Twin towers in Philly; 76ers sign center Andre Drummond
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have signed nine-year veteran center Andre Drummond.
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Washington Wizards take Zags’ Corey Kispert with 15th pick
WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards took Gonzaga sharp shooter Corey Kispert with the 15th pick in Thursday night's draft, shortly after agreeing to trade...
NBA Finals up over last year, but post 4th-lowest average
NEW YORK — Television ratings for the NBA Finals and playoffs posted sizable increases over last year. But that was the only good news...
The power of 10: Tatum eager to wear Bryant’s Olympic number
LAS VEGAS — Jayson Tatum was 15 when he made his first USA Basketball national team. It was 2013, when he got picked to...
Missing men? Suns, Clips deal with uncertain status of stars
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers are still playing basketball deep into these NBA playoffs partly because they've learned to persevere...
Major Payne: Suns guard rebuilds career in the desert
PHOENIX — Even in today's high-scoring NBA game, the dizzying pace of the Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne stands out.
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Analysis: The NBA playoffs have entered survivor mode
The NBA champion this season will be the last team standing.
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AP Sportlight
June 17
1954 — Rocky Marciano scores a 15-round unanimous decision...
Clippers and Hawks even playoff series at 2-2
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George each scored 31 points — the second straight game they have both had over 30 points...
Leonard, George each score 31, Clippers tie series with Jazz
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George each scored 31 points — the second straight game they have both had over 30 points...