Tag: Professional basketball
AP source: NBA set to remove restriction on 2-way deals
MIAMI — The NBA has moved closer to a deal where players on two-way contracts would be eligible to appear on the active roster...
NBA reveals All-Star skills, 3-point, dunk participants
Golden State’s Stephen Curry and Phoenix’s Devin Booker have been 3-point champions at All-Star weekend before, and they’ll try to win that trophy again...
Clippers’ Leonard sits out Celtics matchup with back spasms
BOSTON — The Clippers say All-Star Kawhi Leonard is sitting out their matchup with the Celtics due to back spasms.
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Sue Bird staying busy with 20th Seattle season on horizon
SEATTLE — Sue Bird’s busy week continued Wednesday standing atop the most recognizable landmark in Seattle helping raise a giant green flag to show...
EuroLeague still hoping for fans to attend its Final Four
EuroLeague CEO Jordi Bertomeu is an optimistic person by nature.
He...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
March 10
1913 — The Quebec Bulldogs win the Stanley Cup...
Raptors-Pistons postponed, tentatively set for Wednesday
TAMPA, Fla. — Toronto's game against Detroit that was scheduled for Tuesday is being postponed until Wednesday, a move that the NBA hopes gives...
Analysis: NBA All-Star break could lead to testing pratfalls
MIAMI — The NBA should be worried about this weekend, and that has nothing to do with holding an All-Star Game during the ongoing...
As Tokyo nears, the plans for USA Basketball continue
MIAMI — Atlanta coach and USA Basketball men’s national team assistant coach Lloyd Pierce had a one-day coronavirus scare a few weeks ago and...
Sue Bird officially re-signs with Storm for 20th season
SEATTLE — Four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird re-signed with the Seattle Storm on Monday for what will be her 20th season with the team....
