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Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III sidelined at least three weeks with a hamstring strain
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain that will sideline him from basketball activities for at least three weeks. The club announced the injury on Thursday after getting the results of an MRI. The injury occurred...
Pelicans star Zion Williamson still has Brandon Ingram as a wingman -- for now
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans star power forward Zion Williamson still has Brandon Ingram as a wingman for now. They’re entering their sixth straight training camp as Pelicans teammates this week after an offseason in which their NBA paths appeared to be diverging. ...
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado agrees to 2-year extension worth $9 million, AP source says
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $9 million, a person familiar with the situation said Saturday. The contract includes a player option for the 2026-27 season, said the person, who spoke to The Associated...
Chicago Sky fire coach Teresa Weatherspoon after 1 season, reports say
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Sky fired coach Teresa Weatherspoon after one season, reports said Thursday. The Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune cited unidentified sources in reporting that Weatherspoon had been let go. The Sky did not immediately return a message...
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...
Diamond Sports will continue to broadcast NHL, NBA games through upcoming season
HOUSTON (AP) — The largest broadcaster of regional sports networks across the country will continue to televise games for more than a dozen NBA teams and nine NHL teams through the 2024-2025 season even as it moves through bankruptcy proceedings, according to court filings on Friday. ...
Hawks request waivers on center Bruno Fernando, sign forward Dominick Barlow to 2-way contract
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks requested waivers on center Bruno Fernando and signed forward Dominick Barlow to a two-way contract on Tuesday. Fernando averaged 6.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 45 games, including two starts, last season. He has averaged 4.0 points and 3.3 rebounds...
Hawks acquire David Roddy in trade that sends E.J. Liddell to Suns in swap of power forwards
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks acquired David Roddy from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for E.J. Liddell in a swap of power forwards on Monday. Liddell was traded for the second time in less than one month. The Hawks acquired Liddell as part of a package that included two...
Hawks GM Landry Fields braces for more tough decisions after trading Dejounte Murray to Pelicans
ATLANTA (AP) — No matter how difficult it was to conclude that trading Dejounte Murray was necessary, Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields knows he faces more challenges this offseason. The NBA draft brought Atlanta two players, including No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie...
Dejounte Murray, traded twice in 3 years, pledges to push Zion Williamson, Pelicans to higher level
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Dejounte Murray took no offense to being traded after each of his two best seasons in the NBA. Rather, the 27-year-old point guard says he's gratified by the opportunity to join a team that made the 2024 playoffs and is headlined by Zion Williamson — who...