‘It’s A No-Brainer’: Kevin Durant Doubles Down On Team USA Goal For 2028 Olympics
HOUSTON — Kevin Durant wants to play for Team USA at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The Houston Rockets...
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Steve Ballmer, LA Clippers Considering Lawsuit Against NBA Over Kawhi Leonard Penalties
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer are considering a lawsuit against the NBA that would...
Federal Prosecutors Open Criminal Investigation Into Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Salary-Cap Allegations
NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have opened a criminal investigation into allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers helped...
Jimmy Butler Making Progress In ACL Rehab, Golden State Warriors Still Face Long Wait
Jimmy Butler has increased his on-court work and shown notable strength gains, but he is still expected to be limited when training camp opens, with January or February viewed as an optimistic return target.
‘He Called Me Every Single Time’: Jonathan Kuminga Reveals Anthony Edwards’ Push To Join Minnesota Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS — On Thursday at Target Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves formally introduced Jonathan Kuminga, the 23-year-old forward who agreed to...
‘Same Level Of Fame’: Klay Thompson Puts Prime Derrick Rose With Kobe Bryant, LeBron James
Klay Thompson says prime Derrick Rose reached the same level of fame as Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade at his peak.
Dallas Mavericks Open 2026-27 Single-Game Ticket Sales With Chase Presale
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks opened single-game ticket sales for the 2026-27 season at 10 a.m. CT Thursday, starting with...
Jalen Duren Wants 5-Year Detroit Pistons Deal, Could Take Qualifying Offer And Hit Free Agency
DETROIT — Restricted free agent Jalen Duren wants a five-year contract from the Detroit Pistons, Marc Stein of The Stein...
‘We Got To Redo That Deal’: Donald Trump Rips Mavericks’ Luka Dončić Trade In Dallas
DALLAS — President Donald Trump said he does not understand the Dallas Mavericks' trade of Luka Dončić to the Los...
NBA Teams Watching Kyrie Irving’s Fit With Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Timeline
ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported that teams are intrigued by whether Kyrie Irving fits Dallas’ long-term plans as the Mavericks prioritize building around Cooper Flagg, with contenders potentially circling before the 2027 trade deadline.