Basketball

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 8:14 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 4:54 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 7:56 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 7:09 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 1:33 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 11:10 AM Read more >

Ja Morant's lawyers cite 'stand your ground' law, self defense in pickup basketball lawsuit

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Jul 12, 2023 9:43 AM Read more >

Flopping, challenge rules changed by NBA's Board of Governors

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Upon review, coaches will have more chances to ask for reviews.

Jul 11, 2023 5:17 PM Read more >

Former NBA guard Ben Gordon pleads not guilty in disturbance at Connecticut juice shop

Former NBA guard Ben Gordon pleaded not guilty Tuesday to weapons and threatening charges in connection with a disturbance at a Connecticut juice shop in which police responding to reports of his erratic behavior forced him to the ground and handcuff

Jul 11, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >

Following in mother's footsteps was reason Paolo Banchero picked USA Basketball

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paolo Banchero saw the picture every day at his family home. It was a team photo of a USA Basketball squad from the 1990s, one that included his mother. Red, white and blue seeds were planted.

Jul 11, 2023 10:39 AM Read more >