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Raptors, Kawhi Leonard agree on 2-year, $115 million extension, AP source says

Raptors, Kawhi Leonard agree on 2-year, $115 million extension, AP source says

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 23 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors have agreed on a two-year contract extension that could be worth $115 million if he plays both seasons, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.
Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell help Fever keep home-court hope alive with 96-77 win over Lynx

Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell help Fever keep home-court hope alive with 96-77 win over Lynx

Michael Marot, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 22 - 10:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Caitlin Clark had 27 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points to her WNBA single-season scoring record as the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 96-77 on Tuesday night.
A'ja Wilson powers the Aces past the Sparks, clinching at least a No. 3 seed

A'ja Wilson powers the Aces past the Sparks, clinching at least a No. 3 seed

Mark Anderson, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 10:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Aces to an 89-79 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night and clinch at least a No. 3 playoff seed for Las Vegas.
Hornets send Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta for Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash

Hornets send Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta for Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash

Steve Reed, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Atlanta Hawks traded guards Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith on Tuesday.
Breanna Stewart's 9-year no-tech streak snapped in the Liberty's loss to Atlanta

Breanna Stewart's 9-year no-tech streak snapped in the Liberty's loss to Atlanta

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 8:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Breanna Stewart's nine-year run of not getting a technical foul has come to an end after she picked one up in New York's 95-84 loss to Atlanta.
Insisting that his coaching career is over, Doc Rivers joins NBC as an NBA analyst

Insisting that his coaching career is over, Doc Rivers joins NBC as an NBA analyst

Joe Reedy, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 21 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doc Rivers turned down an offer to become an NBA analyst for NBC after retiring as a player in 1996 because he couldn't promise then-NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol that he wouldn't become a coach.
Final week of WNBA regular season has playoff picture still muddled

Final week of WNBA regular season has playoff picture still muddled

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 10:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the WNBA entering the final week of the regular season, the playoff seedings are undecided.
Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie points record in Lynx win over Sun

Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie points record in Lynx win over Sun

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 20 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA record for points by a rookie in a season on Sunday in the Minnesota Lynx's 101-89 victory over the Connecticut Sun.
Fever's Mitchell surprised by postgame party after setting WNBA scoring record in win at Toronto

Fever's Mitchell surprised by postgame party after setting WNBA scoring record in win at Toronto

Ian Harrison, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 9:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kelsey Mitchell walked into a postgame celebration without realizing she was the guest of honor.
Kelsey Mitchell scores 33 points to set WNBA season mark as Fever beat Tempo 103-85

Kelsey Mitchell scores 33 points to set WNBA season mark as Fever beat Tempo 103-85

Ian Harrison, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 7:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kelsey Mitchell scored 33 points to set a WNBA season scoring record, Caitlin Clark had 28 points and matched a season high with 14 assists and the Indiana Fever beat the Toronto Tempo 103-85 on Friday night for their eighth win in 10 games.
Saddiq Bey, Pelicans agree on a 3-year, $55.5 million contract extension

Saddiq Bey, Pelicans agree on a 3-year, $55.5 million contract extension

Brett Martel, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans that will pay the veteran power forward $55.5 million.
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson to make an appearance on 'Law & Order: SVU' this fall

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson to make an appearance on 'Law & Order: SVU' this fall

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance on "Law & Order: SVU" this fall.
Knicks pause ticket sales after error led to high prices

Knicks pause ticket sales after error led to high prices

Field Level Media  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sep 17 (Field Level Media) - The New York Knicks halted ticket sales on Thursday ​after an internal error led to some sky-high prices.
Knicks pause ticket sales after mistake caused them to be listed at prices too high

Knicks pause ticket sales after mistake caused them to be listed at prices too high

The Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 17 - 1:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The New York Knicks are pausing ticket sales after a mistake caused them to be listed for amounts that were too high. The NBA champions put individual game tickets for the 2026-27 season on sale this week. The get-in price for the Oct. 20 season opener against Philadelphia was more than $1,000. The team said Thursday they are rolling back to last year's prices plus an average increase of 12%. They added that sales will restart shortly with the correct prices, and anyone who already purchased individual tickets would be refunded the difference.
Get-in price for Knicks' opener against 76ers tops $1,250

Get-in price for Knicks' opener against 76ers tops $1,250

Field Level Media  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sep 17 (Field Level Media) - The get-in price for tickets ​to the New York Knicks' season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers is $1,251, according to TicketData.com.
WNBA returns after a 3-week World Cup break, with 4 games left and seeding at stake

WNBA returns after a 3-week World Cup break, with 4 games left and seeding at stake

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 4:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The WNBA is set to resume it season Thursday after a nearly three-week break for the women's FIBA World Cup.
TNT says 1.2 million viewers watched the US beat France in the women's FIBA World Cup final

TNT says 1.2 million viewers watched the US beat France in the women's FIBA World Cup final

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. delivered record ratings for the women's FIBA World Cup on TNT, with an average of 1.2 million people watching the Americans beat France in Sunday's gold medal game in Germany.
Paul George understands sentiments after trade, says he's ready to prove himself with Celtics

Paul George understands sentiments after trade, says he's ready to prove himself with Celtics

Kyle Hightower, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 3:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Paul George made one thing clear during his introductory news conference with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday: his ears work just fine.
Silver says NBA looked at precedent before doling out Clippers' penalties for cap circumvention

Silver says NBA looked at precedent before doling out Clippers' penalties for cap circumvention

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wanted to impose a significant punishment on the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules, even while understanding the impact it will have on fans hoping to see a winning team.
Clippers-Raptors trade complete after Kawhi Leonard investigation delay

Clippers-Raptors trade complete after Kawhi Leonard investigation delay

Field Level Media  |  Updated Sept. 14 - 8:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sep 15 (Field Level Media) - The trade sending Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors was officially signed off ​on by both teams on Monday after months of delay amid the NBA's investigation into Los Angeles allegedly giving Leonard impermissible benefits, the Raptors confirmed via social media.