Basketball

Lakers pluck standout defender Chris Mañon off Warriors' summer league roster with a 2-way contract

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have signed rookie guard Chris Mañon to a two-way contract after his impressive effort for Golden State's summer league teams.

Jul 24, 2025 4:31 PM Read more >

Dearica Hamby's 24 points, 14 rebounds lead Sparks over Mystics for 3rd straight win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dearica Hamby had 24 points and 14 rebounds for her 48th career double-double, Rickea Jackson scored 20 of her 22 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Washington Mystics 93-86 on Tuesday night.

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Kyle Filipowski becomes 1st Utah Jazz player to earn NBA Summer League MVP

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kyle Filipowski became the first Utah Jazz player to earn most valuable player honors in the NBA Summer League on Tuesday. Filipowski, a 6-foot-11 forward out of Duke, averaged a league-leading 29.

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WNBA set to quickly tip off second half of season after short All-Star break

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA tips off the second half of its season on Tuesday night with 10 of the 13 teams playing.

Jul 22, 2025 11:50 AM Read more >

Bradley Beal's unexpected gift to Chris Paul: A number with meaning

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Paul will be wearing his No. 3 jersey in his return to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Jul 22, 2025 10:55 AM Read more >

Raptors holding training camp in Calgary for first time, open pre-season in Vancouver

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will be holding their training camp at the University of Calgary, the first time in franchise history the team will hold camp in Alberta. The team will practice at Jack Simpson Gym from Sept. 30 to Oct.

Jul 22, 2025 7:28 AM Read more >

Injured Damian Lillard is grateful to be 'back home' with the Trail Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — It hit Damian Lillard as he drove home with his kids after signing a contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. He was coming home. Lillard's three children, Damian Jr.

Jul 21, 2025 7:22 PM Read more >

Chris Paul returns to Clippers for what's expected to be his 21st and final NBA season

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Paul is rejoining the Los Angeles Clippers for what's expected to be the point guard's 21st and final NBA season. The team confirmed Monday afternoon that Paul had signed.

Jul 21, 2025 4:38 PM Read more >

Doug McDermott signs $3.6M contract with Sacramento Kings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doug McDermott agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract on Monday to return to the Sacramento Kings.

Jul 21, 2025 1:54 PM Read more >

Hollywood meets NBA hardwood: A look inside the rise of the Summer League Film Festival

LAS VEGAS (AP) — While Bronny James and other young talent were lighting up the NBA Summer League court in Las Vegas, another game was being played just a few steps away: One with scripts, storyboards and studio buzz.

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