Tag: NBA basketball
76ers put Process legacy on the line in Game 7 vs Hawks
PHILADELPHIA — Doc Rivers met Joel Embiid on the court, slapped the big man’s hand and gave him a big I-told-you-so in the waning...
Missing men? Suns, Clips deal with uncertain status of stars
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers are still playing basketball deep into these NBA playoffs partly because they've learned to persevere...
Latest early playoff exit leaves bitter taste for Utah Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY — Once again, the Utah Jazz endured a postseason collapse. Making an early exit from the NBA playoffs stung much more...
AP Sportlight
June 19
1867 — Ruthless, ridden by J. Gilpatrick, wins the...
AP source: Kemba Walker, No. 16 pick to Thunder for Horford
BOSTON — The Celtics traded point guard Kemba Walker to Oklahoma City for forward Al Horford, a person with knowledge of the deal told...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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