It begins: Free agency in NBA starts with a flourish
Kevin Durant is staying put for now. So are Paul George and Chris Paul. Meanwhile, LeBron James’ next move remains unclear. Durant has decided to sign a two-year deal with […]
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Prunty, Williamson head Kokoskov’s staff with Suns
PHOENIX (AP) — Joe Prunty, Corliss Williamson, Jamelle McMillan and Jason Staudt were named to the staff of new Phoenix Suns coach Igor Kokoskov. Prunty has 22 years of NBA […]
Magic: I’ll step down if I don’t land free agents for Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Magic Johnson is betting his job on his free-agent recruiting skills for the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson declared Monday that he will step down as […]
Houston’s Harden wins NBA MVP over James and Davis
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Third time was the charm for James Harden. The Houston Rockets star was voted the NBA’s Most Valuable Player after twice being runner-up, beating out […]
DiVincenzo can hook up dad, a Bucks fan, with new gear
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donte DiVincenzo’s dad can dust off the old Milwaukee Bucks jerseys he used wear as a fan while he was growing up. DiVincenzo will be able to […]
Bucks take sharpshooting ’Nova guard Donte DiVincenzo
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donte DiVincenzo’s draft stock started rising after a breakout performance in the NCAA Tournament championship game. Now the sixth man for Villanova’s title-winning squad is a first-round […]
Timberwolves take Georgia Tech G Josh Okogie with 20th pick
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves could have used their draft picks in deals to help clear space under the salary cap for potential free agent additions next month. They […]
No. 1 Sun: Phoenix takes Ayton; Trae Young, Doncic swapped
NEW YORK (AP) — The Phoenix Suns stayed close to home for their first No. 1 pick. The Dallas Mavericks looked all the way to Slovenia for the player they […]
Hold or deal? T-wolves mulling options entering draft
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are taking a pair of picks and a flexible approach into the NBA draft. The Wolves own the 20th overall selection in the first […]
Bucks’ Sterling Brown sues Milwaukee over stun-gun arrest
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown sued the city of Milwaukee and its police department Tuesday, saying officers’ use of a stun gun during his arrest for a […]