Basketball

Jrue Holiday being sent from Celtics to Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and picks, AP source says

Jrue Holiday's acquisition from Portland helped spark the Boston Celtics to their NBA-record 18th championship last season.

Jun 24, 2025 9:32 AM Read more >

How NIL money is reshaping the NBA draft: Fewer early entrants, more college stars staying put

Will Wade's work building N.C. State into an immediate winner included the pursuit of an entrant in the NBA draft, just in case he returned to college.

Jun 24, 2025 9:24 AM Read more >

Spurs announce jersey deal with Paris-based digital asset security firm Ledger

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs are strengthening their ties to Victor Wembanyama's homeland, announcing a new agreement Tuesday to have the French digital asset security firm Ledger be its new jersey sponsor.

Jun 24, 2025 9:21 AM Read more >

Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton after surgery to repair torn Achilles tendon: 'I'd do it again'

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton has no regrets about trying to lead the Indiana Pacers to the franchise's first NBA title, even though his decision to play hurt ended in agony when he tore his right Achilles tendon early in Game 7.

Jun 24, 2025 8:51 AM Read more >

Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA crown could spark Canada basketball’s next boom

Like many Canadians, Michael Bartlett watched Game 7 of the NBA Finals with bated breath. But as Canada Basketball’s president and CEO, he had a unique rooting interest, with players on both teams.

Jun 24, 2025 6:19 AM Read more >

Assistant GM Tolzman likes ninth overall pick for Raptors in Wednesday's NBA Draft

TORONTO — The 2025 NBA draft class has been billed as one of the most talented in years. But for Dan Tolzman, assistant general manager of the Toronto Raptors, there's potential in every draft.

Jun 23, 2025 3:22 PM Read more >

The NBA draft will have tons of international talent, which is to be expected

There's no Victor Wembanyama in the class headed to the NBA draft this week. There's no Zaccharie Risacher, either. For the first time since 2022, the first pick in the draft will not be someone from France. Wembanyama had that title in 2023.

Jun 23, 2025 3:20 PM Read more >

Nuggets revamp front office by promoting Ben Tenzer, bring in Jonathan Wallace from Timberwolves

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets revamped their front office Monday by promoting interim general manager Ben Tenzer to executive vice president of basketball operations and bringing in Minnesota’s Jonathan Wallace to serve as the executive VP of bask

Jun 23, 2025 1:49 PM Read more >

The NBA offseason is officially here. It's been going on for some time, actually

Kevin Durant already has been traded to Houston. The New York Knicks are looking for a coach. Cooper Flagg is about to become the No. 1 pick in the draft. Expansion plans likely will take a big step forward in a few weeks.

Jun 23, 2025 12:58 PM Read more >

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault and finally smiled. It was over. The climb is complete. The rebuild is done.

Jun 23, 2025 10:31 AM Read more >