Basketball

Charles Lee out to turn around struggling Hornets after winning his 2nd NBA title as an assistant

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charles Lee joked that his wife thought he was a little crazy when he decided to step away from his job as a single stock equity trader on Wall Street to become a full-time basketball coach.

Jun 25, 2024 3:51 PM Read more >

Celtics' front office chief Brad Stevens expects only tweaks to roster as they look to defend title

BOSTON (AP) — The past week has been a whirlwind for Brad Stevens since the Celtics reached the goal he’s been chasing since he arrived in Boston in 2013.

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With Sarr and Risacher in the mix for the No. 1 pick, NBA draft could be 'special' night for France

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Sarr was born in France and spent last season playing in Australia. Zaccharie Risacher was born in Spain and is coming off a breakout season in France.

Jun 25, 2024 3:06 PM Read more >

Toronto's Zach Edey eyes top 20 pick as Raptors continue rebuild in NBA draft

TORONTO — Toronto's Zach Edey is one of the most hotly anticipated NBA prospects to come out of Canada in several years. But if he ends up on his hometown Raptors or another team remains to be seen.

Jun 25, 2024 1:26 PM Read more >

Injuries continue to plague WNBA teams. The Sparks and Dream are winless with key players sidelined

The injury bug has bitten several WNBA teams this season with both Los Angeles and Atlanta losing key pieces last week.

Jun 25, 2024 11:52 AM Read more >

T-wolves sign Finch to contract extension covering next 4 years, coming off conference finals trip

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves signed head coach Chris Finch on Monday to a contract extension that covers the next four seasons, coming off the franchise's best finish in 20 years.

Jun 25, 2024 9:24 AM Read more >

Timberwolves sign Finch to 4-year contract extension, coming off trip to Western Conference finals

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves signed head coach Chris Finch to a four-year contract extension on Monday, coming off the franchise's best finish in 20 seasons.

Jun 24, 2024 9:12 PM Read more >

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy remains hopeful that Klay Thompson will return

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson has been a pillar of the Golden State Warriors dynasty that won four NBA titles the past decade. Whether he will be part of the franchise as the team looks to rebound after missing the playoffs remains unknown.

Jun 24, 2024 6:29 PM Read more >

Their podcast is over. New Lakers coach JJ Redick still hopes to create great content with LeBron

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — JJ Redick says his extraordinary hiring as the Los Angeles Lakers' head coach means the end of his podcast with LeBron James.

Jun 24, 2024 4:50 PM Read more >

Made in France: How French basketball turned so many young talents into NBA players

PARIS (AP) — Darius Pollock is hitting 3-pointers on a court behind the centuries-old Saint Paul church near Place de la Bastille and its famed column.

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