It’s clear, moment isn’t too big for Thunder’s SGA
NBA, Sports
By By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer 
June 10, 2025
The moment is clearly not too big for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. These are his first NBA Finals. It’s hard to remember that sometimes. The Oklahoma City Thunder star — and NBA MVP — just had a pair of d...
With Wemby out for season, Spurs wait for what’s next
NBA, Sports
By By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer 
February 22, 2025
The French sports newspaper L’Equipe published a photo of Victor Wembanyama across the entirety of its front page on Friday, the San Antonio star looking down with his hands on his hips. “Coup D’Arret...
All-Star break over, time for stretch run in NBA
NBA, Sports
By By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer 
February 18, 2025
The trade deadline is gone. The All-Star break is about to end. Luka Doncic is with the Los Angeles Lakers.Jimmy Butler is with the Golden State Warriors. Anthony Davis is with the Dallas Mavericks, t...
NBA, Sports
By By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer 
February 18, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama has already gone up against the U.S. in international events, most notably last year’s Paris Olympics when he led France’s march to the gold medal game against t...
Shaq’s OGs win first NBA All-Star mini-tournament
NBA, Sports
February 17, 2025
Hometown favorite Stephen Curry won MVP honors in the new format. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The winning total last year: 211 points. The winning total this year: 41 points. An All-Star Game like none other...
NBA, Sports
February 17, 2025
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Damian Lillard’s native Oakland hardly resembles the thriving sports city he has so cherished since his youth. Three major professional sports franchises, all gone in recent yea...
Butler suspended for third time as deadline approaches
NBA, Sports
January 29, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler was back from suspension. Again. And then Butler got suspended by the Miami Heat. Again. Butler has been suspended for the third time this month by the Heat, this one startin...
Fans seeing Wembanyama exceeding expectations
NBA, Sports
January 28, 2025
PARIS (AP) — For all the glowing things said in Paris the past few days about San Antonio phenom Victor Wembanyama, Hall of Famer Tony Parker probably summed matters up more succinctly than anyone. As...
OKC batters Cavaliers in rematch
NBA, Sports
January 17, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points and eight assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-114 on Thursday night in a matchup...
NBA, Sports
SPORTS BRIEF
January 17, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler is expected to play for Miami again Friday when it hosts the Denver Nuggets, a game that would be his first since the Heat confirmed that he wants a trade and that they are t...
Pelicans players, coaches grieve those killed in attack
NBA, Sports
January 3, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Trey Murphy III knew his mother was in downtown New Orleans to ring in the new year. His chef was there as well. And when Murphy heard about the tragedy that happened on Bourbon Street, h...
Hield brings joy to Warriors while honoring his roots
NBA, Sports
January 3, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Buddy Hield hollers through the locker room at Stephen Curry with some good-natured banter or cracks jokes at practice and on the team plane, by all accounts leaving everyone in h...
Wembanyama’s huge game not enough as Spurs fall short
NBA, Sports
December 26, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama nearly obliterated the Spurs’ Christmas record book in his first time playing on the holiday. Nearly won the game, too. His 42 points and 18 rebounds could only get S...
Embiid recovers from pregame fall to lead Sixers to win
NBA, Sports
December 26, 2024
BOSTON (AP) — Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points with nine rebounds, making 4 of 5 from 3-point range and sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Bos...
Doncic exits game for Mavs in loss against Wolves
NBA, Sports
December 26, 2024
DALLAS (AP) — While the Dallas Mavericks wait to see how long they’ll be without Luka Doncic because of his latest left calf injury, they have another example of how to stay afloat until the superstar...
Miami’s Butler listed as doubtful amidst trade talks
NBA, Sports
December 26, 2024
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat are listing Jimmy Butler as doubtful for their game Thursday at Orlando, saying he needs time to recondition before returning to the lineup. Butler did not fly with the tea...
Giannis, Bucks dial long distance to win NBA Cup
NBA, Sports
December 18, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas. For the Milwaukee Bucks, it was 3. And the NBA Cup was their prize. Tournament MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points to go along with 19...
NBA announces All-Star tournament plan: 4 teams, 3 games
NBA, Sports
December 18, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA‘sAll-Star Game is going to be an All-Star tournament this season, with the league announcing on Tuesday that it has finalized plans to use a different format for the upcoming ...
NBA’s 3-point craze only getting crazier
NBA, Sports
By By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer 
December 4, 2024
Make more 3-pointers than your opponent in this NBA era, and you’re likely to win. Make a lot more 3s than your opponent, and you’re almost certain to win. The Boston Celtics are clearly banking on th...
NBA Cup: How to watch, odds and more about the in-season tourney
NBA, Sports
November 29, 2024
By The Associated Press Houston and Golden State know they’re in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup tournament. Another six spots remain — and some might be wrapped up on Friday when tourney play contin...