As Olympics near, Warriors’ Brown eager for Nigerian chance
There was a small hurdle that officials from the Nigerian basketball federation had to clear before they could even talk to Golden State Warriors...
Analysis: US women look to add depth on Olympic hoops roster
The U.S. women's basketball team has a few questions surrounding its roster as the Americans prepare to make a run at a seventh consecutive...
Nets, Bucks hope to avoid early exit in Game 7 on Saturday
NEW YORK — Brooklyn's blockbuster brought James Harden to play with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, creating a team with potential to shoot its...
Stewart helps Seattle win 5th straight, 79-69 over Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Breanna Stewart had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Sue Bird added 13 points with seven assists, and the Seattle Storm...
Nowitzki joins Mavs as adviser after Nelson, Carlisle leave
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki is joining the Dallas Mavericks as an adviser in the wake of the abrupt departures of general manager Donnie Nelson...
Clippers’ Leonard listed as out for Friday’s Game 6 vs. Utah
LOS ANGELES — Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is officially out Friday night for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Utah Jazz,...
AP source: Bradley Beal commits to playing in Tokyo Olympics
Bradley Beal won a gold medal with USA Basketball 11 years ago, leading the Americans in scoring on their way to an undefeated run...
Washington beats Dream for Mike Thibault’s 350th career win
WASHINGTON — Ariel Atkins scored 32 points, Theresa Plaisance added 25, and the short-handed Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 96-93 on Thursday night...
Fowles’ 170th career double-double leads Lynx past Wings
ARLINGTON, Texas — Kayla McBride scored a season-high 22 points, Sylvia Fowles had 14 points and 12 rebounds for her 170th career double-double, and...
Lillard explains reasons for deciding to play in Olympics
Damian Lillard has a whole slew of reasons why he decided to play for USA Basketball at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics.
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