Pro Basketball

NBA starts review of policies after gambling-related arrests of Rozier, Billups

The NBA has started a review to protect the integrity of the game, players, and coaches following the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups.

WNBA's Dallas Wings name Jose Fernandez as new coach

Jose Fernandez has been named the new coach of the Dallas Wings.

Poker's NBA-and-Mafia betting scandal echoes movie games, and cheats, from 'Ocean's' to 'Rounders'

A big-money poker ring involving NBA figures indicted this week for allegedly cheating unsuspecting rich players echoes decades of films and TV shows, with supposed Mafia involvement adding to the drama.

Spurs unveil Gregg Popovich's banner, celebrating his 1,390 wins and 5 NBA titles

The San Antonio Spurs have unveiled a banner celebrating Gregg Popovich.

The 40-40 club: Luka Doncic begins the Lakers' new season with a pair of prolific performances

Luka Doncic has begun his first full season with the Lakers on a serious heater.

Lakers' Luka Doncic likely out at least one week with a sprained finger and a bruised leg

The Los Angeles Lakers say Luka Doncic is expected to be sidelined for at least one week because of a sprained finger on his left hand and a bruised lower left leg.

Trail Blazers take to the court for the first time after coach Chauncey Billups' arrest

Stunned by the arrest of head coach Chauncey Billups in a sprawling alleged poker scheme, the Portland Trail Blazers took to the court Friday night under an interim coach as they navigated an unexpectedly tumultuous start to the new season.

Luka Doncic scores 49 to extend his sizzling season start in Lakers' 128-110 win over Timberwolves

Luka Doncic scored 49 points and became the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver 'deeply disturbed' by gambling arrests of Billups and Rozier

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has expressed shock over the arrests of Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami guard Terry Rozier on gambling-related charges.

Terry Rozier's arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next

The Miami Heat are dealing with the absence of Terry Rozier, who has been placed on indefinite leave by the NBA.

The NBA hoped to begin its season on a strong note. Now it faces a gambling scandal

The NBA has strict rules against betting on its games, and the consequences are clear.

NFL reminds players of league gambling policy in light of federal indictments

The NFL is reminding players they are prohibited from taking part in any form of illegal gambling and betting on league games.

Stephen Curry's heroics overshadow Aaron Gordon's 50-point night in Warriors' OT win

Stephen Curry has once again stolen the spotlight in a thrilling game against the Denver Nuggets.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 55 to lead Thunder past Pacers 141-135 in 2 OTs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 55 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder won their second straight double-overtime game to begin the season, beating the Indiana Pacers 141-135 on Thursday night in a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals teams.

NBA head coach and player charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes

The Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier has been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into illegal gambling, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.