US bounces back from Olympic-opening loss, routs Iran 120-66
SAITAMA, Japan — The U.S. basketball team got back to winning — and winning easily.
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The play-in tournament officially returning to NBA in 2022
The NBA’s play-in tournament is back for at least one more season.
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New coach Green sees Pelicans primed to ascend as Suns have
METAIRIE, La. — New Pelicans coach Willie Green sees New Orleans as a team on the cusp of contending — a conclusion he explains...
USC freshman Mobley headlines list of big men in NBA draft
Evan Mobley made a quick impact with his athleticism and defense for Southern California, bringing the Trojans within a game of the Final Four.
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‘I am who I am’: Olympics seem to draw out Patty Mills’ best
SAITAMA, Japan — Patty Mills really wants no part of the talk that he turns into a different player when he puts on the...
After fall, Lillard, Adebayo try to help US get up again
SAITAMA, Japan — Damian Lillard was nearly flat on his back, trying to save a possession the U.S. couldn't afford to lose.
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AP Source: Pelicans, Grizzlies, agree to multi-player trade
NEW ORLEANS — The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade center Jonas Valanciunas to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for center Steven Adams,...
Biles tries to lead Team USA to third consecutive gold medal
TOKYO — The greatest gymnast of all time must rally Team USA for the Americans to win their third consecutive gold medal.
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Barnes, Kuminga headline list of forwards in NBA draft
Scottie Barnes and Jonathan Kuminga offer plenty of versatility to headline the class of forwards in Thursday’s NBA draft.
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Analysis: For USA Basketball, the time is now to fix things
SAITAMA, Japan — Time would solve many problems for the U.S. men’s basketball team right now. A few practices to develop chemistry and figure...