Pro Basketball

Where will fans find NBA games on TVs or streaming devices this season? The league has an answer

The NBA has a new 11-year, $76 billion TV deal, bringing changes to how fans watch games.

Western Conference teams dominate NBA championship betting with season on the horizon

The Western Conference is so strong that its championship might feel like the real NBA Finals.

AP Source: Government shutdown may move UConn-Louisville opener from Ramstein Air Base to US

No. 1 UConn’s season opener against No. 20 Louisville that is supposed to be played at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Nov. 4 is in jeopardy of being moved because of the government shutdown.

Aces celebrate third WNBA championship in four years with parade on Las Vegas Boulevard

Eight years to the day the WNBA and NBA Board of Governors confirmed the relocation of the San Antonio Stars to Las Vegas, the Aces celebrated their third championship in four years with a parade down the famed Strip.

Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan to miss season opener against Mavericks with sprained left wrist

Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan will miss San Antonio’s season opener at Dallas on Wednesday with a sprained left wrist.

How did Grant Hill ask Erik Spoelstra to be the Olympic coach? Turns out, he didn't have to

USA Basketball has explained the process of hiring Erik Spoelstra as the next Olympic coach.

Joel Embiid returns to action for 76ers in preseason finale, first game in nearly 8 months

Joel Embiid has returned to the court for the Philadelphia 76ers in their preseason finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'I'm not there yet' in his quest to be among the all-time greats

Giannis Antetokounmpo has legacy on his mind.

March Madness in October? Top programs using exhibitions to cash in and check team chemistry

The last weekend of October now looks like the second week of March Madness even though the games don't count.

The greatest women's college basketball players: Who made the list?

Cheryl Miller, Diana Taurasi and Candace Parker are among a select group named the best to ever play the game during the 50 years of the women's basketball poll.

Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings for his 18th NBA season, AP source says

Russell Westbrook is planning to join the Sacramento Kings, according to ESPN.

NBA memo targets fan behavior, reminding teams to address unruly acts proactively

The NBA has reminded teams to focus on addressing inappropriate fan behavior at games this season.

LeBron James, Chris Paul and Kyle Lowry enter season as the NBA's largest 20-year club

LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Kyle Lowry are making history as they enter their 20th NBA seasons or more.

Dallas Mavericks give coach Jason Kidd another multiyear contract extension

The Dallas Mavericks have again extended the contract of coach Jason Kidd.

Arkansas coach John Calipari vows to retire before adopting transactional approach

Arkansas coach John Calipari is speaking out against the current name, image and likeness era in college sports, saying he refuses to become a "transactional" coach.