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Timberwolves agree to trade Towns to Knicks for Randle, DiVincenzo, 1st-rounder, AP source says

Sep. 28, 2024 00:24 AM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round draft pick in a franchise-altering deal for both sides, a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday night. The...

Utah Jazz pick up 5th-year option on coach Will Hardy's contract

Sep. 27, 2024 14:47 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz picked up the fifth-year option on coach Will Hardy’s contract on Friday. Hardy originally signed a four-year deal with the Jazz in 2022 that included a team option for a fifth season. The move will keep the 36-year-old coach with Utah through...

Olympics basketball Latest: US men's team beats France 98-87 for fifth straight gold medal

Aug. 10, 2024 17:19 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — The United States beat host France 98-87 to win the gold medal in the 2024 Olympicmen’s basketball tournament on Saturday night at Bercy Arena. Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James led the team to its fifth consecutive gold medal and 17th overall. ...

Victor Wembanyama is ready for the spotlight in Paris as France chases an Olympic medal

Aug. 05, 2024 11:01 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama is finally about to get a taste of the Olympic spotlight — in the host city. For the first week of the Paris Games, the basketball tournament was played in a secluded setting, away from the pomp and circumstance — and backdrop — that Paris has...

Strazel helps lift France past Japan in OT at Olympics, Canada also set up to advance. Greece falls

Jul. 30, 2024 17:20 PM EDT

VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France (AP) — In any language, expletives are sometimes present on the basketball court. After scoring his sixth consecutive point in overtime of France's dramatic 94-90 win over Japan at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, French star Victor Wembanyama couldn't help...

France's Wembanyama and Gobert embracing 'seclusion' of starting basketball tourney outside of Paris

Jul. 24, 2024 09:11 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — France’s hopes of leaving the Paris Olympics with a men’s basketball gold medal primarily rest on the shoulders of its tallest players. Those two 7-footers –- NBA stars Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama –- said Wednesday that they believe there’s still time...