Latest NBA basketball News
NBA Mavericks reach local rights deal with free broadcasts for about 10 million people
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have reached a multiyear local broadcast rights agreement that the team said Friday will triple the number of people that will be able to see most of the NBA Western Conference champion's televised games over the air for free. The agreement with...
Cavaliers, center Tristan Thompson agree to 1-year contract for 2024 season, AP source says
CLEVELAND (AP) — Free agent center Tristan Thompson has agreed to a one-year contract to continue his second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. The 33-year-old Thompson returned to the Cavs last season...
Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II will be re-evaluated in 3 months after surgery on broken foot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis forward GG Jackson II had surgery Wednesday to repair the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, and the Grizzlies said Jackson's status will be re-evaluated in three months. The Grizzlies updated Jackson's status for an injury they first announced Aug....
LA Clippers and Ivica Zubac agree to $58.6 million, 3-year contract extension
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a $58.6 million, three-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2027-28 season, agent Jeff Schwartz of Excel said Saturday. Zubac averaged a career-high 11.7 points and 9.2...
Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II will have surgery on his broken right foot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II will have surgery after breaking the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, the team announced Friday. Jackson injured his foot “after attempting a contested layup” while playing basketball outside of Dallas on Tuesday,...
Indiana Pacers sign guard T.J. McConnell to a 4-year, $45 million extension
The Indiana Pacers have agreed to terms with guard T.J. McConnell on a four-year extension worth $45 million. Agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman confirmed the deal in an email to The Associated Press on Friday. McConnell, who is signed for $9.3 million for the upcoming NBA...
In New Orleans, nonprofits see new money and new inclusive approach from the NBA Foundation
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A classic summertime scene unfolded at a nonprofit's newest site. The girls' team was winning a lively indoor kickball game among young campers. Air conditioning blared. The hit song “Dance Monkey” played throughout the old school building's gym. None of it...
Stephen Curry signs $63 million extension with Warriors for 2026-27 season
Stephen Curry has signed a one-year extension with the Golden State Warriors for the 2026-27 season, one in which the NBA’s all-time 3-point leader and Olympic gold medalist will earn nearly $63 million. The team announced the signing Thursday. ESPN first reported the agreement was...
Stephen Curry cherishes winning Olympic gold after tough Warriors finish
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — For Stephen Curry, winning an Olympic gold medal has certainly taken some of the sting away from such a disappointing end to his season with the Golden State Warriors when they missed the playoffs. Back from his scoring flurry in a triumphant Paris Games for...
Judge says ex-Boston Celtics' Glen 'Big Baby' Davis can delay prison to finish film
NEW YORK (AP) — A film project has earned former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis a temporary reprieve from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction in Manhattan federal court. Judge Valerie E. Caproni on Wednesday said Davis can wait until...
