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Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA with a farewell video narrated by Michael B. Jordan
The Associated Press | Updated Aug. 12 - 5:24 p.m. | Save Story
Russell Westbrook, the NBA's career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017 MVP, announced Wednesday he's retiring after 18 seasons during which he was selected to the league's 75th anniversary team.
The Knicks will also open their NBA Cup title defense against LeBron James and the 76ers
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 12 - 2:20 p.m. | Save Story
The New York Knicks are going to open both of their title defenses against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers.
A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger agree to buy the Lakers, AP source says
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 12 - 11:37 a.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for the second time in a year, going to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking price. This sale agreement is $12.5 billion, according to a person familiar with the terms who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because neither side revealed specific details. ESPN first reported Wednesday that Kushner and Iger are buying the NBA's most valuable franchise. The businessmen had been involved in trying to get an expansion team for Las Vegas. By buying the Lakers, Iger and Kushner simply don't have to wait for that decision. Expansion might not take place until the 2028-29 season.
Joey Crawford knew as a kid he wanted to be a referee, and it led him to the Basketball Hall of Fame
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 12 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Joey Crawford had no backup plan.
Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy optimistic Stephen Curry will finish career with Warriors
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 11 - 6:12 p.m. | Save Story
The Golden State Warriors have every indication Stephen Curry would like to stay with the team for the remainder of his career, and they plan to make that happen for the two-time NBA MVP.
LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 11 - 7:13 a.m. | Save Story
LeBron James will visit the New York Knicks on opening night and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas.
Lynx guard Kayla McBride sets WNBA record by making 10 3s in win over the Wings
The Associated Press | Updated Aug. 9 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride wanted to give the hometown fans a show Sunday.
Aces rest A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young after brutal back-to-back travel
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 9 - 1:26 p.m. | Save Story
Without A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young, the Las Vegas Aces were no match for the New York Liberty, losing 111-71 on Sunday.
Collier, Miles go to work late and carry the WNBA-leading Lynx past the Aces
Patrick Donnelly, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 8 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Minnesota Lynx had seen a double-digit lead cut to four points in the final two minutes of the third quarter of their game against the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday.
WNBA quickly rescinds technical on Fever's Caitlin Clark that would have forced 1-game suspension
The Associated Press | Updated Aug. 8 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
The WNBA quickly rescinded a technical foul assessed to Caitlin Clark during the Indiana Fever's win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday.
Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge
John Hanna, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 7 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record, court records show.
Caitlin Clark blames herself for missed free throws, late turnover in Fever's OT loss to Aces
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 6 - 9:42 p.m. | Save Story
Caitlin Clark sat at the dais Thursday night, staring at the stat sheet and reliving the eight turnovers and her two missed free throws with seven seconds left in regulation.
Gray hits buzzer-beating 3s after Clark's mistakes to lift Aces past Fever 86-84 in OT
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 6 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Chelsea Gray made two buzzer-beating 3-pointers after Caitlin Clark's uncharacteristic mistakes, the first to force overtime and the second to give the defending WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces an 86-84 victory over the Indiana Fever on Thursday night.
Jaylen Brown processing how he became a former Celtic. Ready to win with LeBron, Embiid and 76ers
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 6 - 3:20 p.m. | Save Story
had traded him and heaved his phone across the room.
Suns forward Dillon Brooks agrees to $73 million, three-year extension, AP sources say
David Brandt, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 5 - 8:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Phoenix Suns and veteran forward Dillon Brooks agreed to a $73 million, three-year extension on Wednesday that will keep him with the team through 2030, according to two people familiar with the deal.
Indiana Fever continue to thrive on the court despite constant barrage of off-court distractions
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 5 - 1:29 p.m. | Save Story
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham walked into practice Wednesday with every intention of talking basketball and only basketball.
Cleveland Sirens unveil name and branding for expansion WNBA team
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 4 - 11:43 a.m. | Save Story
Cleveland's WNBA expansion team had three priorities for the franchise's name.
Las Vegas Aces face a brutal 4-games-in-7-days road grind, capped by Lynx-Liberty back-to-back
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 3 - 10:44 a.m. | Save Story
It's a busy week for the Las Vegas Aces, who play four road games in seven days, including a back-to-back pair in Minnesota on Saturday and then New York a day later.
Sparks send Kelsey Plum to Mercury for a 2026 1st-round pick and Monique Akoa Makani
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 2 - 1:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for a first-round pick next year, Monique Akoa Makani and a second-round draft choice in 2028.
