Basketball

NBA-champion Nuggets trade into the 1st round by swapping picks with the Pacers, AP source says

DENVER (AP) — The NBA-champion Denver Nuggets traded into the first round of the draft by acquiring the 29th overall pick from the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said.

Jun 21, 2023 4:36 PM Read more >

Amile Jefferson leaving Duke to become Boston Celtics assistant, AP source says

Duke assistant coach Amile Jefferson is leaving the Blue Devils to become an assistant with the NBA's Boston Celtics, a person with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday.

Jun 21, 2023 2:43 PM Read more >

Who's No. 2? Kupchak says Hornets likely to keep that pick in NBA draft

The Charlotte Hornets are leaning toward keeping the pivotal No. 2 pick in Thursday night's NBA draft.

Jun 21, 2023 2:04 PM Read more >

Frank Vogel and Suns announce coaching staff including Kevin Young and David Fizdale

PHOENIX (AP) — New Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel on Wednesday announced his coaching staff for the coming season, which includes associate head coach Kevin Young and former NBA head coach David Fizdale.

Jun 21, 2023 1:41 PM Read more >

NBA mock draft: Wembanyama easy No. 1; AP has Miller second, Henderson third

Victor Wembanyama's NBA draft experience will be quite unlike last year's No. 1 pick. Paolo Banchero could never be certain he would be taken first. There was too much speculation that Orlando was also considering Jabari Smith Jr.

Jun 21, 2023 12:36 PM Read more >

Lucas Oil Stadium to host NBA's All-Star Saturday night festivities

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NBA All-Star weekend organizers announced Wednesday the popular Saturday night skills challenges will be held Feb. 17 at Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.

Jun 21, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >

Bruce Brown opts out of his contract with the NBA-champion Nuggets, AP source says

DENVER (AP) — Bruce Brown is set to become a free agent after declining his $6.8 million player option with the NBA-champion Denver Nuggets, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday.

Jun 21, 2023 10:50 AM Read more >

Tammy Sutton-Brown, Rowan Barrett headline Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame class

TORONTO — Tammy Sutton-Brown and Rowan Barrett led Canada's basketball teams at the 2000 Olympics, have become executives in the sport, and are about to share another honour.

Jun 21, 2023 10:38 AM Read more >

With Wembanyama a player like few others, there's no debate at the top of this NBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama walked into his first NBA news conference Wednesday morning, took his seat and looked out at a maze of cameras and microphones that have been awaiting him for years. And then he smiled.

Jun 21, 2023 9:11 AM Read more >

Kyle Kuzma opts out of his contract with the Wizards, AP source says

Kyle Kuzma will be a free agent when the league's annual offseason shopping period starts next week.

Jun 20, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >