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LeBron James named U.S. flag bearer for Olympics opening ceremony

NBA // 2 days ago

LeBron James named U.S. flag bearer for Olympics opening ceremony

July 22 (UPI) -- Basketball icon LeBron James will be the men's flag bearer for Team USA at the opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Games on Friday in Paris, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced Monday.

Lakers' Bronny James nets best summer league performance, says 'results will come'

NBA // 6 days ago

Lakers' Bronny James nets best summer league performance, says 'results will come'

'Incredible' Caitlin Clark logs WNBA-record 19 assists, Fever lose to Wings

NBA // 6 days ago

'Incredible' Caitlin Clark logs WNBA-record 19 assists, Fever lose to Wings

Aces rookie Kate Martin, Caitlin Clark's college teammate, injures leg vs. Sky

NBA // 1 week ago

Aces rookie Kate Martin, Caitlin Clark's college teammate, injures leg vs. Sky

Team USA's 'pivot' from Kawhi Leonard tied to injury concerns

NBA // 1 week ago

Team USA's 'pivot' from Kawhi Leonard tied to injury concerns

July 11 (UPI) -- Team USA "had to pivot" away from Kawhi Leonard and replace him on the Olympic team because of injury concerns, executive director Grant Hill told reporters.

Paris 2024: Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard on Team USA basketball roster

NBA // 1 week ago

Paris 2024: Derrick White replaces Kawhi Leonard on Team USA basketball roster

July 10 (UPI) -- Boston Celtics guard Derrick White will replace Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard on the Team USA roster at the 2024 Summer Games, USA Basketball announced Wednesday.

Lynx star, Olympian Napheesa Collier injures foot

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Lynx star, Olympian Napheesa Collier injures foot

July 5 (UPI) -- Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier sustained a left foot injury and was unable to return during a loss to the Connecticut Sun. The injury clouds her status for the WNBA All-Star game and Paris Olympics.

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers agree to two-year, $104M extension

NBA // 3 weeks ago

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers agree to two-year, $104M extension

July 3 (UPI) -- LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract extension that includes a player option for 2025-26 and a no-trade clause.

Boston Celtics' majority ownership selling its stake in team weeks after NBA title

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Boston Celtics' majority ownership selling its stake in team weeks after NBA title

July 1 (UPI) -- The Boston Celtics' majority ownership group is planning to sell its stake in the venerable franchise, saying it was doing so because of "estate and family planning considerations."

Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers agree to $204M extension

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers agree to $204M extension

July 1 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia 76ers agreed to a five-year, $204 million contract extension with Tyrese Maxey, the point guard and his agent confirmed Monday on social media.

Paul George to sign $212M deal with Philadelphia 76ers

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Paul George to sign $212M deal with Philadelphia 76ers

July 1 (UPI) -- Free agent forward Paul George agreed to a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a league source told UPI on Monday.

Mavericks to trade Tim Hardaway Jr. to Pistons for Quentin Grimes

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Mavericks to trade Tim Hardaway Jr. to Pistons for Quentin Grimes

June 28 (UPI) -- The Dallas Mavericks agreed to trade guard Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for guard Quentin Grimes.

LeBron James touts 'legacy' after Lakers draft son Bronny

NBA // 3 weeks ago

LeBron James touts 'legacy' after Lakers draft son Bronny

June 28 (UPI) -- LeBron James dream of one day playing alongside his oldest son came one step closer to being realized after the Los Angeles Lakers selected LeBron "Bronny" James Jr. in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft.

Zaccharie Risacher, French stars lead 2024 NBA Draft

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Zaccharie Risacher, French stars lead 2024 NBA Draft

June 27 (UPI) -- Young French basketball talent headlined the NBA Draft for the second-consecutive year, with Zaccharie Risacher joining the Atlanta Hawks at the start of the event in Brooklyn.

Knicks trade for Nets forward Mikal Bridges

NBA // 4 weeks ago

Knicks trade for Nets forward Mikal Bridges

June 26 (UPI) -- The Brooklyn Nets agreed to trade star player Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks, reuniting the veteran forward with former Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart.

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis to miss Olympics because of leg surgery

NBA // 4 weeks ago

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis to miss Olympics because of leg surgery

June 25 (UPI) -- Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will undergo leg surgery in the coming days and miss the 2024 Summer Games, the team announced Tuesday.

L.A. Lakers hire NBA veteran, ESPN analyst J.J. Redick as head coach

NBA // 1 month ago

L.A. Lakers hire NBA veteran, ESPN analyst J.J. Redick as head coach

June 20 (UPI) -- After a disappointing 2023-24 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have nailed down their next head coach in a person who has limited coaching experience but broad public broadcasting and podcasting recognition.

Boston Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis to undergo off-season leg surgery

NBA // 1 month ago

Boston Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis to undergo off-season leg surgery

June 18 (UPI) -- Center Kristaps Porzingis, who played through a leg injury to help the Boston Celtics win the NBA Finals, will undergo off-season surgery, he announced.

NBA Finals: Celtics crush Mavericks to win record 18th title

NBA // 1 month ago

NBA Finals: Celtics crush Mavericks to win record 18th title

June 17 (UPI) -- Jayson Tatum was a roaring offensive engine, while teammates pestered their Dallas Mavericks counterparts in a 106-88 blowout Monday in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, clinching a record 18th title for the Boston Celtics.

Caitlin Clark: Angel Reese flagrant 'part of basketball,' Fever beat Sky

NBA // 1 month ago

Caitlin Clark: Angel Reese flagrant 'part of basketball,' Fever beat Sky

June 17 (UPI) -- Caitlin Clark said Angel Reese's flagrant foul against her during the Indiana Fever's win over the Chicago Sky was "just a part of basketball."

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