Basketball

Bandits dunk Shooting Stars 104-90, clinch berth in CEBL's Championship Weekend

TORONTO — The Vancouver Bandits have punched their ticket to next month's Canadian Elite Basketball League's Championship Weekend in Montreal.

Jul 26, 2024 11:41 PM Read more >

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook agrees to 2-year deal with Denver Nuggets, AP source says

DENVER (AP) — Russell Westbrook has agreed to a two-year contract with the Denver Nuggets, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.

Jul 26, 2024 1:58 PM Read more >

Wizards re-sign F Anthony Gill, who has played 4 seasons with Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards have re-signed forward Anthony Gill. The Wizards announced the move Thursday. Gill has appeared in 179 games in four seasons with Washington, making 15 starts. He's averaged 3.6 points and 1.

Jul 25, 2024 7:09 PM Read more >

NBA says it has signed new 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon

The NBA signed its 11-year media rights deal with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday after saying it was not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery’s US$1.8 billion per year offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league.

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WNBA announces landmark 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon Prime and NBC

More than 100 WNBA regular-season games will be broadcast each season through an 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon Prime and NBC that the league announced Wednesday.

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Hornets mourn the death of Pat Doughty, longtime PA announcer known as 'Big Pat'

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pat Doughty, the Charlotte Hornets' public address announcer for the past 20 seasons, died on Wednesday, the team announced. He was 55. The Hornets said family members notified them of Doughty's death.

Jul 24, 2024 2:54 PM Read more >

Tom Thibodeau, 2-time NBA Coach of the Year, agrees to 3-year extension with Knicks, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Thibodeau has agreed to a three-year contract extension after leading the New York Knicks to three postseason appearances in his four seasons, a person with knowledge of the details said Wednesday.

Jul 24, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >

Pacers agree to 3-year, $59 million deal with Andrew Nembhard, AP source says

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Nembhard and the Indiana Pacers have agreed to a three-year contract worth $59 million, a person with knowledge of the details said Wednesday.

Jul 24, 2024 11:13 AM Read more >

Hawks rookie Djurisic sidelined until at least November following surgery on left foot

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks rookie guard/forward Nikola Djurisic of Serbia has had surgery on his left foot and is out until at least November.

Jul 24, 2024 9:20 AM Read more >

76ers welcome Paul George, welcome back Maxey with all parties in desperate chase for championship

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Tyrese Maxey was asked to wait. Be patient, and the millions will come. Maybe an NBA championship, too.

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