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AP source: Russell Westbrook going to Rockets for Chris Paul

Russell Westbrook and James Harden are together again, and Chris Paul is leaving Houston to make that reunion happen.

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George officially join LA Clippers

Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are now officially with the Los Angeles Clippers, moves that bring both of them back to their ...

Silver: NBA 'can do a better job' on free agency, rules

The NBA knows its rules about when teams can negotiate with free agents are not being followed. So expect changes on that ...

WNBA looking at dates to makeup game suspended by earthquake

The WNBA is looking into dates to finish up the Washington and Las Vegas game that was suspended at the half Friday because ...

US women's team boldly embraces off-the-field activist role

Setting itself apart from other great American sports teams, the U.S. women's soccer team is embracing a front-line role in ...

Women's World Cup champion US team to attend The ESPYs

Fresh off their victory at the Women's World Cup, members of the U.S. national soccer team, along with top NBA draft pick ...

Nuggets acquire Jerami Grant from Thunder for draft pick

Jerami Grant gives Denver another power forward who can do a little bit of everything. The Oklahoma City Thunder obtained yet ...

Spurs draft picks strong in 106-96 win over Hornets

The San Antonio Spurs' draft picks are stepping up in the NBA Summer League. Second-round picks Keldon Johnson and Quinndary ...

Durant officially joins Nets, Russell to Warriors

The deal bringing Kevin Durant to Brooklyn is official, and he's changing his number along with his address. The Nets ...

Wizards acquire Bertans from Spurs in 3-team deal with Nets

Forward Davis Bertans has been traded to the Washington Wizards by San Antonio as part of a three-team deal that allowed the ...

Jazz, Pistons win as NBA Summer League action resumes

Tony Bradley had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Utah Jazz defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 78-68 on Saturday as NBA ...

Jimmy Butler

Deals get real: Butler joins Heat, Raptors wish Kawhi well

Toronto said farewell to Kawhi Leonard. Miami said hello to Jimmy Butler. The Lakers finally have Anthony Davis. Free agency ...

Zion Williamson out for summer league with bruised knee

Zion Williamson's summer league is over. The New Orleans Pelicans announced Saturday that the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA ...

Kemba Walker

The Latest: Kupchak doesn't regret keeping Walker last year

The Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT): 10 p.m. Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak said in a conference call with ...

Kawhi Leonard, Andre Iguodala

AP Source: Clippers trading for George, signing Leonard

The Los Angeles Clippers made a huge decision. That meant Kawhi Leonard could finally make his. The Clippers will be landing ...

Pelicans-Knicks game cut short by earthquake

An earthquake that struck Southern California on Friday night forced the NBA to cancel the finish of a two Summer League ...

The debut: Zion Williamson arrives, amid much fanfare

Zion Williamson made the rim shake, which is what fans wanted. And then the scoreboard started to shake, which nobody wanted.

AP source: Wizards trade Howard to Grizzlies for Miles

A person familiar with the situation says the Washington Wizards have traded center Dwight Howard to the Memphis Grizzlies ...

Delle Donne, Wilson lead early WNBA All-Star balloting

A'ja Wilson was surprised that she was one of the top two vote getters in early returns for WNBA All-Star fan balloting The ...

AP Source: Simmons, 76ers negotiating a 5-year extension

Ben Simmons is apparently about to become the next recipient of a big commitment from the Philadelphia 76ers. The All-Star ...