Basketball Page 301 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Houston Rockets Want To Trade For Kevin Durant, Could Settle For Lesser Superstar
The Houston Rockets are reportedly shopping for a superstar, and Kevin Durant was the first name on their list....
Lynx hold off Liberty, win Commissioner's Cup
Bridget Carleton scored 23 points and dished out five assists as the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 94-89 on Tuesday night in Elmont, N.Y., to capture the WNBA's Commissioner's Cup.,The Lynx (13-3) took home a cash prize of $500,000 to be distributed amongst their players, while also winni...
Reports: Knicks to acquire Mikal Bridges from Nets for six picks
Mikal Bridges is headed to the New York Knicks from the Nets in a pending trade that involves at least six draft picks going to Brooklyn in return, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,If the deal is approved by the NBA, Bridges would head to New York on the heels of the Knicks learning OG Anunoby opted out of...
Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese III scores WNBA's best rating in 23 years
The third showdown featuring star rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese made Sunday's game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky the most-watched WNBA game in 23 years. ,Reese's Sky edged Clark's Fever 88-87, with 2.3 million viewers tuning in on ESPN. At one point, 3.3 million viewers were watc...
Sun's Moriah Jefferson has arthroscopic ankle surgery, out 3 weeks
The Connecticut Sun will be without Moriah Jefferson for at least three more weeks after she underwent arthroscopic surgery on her right ankle, the team said Tuesday.,Jefferson had the procedure done Monday, and the team will evaluate her timetable to return after three weeks.,The Sun are off betwee...
Ring secured in Boston, Charles Lee reports to work in Charlotte
Charles Lee clocked in as head coach of the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday after helping the Boston Celtics secure the NBA title last week. ,Lee was introduced formally at a high-rise building in Charlotte while the team's home arena, Spectrum Center, undergoes renovations and as the Hornets get set t...
Bulls PG Josh Giddey welcomed trade over backup role in OKC
New Bulls point guard Josh Giddey touched down briefly in Chicago on Sunday and was formally introduced on Tuesday before he embarks on his next mission with the Australian national team at the Summer Olympics. ,Giddey, 21, was acquired on Friday in a one-for-one trade for Alex Caruso to be given a ...
Champion Celtics enter draft, free agency with few needs
Celtics president Brad Stevens faces a short turnaround from the NBA championship celebration to the first round of the draft on Wednesday night. ,But with 11 players under contract and negotiations expected toward a new deal with Derrick White, acquired by Stevens and the Celtics in 2022, Boston's ...
Wings bring back veteran G Odyssey Sims
The Dallas Wings signed veteran guard Odyssey Sims on Tuesday, cutting forward Morgan Bertsch to make room.,Sims, 31, agreed to a salary cap hardship contract following last week's injury to Maddy Siegrist (broken finger).,A Dallas area native, Sims played for the Wings last season and posted 2.0 po...
Pelicans promote Bryson Graham to GM
The New Orleans Pelicans promoted Bryson Graham to the role of general manager on Tuesday.,Graham has spent the last five seasons as the Pelicans' assistant general manager. He takes over as GM following the departure of Trajan Langdon, who left New Orleans in May after five years to join the Detroi...
Top 2024 NBA Free Agents: Where Will They Land?
These are the top 2024 NBA free agents that could be on the move this summer....
Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis to have surgery, miss Olympics
Kristaps Porzingis plans to undergo surgery on his left leg and return to the Boston Celtics next season, but the operation recovery time rules him out for Latvia in the 2024 Summer Olympics.,"We anticipate surgery will be soon," Celtics president Brad Stevens said Tuesday. "We'll have more of an up...
Knicks' OG Anunoby reportedly opts into free agency
Knicks guard OG Anunoby has opted out of his contract and into free agency, according to multiple reports.,Anunoby signed a four-year, $72 million deal with the Toronto Raptors in 2020 with a player option for the 2024-25 season. When he was acquired by the Knicks from Toronto last season, New York ...
Reports: Lakers prep pitch, 3-year max deal for LeBron James
LeBron James can take his talents elsewhere by declining a $51.4 million option in his contract for the 2024-25 season before Sunday's deadline, but the Lakers are looking to reroute the 39-year-old back to Los Angeles with a new three-year max offer, according to ESPN.,James can be offered no more ...
2024 NBA Draft Sleepers: Which Prospects Can Outshine Their Draft Projection?
In a draft that's believed to be weaker, teams will need to get creative. Here's some sleepers that can outshine their current projection....
Lakers New Coach JJ Redick Done Podcasting, Didn’t Speak With LeBron James
Los Angeles Lakers new head coach JJ Redick said that he's done podcasting and he didn't speak with LeBron James about interviewing with LA....
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch lands extension through 2027-28
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has signed an extension, the club announced Monday.,ESPN reported the agreement is for four seasons and runs through the 2027-28 season.,The extension comes after Finch guided the Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals for just the second time in franc...
Lakers introduce JJ Redick as first-time head coach
JJ Redick took the reins of the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday claiming to know the stakes of stepping into a pressure cooker as a first-time head coach with championship expectations.,General manager Rob Pelinka said Redick was always in the franchise's "Plan A pool" of candidates. He declined to ela...
Reports: Warriors guarantee Kevon Looney's $8M contract
The Golden State Warriors fully guaranteed center Kevon Looney's $8 million contract for next season, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Before Monday's action, only $3 million was guaranteed for 2024-25 for the three-time NBA champion.,Looney, 28, averaged 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1...
Report: Nuggets G Reggie Jackson picks up $5.25M option
Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson is picking up his $5.25 million player option to return for the 2024-25 season, ESPN reported Monday.,Jackson, 34, played all 82 games (23 starts) in 2023-24 and averaged 10.2 points, 3.8 assists and 1.9 rebounds.,He signed a two-year, $10.25 million extension wit...