Suns draw defending champ Lakers in return to NBA playoffs
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns plowed through the regular season in impressive fashion, breaking an 11-year playoff drought by finishing with the second-most wins...
Jazz, Grizzlies hungry to prove themselves in playoffs
This is a nice footnote for the Utah Jazz — finishing the regular season with the NBA's best record. What the Jazz want now...
National teams wait on NBA stars for Olympic qualifier games
MIES, Switzerland — With the NBA playoffs starting Saturday, national team coaches are watching and waiting to get star players back for last-minute qualification...
Tina Charles stars against former team, Mystics beat Liberty
WASHINGTON — Tina Charles scored 34 points against her former team, Ariel Atkins added 25 points and the Washington Mystics beat the New York...
Khris Middleton lifts Bucks past Heat in OT in Game 1
MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton broke a tie with a jumper with 0.5 seconds left in overtime and had 27 points to help the Milwaukee...
Carter scores 23 points, Dream beat Fever for 1st win
INDIANAPOLIS — Chennedy Carter scored 23 points, Courtney Williams added 16 and Atlanta beat the Indiana Fever 83-79 on Friday night for the Dream's...
McMillan transforms Hawks, now looks to win in playoffs
<p>ATLANTA — Nate McMillan gives a glimpse of his coaching style when he talks about his playing days. </p>
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Jokic, Embiid, Curry announced as NBA MVP finalists
Denver’s Nikola Jokic finished ninth in the MVP voting last season. Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Golden State’s Stephen Curry didn’t get listed on a...
Beal, Westbrook lead Wiz past Pacers 142-115 for East 8 seed
WASHINGTON — Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal did what they do — a near triple-double for one, 25 points in just 29 minutes for...
Double take: Teen twins 1st to sign in pro hoops prep league
Teenage twins from Florida are skipping college basketball to become the first to sign with a new basketball league created for standout high school...