Basketball

Cavaliers hiring Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as next coach, AP source says

CLEVELAND (AP) — Just days ahead of the NBA draft, the Cavaliers picked their coach.

Jun 24, 2024 3:17 PM Read more >

French teen Alexandre Sarr and UConn's Donovan Clingan headline list of top big men in the NBA draft

This year's NBA draft features potential starters and valuable role players more so than no-doubt future stars. That becomes evident when looking at the headlining prospects among big men. French teenager Alexandre Sarr from France could go No.

Jun 24, 2024 12:02 PM Read more >

Liberty off to best start in franchise history, beat Dream 96-75

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu had 26 points and 11 assists to help the New York Liberty beat the Atlanta Dream 96-75 on Sunday.

Jun 23, 2024 5:10 PM Read more >

NBA draft: Are there international prospects beyond France fans should keep an eye on? Oui!

France isn't the only country producing top prospects for the NBA — it just sort of seems that way. Victor Wembanyama was the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft a year ago and went on to win the league's Rookie of the Year award .

Jun 23, 2024 4:45 AM Read more >

Breanna Stewart leads New York to 98-88 win over Los Angeles for 10th victory in last 11 games

NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 33 points, seven assists and six blocks to help the New York Liberty beat the Los Angeles Sparks 98-88 on Saturday.

Jun 22, 2024 8:32 PM Read more >

French teenager Risacher, G League's Buzelis headline list of top forward prospects in the NBA draft

The upcoming NBA draft is filled with talented forwards who either played internationally or bypassed college basketball. French teenager Zaccharie Risacher could very well be the No. 1 overall pick and checked in at No.

Jun 22, 2024 4:02 AM Read more >

Fever beat Dream 91-79 for their fourth straight win

ATLANTA (AP) — NaLyssa Smith had 21 points and nine rebounds, Caitlin Clark added 16 points and seven assists, and the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 91-79 on Friday night in front a record-breaking 17,575 fans at State Farm Arena.

Jun 21, 2024 10:22 PM Read more >

New Pistons president Trajan Langdon doesn't give timeline on coaching search, team rebuild

DETROIT (AP) — There is still plenty of uncertainty and mystery surrounding the Detroit Pistons. The organization is coming off the worst season in franchise history and is once again searching for a new coach.

Jun 21, 2024 5:38 PM Read more >

Cue the duck boats: Boston salutes Celtics' record 18th NBA championship with parade

BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics entered the season vowing to turn recent playoff heartbreaks into happiness.

Jun 21, 2024 3:22 PM Read more >

Thunder GM says Josh Giddey didn't want to come off the bench, prompting trade

CHICAGO (AP) — The Bulls and Thunder finalized a deal sending Josh Giddey to Chicago and Alex Caruso to Oklahoma City on Friday, with the Thunder granting the 21-year-old Giddey's trade request after he resisted the team's plans to use him off the be

Jun 21, 2024 3:19 PM Read more >