Basketball

Hornets mourn the death of Pat Doughty, longtime PA announcer known as 'Big Pat'

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pat Doughty, the Charlotte Hornets' public address announcer for the past 20 seasons, died on Wednesday, the team announced. He was 55. The Hornets said family members notified them of Doughty's death.

Jul 24, 2024 2:54 PM Read more >

Tom Thibodeau, 2-time NBA Coach of the Year, agrees to 3-year extension with Knicks, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Thibodeau has agreed to a three-year contract extension after leading the New York Knicks to three postseason appearances in his four seasons, a person with knowledge of the details said Wednesday.

Jul 24, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >

Pacers agree to 3-year, $59 million deal with Andrew Nembhard, AP source says

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Nembhard and the Indiana Pacers have agreed to a three-year contract worth $59 million, a person with knowledge of the details said Wednesday.

Jul 24, 2024 11:13 AM Read more >

Hawks rookie Djurisic sidelined until at least November following surgery on left foot

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks rookie guard/forward Nikola Djurisic of Serbia has had surgery on his left foot and is out until at least November.

Jul 24, 2024 9:20 AM Read more >

76ers welcome Paul George, welcome back Maxey with all parties in desperate chase for championship

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Tyrese Maxey was asked to wait. Be patient, and the millions will come. Maybe an NBA championship, too.

Jul 23, 2024 2:33 PM Read more >

Hornets waive veteran guard Reggie Jackson less than a month after trade with Denver

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Reggie Jackson, less than a month after acquiring him and three future second-round draft picks in a deal with the Denver Nuggets.

Jul 23, 2024 9:31 AM Read more >

Warner Bros. Discovery informs NBA it will match Amazon Prime Video's offer to air games

Turner Sports intends to continue its longtime relationship with the NBA. Warner Bros. Discovery informed the league Monday that it will match the $1.8 billion per year offer by Amazon Prime Video.

Jul 22, 2024 5:41 PM Read more >

Canadian women settle for silver at U17 World Cup after 84-64 loss to U.S.

LEON — It was a big night for North American youth basketball, but Canada came up one podium step short of making it the best night ever.

Jul 21, 2024 10:26 PM Read more >

Sam Hauser agrees to four-year, $45 million extension with Celtics, AP source says

The Boston Celtics locked up another member of their championship core on Sunday, agreeing to a four-year, $45 million extension with Sam Hauser, a person with knowledge of the details said.

Jul 21, 2024 6:21 PM Read more >

Canada downs Puerto Rico in pre-Olympic men's basketball tune-up game

ORLEANS — Canada's national men's basketball team wrapped up pre-Olympic play with a 103-93 win over Puerto Rico on Sunday.

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