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WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over next five years

WNBA expanding to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia over next five years

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is expanding to 18 teams over the next five years, with Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia all set to join the league by 2030.
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NBA free agent Malik Beasley under investigation regarding gambling allegations, AP source says

NBA free agent Malik Beasley under investigation regarding gambling allegations, AP source says

DETROIT (AP) — NBA free agent Malik Beasley is under investigation by the U.S. District Attorney’s office regarding gambling allegations tied to league games, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday.
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A’ja Wilson's late basket lifts Aces over Mercury, 84-81

PHOENIX (AP) — A’ja Wilson made the go-ahead basket with 22 seconds left and finished with 26 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists as the Las Vegas Aces beat Phoenix 84-81 on Sunday, ending the Mercury’s six-game winning streak.
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Warriors exercise team options for Post, Santos, make qualifying offer to Kuminga

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors exercised team options for center Quinten Post and forward Gui Santos on Sunday and extended a qualifying offer of $7.9 million to forward Jonathan Kuminga. Post had his second-year option for $1.
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Julius Randle, Timberwolves finalizing 3-year contract that could reach $100 million, AP source says

Julius Randle, Timberwolves finalizing 3-year contract that could reach $100 million, AP source says

Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a new deal that could keep him with the club through the 2027-28 season, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Sunday.
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Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier chosen as captains of WNBA All-Star Game by fan vote

Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier chosen as captains of WNBA All-Star Game by fan vote

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will captain the WNBA All-Star Game next month, the league announced Sunday. Clark received 1,293,526 votes from fans, while Collier had about 100,000 fewer.
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Ace Bailey says he's 'blessed' to be with the Jazz after he fell to them at No. 5 in the NBA draft

Ace Bailey says he's 'blessed' to be with the Jazz after he fell to them at No. 5 in the NBA draft

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah was not believed to be one of Ace Bailey's preferred destinations to start his NBA career. Still, Bailey indicated Sunday that he never thought about holding out or forcing a trade after the Jazz drafted him No. 5 overall.
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Bobby Portis agrees to 3-year, $44 million deal to remain with Milwaukee Bucks

Bobby Portis agrees to 3-year, $44 million deal to remain with Milwaukee Bucks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bobby Portis, one of the league's top reserves, declined his player option for next season and instead agreed to a three-year, $44 million contract to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, agent Mark Bartelstein confirmed Sunday.
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James Harden signing new 2-year deal to stay with Los Angeles Clippers, AP source says

James Harden signing new 2-year deal to stay with Los Angeles Clippers, AP source says

James Harden is opting out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers and signing a new deal that would be worth $81.5 million to stay with the team for the next two seasons, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Sunday.
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Hornets acquire Collin Sexton from Jazz for Jusuf Nurkic, 2nd-round draft pick, AP source says

Hornets acquire Collin Sexton from Jazz for Jusuf Nurkic, 2nd-round draft pick, AP source says

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets acquired guard Collin Sexton from the Utah Jazz for center Jusuf Nurkic and a future second-round draft pick, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday.
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