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NBA schedule released. Among highlights: Celtics-Knicks on ring night, Durant going back to school
Boston will get its championship rings on Oct. 22, and the rival New York Knicks will be there for the celebration.
Inside the Stephen Curry flurry: How 4 shots sealed another gold for the US in Olympic basketball
Stephen Curry had only five 3-pointers in his first four games of the Olympics combined.
2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 10: Steph Curry leads US men in gold medal game against Wemby and France
The United States men’s basketball team is seeking a thrilling finish to its Paris Olympics run when it plays France in a gold-medal showdown.
US rolls into Olympic quarterfinals as No. 1 seed, top Puerto Rico 104-83 in group finale
Halfway to its goal of gold, the U.S. has the No. 1 seed going into the medal round at the Paris Olympics.
US tops South Sudan 103-86 at Paris Olympics, earns spot in men's basketball quarterfinals
The U.S. men's basketball team had an easier time with South Sudan in the rematch than it did when the teams first met a couple of weeks ago.
Talent-rich U.S. men's Olympic basketball team still figuring out how to get the most out of roster
The U.S. men’s basketball team overflowed with highlights in its opening game, blowout win over Serbia.
US Olympic basketball team is eager to find balance between being players and being fans
The U.S. men’s basketball team is headed to the athletes village on Friday to mingle with fellow Olympians before the opening ceremony.
Durant returns to practice with US basketball team, 1 week before Paris Olympics
Kevin Durant practiced with the U.S. Olympic basketball team on Friday, a major step toward getting him back on track for the Paris Games that open next week.
Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp
Kevin Durant is dealing with calf soreness that has kept him from being a full participant in USA Basketball’s training camp for the Paris Olympics, though he has assured team officials that he does not expect the issue to be a major one.
Knicks set to acquire Mikal Bridges in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, AP sources say
Two people with knowledge of the details say that Mikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, where he will join Jalen Brunson and his other former Villanova teammates.
Towns treasures Timberwolves' trip to West finals as Doncic-Irving duo hits stride for Mavericks
Karl-Anthony Towns has seen the payoff this spring for his commitment to and sacrifice for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finals
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are headed to the Western Conference finals in their first trip to the playoffs together.
Mike Budenholzer is hired as coach of the Phoenix Suns, replacing Frank Vogel
Mike Budenholzer is the newest head coach of the Phoenix Suns after the franchise turned to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals.
Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's future
Mat Ishbia knows the offseason chatter around the Phoenix Suns is it’s a team with a top-heavy roster, salary cap issues and precious little room to maneuver after a disappointing season.
Court upholds Milwaukee police officer's firing for posting racist memes after Sterling Brown arrest
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that a former Milwaukee police officer was properly fired for posting racist memes related to the arrest of an NBA player.
Edwards and Towns lead Timberwolves into the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs for 1st time since 2004
The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in 20 years.
The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff wins
The Phoenix Suns thought they had built a formidable superteam during the offseason by adding three-time All-Star Bradley Beal to form a star-studded trio with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.
Timberwolves outlast Suns to finish sweep. Minnesota coach Chris Finch leaves with knee injury
Anthony Edwards scored 40 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-116 and sweep the first-round playoff series.
Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
Timberwolves take 2-0 lead on Suns behind 25 points and ace defense from Jaden McDaniels
Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravates ankle injury vs. Timberwolves. Phoenix falls into 0-2 hole
Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen appeared to aggravate the sprained right ankle he suffered in the playoff opener.
No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseason
The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers remain unsure when they’ll have their top player back on the floor.
Timberwolves take down Suns 120-95 in Game 1 behind 33 points from Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards scored 18 of his 33 points in the third quarter and had nine rebounds to carry the Minnesota Timberwolves in a tone-setting 120-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns to start the first round of the playoffs.
Stephen Curry tells the AP why 2024 is the right time to make his Olympic debut
Golden State guard Stephen Curry knew he was running out of chances to play in what would be his first Olympics, so he and his wife Ayesha started planning many months ago about how to make the Paris Games work for their family.
Phoenix Suns and Grayson Allen finalize contract extension after career-best season
The Phoenix Suns and guard Grayson Allen have finalized a multi-year deal that will keep him with the franchise following the best season of his NBA career.
Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111
Devin Booker scored 52 points, the fifth-highest scoring game of his career, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 124-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, bringing them within a game of the Pelicans for the No. 6 playoff spot in the Western Conference.
USA Basketball learns its groupings for the Paris Olympics. Tough draws await the men and women
USA Basketball’s men’s team will see Serbia and South Sudan in two of its three group-stage games at the Paris Olympics, while the U.S. women will open their schedule in a gold-medal-game rematch against Japan in France.
NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star game
The Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 NBA All-Star game, giving owner Mat Ishbia a marquee event for the city roughly one year after he purchased the franchise.
Doncic scores 41 points, pairs with Irving to help Mavs beat Suns 123-113 for 7th straight victory
Luka Doncic scored 41 points, Kyrie Irving added 29 and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 123-113.
Stephen Curry hits 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left, Warriors beat Suns 113-112
Stephen Curry made a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left and the Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns 113-112 on Saturday night for their sixth victory in seven games.
Kyrie Irving ready to leave turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on future in Dallas
Kyrie Irving is ready to leave the turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on his future in Dallas.
Kevin Durant scores 33 points in Brooklyn return, leads Suns to 136-120 victory over the Nets
Kevin Durant scored 33 points in his return to Brooklyn, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 136-120 victory over the Nets on Wednesday night.
Pacers rally to spoil Devin Booker's 62-point night, stun Suns 133-131
Obi Toppin broke a tie on a putback with 3.4 seconds left and the Indiana Pacers spoiled Devin Booker’s 62-point night, overcoming a 17-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 133-131 on Friday.
LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time
LeBron James joined yet another exclusive club, and he’ll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at the NBA All-Star Game.
USA Basketball picks 41 NBA players as candidates for the Paris Olympics roster
There are few surprises in USA Basketball’s men’s player pool for the Paris Olympics that was announced Tuesday, with most of the big names like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant on the list.
Clippers sign 2-time NBA Finals MVP Leonard to a 3-year extension worth $152.3 million per AP source
The Los Angeles Clippers say signed two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to a three-year contract extension worth $152.3 million.
Kevin Durant says he meant no 'ill will' toward former teammate Draymond Green
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was initially upset at Kevin Durant’s comments about him after he was suspended for slapping Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic last month.
The NBA's annual Christmas slate awaits. Teams insist it's special to be picked
Erik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in his first 20 seasons with the Miami Heat.
Brunson scores career-high 50, hits all 9 of his 3-point shots to help Knicks top Suns 139-122
Jalen Brunson scored a career-high 50 points while hitting all nine of his 3-point attempts, Julius Randle added 23 and the New York Knicks beat the Phoenix Suns 139-122.
Beal leaves game with ankle injury, another blow for Suns' trio of All-Stars
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal injured his right ankle during the first quarter of Friday night’s game against the New York Knicks and won’t return, according to the team.
LeBron James leads Lakers to the In-Season Tournament semifinals with a 106-103 win over Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers secured the last semifinal spot in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament with a 106-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
There's a lot of money at stake in the NBA In-Season Tournament. For 2-way players, it's a whole lot
At stake over the next week in the NBA is a chance to be the first team to win the league’s inaugural in-Season tournament.
Nikola Jokic has 21 points, 16 assists, Nuggets hold off Suns 119-111
Nikola Jokic had 21 points and 16 assists, Reggie Jackson added 20 points and the Denver Nuggets held off the Phoenix Suns 119-111 for a hard-fought victory Friday night.
Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspects
There are a few surprises who have played their way into the early season MVP conversations, joining the list usual list of NBA stars that includes Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid.
Phoenix Suns' All-Star guard Bradley Beal out at least 3 more weeks with back injury
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will be out for at least the next three weeks as he continues to recover from a low back strain that has kept him out for the majority of the season.
LeBron James scores 32 points, Lakers rally to beat Suns 122-119 to snap 3-game skid
LeBron James scored 32 points, D’Angelo Russell had 19 and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak, beating the Phoenix Suns 122-119 in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Wembanyama dazzles in 5th NBA game, shows why he's most-hyped prospect in years
Victor Wembanyama strolled through the hallways at Footprint Center after the best game of his short NBA career when he passed 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant, stopping for a quick handshake and quick hug.
Wembanyama scores 38 points, shines in 4th quarter, as Spurs hold off Suns 132-121
Rookie Victor Wembanyama scored a season-high 38 points, Zach Collins added 19 and the San Antonio Spurs held off Phoenix’s late charge to beat the Suns 132-121 on Thursday night.
James Harden determined to fit in on Clippers' loaded roster after messy Philadelphia exit
Even more than his stints in Brooklyn and Philadelphia, James Harden believes he has much more to prove in joining the Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA All-Star Game will ditch the gimmicks and return to classic East versus West format
This season's NBA All-Star Game is going back to its roots with an Eastern Conference-Western Conference format.
Booker, Durant lead Suns past Curry and Warriors 108-104 in season opener
Devin Booker scored a go-ahead layup with 4:51 remaining followed by a 3-pointer on the way to 32 points, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 108-104 on in a back-and-forth season opener for the Pacific Division powerhouses.
Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of stats
NBA teams currently have about $4.8 billion in salary committed to players for this season, meaning the average per team is around $160 million.
Ben Simmons has his health and his old job back. Now the Brooklyn Nets need to see his old game
Ben Simmons was so ineffective in his return from back surgery last season that he couldn’t even protest much when he was bounced from his normal position, and eventually out of Nets coach Jacque Vaughn’s rotation entirely.
Star-studded crowd watches Victor Wembanyama turn it on late, hours before NBA draft lottery
Hours before finding out his likely destination in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama drew a star-studded crowd in his last regular-season game in France and delivered another game-winning performance in the fourth quarter.
Jokic slow-walks Nuggets into NBA final four with methodical, unselfish approach
Nikola Jokic has once again taken his time in leading the Denver Nuggets to their second Western Conference finals in the the past three seasons.
Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffs
The Phoenix Suns pushed all-in at the trade deadline, blowing up their roster nucleus to add 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant in a quest for the franchise’s first championship in its 55-year history.
Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series lead
Nikola Jokic had a triple-double after making up with Suns owner Mat Ishbia and Michael Porter Jr. sank five 3-pointers to help the Denver Nuggets beat Phoenix 118-102 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 series lead.
Booker, Durant both score 36, Suns even series with Nuggets
Devin Booker had 36 points and 12 assists, Kevin Durant also had 36 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 129-124 to even their Western Conference semifinal playoff series at two games apiece.
Booker scores 47, Durant adds 39, Suns beat Nuggets 121-114
Devin Booker scored 47 points, Kevin Durant added 39 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Nuggets 121-114 to cut Denver’s lead to 2-1 in their Western Conference semifinal series.
Curry scores playoff career-high 50 as Warriors down Kings
Stephen Curry scored a playoff career-high 50 points and answered time and again to will the defending champions on in their quest for a repeat, Kevon Looney grabbed 21 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Sacramento Kings 120-100 in the winner-take-all Game 7.
Booker scores 47, leads Suns past Clippers to win series
Devin Booker scored 47 points, including 25 in a spectacular third quarter, to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Los Angeles Clippers 136-130 and win the Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Durant scores 31, Suns beat Clippers 112-100 for 3-1 lead
Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Devin Booker added 30 and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers without Kawhi Leonard 112-100 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.