Basketball

Ben Simmons won't play for Australia in the Basketball World Cup, will continue rehab instead

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons won't play for Australia this summer at the Basketball World Cup, with the Brooklyn Nets guard instead focusing on his recovery from injuries.

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Porzingis excited to join a talented Celtics roster as Boston continues to retool this offseason

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens vowed that changes were on the way after a season that began with championship expectations ended short of a return to the NBA Finals.

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Veteran C Andre Drummond exercises his option to return to Bulls next season

CHICAGO (AP) — Veteran center Andre Drummond exercised his player option to return to the Chicago Bulls next season on Thursday. The 29-year-old Drummond was in and out of the rotation last season, averaging 6 points and 6.

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Spurs' Devonte Graham pleads guilty to 2022 DWI and awaits sentencing next month

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte' Graham has pleaded guilty to a driving while intoxicated charge stemming from a July 2022 speeding stop. The Wake County (N.C.

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James Harden picks up $35.6 million option with the 76ers, AP source says

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden picked up his $35.6 million contract option for next season with the Philadelphia 76ers, with the franchise exploring trades to move the veteran scorer, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

Jun 29, 2023 3:48 PM Read more >

Draymond Green, Kyrie Irving among top players to watch as NBA free agency set to open

Some of the players to watch in NBA free agency, which starts Friday evening : Kyrie Irving, Dallas This one will be interesting. Irving is one of the best players in the NBA.

Jun 29, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

The already hectic NBA offseason now poised for free agents to make moves

Chris Paul has already been traded twice this offseason, ending up with Golden State.

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Bradley Beal enters his 30s with the Suns, says he's ready to 'chase this ring'

PHOENIX (AP) — Bradley Beal was drafted on his 19th birthday and spent his entire 20s with the Washington Wizards, where he scored a lot of points, enjoyed a little team success, but also suffered through plenty of painful losses.

Jun 29, 2023 2:20 PM Read more >

Cavaliers are fully guaranteeing forward Cedi Osman's $6.7 million contract, source tells AP

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers are fully guaranteeing forward Cedi Osman's $6.7 million contract for next season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Jun 29, 2023 11:47 AM Read more >

Wembanyama's height no longer a mystery: 7 feet, 3 1/2 inches is official, Spurs say

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama has grown a little. Or not, depending on perspective. The official height for the No.

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