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…
LeBron’s future, Kawhi’s situation and Tatum’s health all part of the questions for NBA Media Day
Welcome back, NBA. The phenomenon known as Media Day — when NBA teams pull on their uniforms, pose…
Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson injures hamstring, out 4-8 weeks
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson tore his left hamstring this week and will miss basketball activities for…
Joel Embiid offers no timetable, eyes consistent return to 76ers after knee surgery
CAMDEN, N.J. — Joel Embiid did not provide specifics on a return to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup but…
Two-time MVP Steve Nash joins the Phoenix Suns as a senior adviser
PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Suns star Steve Nash is joining the franchise as a senior adviser, owner Mat…
Hawks trade former 1st-round pick Kobe Bufkin to Nets for cash considerations
NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets acquired guard Kobe Bufkin from the Atlanta Hawks for cash considerations, the…
Bulls sign Josh Giddey to new contract after big debut season with Chicago
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls signed guard Josh Giddey to a new multiyear contract Tuesday. The Bulls did…
Spurs surprise central Texas students with visit after deadly flash flood
INGRAM, Texas — Nearly three decades after holding their final training camp in the Hill Country of central…
NBA’s ‘heave rule’ will allow deep end-of-quarter shots without hurting player shooting percentages
NEW YORK — NBA players can now fire up those end-of-quarter heaves from deep without their shooting percentages…
LeBron James uses basketball diplomacy to bridge US-China tensions
HONG KONG — At a time of tensions and tariffs, LeBron James is harnessing basketball diplomacy as a…
NBC releases promo for NBA opening night during Sunday Night Football broadcast
The NBA returns to NBC and Peacock next month. And during the NFL’s first Sunday Night Football game…
Thunder lose rookie big man Thomas Sorber for season after ACL tear in right knee
OKLAHOMA CITY — Thomas Sorber will miss the entirety of what was to be his rookie season with…