Basketball

Suns, Mercury unveil local media deal with RSNs struggling

PHOENIX (AP) — The NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury announced a media rights deal on Friday that could pave the way for local sports broadcasts following the much-publicized struggles of regional sports networks.

Apr 28, 2023 3:10 PM Read more >

Durant signs lifetime deal with Nike, joining Jordan, LeBron

PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant and Nike have agreed to a lifetime contract, making him just the third NBA player to receive such a deal, joining Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

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Hawks look to brighter future after another middling year

ATLANTA (AP) — After a surprising run to the conference final two years ago, the Atlanta Hawks had their sights set on being a championship contender. Instead, they sank back to the middle of the NBA. Not a good spot.

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Jimmy Butler does things his way, leads Heat into 2nd round

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler is different. Some players hit beaches over All-Star break; Butler went to Argentina to watch tennis and learn about coffee.

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With Knicks into 2nd round, New Yorkers back, brash as ever

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James for years professed his love for Madison Square Garden, then declined the chance to make it his home.

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EuroLeague suspends 4 players for Madrid-Partizan brawl

MADRID (AP) — The EuroLeague issued suspensions of up to five games for four players involved in a brawl between Real Madrid and Partizan Belgrade that forced a playoff game to be called off.

Apr 28, 2023 11:51 AM Read more >

Washington takes on Miami, looks to break 4-game slide

Miami Heat (43-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (34-46, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m.

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Suns take on the Lakers, seek 8th straight victory

Phoenix Suns (45-35, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (41-39, seventh in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Lakers -6.

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San Antonio takes on conference foe Minnesota

Minnesota Timberwolves (40-40, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (21-59, 14th in the Western Conference) Saturday, 4 p.m.

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Utah hosts Denver, looks to break home losing streak

Denver Nuggets (52-28, first in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (36-44, 12th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Jazz -2.5; over/under is 25.

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