Former first-round NBA draft pick is sentenced to 10 years in prison in $4M health care fraud
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge sentenced a former first-round NBA draft pick to 10 years in prison Thursday, saying he used his people skills...
Michael Jordan’s sale of majority ownership of Hornets to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall is finalized
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The sale of the majority stake of the Charlotte Hornets from six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall...
Battier among retired NBA stars moving into tech sector as investors
TORONTO – When Shane Battier was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2001 no one was talking about business in the NBA’s locker-rooms or clubhouses. Nine...
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves agree on max contract extension
The Minnesota Timberwolves have made it clear: They’re going to build around Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves and Edwards agreed on a max extension on Monday —...
Toronto Raptors officially sign first-round draft pick Gradey Dick
TORONTO – Gradey Dick is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors. The swingman signed a rookie scale contract 11 days after the Raptors selected him...
Miles Bridges returning to Hornets after signing qualifying offer, AP source says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miles Bridges is returning to the Charlotte Hornets after a year, but without the huge contract that appeared likely before a domestic...
For Nuggets rookie Christian Braun, praise from mom is high praise indeed
DENVER (AP) — Nuggets rookie Christian Braun gets high praise from coach Michael Malone, and his star teammates Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray also rave about...
Knicks All-Star Julius Randle has arthroscopic surgery on left ankle
NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle has undergone arthroscopic surgery on the left ankle that the All-Star forward injured late in the regular season and then...
Allen paces Sea Bears past Shooting Stars
Teddy Allen exploded for 42 points, 11 rebounds and five assists to lead the visiting Winnipeg Sea Bears to a 98-93 triumph over the Scarborough Shooting...
Detroit Pistons announce deal with new coach Monty Williams
DETROIT (AP) — Monty Williams is taking over the Detroit Pistons. The team said Friday it reached an agreement with Williams to fill its coaching vacancy....