Tag: NBA Eastern Conference
‘He loves to win’: Durant seeking a third Olympic gold medal
LAS VEGAS — USA Basketball didn’t blow up Kevin Durant’s phone with repeated calls to beg and plead for him to play in the...
Back in NCAA: Larry Brown joins Hardaway’s staff at Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has added Hall of Famer Larry Brown to the Tigers’ staff as an assistant, reuniting the former...
McMillan looking for more success as Hawks’ full-time coach
ATLANTA — Nate McMillan earned his deal as full-time coach of the Atlanta Hawks by leading the team to its first playoff appearance since...
UNC, Florida, Michigan, OU to play in Jumpman Invitational
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Sports Foundation has announced a three-year deal with Jordan Brand to host the Jumpman Invitational, a holiday college basketball...
Paris police detain rapper Lil Baby, frisk NBA star Harden
PARIS — American rapper Lil Baby was detained in Paris on Thursday for allegedly transporting drugs, according to the city prosecutor’s office.
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Analysis: The parity era in the NBA may have just arrived
PHOENIX — Adam Silver said about 6,200 words in his annual state-of-the-league news conference before Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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Tokyo Games still weigh limits on fans — if any fans at all
TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee signaled on Monday that it will change its ticket policy this week for any local fans hoping...
Hawks reach agreement to make Nate McMillan full-time coach
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks have reached an agreement with interim coach Nate McMillan to accept a full-time role after he led the team...
Bucks’ playoff toughness should help them win championship
As much as the oddsmakers may argue otherwise, there’s an excellent chance the Milwaukee Bucks will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their lone NBA...
Mid-range jumpers could be the rage during NBA Finals
PHOENIX — While the 3-point shot has unquestionably changed the NBA game, during these finals the star of the show might be the mid-range...