Basketball

USA Basketball's select team wins pair of short scrimmages against World Cup team

LAS VEGAS (AP) — USA Basketball assembles what it calls a select team to practice with and scrimmage against its national team before big events like the World Cup and the Olympics, while hoping those games become a real test. Mission accomplished.

Aug 4, 2023 5:43 PM Read more >

Days after his wedding, Jalen Brunson is on the court with USA Basketball.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jalen Brunson could be on his honeymoon right now. He’s playing for his country instead.

Aug 4, 2023 8:34 AM Read more >

Former first-round NBA draft pick is sentenced to 10 years in prison in $4M health care fraud

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge sentenced a former first-round NBA draft pick to 10 years in prison Thursday, saying he used his people skills to entice others to aid his $5 million health care fraud after he “frittered away” substantial earnings fro

Aug 3, 2023 3:32 PM Read more >

Michael Jordan's sale of majority ownership of Hornets to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall is finalized

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A new era has begun for the Charlotte Hornets, raising hope that one day the struggling franchise might turn things around.

Aug 3, 2023 2:31 PM Read more >

Vancouver, Montreal to host NBA pre-season contests in ninth NBA Canada Series

TORONTO — Vancouver and Montreal will be hosting NBA pre-season games come October in the ninth NBA Canada Series. The Toronto Raptors will be taking on the Sacramento Kings at Vancouver's Rogers Arena on Oct. 8.

Aug 3, 2023 9:26 AM Read more >

Gilgeous-Alexander among leaders of Canadian men's squad ahead of FIBA World Cup

TORONTO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has come a long way from being the youngster soaking up information on the Canadian men's basketball team.

Aug 3, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Murray brings championship experience to Canada while working back to form in camp

TORONTO — Jamal Murray is enjoying maintaining a winning mentality, even through the off-season. The Denver Nuggets guard and newly-minted NBA champion from Kitchener, Ont.

Aug 2, 2023 6:48 PM Read more >

Spurs guard Devonte' Graham suspended 2 games for impaired driving

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has suspended San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte’ Graham for two games without pay after he pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, the league announced Tuesday.

Aug 2, 2023 3:29 PM Read more >

Wilt Chamberlain's 1972 finals jersey expected to draw more than $4 million at Sotheby's auction

Collectibles broker Sotheby’s expects Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972 NBA Finals jersey to sell for more than $4 million in an upcoming auction.

Aug 2, 2023 11:29 AM Read more >

Canadian men focused on identity, winning in training camp ahead of FIBA World Cup

TORONTO — The commitments have been made to Canada, and now it's about building the right identity.

Aug 1, 2023 7:12 PM Read more >