Basketball

Timberwolves were where Naz Reid wanted to be all along, even if he's a backup

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Naz Reid might well have found a bigger role had he hit the open market. Staying in Minnesota just felt right.

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Antetokounmpo had knee surgery this offseason, should be ready for training camp, Bucks coach says

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had surgery on his left knee during the offseason, but the two-time MVP should be ready for training camp, Milwaukee coach Adrian Griffin said Wednesday.

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Magic promote Anthony Parker to general manager and Pete D'Alessandro to executive vice president

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Parker was promoted to general manager of the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, part of a restructuring of the team’s basketball operations staff.

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Toronto Raptors name staff for new head coach Darko Rajakovic

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors named eight assistants to new head coach Darko Rajakovic's staff on Tuesday. Pat Delany, Jama Mahlalela, James Wade and assistant coach Jim Sann will be on Toronto's front bench.

Jul 4, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves agree on max contract extension

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made it clear: They're going to build around Anthony Edwards.

Jul 3, 2023 4:42 PM Read more >

Battier among retired NBA stars moving into tech sector as investors

TORONTO — When Shane Battier was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2001 no one was talking about business in the NBA's locker-rooms or clubhouses.

Jul 3, 2023 1:53 PM Read more >

Toronto Raptors officially sign first-round draft pick Gradey Dick

TORONTO — Gradey Dick is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors. The swingman signed a rookie scale contract 11 days after the Raptors selected him 13th overall in the NBA draft.

Jul 3, 2023 1:47 PM Read more >

Miles Bridges returning to Hornets after signing qualifying offer, AP source says

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miles Bridges is returning to the Charlotte Hornets after a year, but without the huge contract that appeared likely before a domestic violence charge. Bridges signed a $7.

Jul 2, 2023 5:16 PM Read more >

Sabonis and Clarkson get extension deals done with Kings and Jazz, sources tell AP

All-NBA center Domantas Sabonis wasn't a free agent this summer. And he won't be for the next few summers, either.

Jul 2, 2023 3:13 PM Read more >

USA Basketball fills World Cup roster with Josh Hart as last commit, source tells AP

New York guard Josh Hart has given his commitment to USA Basketball to play in this summer’s World Cup, a person with knowledge of the decision said Sunday.

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