Basketball

Hornets' Miles Bridges apologizes for 'pain and embarrassment' from domestic violence investigation

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges apologized Tuesday for “the pain and embarrassment” caused by the domestic violence investigation that kept him out of the league last season.

Jul 18, 2023 2:21 PM Read more >

Raptors waive guard-forward Joe Wieskamp

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have waived guard-forward Joe Wieskamp, the team announced Monday. The 23-year-old had signed a multi-year deal with Toronto on Feb. 11 after a pair of 10-day contracts in January.

Jul 17, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Suns trade Payne to Spurs, sign Bol Bol to 1-year contract, AP source says

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have traded guard Cameron Payne to the San Antonio Spurs and signed big man Bol Bol to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the moves told The Associated Press.

Jul 16, 2023 5:18 PM Read more >

Canadian men, women set to play for Globl Jam gold

TORONTO — Canada's U23 men's basketball team has earned a spot in Sunday's Globl Jam gold-medal game by rallying from behind to beat Germany 84-81 in overtime on Saturday. Canada will play Team USA/Kentucky in the championship showdown.

Jul 15, 2023 10:25 PM Read more >

LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James is not only coming back for a 21st season, he's coming back in his original uniform number. James will return to No.

Jul 15, 2023 9:14 PM Read more >

Mavs are bringing 2014 top-5 pick Dante Exum back to the NBA after a 2-year stint overseas

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks signed guard Dante Exum on Friday, bringing a top-five pick from the 2014 draft back to the NBA after a two-year stint overseas.

Jul 14, 2023 5:54 PM Read more >

NBA champ Jamal Murray headlines Canada's extended roster for FIBA Men's World Cup

TORONTO — Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray headlines Canada's extended senior men's basketball team roster. Murray helped the Nuggets win the NBA championship last season.

Jul 13, 2023 8:56 PM Read more >

Jamal Murray, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headline Canada extended roster for FIBA World Cup

TORONTO (AP) — Jamal Murray of the NBA champion Denver Nuggets headlines Canada’s extended senior men’s basketball team roster. Canada Basketball unveiled the lineup on Thursday night ahead of the FIBA World Cup.

Jul 13, 2023 8:09 PM Read more >

Veteran point guard Dennis Schroder officially signs with Toronto Raptors

Getting to work with new head coach Darko Rajakovic as well as the mix of youth and experience in the Raptors locker-room made Toronto an ideal landing spot for Dennis Schroder.

Jul 12, 2023 2:33 PM Read more >

Kobe's legacy in the NBA lives on in a new way. Two players bear his name

LAS VEGAS (AP) — There’s Kobe, wearing the uniform of a team from Los Angeles. There’s Kobe, the last one on the court at practice and getting yelled at because the buses are waiting for him. How fitting. Just like old times.

Jul 12, 2023 12:10 PM Read more >