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All-Star Gabby Williams joins Golden State Valkyries on multiyear deal in Day 2 of WNBA free agency

All-Star Gabby Williams joins Golden State Valkyries on multiyear deal in Day 2 of WNBA free agency

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted April 12 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

All-Star Gabby Williams signed a multiyear deal with Golden State, the Valkyries announced Sunday.
The NBA's playoff push for this season has hit its final day. Here's a look at what's happening

The NBA's playoff push for this season has hit its final day. Here's a look at what's happening

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated April 12 - 7:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

The final day of the NBA regular season is here. There are 30 teams and all those clubs fall into one of three 10-team groups right now. Fans of Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Houston, Minnesota, Phoenix, Golden State, Detroit, Boston, New York and Cleveland, go ahead and relax. Your team's seed is all set. Fans of Denver, the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland, the Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta, Toronto, Orlando, Philadelphia, Charlotte and Miami, prepare yourselves. Your team still has things to play for. Fans of Milwaukee, Chicago, Brooklyn, Indiana, Washington, New Orleans, Memphis, Dallas, Sacramento and Utah, enjoy the season finales.
The final day of the NBA regular season awaits, with a whole lot left to be decided

The final day of the NBA regular season awaits, with a whole lot left to be decided

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated April 11 - 5:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sunday is the final day of the NBA regular season, and here's a full listing of all the playoff and postseason matchups that have been decided.
Jazz teammates make history in final home game of the season

Jazz teammates make history in final home game of the season

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted April 10 - 11:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

John Konchar and Bez Mbeng made history Friday night as the first pair of teammates to both record a triple-double off the bench in Utah's 147-101 win over Memphis.
Heat waive Terry Rozier, the last official act of a season derailed by federal gambling charges

Heat waive Terry Rozier, the last official act of a season derailed by federal gambling charges

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated April 10 - 10:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Terry Rozier, who is facing federal charges related to a gambling operation, was waived by the Miami Heat on Friday in an expected and procedural move to open up another roster spot before the postseason.
Lots of players rest and lots of playoff seeds are locked up on a 15-game Friday in the NBA

Lots of players rest and lots of playoff seeds are locked up on a 15-game Friday in the NBA

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated April 10 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Oklahoma City-Denver game could have starred the NBA's two most recent MVPs: the reigning one in Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a three-time winner in Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic.
Brittney Griner to sign with Connecticut Sun, AP source says

Brittney Griner to sign with Connecticut Sun, AP source says

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted April 10 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brittney Griner is finalizing a deal to join the Connecticut Sun, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
Las Vegas Aces set to bring back title-winning core of Gray, Young and Loyd, AP sources say

Las Vegas Aces set to bring back title-winning core of Gray, Young and Loyd, AP sources say

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted April 10 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

the franchise's third in four seasons.
Nneka Ogwumike to return to the Los Angeles Sparks, where she spent first 12 years of her career

Nneka Ogwumike to return to the Los Angeles Sparks, where she spent first 12 years of her career

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted April 10 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nneka Ogwumike is headed back to the Los Angeles Sparks.
The NBA's playoff push for this season is in its final moments. Here's a look at what's happening

The NBA's playoff push for this season is in its final moments. Here's a look at what's happening

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted April 10 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The NBA's regular season has reached the final weekend. Oklahoma City and San Antonio have the top two seeds in the Western Conference. Detroit is the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Detroit, Boston, New York, Cleveland, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver, Houston and Minnesota are in the playoffs. Atlanta and Toronto have the best paths to secure spots in the East without going to the play-in tournament. There are 30 games remaining and a whole lot left to decide.
Jayson Tatum makes a strong return to Madison Square Garden, site of his injury in the playoffs

Jayson Tatum makes a strong return to Madison Square Garden, site of his injury in the playoffs

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press  |  Updated April 9 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jayson Tatum wanted to walk off the floor as a winner in his return to Madison Square Garden.
Joel Embiid has appendectomy, leaving former MVP's status for postseason in doubt

Joel Embiid has appendectomy, leaving former MVP's status for postseason in doubt

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Updated April 9 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Joel Embiid had an appendectomy in Houston on Thursday after Philadelphia's star big man was stricken with appendicitis overnight.
The NBA's stretch run has arrived. Here's a look at what's happening

The NBA's stretch run has arrived. Here's a look at what's happening

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated April 9 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The NBA's regular season is in the final week. Oklahoma City and San Antonio have the top two seeds in the Western Conference. Detroit is the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Detroit, Boston, New York, Cleveland, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver, Houston and Minnesota are in the playoffs. Atlanta and Toronto have the best paths to secure spots in the East without going to the play-in tournament. Miami is now locked into the play-in. So are Phoenix, the Los Angeles Clippers, Portland and Golden State. The Suns will be the No. 7 seed and the Warriors will be the No. 10 seed in the West play-in.
Thunder lock up the No. 1 seed for the 3rd straight season, putting the champs in elite NBA company

Thunder lock up the No. 1 seed for the 3rd straight season, putting the champs in elite NBA company

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted April 9 - 12:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

For the third straight season, the road to the NBA title goes through Oklahoma City.
Sue Bird to serve as an NBC studio analyst for WNBA broadcasts this season

Sue Bird to serve as an NBC studio analyst for WNBA broadcasts this season

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Updated April 8 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hall of Famer Sue Bird watched the W NBA on NBC growing up and now she'll be part of the network's broadcasts of the league.
Spurs rule out Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for game against Trail Blazers

Spurs rule out Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for game against Trail Blazers

The Associated Press  |  Posted April 8 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were ruled out for the San Antonio Spurs ' game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
WNBA free agency opens with $1.4 million franchise tags for Ionescu, Collier and Plum

WNBA free agency opens with $1.4 million franchise tags for Ionescu, Collier and Plum

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted April 8 - 9:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

New York's Sabrina Ionescu, Minnesota's Napheesa Collier and Los Angeles' Kelsey Plum were all extended franchise tags by their WNBA teams worth potentially $1.4 million as free agency opened up.
Lakers coach JJ Redick claims his vocal argument with Jarred Vanderbilt was nothing unusual

Lakers coach JJ Redick claims his vocal argument with Jarred Vanderbilt was nothing unusual

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted April 8 - 12:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick downplayed his mid-game shouting match with Jarred Vanderbilt on Tuesday night, calling it a normal occurrence during a stressful time for his injury-depleted team.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum reluctantly preparing for 1st trip to New York since Achilles injury

Celtics' Jayson Tatum reluctantly preparing for 1st trip to New York since Achilles injury

Kyle Hightower, Associated Press  |  Posted April 7 - 10:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jayson Tatum knew it would happen eventually. It still won't make his return to Madison Square Garden for Thursday's matchup with the New York Knicks any easier for him.
JJ Redick wants to move on after Mavs contradict his contention of MRI mistake on Austin Reaves

JJ Redick wants to move on after Mavs contradict his contention of MRI mistake on Austin Reaves

The Associated Press  |  Posted April 7 - 7:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick says he just wants to move on after the Dallas Mavericks contradicted his contention that their medical staff incorrectly conducted an MRI on Austin Reaves last weekend.