season and his 7.5 rebounds were a career high. Still, it was ...

September 23, 2016

Westbrook on police shootings: "Something has to change"

Russell Westbrook is a multi-millionaire basketball player, far removed from the rough community he came from in the Los ...

September 23, 2016

The Latest: Westbrook says fatal Tulsa shooting hits home

The Latest on an Oklahoma police officer's fatal shooting of an unarmed black man (all times local): 1:55 p.m. Oklahoma City ...

September 23, 2016

Man who hit Sacramento mayor with pie to face felony charge

A man who hit Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson in the face with a pie is expected to be formally charged with felony assault ...

September 22, 2016

Bucks acquire Michael Beasley from Rockets for Tyler Ennis

The Bucks have acquired forward Michael Beasley from the Houston Rockets for backup point guard Tyler Ennis in a deal that ...

September 22, 2016

Wolves preparing for life without Kevin Garnett

Less than a week before the Minnesota Timberwolves open training camp, they still have not heard if franchise icon Kevin ...

September 21, 2016

NBA, NBPA send players memo seeking ideas for social changes

NBA players are being urged to reach out to league and union officials to try and come up with ways to create "positive ...

September 21, 2016

AP source: Timberwolves working on Kevin Garnett buyout

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Timberwolves are working on a buyout ...

September 21, 2016

Clippers reach agreement to extend TV deal

The Los Angeles Clippers and Fox Sports Prime Ticket have reached an agreement to extend their television deal. Terms were ...

September 13, 2016

Thunder F McGary gets another drug suspension

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Mitch McGary has been suspended without pay for at least 10 games for violating the terms of ...

August 31, 2016

Excited Lakers provide early look at new training center

After Kobe Bryant's retirement and the worst season in team history, the Los Angeles Lakers' quest to rebuild a championship ...

August 19, 2016

NBA chooses New Orleans for 2017 All-Star Game

The NBA has decided to hold the 2017 All-Star Game in New Orleans after taking the midseason event out of North Carolina ...

August 12, 2016

TNT to begin Monday night NBA doubleheaders in January

TNT is adding a Monday night doubleheader package to its NBA coverage, starting with an NBA Finals rematch on Martin Luther ...

August 11, 2016

Durant, Warriors to OKC on Feb. 11, Cleveland on Christmas

Kevin Durant will return to Oklahoma City on Feb. 11 and join the Golden State Warriors for an NBA Finals rematch at ...

August 08, 2016

Ex-NBA All-Star Stoudemire opens new chapter in Israel

Recently retired NBA All-Star Amare Stoudemire insists he has plenty of basketball left in him. Arriving in what he called ...

August 07, 2016

Cuban a critic of NBA players in Olympics but backing Bogut

Beyond the rehab, Andrew Bogut would need to clear one final hurdle to play in the Olympics. Mark Cuban, his new boss.

August 04, 2016

AP source: Thunder, Westbrook agree on 3-year deal

A month after Kevin Durant bolted for Golden State, star guard Russell Westbrook signed a contract extension to stay in ...