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Kyrie Irving and Mavs agree on $119M, 3-year deal that aligns with Anthony Davis, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks and Kyrie Irving have agreed on a $119 million, three-year contract with the All-Star guard still recovering from a torn ACL that will sideline him into the 2025-26 season.

Porzingis going to Hawks in a 3-team trade agreement, AP source says

Kristaps Porzingis is being traded by the Boston Celtics to the Atlanta Hawks, and part of what will be a three-team deal gives the Brooklyn Nets another selection in Wednesday’s first round of the NBA draft, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.

Ace Bailey of Rutgers shrugs off questions about canceled workout ahead of the NBA draft

Rutgers star Ace Bailey remains a mystery heading into the NBA draft.

NBA owners unanimously approve $1.5B sale of Wolves, WNBA's Lynx from Taylor to Lore-Rodriguez group

The $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to an investment group led by e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez gained NBA approval on Tuesday, finalizing a complex and contentious process more than four years after the deal was reached.

Cooper Flagg set to become Mavericks' new main man as the expected No. 1 pick in NBA draft

Cooper Flagg and his Duke teammates were together celebrating a victory over North Carolina the night of Feb. 1 when one of them saw the news that had rocked the basketball world.

Pelicans trade McCollum and Olynyk to the Wizards for Poole and Bey, AP source says

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade veteran guard CJ McCollum, center Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for guard Jordan Poole, wing Saddiq Bey and the 40th overall pick in the second round of the NBA draft, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.

Oklahoma City Thunder fans celebrate NBA title with a parade after years of heartbreak

Oklahoma City’s unwavering fans finally will get to celebrate a championship after several close calls and heartbreaking moments the past two decades.

Aces struggle and Caitlin Clark hits a shooting slump early in WNBA season

Coach Becky Hammon is hoping for more consistency from her team.

Jrue Holiday being sent from Celtics to Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and picks, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the details says Jrue Holiday is being traded by Boston to Portland, a year after helping the Celtics win the NBA championship.

Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton after surgery to repair torn Achilles tendon: 'I'd do it again'

Tyrese Haliburton took the Indiana Pacers to heights few thought possible this season.

The NBA offseason is officially here. It's been going on for some time, actually

Kevin Durant has been traded to Houston.

NASCAR set for summer stretch March Madness style. Will new tournament end summer schedule malaise?

Following the lead of the NBA, the NASCAR Cup series is planning a five-race, bracket-style tournament that will begin with a night event this weekend in Atlanta.

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title

Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault knows exactly why the NBA Finals are coming down to a Game 7.

The Thunder are NBA champions, and they might be just getting started

The promise came three years ago from Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti.

No 'Cers: Indiana fans left gasping as Haliburton's injury dooms title hopes in Game 7 loss

Indiana Pacers fans arrived at Gainbridge Fieldhouse ready to celebrate their first NBA title.