Basketball

NBA reveals plans for in-season tournament that starts in November

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Coming soon: the NBA Cup.

Jul 8, 2023 6:17 PM Read more >

Wembanyama gets some lessons from Kareem and Isiah Thomas at NBA Con

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama freely acknowledged that he was often confused in his first NBA Summer League game, going as far as to say that there were times when he didn't know what he was doing. He's in good company.

Jul 8, 2023 5:41 PM Read more >

Popovich, NBA's winningest coach, signs 5-year contract to remain Spurs coach and president

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gregg Popovich evidently doesn't plan to leave the San Antonio Spurs anytime soon. The NBA's winningest coach has signed a five-year contract to remain coach and president of the team, the Spurs announced Saturday.

Jul 8, 2023 5:34 PM Read more >

Analysis: The Wemby Show is underway, and opening night was a circus

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The final numbers for Victor Wembanyama in his Summer League debut: nine points on 2-for-13 shooting, eight rebounds, five blocked shots, three assists.

Jul 7, 2023 10:11 PM Read more >

Hawks agree to $120 million, 4-year contract extension with Murray, AP source says

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract extension with guard Dejounte Murray, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.

Jul 7, 2023 7:08 PM Read more >

Bucks sign guard Malik Beasley and center Robin Lopez

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have added guard Malik Beasley and center Robin Lopez. The Bucks officially announced the signings of Lopez on Friday and the addition of Beasley on Thursday.

Jul 7, 2023 11:01 AM Read more >

Pelicans sign forwards Jones and Lidell, and center Zeller to contracts

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans signed forwards Herb Jones and E.J. Lidell, and veteran center Cody Zeller, the club announced Thursday.

Jul 6, 2023 10:27 PM Read more >

Warriors acquire point guard Chris Paul, add guard Cory Joseph

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors finalized their trade with the Wizards for guard Chris Paul on Thursday, sending forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. and guards Jordan Poole and Ryan Rollins to Washington along with a pair of draft picks.

Jul 6, 2023 6:53 PM Read more >

Hawks sign 2nd-round draft pick Lundy, also sign 2-way player Norris

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks signed second-round draft pick Seth Lundy in a deal announced on Thursday and also agreed to sign Miles Norris to a two-way contract. Lundy, a guard/forward from Penn State, was the No. 46 overall pick in the draft.

Jul 6, 2023 6:23 PM Read more >

Lillard still waiting, hoping that Summer League gives Blazers and Heat chance to talk trade

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Damian Lillard’s position has not and will not change: The seven-time All-Star wants to be traded to the Miami Heat.

Jul 6, 2023 5:36 PM Read more >