Slam dunk: NBC brings back iconic NBA theme for Olympics

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SAITAMA, Japan — The soundtrack of the NBA a generation ago has made its way to the Tokyo Olympics. ...

Giddey, Sengun, Garuba among international NBA prospects

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It wasn't that long ago 6-foot-8 Australian point guard Josh Giddey's objective was to play in the NBL — not the NBA. ...

Doncic debuts with 48 points, Slovenia wins Olympic opener

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SAITAMA, Japan — Luka Doncic made a spectacular Olympic debut with 48 points, tied for the second-highest total in men's basketball history, to lead...

If shots don’t fall in Olympics, not a surprise when US does

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SAITAMA, Japan — Kevin Durant had a shot. Then another about 20 seconds later. ...

Mills leads Australia past Nigeria, 84-67 in Olympic opener

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SAITAMA, Japan — Patty Mills scored 25 points and Australia opened its quest for a first Olympic medal in men's basketball by beating Nigeria...

Trio of NBA Finals players finally arrives at Tokyo Olympics

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SAITAMA, Japan — The U.S. men’s basketball team is finally together. ...

Mind the gap: The basketball world is catching up to the US

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SAITAMA, Japan — When the Dream Team era started in 1992, most of the NBA players in the Olympics represented the United States. ...

Cavaliers extend qualifying offer to C Jarrett Allen

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CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers extended a qualifying offer Friday to center Jarrett Allen, making him a restricted free agent. ...

NBC quickly hires Maria Taylor after her departure from ESPN

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Maria Taylor has joined NBC less than a week after her contract with ESPN expired. ...

US players learning differences between Olympic hoops, NBA

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TOKYO — The U.S. men’s basketball team was about to start playing its final warm-up for the Tokyo Olympics a few days ago in...