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Knicks set to acquire Mikal Bridges in a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, AP sources say
NEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges is being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, where he will join Jalen Brunson and his other former Villanova teammates, two people with knowledge of the details said Tuesday. The first trade between the New York rivals since 1983 will...
Teaching basketball to kids in the US is becoming a bit muddled, and the NBA is seeking solutions
Victor Wembanyama's on-court warmup session before games when he played in France would last for about an hour. It consisted of plenty of stretching, lots of passing and dribbling drills, then a little bit of shooting. The basics. The skills. Nothing else. “It's what...
Josh Giddey embraces fresh start with Bulls after trade from Thunder
CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey is looking forward to a fresh start in Chicago. The 6-foot-8 guard from Australia confirmed Tuesday he did not want to come off the bench for Oklahoma City and insisted he appreciated Thunder general manager Sam Presti's honesty leading up to the trade to...
Charles Lee out to turn around struggling Hornets after winning his 2nd NBA title as an assistant
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charles Lee joked that his wife thought he was a little crazy when he decided to step away from his job as a single stock equity trader on Wall Street to become a full-time basketball coach. Turns out it was a pretty good career move. Since...
Celtics' front office chief Brad Stevens expects only tweaks to roster as they look to defend title
BOSTON (AP) — The past week has been a whirlwind for Brad Stevens since the Celtics reached the goal he’s been chasing since he arrived in Boston in 2013. He’s gone from coach to president of basketball operations during that time, experiencing all the failures and near misses...
With Sarr and Risacher in the mix for the No. 1 pick, NBA draft could be 'special' night for France
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Sarr was born in France and spent last season playing in Australia. Zaccharie Risacher was born in Spain and is coming off a breakout season in France. The next step in their global basketball journey is the NBA, with one of them potentially heading to Atlanta...
NBA draft betting: French teenager Zaccharie Risacher has the best odds to be selected No. 1 overall
French teenager Zaccharie Risacher has the best odds at BetMGM online sportsbook to be selected No. 1 overall in the NBA draft. The draft, which will be a two-night event for the first time, will begin Wednesday at the Barclays Center in New York. The Atlanta Hawks...
T-wolves sign Finch to contract extension covering next 4 years, coming off conference finals trip
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves signed head coach Chris Finch on Monday to a contract extension that covers the next four seasons, coming off the franchise's best finish in 20 years. Finch steered the Timberwolves to a 56-26 regular-season record, their second-best...
Timberwolves sign Finch to 4-year contract extension, coming off trip to Western Conference finals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves signed head coach Chris Finch to a four-year contract extension on Monday, coming off the franchise's best finish in 20 seasons. Finch steered the Timberwolves to a 56-26 regular-season record, their second-best ever, before they...
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy remains hopeful that Klay Thompson will return
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson has been a pillar of the Golden State Warriors dynasty that won four NBA titles the past decade. Whether he will be part of the franchise as the team looks to rebound after missing the playoffs remains unknown. Thompson is set to become a free...
