Basketball

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 >

With 7 first-round picks, struggling Southeast Division had big opportunity in draft

Michigan teammates Jett Howard and Kobe Bufkin are headed to the same division. So are Arkansas' Anthony Black and Nick Smith Jr.

Jun 22, 2023 11:57 PM Read more >

Talented Pacific Division teams try to grab immediate impact role players at NBA draft

PHOENIX (AP) — Thanks to their recent success, the five teams in the NBA's Pacific Division weren't necessarily trying to draft one of the next generation's hardwood superstars Thursday night.

Jun 22, 2023 11:54 PM Read more >

Overshadowed by Wembanyama and the Spurs, the Rockets get even younger in the NBA draft

DALLAS (AP) — The young Houston Rockets are getting even younger with another pair of first-round picks. The Rockets added the first player drafted out of the Overtime Elite pro league to the NBA's highest-ever G League selection of two years ago.

Jun 22, 2023 11:54 PM Read more >

Blazers take guard Scoot Henderson with the No. 3 pick in the NBA draft

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers selected point guard Scoot Henderson of the NBA G League with the third overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night.

Jun 22, 2023 11:52 PM Read more >

Kawhi Leonard had clean up procedure on right knee, is '100%' expected to be ready for training camp

CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard had a clean up procedure on his right knee in early June and is expected to be ready for the start of Los Angeles Clippers’ training camp in late September.

Jun 22, 2023 11:52 PM Read more >

Bulls expect Lonzo Ball to miss another season because of left knee injury

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls expect point guard Lonzo Ball to miss another season because of his left knee injury. “Everything is going well,” executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas said Thursday.

Jun 22, 2023 11:49 PM Read more >

Raptors grab shooter, Celtics collect future picks during mostly quiet night in Atlantic division

The Boston Celtics, coming off their fifth trip to the conference finals in the last seven seasons, entered Thursday night’s NBA draft having already started the process of retooling for another attempt at the franchise’s 18th title.

Jun 22, 2023 11:41 PM Read more >