Basketball

Celtics sign 2nd-round draft pick Jordan Walsh, forward Oshae Brissett

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics signed second-round draft pick Jordan Walsh on Thursday and also reached a deal with former Pacers forward Oshae Brissett. The No.

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Britney Spears says Wembanyama's security struck her in Las Vegas, Spurs rookie says he was grabbed

LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama said Thursday he believes Britney Spears grabbed him from behind as he was walking into a restaurant at a Las Vegas casino, and that the security detail he was with pushed the pop star away.

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USA Basketball unveils the 12-man roster for this summer's World Cup in Philippines

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Grant Hill started working on the USA Basketball roster for this summer’s World Cup many months ago, long before the first invitations were extended. The result, he hopes, will make it worth all that effort.

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Raptors confirm Jakob Poeltl will return on multi-year deal, also ink Jalen McDaniels

TORONTO — Getting some closure on some unfinished business is just one of the reasons Jakob Poeltl is back with the Toronto Raptors.

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From prodigy to project, Cavaliers rookie Emoni Bates rediscovers joy on twisted path to NBA

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Before holding his first interview session as a pro, Cavaliers' second-round draft pick Emoni Bates politely introduced himself to media members.

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Pacers welcome Brown to town, formally announce 5-year max deal to keep Haliburton

The Indiana Pacers officially locked up their future Thursday, announcing they had agreed with All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton on a five-year max contract that could pay a franchise record $260 million.

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G League Ignite, Perth Wildcats to play 2-game exhibition series in September

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Building off the success of last year’s games involving Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, the G League is bringing more international talent into Las Vegas this fall. The G League Fall Invitational will be held Sept. 6 and Sept.

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Grant Williams going to Mavs from Celtics in a 3-team trade that includes Spurs, AP source says

The Dallas Mavericks are acquiring Grant Williams from Boston in a sign-and-trade deal that includes the San Antonio Spurs, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday night.

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Timberwolves were where Naz Reid wanted to be all along, even if he's a backup

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Naz Reid might well have found a bigger role had he hit the open market. Staying in Minnesota just felt right.

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Antetokounmpo had knee surgery this offseason, should be ready for training camp, Bucks coach says

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had surgery on his left knee during the offseason, but the two-time MVP should be ready for training camp, Milwaukee coach Adrian Griffin said Wednesday.

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