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…
Jalen Johnson’s return from injury could be key for the Atlanta Hawks’ success
ATLANTA — After a flurry of offseason moves and a reshaping of the Eastern Conference, the Atlanta Hawks…
Jonathan Kuminga gets going on the court with Warriors after three-month contract stalemate
SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga considered it a positive learning experience going through a lengthy contract negotiation to…
Dorian Finney-Smith likely to miss Rockets’ season opener after ankle surgery
HOUSTON — Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith is expected to miss the start of the NBA season while…
Kuminga reaches 2-year deal with Warriors, ending contract stalemate
SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year contract with the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday that…
Porzingis says he’s fully recovered from mystery illness as he adds ‘gunpowder’ to Hawks new lineup
ATLANTA — Kristaps Porzingis still can’t explain the mystery illness that kept sapping his strength during his 2024-25…
Expectations are great for Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen in Portland and back home
PORTLAND, Ore. — While rookie Yang Hansen prepares for his first NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers are…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder aim to defend their NBA title with familiar faces
OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knows the outside view of him and the Oklahoma City Thunder squad he…
Mavs see a clear path to contention if the health of Irving and Davis, Flagg’s arrival go as planned
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving says he’s on schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL, even if he’s…
2-time All-Star Ja Morant going into a big season for himself and the Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies expect two-time All-Star Ja Morant to have a good season and help…
While dealing with COVID, Antetokounmpo discusses why he still believes in the Bucks
MILWAUKEE — Not even a case of COVID-19 could prevent Giannis Antetokounmpo from discussing his excitement regarding his…