Basketball

The welcomes for Wembanyama continue in San Antonio as the focus shifts to what's next

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The first dinner that Victor Wembanyama had in his new home city was filled with San Antonio royalty. Gregg Popovich was there, of course. So were Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Manu Ginobili and Sean Elliott.

Jun 24, 2023 12:36 PM Read more >

Wembanyama's selection by Spurs produces record ratings for NBA draft on ESPN and ABC

NEW YORK (AP) — The selection of 19-year-old basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama by the San Antonio Spurs was must see-TV Thursday night. The first round of the NBA draft averaged a record 4,928,000 viewers on ESPN and ABC according to Nielsen.

Jun 23, 2023 8:59 PM Read more >

Wembanyama arrives in San Antonio, with fans waiting for hours to greet him

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The chants from hundreds of fans, some of whom waited outside for hours in nearly 100-degree heat, started at the very moment Victor Wembanyama stepped out of the private plane that carried him to his new NBA home.

Jun 23, 2023 4:16 PM Read more >

Hawks confirm deal with Celtics to acquire 2nd-round pick Mouhamed Gueye

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks confirmed an agreement Friday to acquire the NBA draft rights to Washington State center Mouhamed Gueye from the Boston Celtics. The Hawks will send a future second-round pick to the Celtics.

Jun 23, 2023 2:46 PM Read more >

4-time NBA champion Tony Parker says San Antonio is the 'perfect place' for Victor Wembanyama

PARIS (AP) — Tony Parker surely knows what he’s talking about when it comes to the San Antonio Spurs.

Jun 23, 2023 9:24 AM Read more >

NBA draft report cards: Spurs, Rockets among teams that hit it big

It's the easiest call of the NBA draft : The San Antonio Spurs won. That's not to say other teams didn't do very well on Thursday, when 58 players were selected as the league's newest members.

Jun 23, 2023 7:59 AM Read more >

Time for Ja Morant to change his behavior, there's been enough talking, Grizzlies GM says

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman said the 25-game suspension the NBA slapped guard Ja Morant with “was appropriate,” and it is up to Morant to change the behavior that led to two bans in four months.

Jun 23, 2023 12:27 AM Read more >

NBA-champion Nuggets try to run it back in a Northwest Division that added a wealth of young talent

DENVER (AP) — The parade is just a memory for the NBA-champion Denver Nuggets and the party is beginning to simmer down. Back to the business of finding a way to remain at the NBA's mountaintop.

Jun 23, 2023 12:12 AM Read more >

Bucks GM Jon Horst confirms that Khris Middleton has declined his player option for 2023-24 season

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst confirmed that Khris Middleton declined his player option for the upcoming season but added that the team hopes to keep the three-time All-Star forward.

Jun 23, 2023 12:07 AM Read more >

Pistons, Pacers are banking on lottery selections to provide immediate help on defense

The Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers used lottery picks on players who should make their biggest early impact on defense while the rest of the Central Division teams sat out the first round of the NBA draft Thursday night.

Jun 23, 2023 12:04 AM Read more >