Luring defenders into fouls won’t be easy in NBA this year
There was a play early last season that generated much attention around the NBA. Atlanta’s Trae Young used his speed to dribble past Brooklyn’s...
‘It’s time’: After 15 NBA seasons, guard JJ Redick retires
J.J. Redick, the sharpshooter who was The Associated Press college player of the year at Duke before embarking on a 15-season NBA career, announced...
At long last, Ballmer, Clippers break ground on new home
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The design meetings have been going on for years. Technology has evolved throughout the process. Painstaking decisions were made time and...
Mavericks sign free agent Ntilikina, top-10 pick in 2017
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks signed free agent Frank Ntilikina on Thursday, adding the guard picked one spot before their selection of Dennis Smith...
Antetokounmpo in Greece as mom, brother handed citizenship
ATHENS, Greece — NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo was in Greece for a meeting with the country’s prime minister Thursday and a special ceremony to...
Bucks hire Lisa Byington as TV play-by-play broadcaster
MILWAUKEE — Lisa Byington is making history as the Milwaukee Bucks’ new play-by-play voice on their television broadcasts.
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Celtics get Hernangómez from Grizzlies for Edwards, Dunn
BOSTON — The Celtics have acquired forward Juancho Hernangómez from the Grizzlies in exchange for guards Carsen Edwards and Kris Dunn.
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Timberwolves re-sign Jarred Vanderbilt, Jordan McLaughlin
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have filled out their roster by re-signing forward Jarred Vanderbilt and guard Jordan McLaughlin, both of whom were restricted...
Grizzlies waive Marc Gasol days after trading for his rights
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies have waived center Marc Gasol days after acquiring his rights in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers....
NBA goes ahead with plan to test unvaccinated players often
For NBA players, the scenario this season is simple: Get vaccinated or get tested, and often.
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