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Report: Faried, Nuggets agree to five-year, $60 million extension
Kenneth Faried, fresh off a breakout performance at the FIBA World Cup, is cashing in with a five-year, $60 million extension with the Denver Nuggets.
NBA announces 9-year TV deal with ESPN, Turner Sports
The National Basketball Association has announced a new nine-year, $24 billion television deal Monday with ESPN and TNT.
Demar DeRozan, Raptors beat Kings 99-94 in NBA's return to Vancouver
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) DeMarDeRozan scored 21 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 99-94 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night in their
LeBron James scores 12 points as Cavaliers beat Maccabi Tel Aviv
CLEVELAND (AP) David Blatt likened his first NBA exhibition game to a one-on-one matchup in the backyard. A family affair. ''If you've got a brother and you go
NBA to announce new television agreements on Monday
The NBA will announce new television agreements on Monday during a 10 a.m. press conference.
Anti-Israel protesters gather outside Cavaliers' exhibition
CLEVELAND (AP) Several dozen anti-Israel protesters, many of them waving Palestine flags, gathered outside Quicken Loans Arena before the Cavaliers hosted
Turner Sports to rotate Anthony, Hill and Webber in place of Kerr
Greg Anthony, Grant Hill and Chris Webber will rotate to fill Steve Kerr's spot as TNT's top NBA analyst alongside game announcer Marv Albert.
Former NBA player Marquis Daniels meets with teams about coaching role
Former NBA player Marquis Daniels has met with multiple teams this offseason to discuss potentially joining their coaching staff.
Ten questions with Bob Ryan: Celtics tales, NBA's G.O.A.T. and 'Scribe'
Bob Ryan's new book, Scribe: My Life in Sports, neatly gathers the highlights of a 46-year career that the renowned sportswriter says he was "programmed" to
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle likes Jameer Nelson as starting PG
Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle like Jameer Nelson as the team's starting point guard this season, Tim McMahon of ESPNDallas.com reported on Sunday.
Anthony Davis injures finger in win over Heat
Anthony Davis injured his left index finger in the Pelicans' preseason opener on Saturday vs. the Heat but X-rays were negative, according to Jim Eichenhofer of NBA.com.
Fredette helps Pelicans top Heat in preseason game
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Jimmer Fredette scored 17 points and Luke Babbitt added 15 to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 98-86 victory over the Miami Heat on
Clippers wrap up training camp in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) The Los Angeles Clippers concluded their five-day training camp at UNLV on Saturday, and they won't have much of a break after returning home.
Report: LeBron James will play Sunday despite ailing back
LeBron James will play in Sunday's preseason opener vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv despite an ailing back, according to Chris Haynes of The Northeast Ohio Media Group.
Deeper Suns aim for even faster style this season
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) The Phoenix Suns emerged as one of the NBA's biggest surprises a season ago, winning 48 games with a fast, high-energy style that often
Pelicans show off redesigned home court
The Pelicans unveiled their home court this weekend at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
Report: Dodgers owner confirms interest in Nets
Dodgers owner Mark Walter confirmed his interest in purchasing a piece of the Brooklyn Nets, according to a report this weekend from Bob Nightengale and Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today Sports.
Steve Nash injures ankle in Lakers practice
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash rolled his left ankle in practice on Saturday, but expects to return within the next few days, the team confirmed on