Basketball

Warriors youth campers help present former Golden State players Bjelica, Chiozza championship rings

OAKLAND, Calif.

Jul 19, 2023 5:29 PM Read more >

Ja Morant's friend arrested over 2022 fight at All-Star's home

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A close friend of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been arrested on a misdemeanor warrant over a fight during a pickup basketball game at the player’s home last year.

Jul 19, 2023 3:47 PM Read more >

LaMelo Ball says he signed 5-year extension with Hornets because team is on the right path

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball could've tried to force his way out of Charlotte in hopes of landing with an established NBA playoff contender in the next few years.

Jul 19, 2023 1:27 PM Read more >

Thunder sign coach Daigneault to multiyear contract extension after play-in berth

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder signed coach Mark Daigneault to a multiyear contract extension after emerging as one of the NBA's most improved teams last season.

Jul 19, 2023 11:21 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers to play regular-season game in Paris on Jan. 11

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA's French connection continues to grow. The league announced Wednesday that the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers will play in Paris on Jan. 11, the third regular-season game held at Accor Arena.

Jul 19, 2023 10:27 AM Read more >

Hornets' Miles Bridges apologizes for 'pain and embarrassment' from domestic violence investigation

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges apologized Tuesday for “the pain and embarrassment” caused by the domestic violence investigation that kept him out of the league last season.

Jul 18, 2023 2:21 PM Read more >

Raptors waive guard-forward Joe Wieskamp

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have waived guard-forward Joe Wieskamp, the team announced Monday. The 23-year-old had signed a multi-year deal with Toronto on Feb. 11 after a pair of 10-day contracts in January.

Jul 17, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Suns trade Payne to Spurs, sign Bol Bol to 1-year contract, AP source says

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have traded guard Cameron Payne to the San Antonio Spurs and signed big man Bol Bol to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the moves told The Associated Press.

Jul 16, 2023 5:18 PM Read more >

Canadian men, women set to play for Globl Jam gold

TORONTO — Canada's U23 men's basketball team has earned a spot in Sunday's Globl Jam gold-medal game by rallying from behind to beat Germany 84-81 in overtime on Saturday. Canada will play Team USA/Kentucky in the championship showdown.

Jul 15, 2023 10:25 PM Read more >

LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James is not only coming back for a 21st season, he's coming back in his original uniform number. James will return to No.

Jul 15, 2023 9:14 PM Read more >