Basketball

Blazers say they're willing to wait months to resolve Lillard saga if necessary

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Damian Lillard wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. The Portland Trail Blazers know this yet haven't abandoned hope that the seven-time All-Star changes his mind.

Jul 10, 2023 2:41 PM Read more >

Chris Paul, formally introduced by Warriors, reveals plenty about his motivation

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chris Paul worked out with new teammate Stephen Curry on Sunday morning in Las Vegas. His assessment of the session: They didn't miss too many shots. Evidently, Paul's time with the Golden State Warriors is off to a flying start.

Jul 10, 2023 11:31 AM Read more >

Wembanyama more aggressive in stronger second Summer League game with Spurs in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama was yelling in celebration, punching the air, even got a Band-Aid on his right cheek because of some physicality. For his second act in Las Vegas, Wembanyama showed some fire. The No.

Jul 9, 2023 8:42 PM Read more >

Canadian women beat Puerto Rico 80-73 to finish third in AmeriCup

LEÓN, Mexico — Less than a day after a heartbreaking loss to the United States in the women's AmeriCup basketball tournament, Canada bounced back with an 80-73 victory over Puerto Rico in Sunday's third-place final.

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Video apparently shows Spears inadvertently hit herself in the face in encounter with Wembanyama

LAS VEGAS (AP) — No charges will be filed following a brief investigation of the altercation involving pop star Britney Spears, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and a member of the player’s security team, Las Vegas police said Friday after

Jul 9, 2023 4:01 AM Read more >

Canada clipped 67-63 by U.S. in women's AmeriCup semifinal

LEÓN, Mexico — The Canadian women's basketball team will be playing for third place in the women's AmeriCup, following a heartbreaking 67-63 semifinal loss to the United States on Saturday night.

Jul 8, 2023 10:13 PM Read more >

How the NBA's new in-season tournament that starts this season will work

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA has a new trophy to play for, and some bonus cash for the teams that make the knockout round.

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NBA reveals plans for in-season tournament that starts in November

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Coming soon: the NBA Cup.

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Wembanyama gets some lessons from Kareem and Isiah Thomas at NBA Con

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama freely acknowledged that he was often confused in his first NBA Summer League game, going as far as to say that there were times when he didn't know what he was doing. He's in good company.

Jul 8, 2023 5:41 PM Read more >

Popovich, NBA's winningest coach, signs 5-year contract to remain Spurs coach and president

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gregg Popovich evidently doesn't plan to leave the San Antonio Spurs anytime soon. The NBA's winningest coach has signed a five-year contract to remain coach and president of the team, the Spurs announced Saturday.

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