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LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James stands on the court in the closing minutes of Game 4 in a second-round…

July 24, 2026

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James considering a slew of options as latest decision nears

FILE – Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James stands on the court in the closing minutes of Game 4 in…

July 3, 2026

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A’s savor a sold-out homestand at Triple-A Las Vegas Ballpark

The Milwaukee Brewers face off against the Athletics during the first inning of a game, June 8 in Las Vegas.…

June 14, 2026

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Wembanyama wins West finals MVP, looks ahead to NBA Finals

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama holds the MVP trophy as he celebrates with teammates after Game 7 of the…

June 2, 2026

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Warriors coach Kerr uncertain about his future, notes ‘these jobs all have an expiration date’

Golden State season comes to end after play-in loss Friday night at Phoenix

April 18, 2026

Associated Press New Mexico

Silver insists NBA will ‘fix’ tanking issue before next season, says he likes 65-game rule

NEW YORK (AP) — Tanking is going to be addressed. The 65-game rule might remain. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver insisted…

March 25, 2026

NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say

NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets NBA referee Ashley Moyer-Gleich as he arrives for an NBA basketball game between the Portland…

March 18, 2026

Gambling probe tests resilience that helped Chauncey Billups soar to Basketball Hall of Fame

FILE – Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductee Chauncey Billups speaks at a hall of fame news conference…

October 28, 2025

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

FBI assistant director Christopher Raia speaks at a press conference announcing the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey…

October 25, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

How a 2018 Supreme Court decision paved the way for meteoric growth in legal sports betting

WASHINGTON (AP) — A 2018 Supreme Court decision opened the floodgates to legalized sports-betting industry, now worth billions of dollars…

October 24, 2025

Some referees took the floor in NBA camps this year, and coaches welcomed their presence

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic responds to questions during an NBA basketball media day news conference Monday, Sept. 29, 2025,…

October 8, 2025

Thunder vs. Pacers tip off NBA Finals starting Thursday night

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), front, celebrates with teammates after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals of…

June 3, 2025

End of an era: NBA on TNT signs off for final time

FILE – Shaquille O'Neal, from left, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley speak at the NBA Awards on Monday,…

June 1, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder top T-Wolves 124-94 to reach NBA Finals

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) points during the first half of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals…

May 28, 2025

The NBA playoffs are about to begin. And it might be a wide-open race to the title again

Fans react as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half…

April 17, 2025

Luka Doncic to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavs in blockbuster trade, AP source says

Injured Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic smiles as he holds the game ball in a time out during the first…

February 2, 2025

Jerry West becomes first three-time inductee as basketball’s Hall of Fame welcomes class of 2024

Chauncey Billups speaks during his enshrinement in the Basketball Hall of Fame, Sunday Oct. 13, 2024, in Springfield, Mass. (AP…

October 13, 2024

Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer

FILE – Retired Denver Nuggets center Dikembe Mutombo waves to the crowd as his jersey number was retired by the…

September 30, 2024

Stephen Curry signs $63 million extension with Warriors for 2026-27 season

FILE – United States' Stephen Curry (4) reacts after winning a men's gold medal basketball game against France at Bercy…

August 29, 2024

Golden Steph: Late barrage seals another Olympic men’s basketball title, as US beats France

United States' Stephen Curry (4) reacts after winning a men's gold medal basketball game against France at Bercy Arena at…

August 10, 2024

Reports: Denver Nuggets 1st-round pick DaRon Holmes II tears Achilles in NBA Summer League opener

Denver Nuggets 2024 first-round draft pick DeRon Holmes II speaks during an NBA basketball news conference Monday, July 1, 2024,…

July 13, 2024

LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says

LeBron James is making it official: He’s coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where the…

July 3, 2024

The Lakers have hired Redick and drafted Bronny. They clearly hope to lock down LeBron for good next

FILE – Southern California's Bronny James (6) brings the ball up the court during the first half of an NCAA…

June 28, 2024

The L.A. Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach

Former Orlando Magic guard JJ Redick, center, watches from a court side seat during the first half of an NBA…

June 20, 2024