Tag: National Basketball Association
AP source: Pelicans, Green negotiating, but no deal yet
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans are negotiating with Suns assistant Willie Green about taking over as head coach, but no deal is...
Kawhi Leonard has surgery; Clippers confirm partial ACL tear
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard had surgery Tuesday to repair a partial tear of his right ACL, an injury the Los Angeles Clippers did...
NBA Finals ratings up from 2020 pandemic, down from 2019
NEW YORK — The NBA Finals has gained some, but not all, of its audience back after last year's trip to the pandemic bubble.
...
Penny Hardaway sees Larry Brown helping make Memphis better
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Penny Hardaway has wanted Larry Brown to coach with him ever since he took over at his alma mater. Three years...
Analysis: The Suns now know that titles don’t come easily
It’s not easy. It’s never been easy. It’s not supposed to be easy.
...
Mosley formally introduced as coach of Orlando Magic
Jamahl Mosley first got noticed as someone with NBA coaching potential when he was hired by the Denver Nuggets as a development coach 16...
Suns’ Booker seeks to bounce back from Game 3 struggles
MILWAUKEE — Devin Booker’s impressive postseason run has hit one of its first real speed bumps.
...
Bucks’ Portis adapts to role, makes sure he’s always ready
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis is relying on lessons he learned earlier in his career as he adapts to his inconsistent playoff...
US overcomes rising French star to win U19 basketball title
RIGA, Latvia — The United States overcame a mammoth performance by 7-foot-2 Victor Wembanyama to beat France 83-81 Sunday and win the FIBA Under-19...
Suns forward Torrey Craig available to play in Game 3
MILWAUKEE — Phoenix Suns reserve forward Torrey Craig was available to play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night after injuring...