Basketball News

September 25, 2017

NBA players express frustration with Trump's words

LeBron James is not backing down on his comments about President Donald Trump, and countless other players and coaches in the ...

September 25, 2017

Reeve blasts her Lynx after Game 1 loss to Sparks

The last thing Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wanted to talk about was a moral victory. She had no time for pats on the ...

September 25, 2017

Thunder's Westbrook calls OKC "the place where I want to be"

Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, who has yet to sign a contract extension, said Monday that Oklahoma City is where he wants ...

September 25, 2017

LeBron holds court, discusses Irving, distaste for Trump

The chaos of an incredible NBA offseason behind him, LeBron James returned to center stage. As usual, he didn't disappoint.

September 25, 2017

Cavaliers expect guard Thomas to play in games by January

Isaiah Thomas could be running the point for Cleveland by the end of the year. The All-Star point guard, acquired from Boston ...

September 25, 2017

Role play: Opportunities available after busy NBA offseason

Several NBA stars changed addresses during the offseason, creating opportunities for players to step into bigger roles on ...

Dwyane Wade, Patrick McCaw, Zaza Pachulia

September 25, 2017

Wade to AP: Weighing options after agreeing to Bulls' buyout

Dwyane Wade is about to become a free agent, and he's hoping that doesn't last for long. Wade and the Chicago Bulls agreed ...

September 25, 2017

Gray's jumper helps Sparks avoid collapse in Game 1

Chelsea Gray got a sliver of daylight and let a 14-foot jumper fly — Game 1 of the WNBA Finals and what would have been a ...

September 23, 2017

Sparks, Lynx set for WNBA Finals rematch

No one on the Los Angeles Sparks or Minnesota Lynx really likes to talk about it, but deep down inside most of them knew this ...

September 23, 2017

AP source: Knicks agree to trade Carmelo Anthony to Thunder

Carmelo Anthony won't be at Knicks training camp after all. He'll be in Oklahoma City, joining Russell Westbrook and Paul ...

September 23, 2017

UNC team skipping White House visit due to schedule conflict

North Carolina's national championship men's basketball team will not visit the White House because of a scheduling conflict.

September 22, 2017

Minnesota's Wiggins considers contract deal without agent

Andrew Wiggins has a five-year, $148 million contract offer from the Minnesota Timberwolves sitting right in front of him ...

September 22, 2017

Knicks expect Carmelo Anthony at training camp next week

When training camp opens, the New York Knicks expect Carmelo Anthony right where he's been — in their uniform and in their ...

September 22, 2017

Camp time! Warriors, Wolves prepare to open training camp

The Golden State Warriors were the last team standing when the NBA season closed in June. Thanks to a preseason trip to ...

September 22, 2017

NBA refs can rule reckless closeouts as flagrants or techs

NBA referees will be able to call flagrant or technical fouls on defenders who dangerously close on jump shooters without ...

September 21, 2017

Alan Anderson working out, hoping for 1 more NBA call

When the NFL season begins every fall, Alan Anderson's body starts talking to him. The summer break is over, NBA training ...

September 20, 2017

Man testifies in trial over NBA players assault

The man accusing NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris of aggravated assault was pressed Tuesday by defense lawyers about ...

September 19, 2017

Wings' Allisha Gray wins WNBA Rookie of the Year award

It's been a whirlwind year for Allisha Gray. The Wings rookie helped South Carolina win the national championship in April, ...

September 18, 2017

Irving: No cares about LeBron's feelings when leaving Cavs

New Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving says he doesn't care if anyone took it personally that he left Cleveland, even ...