NBA GMs overwhelmingly pick Thunder to repeat as champions, Jokic for MVP
NEW YORK — NBA general managers overwhelmingly expect the Oklahoma City Thunder to be the league’s first repeat…
Not currently playing and not a coach, Damian Lillard has a unique role with the Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. — At one point after Damian Lillard returned to the Portland Trail Blazers, he was chatting…
Durant on his preseason debut with Rockets: ‘It felt like I’ve been here for a while’
HOUSTON — Kevin Durant missed his first three shots Wednesday night in his first action with the Houston…
Antetokounmpo says he’s ‘locked in’ with Bucks while noting possibility he could change his mind
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo reaffirmed that he’s “locked in” with the Milwaukee Bucks while acknowledging the possibility he…
The ACC has been going through a sideline overhaul. This year that includes 4 new head coaches
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Luke Loucks remembers winning an Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title at Florida State when Mike…
NBA returns to China for 1st time since a rift distanced it from one of the sport’s largest fanbases
The last time the NBA went to China, there was silence. They were two of the most awkward…
Expectations high as Louisville looks to build on Year 1 success under coach Pat Kelsey
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Louisville guard J’Vonne Hadley remembers walking into a grocery store near campus last fall and…
College sports watchdog sets up tip line for confidential reporting of NIL violations
The College Sports Commission launched a tip line Wednesday that allows for anonymous reporting of potential violations of…
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has a new job: chief basketball officer for his former Duke program
Duke is getting help from former Blue Devils player and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. The school announced…
Billy Gillispie reinstated by Tarleton State after university review of anonymous complaint
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State reinstated men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie on Monday, three days after the school…
Some referees took the floor in NBA camps this year, and coaches welcomed their presence
MIAMI — Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers is, by his own admission, not the best referee. When he is…
Wolves find comfort in feeling of being settled, after big trade brought rocky start last season
MINNEAPOLIS — The only splashes made this summer by the Minnesota Timberwolves were new contracts for two of…