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It was January of 1997. Sheryl Swoopes was at the height of her career. She had just won Gold in the 1996 Olympics and was set to make her debut in the inaugural WNBA season. Then she received news that would change her ...

Billy Ray Turner, who is serving life in prison after his first-degree murder conviction in the slaying of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, was sentenced Friday on lesser charges of conspiracy and attempted murder.

The point guard threw down an absolute monster of a dunk in a summer league game against the Sixers.

Charlotte Hornets reserve guard Scottie Lewis underwent surgery to repair a broken left leg he sustained during an NBA summer league practice session in Las Vegas on Thursday.

The Washington Wizards yesterday acquired Monte Morris and Will Barton III in a trade with the Denver Nuggets that sent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith to the Nuggets. "We're very excited to add Monte and Will as ...

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, James Harden will take a $15 million pay cut next season, allowing the 76ers to elevate their roster and raise it to title contention. Everyone around Harden has understood th...

Many had thought the great mystery that is Shaedon Sharpe would be solved by the Portland Trailblazers at pick seven in this past NBA Draft. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait a little longer. According to a team stat...

As the theories and ideas evolve around Brooklyn’s immediate future, Eric Pincus of Yahoo Sports reported that the Lakers are looking to work the Spurs into a three-team trade to acquire Kyrie Irving. Irving has been l...

Young, set to start in her first W.N.B.A. All-Star Game, is known for her competitive drive. "She's going to try to beat everyone," one teammate said.

The Pistons started off their Summer League with an 81-71 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, powered by the rookie debuts of Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren and a solid performance by Isaiah Stewart. Ivey finished his first...

The Denver Nuggets have signed forward Vlatko Cancar to a multiyear contract, General Manager Calvin Booth announced today. Čančar, 6-8, 235, has appeared in 70 games (two starts) for Denver over the past three seasons...

Charles Barkley, who finished in a tie for 76th at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament last year, is drawing bets to finish in the top 70 this year. Said Stephen Curry, however: "There's no way he...

The Memphis Grizzlies are among the youngest and best squads in the NBA because of their athleticism, toughness, and skill. No one on the up-and-coming embodies those qualities quite like the reigning Most Improved Playe...

The Sacramento Kings yesterday acquired Kevin Huerter in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks for Maurice Harkless, Justin Holiday and a future first round pick, according to General Manager Monte McNair. "The opportunity to a...

The Toronto Raptors announced yesterday they have signed forward Otto Porter Jr. to a multi-year contract. Porter Jr., 6-foot-8, 198 pounds, averaged 8.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 22.2 minutes in 63 games (15...

The Minnesota Timberwolves yesterday acquired center Rudy Gobert in a trade with the Utah Jazz for guards Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley and forward Jarred Vanderbilt, along with guard Leandro Bolmaro, the draft rights ...

Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced yesterday that the team has signed Danuel House Jr. "Danuel is a very talented two-way player who immediately bolsters our wing depth and streng...

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced yesterday that the team has re-signed forward Cody Martin. Martin, who appeared in 71 games during the 2021-22 season, averag...

The Philadelphia 76ers yesterday signed forward P.J. Tucker. “P.J. Tucker is one of the most respected and relentless competitors in our game and is the type of competitor our fans will love and embrace,” Morey said....

The Portland Trail Blazers yesterday acquired forward Jerami Grant and the draft rights to Ismael Kamagate in a trade with the Detroit Pistons for the draft rights to Gabriele Procida, a 2025 first-round draft pick (via ...

Tracy McGrady came up with the vision for the Ones Basketball League (OBL) in the fall of last year. The legendary NBA Hall of Famer has always been a visionary (we've got an entire special issue dedicated to his revolut...

The Orlando Magic have re-signed free agent center Bol Bol, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Bol (7'2", 220, 11/16/99, #10) played in 14 games last season with Denver, averaging 2.4 ppg. a...