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NBA moves a big step closer to finalizing new 11-year media rights deals

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA's Board of Governors approved the league's next media rights deals with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video at its meeting Tuesday, moving the league one giant step closer to finalizing the 11-year agreements that will be wort
Mavericks star Kyrie Irving breaks left hand in offseason workout, has surgery

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving breaks left hand in offseason workout, has surgery

DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving broke his left hand during an offseason workout and had surgery, and the Dallas Mavericks didn't provide a timeline for his recovery in an announcement of the injury Tuesday night.
Raptors sign Ohio State forward Jamison Battle

Raptors sign Ohio State forward Jamison Battle

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed Ohio State forward Jamison Battle, who is coming off a superb season in the Big Ten. The 6-foot-7 Battle, a native of Robbinsdale, Minn., averaged 15.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 31.
Lindsey Harding will be the Los Angeles Lakers' first female assistant coach, AP source says

Lindsey Harding will be the Los Angeles Lakers' first female assistant coach, AP source says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsey Harding is joining JJ Redick's coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, the father of Kobe Bryant, dies at 69

Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, the father of Kobe Bryant, dies at 69

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died, his alma mater announced Tuesday. Bryant, who spent eight seasons in the NBA with three different franchises, was 69.
WNBA heads to Olympic break with big All-Star weekend, showdown between US team and league standouts

WNBA heads to Olympic break with big All-Star weekend, showdown between US team and league standouts

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA heads into its monthlong Olympic break following this weekend’s highly anticipated All-Star festivities.

Nuggets rookie DaRon Holmes II undergoes surgery to repair right Achilles tendon

DENVER (AP) — Denver rookie DaRon Holmes II underwent surgery to repair his right Achilles tendon after suffering the injury in the Nuggets' NBA Summer League opener. The Nuggets announced Monday that Holmes' surgery was performed by Dr.

Sun rout Mercury 96-69, Rachel Banham scores a career-high 24 points

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Rachel Banham scored a career-high 24 points, hitting eight 3-pointers to match the Connecticut record, and help the Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 96-69 on Sunday.

Liberty beat Sky 81-67, Reese's double-double streak ends

CHICAGO (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu scored 28 points for New York and the Liberty snapped Angel Reese’s WNBA-record double-double streak at 15 games as they beat the Chicago Sky 81-67 on Saturday.
Reports: Denver Nuggets 1st-round pick DaRon Holmes II tears Achilles in NBA Summer League opener

Reports: Denver Nuggets 1st-round pick DaRon Holmes II tears Achilles in NBA Summer League opener

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Denver first-round pick DaRon Holmes II is expected to miss the season after tearing his right Achilles on Friday night in the Nuggets' NBA Summer League opener, The Athletic and multiple other media outlets reported.
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