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King James scores 40, but a Lakers coronation has to wait

LeBron James flexed his muscles high above his Lakers black jersey, looking too strong to stop.
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King James scores 40, but his Lakers coronation has to wait

LeBron James flexed his mighty muscles high above his Lakers black jersey, looking too strong to stop.
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Heat force Game 6, top Lakers to stave off elimination

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler was slumped over a video board behind the baseline in the final seconds, exhausted, gasping for air.
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NBA returning to Chinese state television after 1-year ban

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA is returning to Chinese state television after a one-year absence.
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Finals notebook: Around the world, fans are watching

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Miami coach Erik Spoelstra makes no effort to hide his excitement or appreciation when journalists from the Philippines join virtual news conferences to ask him questions during the NBA Finals.
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Rondo, a champ in Boston, on brink of getting a Lakers ring

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — They were rivals once, Rajon Rondo and LeBron James. Rondo was in Boston. James was in Cleveland and Miami. Their paths would cross most every year in the playoffs, an annual placing of a thorn in one another’s side.
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Lakers will look to close Heat out in Game 5 of NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The trophy ceremony plans are getting finalized. Boxes are being shipped out of the NBA bubble in advance of the looming shutdown. Hotel rooms, sometime in the next few days, will be filled again by regular people looking for their long-awaited Disney fix.
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Finals notebook: Mamba jerseys back, Heat facing must-win

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Mamba jerseys are coming back for a closeout opportunity.
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Lakers will look to close Heat out in Game 5 of NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The trophy ceremony plans are getting finalized. Boxes are being shipped out of the NBA bubble in advance of the looming shutdown. Hotel rooms, sometime in the next few days, will be filled again by regular people looking for their long-awaited Disney fix.
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Finals notebook: Mamba jerseys back, Heat facing must-win

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Mamba jerseys are coming back for a closeout opportunity.
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Analysis: The bubble is the real MVP of this NBA season

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The bubble hasn’t burst.
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As election draws closer, the NBA continues calls to vote

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Udonis Haslem is honest about it: Elections simply have not been overly important to him.
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A moment of rest finally arrives at the NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James got back to his hotel suite after Game 4 of the NBA Finals early Wednesday morning. At 6:30 a.m., he was already tweeting out images to announce to his 47.6 million followers that he was wide-awake.
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Analysis: The bubble is the real MVP of this NBA season

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The bubble hasn’t burst.
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Stewart and Storm could be poised to win more WNBA titles

Breanna Stewart and the Seattle Storm never really got a chance to defend their 2018 championship because of key injuries.
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Adebayo back in Heat lineup for Game 4; Dragic still out

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Bam Adebayo returned for the Miami Heat. Goran Dragic is still waiting.
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Lakers top Heat 102-96, take 3-1 lead in NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James woke up from his gameday nap Tuesday and decided it was time to send his Los Angeles Lakers teammates a message.
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Stewart and Storm could be poised to win more WNBA titles

Breanna Stewart and the Seattle Storm never really got a chance to defend their 2018 championship because of key injuries.
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Lakers top Heat 102-96, take 3-1 lead in NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Davis punched his chest in celebration. LeBron James let out a huge scream.
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Adebayo back in Heat lineup for Game 4; Dragic still out

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Bam Adebayo returned for the Miami Heat. Goran Dragic is still waiting.
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Pelicans' Jrue Holiday picked as NBA's top teammate

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jrue Holiday of the New Orleans Pelicans was announced Tuesday as the winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award.
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As always, Miami's Olynyk ready for anything in NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kelly Olynyk might play no minutes for the Miami Heat on Tuesday, a scenario that popped up twice in the last three games of the Eastern Conference finals. Or he might play meaningless minutes, like what he got in Game 1 of the NBA …
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As always, Miami's Olynyk ready for anything in NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kelly Olynyk might play no minutes for the Miami Heat on Thursday, a scenario that popped up twice in the last three games of the Eastern Conference finals. Or he might play meaningless minutes, like what he got in Game 1 of the NBA …
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Adebayo upgraded to questionable for Game 4 of NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Bam Adebayo might be on his way back to the NBA Finals.
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Coffee talk: Butler, Heat look to even up the NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler, perhaps the NBA’s best-known barista, is not adjusting the prices at the coffee shop that he’s been operating out of his hotel room for Miami Heat teammates and staff inside the NBA bubble. Even after a win, everything at Big Face Coffee …
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Disappointed Davis looks to bounce back for Lakers in Game 4

There is no escaping a bad night in the bubble.
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Ageless Sue Bird has Storm one win away from 4th title

Sue Bird is playing some of her best basketball during this year's WNBA playoffs as she nears a milestone birthday, joining the likes of Tom Brady and LeBron James of superstar athletes defying Father Time and still performing at a high level.
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Butler's big night helps Heat cut Lakers' Finals lead to 2-1

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Biggest moment of his career. Best game of his life.
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Comforts of NBA bubble not lost on Lakers' Danny Green

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Game 3 of the NBA Finals would have been in Miami. There would have been 20,000 screaming fans in the arena, along with no shortage of other potential distractions in a city that ordinarily offers plenty of sun and fun.
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James' turnovers, Davis' fouls doom Lakers in Game 3 loss

LeBron James powered into the lane, looking to take another step toward an NBA title.
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Heat rule Dragic, Adebayo out of Game 3 of NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Bam Adebayo headed out to the court a couple hours before Game 3 of the NBA Finals, getting some shots up in his typical pregame routine.
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James' turnovers, Davis' fouls doom Lakers in Game 3 loss

LeBron James powered into the lane, looking to take another step toward an NBA title.
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Butler's big night helps Heat cut Lakers' Finals lead to 2-1

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Biggest moment of his career. Best game of his life.
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Heat rule Dragic, Adebayo out of Game 3 of NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Bam Adebayo headed out to the court a couple hours before Game 3 of the NBA Finals, getting some shots up in his typical pregame routine.
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Comforts of NBA bubble not lost on Lakers' Danny Green

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Game 3 of the NBA Finals would have been in Miami. There would have been 20,000 screaming fans in the arena, along with no shortage of other potential distractions in a city that ordinarily offers plenty of sun and fun.
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Aces hope for winning hand in Game 2 of WNBA Finals

Bill Laimbeer has usually found ways for his team to bounce back after they've been routed in playoff games.
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Aces hope for winning hand in Game 2 of WNBA Finals

Bill Laimbeer has usually found ways for his team to bounce back after they've been routed in playoff games.
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Lakers picked a good time for a winning streak over Heat

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The first 10 matchups between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat all were basically the same. The Lakers won them all, eight of the 10 by double figures.
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Game 3 of NBA Finals looms, Lakers leading Heat 2-0 so far

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — For the Los Angeles Lakers, the mission is simple: Get two more wins and become NBA champions.
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Heat rule Adebayo, Dragic out for Game 2 of NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic were both ruled out of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday with injury, leaving the Miami Heat down two starters for their matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Del Harris receives 2020's Chuck Daly achievement award

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Del Harris was a small-college player and once those days were over his life’s goal was to be a successful small-college coach.
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Short-handed Heat fight hard, but not good enough in Game 2

Udonis Haslem stood. He pointed. He screamed.
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Halfway home: Lakers top Heat 124-114 for 2-0 Finals lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Davis got most of his points with a feathery shooting touch. LeBron James flexed his muscle to bulldoze his way to damage. And whenever the lead looked even the tiniest bit threatened, the Los Angeles Lakers had an answer.
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Short-handed Heat fight hard, but not good enough in Game 2

Udonis Haslem stood. He pointed. He screamed.
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Halfway home: Lakers top Heat 124-114 for 2-0 Finals lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Davis got most of his points with a feathery shooting touch. LeBron James flexed his muscle to bulldoze his way to damage. And whenever the lead looked even the tiniest bit threatened, the Los Angeles Lakers had an answer.
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Heat rule Adebayo, Dragic out for Game 2 of NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic were both ruled out of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday with injury, leaving the Miami Heat down two starters for their matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Del Harris receives 2020's Chuck Daly achievement award

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Del Harris was a small-college player and once those days were over his life’s goal was to be a successful small-college coach.
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Heat are ailing, but insist NBA Finals vs Lakers aren't over

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler had a bandage on his right knee and a wrap on his left ankle. His team’s starting point guard and center are both doubtful to play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. And his Miami Heat are coming off a one-sided …
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Secret to Lakers' superstar pairing? No jealousy, James says

LeBron James believes the secret to the success of his partnership with Anthony Davis goes far beyond talent.
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Secret to Lakers' superstar pairing? No jealousy, James says

LeBron James believes the secret to the success of his partnership with Anthony Davis goes far beyond talent.
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Heat are ailing, but insist NBA Finals vs Lakers aren't over

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler had a bandage on his right knee and a wrap on his left ankle. His team’s starting point guard and center are both doubtful to play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. And his Miami Heat are coming off a one-sided …
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Bird, Stewart look to lift Seattle past Aces to fourth title

Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart just don't lose when they reach basketball's biggest stage.
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For Kobe: These NBA Finals are very much with Bryant in mind

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The jerseys will be hanging in their lockers when the Los Angeles Lakers arrive for Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday night. Black jerseys, trimmed in gold, a snakeskin print on the exterior to make it further unique.
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Adebayo, Dragic leave with injuries as Heat routed in Game 1

The Miami Heat were not only badly beaten. They were beaten up.
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Silver: NBA still hoping to open next season in arenas

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reiterated Wednesday that the league's hope is to begin next season with teams in their home arenas and with fans in the seats, though cautioned that there are still numerous unknowns to work through before any plan can be finalized.
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Lakers, LeBron roll in Game 1 of finals, top Heat 116-98

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James finally got an easy Game 1 in the NBA Finals.
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James, Herro see popularity rise in the NBA playoffs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James’ popularity, even in his 17th season, cannot be argued.
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Lakers, LeBron roll in Game 1 of finals, top Heat 116-98

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James finally got an easy Game 1 in the NBA Finals.
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Adebayo, Dragic leave with injuries as Heat routed in Game 1

The Miami Heat were not only badly beaten. They were beaten up.
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Silver: NBA still hoping to open next season in arenas

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reiterated Wednesday that the league's hope is to begin next season with teams in their home arenas and with fans in the seats, though cautioned that there are still numerous unknowns to work through before any plan can be finalized.
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James, Herro see popularity rise in the NBA playoffs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James’ popularity, even in his 17th season, cannot be argued.
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For 3 referees, NBA Finals were a long time coming

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jared Dudley of the Los Angeles Lakers waited 13 seasons for his first look at the NBA Finals. Goran Dragic’s finals debut for the Miami Heat comes in his 12th season. Heat star Jimmy Butler is headed there for the first time in his …
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Rondo, Howard back for another NBA Finals shot with Lakers

Last time the Los Angeles Lakers ruled the NBA, Rajon Rondo and Dwight Howard were trying to beat them.
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The NBA Finals: Why the Lakers will win the championship

LeBron James believed he could win every time he advanced to the NBA Finals.
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The NBA Finals: Why the Heat will win the championship

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — This pick doesn’t make much sense.
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LeBron and the Heat, together again at the NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James wants to beat the Miami Heat. The Miami Heat want to beat LeBron James.
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No matter who wins the finals, Kentucky will have champions

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Lakers primarily wear purple and gold. The main Heat colors are red and black.
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Seattle and Las Vegas set for WNBA Finals matchup

For the fourth time in five seasons the best two teams in the WNBA will square off for the championship when Seattle and Las Vegas play in the finals.
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The NBA Finals: Why the Lakers will win the championship

LeBron James believed he could win every time he advanced to the NBA Finals.
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The NBA Finals: Why the Heat will win the championship

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — This pick doesn’t make much sense.
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Seattle and Las Vegas set for WNBA Finals matchup

For the fourth time in five seasons the best two teams in the WNBA will square off for the championship when Seattle and Las Vegas play in the finals.
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Rondo, Howard back for another NBA Finals shot with Lakers

Last time the Los Angeles Lakers ruled the NBA, Rajon Rondo and Dwight Howard were trying to beat them.
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No matter who wins the finals, Kentucky will have champions

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Lakers primarily wear purple and gold. The main Heat colors are red and black.
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LeBron and the Heat, together again at the NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James wants to beat the Miami Heat. The Miami Heat want to beat LeBron James.
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Lakers-Heat NBA Finals Preview Capsule

Preview capsule for the Lakers-Heat NBA Finals that start Wednesday:
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Lakers, Heat start their preparations for NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Bam Adebayo woke up on Monday with the realization that only two teams still have a chance to win this season’s NBA championship.
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Doc Rivers out as Clippers' coach, after seven seasons

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Doc Rivers would easily be considered the best coach in Los Angeles Clippers history. Most wins. Most playoff appearances. Top winning percentage.
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Lakers, Heat start their preparations for NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Bam Adebayo woke up on Monday with the realization that only two teams still have a chance to win this season’s NBA championship.
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Doc Rivers out as Clippers' coach, after seven seasons

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Doc Rivers would easily be considered the best coach in Los Angeles Clippers history. Most wins. Most playoff appearances. Top winning percentage.
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Doc Rivers announces he's out as Clippers' coach

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Doc Rivers says he’s out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, though did not specify if he chose to leave on his own or if he was fired.
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LaMelo Ball's long basketball journey to soon reach the NBA

LaMelo Ball has played around the world, from high school in California to pro ball in Australia.
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Jimmy Butler was an easy get for NBA Finals-bound Heat

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — It was June 30, 2019. The Miami Heat had an evening all planned out for their recruitment of free agent Jimmy Butler, down to every detail. They greeted him with music from Irish singer Dermot Kennedy, one of his favorites. A buffet dinner was …
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The Finals are set: LeBron, Lakers will meet Butler, Heat

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James vs. the Heat.
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Seattle advances to second WNBA Finals in three seasons

Sue Bird remembers thinking when she was younger as Seattle was winning its first championship in 2004 that it was easy to get there and the Storm would be back often.
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At long last, Lakers' Frank Vogel set to see the NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel was smiling when he was asked what it felt like to finally reach the NBA Finals for the first time, after getting into the league in 2001.
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Back to the Finals: Heat oust Celtics, move to title series

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — It was exactly one year ago Sunday when Jimmy Butler walked into the Miami Heat practice gym, took a seat on a makeshift stage and said he wanted to be part of the team’s next title run.
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Jimmy Butler was an easy get for NBA Finals-bound Heat

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — It was June 30, 2019. The Miami Heat had an evening all planned out for their recruitment of free agent Jimmy Butler, down to every detail. They greeted him with music from Irish singer Dermot Kennedy, one of his favorites. A buffet dinner was …
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The Finals are set: LeBron, Lakers will meet Butler, Heat

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James vs. the Heat.
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Back to the Finals: Heat oust Celtics, move to title series

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — It was exactly one year ago Sunday when Jimmy Butler walked into the Miami Heat practice gym, took a seat on a makeshift stage and said he wanted to be part of the team’s next title run.
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At long last, Lakers' Frank Vogel set to see the NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel was smiling when he was asked what it felt like to finally reach the NBA Finals for the first time, after getting into the league in 2001.
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After a year of drama, the Lakers reach NBA Finals anyway

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Here’s a list of just some of the things the Los Angeles Lakers have gone through in the last 12 months:
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Celtics’ singular goal: Stop Heat 3’s to force Game 7

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — There have been two undeniable truths about the Miami Heat this season.
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Heat's Bam Adebayo takes blame for Game 5 loss to Celtics

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Bam Adebayo has not wanted much credit for anything this season, always deferring to others in the Miami Heat locker room when things are going well.
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Celtics control second half, top Heat to win Game 5 in East

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Their season saved for at least two more days, Boston coach Brad Stevens offered the most succinct assessment of his Celtics.
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Celtics control second half, top Heat to win Game 5 in East

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Their season saved for at least two more days, Boston coach Brad Stevens offered the most succinct assessment of his Celtics.
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Another NBA Finals await James if Lakers can finish Nuggets

LeBron James can reach a 10th NBA Finals, done by only three greats of the game.
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Heat get chance Friday to oust Celtics, reach NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The volume of text messages that Miami guard Tyler Herro got after Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals was overwhelming. He didn’t have time to reply to most, including close friends who reached out to celebrate the best game of his life.
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For NBA players, Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James sent the word to the Los Angeles Lakers in a group text on Wednesday afternoon, and basketball suddenly seemed irrelevant.
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He's a Herro: Heat top Celtics, move a game from NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Herro should still be in college. He's not, but is still a student.
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He's a Herro: Heat top Celtics, move a game from NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Herro should still be in college. He's not, but is still a student.
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Back to work: NBA's non-Disney clubs start team workouts

Kevin Love was back on the court in Cleveland. Karl Anthony-Towns got to work in Minnesota and his old coach started to mold his new team in New York.
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For NBA players, Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James sent the word to the Los Angeles Lakers in a group text on Wednesday afternoon, and basketball suddenly seemed irrelevant.
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Lakers try to regain control vs confident Nuggets in Game 4

The Denver Nuggets don't sound like an underdog.
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Game on! Seattle, Minnesota set to start WNBA playoff series

The Seattle Storm and Minnesota Lynx prepared to take the court Tuesday night, two days after Game 1 of their WNBA playoff semifinal was postponed because of inconclusive COVID-19 tests.
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Full circle: Haslem credits Crowder's dad for NBA career

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — It didn’t take Jae Crowder very long after joining the Miami Heat to figure out who the veteran leader of the team was.
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Heat say they've got to be better at the start vs Celtics

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The formula that the Miami Heat had backed themselves into using throughout this postseason wasn’t exactly ideal.
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Game on! Seattle, Minnesota set to start WNBA playoff series

The Seattle Storm and Minnesota Lynx prepared to take the court Tuesday night, two days after Game 1 of their WNBA playoff semifinal was postponed because of inconclusive COVID-19 tests.
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Silver to CNN: A later NBA season may disrupt Olympic plans

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that his “best guess” is that next season will not start until at least January, plus acknowledged that the later-than-usual schedule could mean top U.S. men’s players miss next summer’s Tokyo Olympics.
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Seattle, Minnesota set to play Game 1 of WNBA playoff series

Game 1 of the WNBA playoff semifinals between the Seattle Storm and Minnesota Lynx will be played Tuesday night, two days after it was postponed because of inconclusive COVID-19 tests.
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Crowder, Olynyk see parallels between Spoelstra, Stevens

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jae Crowder will tell anybody who asks that the Miami Heat are extremely well-prepared for whatever comes their way in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Crowder, Olynyk see parallels between Spoelstra, Stevens

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jae Crowder will tell anybody who asks that the Miami Heat are extremely well-prepared for whatever comes their way in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Back to work: Celtics, Heat start getting ready for Game 4

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Getting angry worked wonders for the Boston Celtics.
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Davis shows he has what it takes for biggest stage of career

Anthony Davis caught the ball deep on the left side with the Lakers losing and time about to run out.
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Leonard, once a starter, now helping Heat from the sideline

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Meyers Leonard was bent forward at the waist, standing a few feet away from Miami coach Erik Spoelstra on the Heat sideline, screaming with every bit of the volume that his deep and booming voice can generate.
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Hayward returns to Celtics for Game 3 of East finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Gordon Hayward has been part of Boston teams that have made the Eastern Conference finals twice in the past three seasons.
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Celtics top Heat 117-106, cut East finals deficit to 2-1

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Getting big leads has been relatively easy for the Boston Celtics in these Eastern Conference finals.
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Celtics top Heat 117-106, cut East finals deficit to 2-1

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Getting big leads has been relatively easy for the Boston Celtics in these Eastern Conference finals.
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Hayward returns to Celtics for Game 3 of East finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Gordon Hayward has been part of Boston teams that have made the Eastern Conference finals twice in the past three seasons.
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Hayward set to return to Celtics' rotation for East finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Gordon Hayward has been part of Boston teams that have made the Eastern Conference finals twice in the past three seasons.
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Lakers vow not to let up against resilient Nuggets

With one comeback after another in the playoffs, the Denver Nuggets showed themselves to be a team that falls down but doesn't stay down.
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Historic year: Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic year earned him a historic awards sweep.
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Celtics, Heat agree: A 2-0 lead in East finals means nothing

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — If there was a sliver of consolation for the Boston Celtics on Friday, it probably could have been found within the understanding that a 2-0 lead for the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals doesn’t guarantee anything.
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Historic year: Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic year earned him a historic awards sweep.
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Celtics, Heat agree: A 2-0 lead in East finals means nothing

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — If there was a sliver of consolation for the Boston Celtics on Friday, it probably could have been found within the understanding that a 2-0 lead for the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals doesn’t guarantee anything.
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AP source: Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic year earned him a historic awards sweep.
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With LA story ruined, Lakers set for West finals vs Nuggets

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers were there waiting. Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers were right on the doorstep.
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To Bam Adebayo, Heat game days are always Mother's Day

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Miami center Bam Adebayo went into the locker room at halftime of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals knowing that he wasn’t doing enough.
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Wilson earns WNBA's Most Valuable Player award

A'ja Wilson doesn't remember much after figuring out that WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was surprising her with the league's MVP award.
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Comeback Heat do it again, rally past Celtics for 2-0 lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Down by 14 in Game 1, the Miami Heat found a way.
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To Bam Adebayo, Heat game days are always Mother's Day

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Miami center Bam Adebayo went into the locker room at halftime of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals knowing that he wasn’t doing enough.
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Comeback Heat do it again, rally past Celtics for 2-0 lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Down by 14 in Game 1, the Miami Heat found a way.
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With LA story ruined, Lakers set for West finals vs Nuggets

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers were there waiting. Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers were right on the doorstep.
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Wilson earns WNBA's Most Valuable Player award

A'ja Wilson doesn't remember much after figuring out that WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was surprising her with the league's MVP award.
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Lakers-Nuggets Western Conference Finals Preview Capsule

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Preview capsule for the Los Angeles Lakers-Denver Western Conference finals that start Friday:
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Heat, Celtics both see ways to improve before Game 2

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — On the first off day of this season’s Eastern Conference finals, it might have been difficult to tell on Wednesday which team was holding the 1-0 lead in the series.
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LeBron James makes All-NBA team for record 16th time

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James now stands alone in All-NBA recognition history, getting there unanimously.
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Heat, Celtics both see ways to improve before Game 2

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — On the first off day of this season’s Eastern Conference finals, it might have been difficult to tell on Wednesday which team was holding the 1-0 lead in the series.
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LeBron James makes All-NBA team for record 16th time

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James now stands alone in All-NBA recognition history, getting there unanimously.
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Bam! Adebayo's block helps Heat win Game 1 over Celtics

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jayson Tatum thought he had a dunk to tie the game.
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Bam! Adebayo's block helps Heat win Game 1 over Celtics

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jayson Tatum thought he had a dunk to tie the game.
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Raptors sign coach Nick Nurse to multiyear extension

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Nick Nurse would have been in the final year of his contract next season. The Toronto Raptors weren’t about to let that happen with their coach.
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Assisting an assist: Vandersloot aided in reaching 10 a game

Courtney Vandersloot got a little help to record her 220th assist of the season, making her the first player in WNBA history to average 10 assists a game.
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Aces' A'ja Wilson earns AP WNBA player of the year honors

A'ja Wilson has been the cornerstone of the Las Vegas franchise since she was drafted and took her game to another level this season, earning her The Associated Press WNBA player of the year honors.
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Celtics' Walker, Heat's Butler waited years for East finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kemba Walker and Jimmy Butler entered the NBA on the same night.
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Vandersloot gets a little help to reach 10 assists per game

Courtney Vandersloot got a little help to record her 220th assist of the season, making her the first player in WNBA history to average 10 assists per game.
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Vandersloot gets a little help to reach 10 assists per game

Courtney Vandersloot got a little help to record her 220th assist of the season, making her the first player in WNBA history to average 10 assists per game.
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Celtics' Walker, Heat's Butler waited years for East finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kemba Walker and Jimmy Butler entered the NBA on the same night.
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Clippers, Nuggets set to decide matters in Game 7

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Denver started its season by talking about winning a championship way back in training camp, knowing very well that few would believe in the Nuggets’ chances.
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Celtics-Heat Eastern Conference Finals Preview Capsule

Preview capsule for the Boston-Miami Eastern Conference finals that start Tuesday:
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WNBA playoff field set with Las Vegas earning top seed

The WNBA playoff field is finally set and will tipoff Tuesday now that the league's abridged 22-game season has come to an end.
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D'Antoni tells Rockets he's not coming back to Houston

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Mike D’Antoni has told the Houston Rockets that he will not be back as coach with them next season, essentially choosing free agency over a return to the club with whom he has spent the last four seasons.
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Nuggets do it again, taking Clippers to Game 7 in West

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Flights home from the NBA’s bubble are planned whenever a team is on the cusp of elimination, just in case they’re needed.
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AP source: D'Antoni tells Rockets he's not coming back

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Mike D’Antoni has told the Houston Rockets that he will not be back as coach with them next season, and he essentially becomes a free agent, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
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Herro's rise for Heat has come fast, sparked by hard work

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The secret can be told now: When the NBA was shut down for a few months because of the coronavirus pandemic, when most players in the league didn’t have a place to play because team facilities were closed as a precaution, Miami guard Tyler …
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Welcome back: Lakers, LeBron headed to the conference finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are going to the conference finals for the first time in a decade, ending the longest drought in franchise history.
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Protesters block buses outside NBA campus, asking for help

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — A small number of protesters carrying signs and shouting into megaphones blocked at least two buses chartered by the NBA from briefly from entering the Walt Disney World campus on Saturday night, with the group saying it wanted LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and other …
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Protesters block buses outside NBA campus, asking for help

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — A small number of protesters carrying signs and shouting into megaphones blocked at least two buses chartered by the NBA from briefly from entering the Walt Disney World campus on Saturday night, with the group saying it wanted LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and other …
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Welcome back: Lakers, LeBron headed to the conference finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are going to the conference finals for the first time in a decade, ending the longest drought in franchise history.
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The reign ends for the Raptors, who now look to the future

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Lowry was understandably torn.
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Clippers set to try, again, to reach the conference finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Doc Rivers is fully aware of the adage that says the hardest games to win in the NBA are the ones where one team can end another’s season.
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AP source: NBA proceeding with tentative Nov. 18 draft plan

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA is proceeding with tentative plans for a Nov. 18 draft, though has cautioned teams that the date could move yet again, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press on Friday.
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Florida State women's coach taking leave to be with ill mom

NEW YORK (AP) — Florida State women's basketball coach Sue Semrau has always preached to her team that family comes first.
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LeBron, Lakers on the cusp of reaching West finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Rockets didn’t show up for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers until it was too late.
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Celtics oust Raptors in Game 7, head to East finals vs. Heat

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — It took every bit of seven games, but Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are headed to the Eastern Conference finals.
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Celtics' young core heads back to East finals, once again

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Marcus Smart is 26. Jaylen Brown is 23. Jayson Tatum is 22.
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Celtics oust Raptors in Game 7, head to East finals vs. Heat

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — It took every bit of seven games, but Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are headed to the Eastern Conference finals.
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AP source: NBA proceeding with tentative Nov. 18 draft plan

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA is proceeding with tentative plans for a Nov. 18 draft, though has cautioned teams that the date could move yet again, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press on Friday.
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LeBron, Lakers on the cusp of reaching West finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Rockets didn’t show up for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers until it was too late.
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Florida State women's coach taking leave to be with ill mom

NEW YORK (AP) — Florida State women's basketball coach Sue Semrau has always preached to her team that family comes first.
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Davis, Lakers run past Rockets for 3-1 West semifinals lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Davis was the biggest player on the floor, and the Houston Rockets had no answers.
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ACC coaches back idea of all D-I teams in 2021 NCAA tourney

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball coaches are pushing the idea of having next year’s NCAA Tournament include all eligible teams in Division I.
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Davis, Lakers run past Rockets for 3-1 West semifinals lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Davis was the biggest player on the floor, and the Houston Rockets had no answers.
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Game 7 for Celtics-Raptors, and Clippers look to advance

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — An exhausting, double-overtime Game 6 had just concluded and neither Boston nor Toronto would leave the floor. Marcus Smart had some things to say to the Raptors. Fred VanVleet had some things to say to the Celtics.
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On to Game 7: Raptors survive Celtics in double-OT thriller

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Toronto Raptors faced a sizable early deficit. They trailed in the fourth quarter. And again in the first overtime. And again in the second overtime.
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At home, on the road or at Disney, James is tough to beat

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James now has been part of more postseason game victories than any player in NBA history, a record he’s earned over his 14 appearances in the playoffs.
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Steve Nash eager to get started on new career as Nets coach

NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Nash was a leader, a guy who loved to get the best out of his teammates on the court and build relationships with them off it.
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Florida State women's coach taking leave to be with ill mom

NEW YORK (AP) — Florida State women's basketball coach Sue Semrau has always preached to her team that family comes first.
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ACC coaches back idea of all D-I teams in 2021 NCAA tourney

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball coaches are pushing the idea of having next year’s NCAA Tournament include all eligible teams in Division I.
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College basketball floats idea of bubbles for safe season

The NBA bubble has held. So has the NHL's double bubble. The WNBA and MLS, no leaks.
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On to Game 7: Raptors survive Celtics in double-OT thriller

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Toronto Raptors faced a sizable early deficit. They trailed in the fourth quarter. And again in the first overtime. And again in the second overtime.
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ACC coaches back idea of all D-I teams in 2021 NCAA tourney

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball coaches are pushing the idea of having next year’s NCAA Tournament include all eligible teams in Division I.
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At home, on the road or at Disney, James is tough to beat

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James now has been part of more postseason game victories than any player in NBA history, a record he’s earned over his 14 appearances in the playoffs.
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NBA officials to meet and consider Nov. 18 date for draft

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA’s board of governors and general managers will discuss a plan later this week to push the NBA draft back to Nov. 18, according to a memo sent to teams Wednesday.
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Steve Nash eager to get started on new career as Nets coach

NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Nash was a leader, a guy who loved to get the best out of his teammates on the court and build relationships with them off it.
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Butler, Heat punch a ticket into the NBA's final four

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler set the tone for the Miami Heat season on the first day of training camp.
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Bucks' Antetokounmpo leads NBA's All-Defensive team

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was the Defensive Player of the Year, so it should be no surprise that he was also the leading vote-getter for the league’s All-Defensive team.
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Out and over: Giannis misses Game 5 for Bucks with bad ankle

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted to play.
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Heat reach the East finals, top Bucks to win series 4-1

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are headed to the Eastern Conference finals.
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College basketball floats idea of bubbles for safe season

The NBA bubble has held. So has the NHL's double bubble. The WNBA and MLS, no leaks.
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Out and over: Giannis misses Game 5 for Bucks with bad ankle

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted to play.
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Heat reach the East finals, top Bucks to win series 4-1

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are headed to the Eastern Conference finals.
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Bucks' Antetokounmpo leads NBA's All-Defensive team

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was the Defensive Player of the Year, so it should be no surprise that he was also the leading vote-getter for the league’s All-Defensive team.
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Giannis out: Bucks say the MVP's ankle not ready for Game 5

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of Game 5 of Milwaukee’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Miami Heat because of a sprained right ankle.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Celtics look to knock out champion Raptors in Game 6

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Lowry is obviously aware that the Toronto Raptors must win the next two games to get back to the Eastern Conference finals.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

NBA will allow team staff to bring guests to Disney bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA coaches or other team staffers could have guests in the bubble later this month, with the league sharing final plans for such additions with teams on Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Sun earn playoff berth, Seattle back on top of power poll

DeWanna Bonner got off to a great individual start to the season, but as she was thriving the Connecticut Sun lost their first five games.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Celtics roll in Game 5, take 3-2 series lead on Raptors

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The game plan from Boston coach Brad Stevens was simple: Start things off with an increased effort on defense to set an immediate tone.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

College basketball floats idea of bubbles for safe season

The NBA bubble has held. So has the NHL's double bubble. The WNBA and MLS, no leaks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Celtics roll in Game 5, take 3-2 series lead on Raptors

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The game plan from Boston coach Brad Stevens was simple: Start things off with an increased effort on defense to set an immediate tone.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

College basketball floats idea of bubbles for safe season

The NBA bubble has held. So has the NHL's double bubble. The WNBA and MLS, no leaks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bucks hoping to see Antetokounmpo can play Game 5 vs. Heat

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks will play another day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bucks' Antetokounmpo misses most of Game 4 with ankle injury

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks say reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo will get plenty of treatment on his sprained right ankle before any determination is made about his status for Game 5 of his team's Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Miami Heat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

No Giannis, no problem: Bucks top Heat in OT, force Game 5

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was waiting in the locker room for his teammates Sunday, standing on his bad right ankle to greet every one of them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

James, Davis help Lakers hold on to beat Rockets, tie series

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers were on a wild ride at Disney.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Swing games: Celtics-Raptors, Nuggets-Clippers all tied up

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Boston and the Los Angeles Clippers struck first.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

James, Davis help Lakers hold on to beat Rockets, tie series

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers were on a wild ride at Disney.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bucks' Antetokounmpo misses most of Game 4 with ankle injury

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks say reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo will get plenty of treatment on his sprained right ankle before any determination is made about his status for Game 5 of his team's Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Miami Heat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

No Giannis, no problem: Bucks top Heat in OT, force Game 5

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was waiting in the locker room for his teammates Sunday, standing on his bad right ankle to greet every one of them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bucks' Antetokounmpo out of Game 4 with ankle injury

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks was ruled out of Sunday’s Game 4 of his team’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Miami Heat after aggravating a sprained right ankle.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Swing games: Celtics-Raptors, Nuggets-Clippers all tied up

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Boston and the Los Angeles Clippers struck first.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Nuggets lead wire-to-wire, top Clippers to tie series at 1

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — It only took a few plays for Denver coach Michael Malone to like what he was seeing Saturday night. The Nuggets were physical on both ends, getting whatever they wanted offensively and setting a tone defensively.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Raptors beat Celtics 100-93 to even East semifinals at 2-2

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — No need for any big shots this time. Not the way the Toronto Raptors just kept getting stops.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Nuggets lead wire-to-wire, top Clippers to tie series at 1

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — It only took a few plays for Denver coach Michael Malone to like what he was seeing Saturday night. The Nuggets were physical on both ends, getting whatever they wanted offensively and setting a tone defensively.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Raptors beat Celtics 100-93 to even East semifinals at 2-2

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — No need for any big shots this time. Not the way the Toronto Raptors just kept getting stops.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bucks on the ropes, Heat look to finish historic sweep

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Teams as good as the Milwaukee Bucks never get swept in the NBA playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

NBA coaches hoping for chance to bring family to bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Denver coach Michael Malone spent his 60th day inside the NBA bubble at Walt Disney World on Friday, and he’d like two things known.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Heat use big 4th quarter to take 3-0 series lead over Bucks

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler sent the ball out to Jae Crowder, then started celebrating before his teammate even took the shot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Harrell wins Sixth Man Award to keep it with Clippers

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Montrezl Harrell was close last year. This year, his grandmother told him, he was going to win the Sixth Man Award.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Rockets run away from No. 1 seed Lakers, take Game 1 112-97

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Rockets may play small, but they don't use size to determine toughness.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ex-Wolfpack coach Gottfried sues NC State for buyout money

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former North Carolina State men’s basketball coach Mark Gottfried is suing the school for buyout money he says has been improperly withheld.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Rockets run away from No. 1 seed Lakers, take Game 1 112-97

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Rockets may play small, but they don't use size to determine toughness.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Heat use big 4th quarter to take 3-0 series lead over Bucks

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler sent the ball out to Jae Crowder, then started celebrating before his teammate even took the shot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Harrell wins Sixth Man Award to keep it with Clippers

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Montrezl Harrell was close last year. This year, his grandmother told him, he was going to win the Sixth Man Award.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

NBA coaches hoping for chance to bring family to bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Denver coach Michael Malone spent his 60th day inside the NBA bubble at Walt Disney World on Friday, and he’d like two things known.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Raptors-Celtics prep for Game 4, Nuggets-Clippers for Game 2

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — A year ago, Toronto had The Shot.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Woodson returns to Knicks as assistant on Thibodeau's staff

Mike Woodson, the only Knicks coach to win a playoff series in the last two decades and the last one to even reach the postseason, is coming back to New York as an assistant on Tom Thibodeau's staff.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Grizzlies' Ja Morant wins NBA's rookie of the year award

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The first three baskets of Memphis’ season set the tone for Ja Morant’s rookie year. All were layups, all by him, the level of difficulty increasing each time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Nets hire Hall of Famer Steve Nash to run floor as coach

Steve Nash was one of the NBA's most entertaining point guards, the engineer of a high-scoring team that helped usher in a new era of basketball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Heat have Bucks in serious trouble going into Game 3

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Having the NBA's best record during the regular season shows the obvious potential of the Milwaukee Bucks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lakers brace for Harden, Westbrook and small-ball Rockets

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers pushed aside one of the NBA’s best backcourts in the first round.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ex-Wolfpack coach Gottfried sues NC State for buyout money

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former North Carolina State men’s basketball coach Mark Gottfried is suing the school for buyout money he says has been improperly withheld.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

OG for 3: Anunoby beats buzzer to lift Raptors over Celtics

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Toronto Raptors were a half-second away from falling into the abyss that no NBA team has ever escaped. Down by two points, down by two games, the reigning champions needed a miracle.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

OG for 3: Anunoby beats buzzer to lift Raptors over Celtics

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Toronto Raptors were a half-second away from falling into the abyss that no NBA team has ever escaped. Down by two points, down by two games, the reigning champions needed a miracle.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Grizzlies' Ja Morant wins NBA's rookie of the year award

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The first three baskets of Memphis’ season set the tone for Ja Morant’s rookie year. All were layups, all by him, the level of difficulty increasing each time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lakers brace for Harden, Westbrook and small-ball Rockets

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers pushed aside one of the NBA’s best backcourts in the first round.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Heat have Bucks in serious trouble going into Game 3

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Having the NBA's best record during the regular season shows the obvious potential of the Milwaukee Bucks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Nets hire Hall of Famer Steve Nash to run floor as coach

Steve Nash was one of the NBA's most entertaining point guards, the engineer of a high-scoring team that helped usher in a new era of basketball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Rockets-Lakers preview capsule

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Preview capsule for the Houston-Los Angeles Lakers Western Conference semifinal series that starts Friday:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Nets hire Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash as coach

The Brooklyn Nets hired Steve Nash as their coach Thursday, putting the Hall of Fame point guard in charge of the team that hopes to have Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving together next season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Butler makes FTs with no time left, lifts Heat past Bucks

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler loves soccer, and the final scene from Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals resembled a penalty shot in a shootout.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Rockets edge Thunder to win wild Game 7, move on to Lakers

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — James Harden couldn't get his shot to fall all night, so the scorer turned stopper.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ex-Wolfpack coach Gottfried sues NC State for buyout money

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former North Carolina State men’s basketball coach Mark Gottfried is suing the school for buyout money he says has been improperly withheld.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Rockets edge Thunder to win wild Game 7, move on to Lakers

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — James Harden couldn't get his shot to fall all night, so the scorer turned stopper.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Butler makes FTs with no time left, lifts Heat past Bucks

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler loves soccer, and the final scene from Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals resembled a penalty shot in a shootout.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Jimmy Butler wins it at buzzer, Heat top Bucks 116-114

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler loves soccer, and the final scene from Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals resembled a penalty shot in a shootout.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lakers play video games, practice, watch hoops during layoff

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers planned to get together Wednesday night to watch basketball, which is about all they've been able to do lately.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Done with Doncic, Clippers set for Nuggets' Murray, Jokic

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — First came Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Now it's Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Magic to open arena to voters, as NBA election push grows

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic announced Wednesday that their home arena will serve as an early voting site for the upcoming general election, continuing the rapidly growing movement from across the NBA to open buildings to voters in the coming weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Nuggets-Clippers preview capsule

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Preview capsule for the Denver-Los Angeles Clippers Western Conference semifinal series that starts Thursday:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Raptors find silver lining heading into Game 3 vs Celtics

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla (AP) — Toronto guard Kyle Lowry knows the situation is bad.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ex-Wolfpack coach Gottfried sues NC State for buyout money

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former North Carolina State men’s basketball coach Mark Gottfried is suing the school for buyout money he says has been improperly withheld.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Nuggets edge Jazz 80-78 to complete comeback from 3-1 down

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jamal Murray helped a heartbroken Donovan Mitchell off the floor for a handshake and hug, a show of respect between players who had a memorable battle in the bubble.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Players try to stay busy, ready sitting on the bubble bench

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Tyson Chandler figured sitting on the bench was better than sitting on the couch.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

WNBA playoff picture comes into focus, teams clinch berths

With less than two weeks left in the regular season, the WNBA playoff picture is becoming clearer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tatum, Smart lift Boston past Toronto, Celtics take 2-0 lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Marcus Smart didn’t like a call that went against him late in the third quarter, a moment that made it seem like the Toronto Raptors were taking control against the Boston Celtics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Players try to stay busy, ready sitting on the bubble bench

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Tyson Chandler figured sitting on the bench was better than sitting on the couch.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Nuggets edge Jazz 80-78 to complete comeback from 3-1 down

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jamal Murray helped a heartbroken Donovan Mitchell off the floor for a handshake and hug, a show of respect between players who had a memorable battle in the bubble.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tatum, Smart lift Boston past Toronto, Celtics take 2-0 lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Marcus Smart didn’t like a call that went against him late in the third quarter, a moment that made it seem like the Toronto Raptors were taking control against the Boston Celtics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

It's Game 7 for Thunder-Rockets, Game 2 on tap in Heat-Bucks

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The last time the Houston Rockets played a Game 7, they didn’t have Chris Paul and they wound up losing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

WNBA playoff picture comes into focus, teams clinch berths

With less than two weeks left in the regular season, the WNBA playoff picture is becoming clearer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Family reunion: NBA players begin seeing guests in bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Fred VanVleet hadn't seen his family in more than two months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Paul has 28, helps Thunder force Game 7 against the Rockets

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Chris Paul and the Thunder had their backs to the bubble wall, a tougher spot than usual when facing elimination.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Butler scores 40, Heat top Bucks 115-104 for 1-0 series lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler kept hearing the same message from teammates in every conversation Monday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Paul has 28, helps Thunder force Game 7 against the Rockets

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Chris Paul and the Thunder had their backs to the bubble wall, a tougher spot than usual when facing elimination.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Butler scores 40, Heat top Bucks 115-104 for 1-0 series lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler kept hearing the same message from teammates in every conversation Monday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Game 7 awaits Mitchell and Murray; Game 2 in Celtics-Raptors

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — For Utah and Denver, Game 7 awaits.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Family reunion: NBA players begin seeing guests in bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Fred VanVleet hadn't seen his family in more than two months.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

All ears: Magic will decompress, then make future plans

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Orlando coach Steve Clifford proudly displayed a pair of personalized Mickey Mouse ears inside his home office Monday, saying they would be one of the gifts from this season that he would cherish the most.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lute Olson, Hall of Fame coach, Arizona icon, dies at 85

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Lute Olson, the Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse and led the program to its lone national title in 1997, has died. He was 85.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

After deciding to stay, Lakers could be in bubble a while

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — There was a point this week when LeBron James and the Lakers weren't sure they would remain in the bubble.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Rockets can advance, Thunder look to force a Game 7

The law of averages says an Oklahoma City Thunder starter will make a 3-pointer relatively quickly on Monday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

With Clippers moving on, Leonard rolls into second round

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard has been the star of two championship runs, winning NBA Finals honors with San Antonio and Toronto.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Leonard leads Clippers past Doncic, Mavs to reach 2nd round

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers knocked him around and shut his teammates down, and still Luka Doncic kept coming.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Murray outduels Mitchell, sets up first Game 7 in the bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Jamal Murray-Donovan Mitchell duel will be settled in the first Game 7 in the bubble.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Murray outduels Mitchell, sets up first Game 7 in the bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Jamal Murray-Donovan Mitchell duel will be settled in the first Game 7 in the bubble.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Leonard leads Clippers past Doncic, Mavs to reach 2nd round

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers knocked him around and shut his teammates down, and still Luka Doncic kept coming.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Rockets can advance, Thunder look to force a Game 7

The law of averages says an Oklahoma City Thunder starter will make a 3-pointer relatively quickly on Monday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bucks, Heat set to open Eastern Conference semifinal series

The Milwaukee Bucks were no more than 10 minutes removed from winning their first-round series, and coach Mike Budenholzer had already shifted his thinking to what awaits against the Miami Heat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Rockets can clinch, Thunder look to force a Game 7

The law of averages says an Oklahoma City Thunder starter will make a 3-pointer relatively quickly on Monday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Doncic, Murray hope their shows won't be over in the bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Luka Doncic and Jamal Murray have put on some of the best shows in the bubble.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bucks resume NBA playoffs after sparking historic stoppage

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks came to the arena and prepared for a game, just as they did three days earlier.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lute Olson, Hall of Fame coach, Arizona icon, dies at 85

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Lute Olson, the Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse and led the program to its lone national title in 1997, has died. He was 85.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

After deciding to stay, Lakers could be in bubble a while

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — There was a point this week when LeBron James and the Lakers weren't sure they would remain in the bubble.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Doncic, Murray hope their shows won't be over in the bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Luka Doncic and Jamal Murray have put on some of the best shows in the bubble.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bucks resume NBA playoffs after sparking historic stoppage

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks came to the arena and prepared for a game, just as they did three days earlier.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Cliff Robinson, ex-UConn star, top NBA 6th man, dies at 53

Cliff Robinson guided UConn out from the bottom and almost helped take the Portland Trail Blazers to the top.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Stevens, DeShields of Chicago Sky leave WNBA bubble

Chicago Sky players Azura Stevens and Diamond DeShields have left the WNBA bubble
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Celtics-Raptors preview capsule

Preview capsule for the Boston-Toronto Eastern Conference semifinal series that starts Sunday:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

AP source: Stevens, DeShields leave WNBA bubble

Chicago Sky players Azura Stevens and Diamond DeShields have left the WNBA bubble, according to a person familiar with the situation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ex-UConn star, top NBA sixth man Cliff Robinson dies at 53

Cliff Robinson guided UConn out from the bottom and almost helped take the Portland Trail Blazers to the top.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

WNBA announces rescheduled games

The WNBA spread the six games that were postponed this week over the course of three makeup dates.
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Back to work: Bucks, Lakers again try to get to second round

The Orlando Magic are going to be thrilled to see the Milwaukee Bucks take the floor on Saturday for Game 5 of their matchup.
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Lute Olson, Hall of Fame coach, Arizona icon, dies at 85

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Lute Olson, the Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse and led the program to its lone national title in 1997, has died. He was 85.
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NBA playoffs resume Saturday as sides detail new commitments

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA players want change that makes their communities safer. They want people to vote — hopefully in their home arenas.
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WNBA announces rescheduled games

The WNBA spread the six games that were postponed this week over the course of three makeup dates.
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Back to work: Bucks, Lakers again try to get to second round

The Orlando Magic are going to be thrilled to see the Milwaukee Bucks take the floor on Saturday for Game 5 of their matchup.
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NBA playoffs resume Saturday as sides detail new commitments

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA players want change that makes their communities safer. They want people to vote — hopefully in their home arenas.
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Lute Olson, Hall of Fame coach, Arizona icon, dies at 85

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Lute Olson, the Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse and led the program to its lone national title in 1997, has died. He was 85.
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Analysis: The NBA restart is about to restart, with purpose

The restart is about to restart.
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Lute Olson, Hall of Fame coach, Arizona icon, dies at 85

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Lute Olson, the Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse, has died. He was 85.
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WNBA games postponed for 2nd straight night over shooting

For the second consecutive day, the WNBA postponed three games following the weekend shooting of Jacob Blake.
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Led by NBA, athletes again put focus on racial justice

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA players didn’t come to Disney solely for a restart. They also wanted social reform.
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WNBA games postponed following shooting of Jacob Blake

The WNBA postponed its three games Wednesday night following the shooting of Jacob Blake over the weekend.
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Games stop again, this time players decide when they resume

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA players didn’t come to Disney solely for a restart. They wanted social reform.
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If games happen, Mavs, Nuggets will try to force Game 7s

If the NBA playoffs resume, Denver and Dallas will face elimination games.
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Blazers say Lillard leaving bubble for tests on injured knee

Portland guard Damian Lillard is leaving the NBA's bubble at Walt Disney World for further tests on his injured right knee.
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Blazers say Lillard leaving bubble for tests on injured knee

Portland guard Damian Lillard is leaving the NBA's bubble at Walt Disney World for further tests on his injured right knee.
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If games happen, Mavs, Nuggets will try to force Game 7s

If the NBA playoffs resume, Denver and Dallas will face elimination games.
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WNBA games postponed following shooting of Jacob Blake

The WNBA postponed its three games Wednesday night following the shooting of Jacob Blake over the weekend.
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Bucks players don't take the court for NBA playoff game

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA players made their strongest statement yet against racial injustice Wednesday when the Milwaukee Bucks didn't take the floor for their playoff game against the Orlando Magic.
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WNBA gives 'home' teams taste of home inside the bubble

DJs Heat and O are accustomed to hyping up crowds and feeding off of that energy.
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Antetokounmpo voted NBA's Defensive Player of the Year

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo figured somebody was in trouble.
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Frustrated NBA players wonder again whether they should play

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — As the NBA sought to resume the season, players had to weigh whether playing basketball aided or distracted from their calls for social justice reform.
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Antetokounmpo voted NBA's Defensive Player of the Year

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo figured somebody was in trouble.
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Frustrated NBA players wonder again whether they should play

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — As the NBA sought to resume the season, players had to weigh whether playing basketball aided or distracted from their calls for social justice reform.
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Lakers, Bucks look to clinch second-round berths Wednesday

It was only a week ago when the sky was falling on the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA’s two best teams in the regular season, the top seeds in their respective conferences, both lost their playoff openers and looked vulnerable.
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Aces move to top of AP WNBA power poll with win over Storm

Las Vegas is on a roll, winning nine of its 10 games in August.
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Butler gets first sweep with Heat, and now some rest

Jimmy Butler finally got to enjoy a playoff sweep.
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Sweet! Parker has cupcakes made to raise voter awareness

Candace Parker was a freshman at Tennessee the first time she voted in a U.S. election.
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Nets to return with more talent for Vaughn or another coach

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets went down meekly in the playoffs, their decimated roster no competition for the reigning NBA champions.
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Raptors hope Lowry will be ready when they face Celtics

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — When the Toronto Raptors tip off the Eastern Conference semifinals against Boston, they want Kyle Lowry on the floor.
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Taurasi honors Kobe by wearing No. 8 jersey with his name

Diana Taurasi went out and honored Kobe Bryant the best way she could on the Hall of Famer's 42nd birthday.
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Heat can get some rest, Rockets may have missed their chance

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — In a crammed schedule after the NBA's restart, rest has been hard to find.
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Raptors overwhelm Nets 150-122 to finish first-round sweep

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Lowry limped off the floor in the first quarter and the Toronto Raptors will surely need their point guard in the next round.
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Taurasi honors Kobe by wearing No. 8 jersey with his name

Diana Taurasi went out and honored Kobe Bryant the best way she could on the Hall of Famer's 42nd birthday.
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Raptors overwhelm Nets 150-122 to finish first-round sweep

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Lowry limped off the floor in the first quarter and the Toronto Raptors will surely need their point guard in the next round.
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Heat can get some rest, Rockets may have missed their chance

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — In a crammed schedule after the NBA's restart, rest has been hard to find.
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James, Davis power Lakers past Trail Blazers for 2-1 lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — More of a spectator than a supporter for LeBron James in the first half, Anthony Davis had a message for his teammate.
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James, Davis power Lakers past Trail Blazers for 2-1 lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — More of a spectator than a supporter for LeBron James in the first half, Anthony Davis had a message for his teammate.
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Doncic seeks quick recovery; 76ers, Nets facing quick exits

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks will work around the clock on Luka Doncic, hoping he can be healthy enough to play Sunday.
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Raptors' Nick Nurse voted NBA Coach of the Year

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Nick Nurse was close to quitting.
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Leonard leads Clippers past Mavs as Doncic injures ankle

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers looked to rough up Dallas right from the start.
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Leonard leads Clippers past Mavs as Doncic injures ankle

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers looked to rough up Dallas right from the start.
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LeBron James pumps up Goodyear after Trump attacks company

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Akron’s best-known native responded to President Donald Trump's attack on his Ohio hometown's iconic company, offering a shout-out of solidarity with the city, company and workers.
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Toughest NBA rival is bubble, where 'every day is Wednesday'

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — In a normal NBA playoff series Mike D’Antoni would be taking his Houston Rockets on the road.
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Minnesota wins NBA draft lottery, rights to No. 1 pick

The NBA draft lottery was delayed three months. The Minnesota Timberwolves are certainly feeling like the wait was worthwhile.
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Minnesota wins NBA draft lottery, rights to No. 1 pick

The NBA draft lottery was delayed three months. The Minnesota Timberwolves are certainly feeling like the wait was worthwhile.
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Mavs pull away while Doncic sits, beat Clippers 127-114

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Luka Doncic has his first NBA postseason victory, though probably not the way he expected.
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Mavs pull away while Doncic sits, beat Clippers 127-114

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Luka Doncic has his first NBA postseason victory, though probably not the way he expected.
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Disney is nice but for NBA's top teams, no place like home

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Lakers and Bucks exited practice Wednesday to palm trees around them and sunny skies overhead.
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NBA's non-Disney teams can train in individual team bubbles

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The teams that didn't get invited to Walt Disney World now have instructions on how they can get back to basketball — in their own bubbles.
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Top seeds toppled: Bucks, Lakers stunned in playoff openers

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — First it was Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, unable to call upon what was one of the best defenses in the league.
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NBA's non-Disney teams can train in individual team bubbles

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The teams that didn't get invited to Walt Disney World now have instructions on how they can get back to basketball — in their own bubbles.
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With offenses blowing up in bubble, defenses try to catch up

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The kids are having all kinds of fun at Walt Disney World.
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Stewart says 'everyone wants a piece' of first-place Seattle

The WNBA has reached its midway point and its clear that the Seattle Storm are the team to beat.
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Pacers, Heat set to restart their playoff rivalry

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The last time Miami and Indiana met in the postseason, a trip to the NBA Finals was on the line and both franchises were clear championship contenders.
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Clippers hold off Doncic, Mavs after Porzingis is tossed

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers had enough answers to withstand Luka Doncic's record-setting debut — especially after his running mate was thrown out of the game.
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Doncic's debut good enough for history, but not for a win

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Nobody had ever scored as much as Luka Doncic in an NBA playoff debut.
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James on his return to postseason: 'This is the toughest'

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James never took it for granted, no matter how routine it became.
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Clippers hold off Doncic, Mavs after Porzingis is tossed

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers had enough answers to withstand Luka Doncic's record-setting debut — especially after his running mate was thrown out of the game.
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James on his return to postseason: 'This is the toughest'

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James never took it for granted, no matter how routine it became.
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As the NBA playoffs begin, here are 10 things to know

The NBA playoff pool is deeper than ever this season.
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As the NBA playoffs begin, here are 10 things to know

The NBA playoff pool is deeper than ever this season.
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Welcome to the playoffs: The NBA's best time of year is here

There seem to be fewer players fishing at Walt Disney World these days. Getting a tee time or streaming video games might not be as much of a priority as it was a few weeks ago, either.
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Blazers make playoffs, oust Grizzlies with 126-122 victory

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — A fourth consecutive down-to-the-wire finish, a fourth consecutive win for the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Blazers make playoffs, oust Grizzlies with 126-122 victory

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — A fourth consecutive down-to-the-wire finish, a fourth consecutive win for the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Feeling tough to beat, Raptors set to open playoffs vs Nets

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — So many roadblocks could have knocked the Toronto Raptors off course on the path toward a repeat.
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Pacers, Heat set to restart their playoff rivalry

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The last time Miami and Indiana met in the postseason, a trip to the NBA Finals was on the line and both franchises were clear championship contenders.
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Mavs' Luka Doncic set to begin his first NBA playoff run

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Luka Doncic would like to clear up a bit of a misconception: He has playoff experience.
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Play-in time: Blazers, Grizzlies to play Game 1 on Saturday

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Heroics were needed to get Portland and Memphis on the doorstep of the playoffs.
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Play-in time: Blazers, Grizzlies to play Game 1 on Saturday

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Heroics were needed to get Portland and Memphis on the doorstep of the playoffs.
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Raptors' Kyle Lowry got his title, now set to chase another

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Lowry spent 13 years chasing an NBA championship before finally getting the ring. His career is closer to the end than the beginning. He’s made his money. His jersey will sway from rafters in Toronto one day. He’ll be a candidate for the …
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The NBA's regular season, at long last, is about to close

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The last day of an NBA regular season typically sees just about every team in action, with plenty of drama surrounding down-to-the-wire playoff races and statistical titles on the line.
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Into the unknown: NBA teams face concerns outside of bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Luke Walton was trying to find the right words to motivate his players to finish the season strong.
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It's over: For first time in 23 seasons, Spurs miss playoffs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Gregg Popovich didn't put much thought into San Antonio's playoff streak when it was rolling along.
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It's over: For first time in 23 seasons, Spurs miss playoffs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Gregg Popovich didn't put much thought into San Antonio's playoff streak when it was rolling along.
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The NBA's regular season, at long last, is about to close

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The last day of an NBA regular season typically sees just about every team in action, with plenty of drama surrounding down-to-the-wire playoff races and statistical titles on the line.
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Decision Day arrives for Suns, Blazers, Grizzlies and Spurs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — A team is going to reach the Western Conference playoffs with a losing record for the first time in 23 years, which ordinarily would not be exciting news.
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NBA sees seven of the eight first-round matchups set

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA playoff bracket is nearly set.
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NBA sees seven of the eight first-round matchups set

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA playoff bracket is nearly set.
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Remaining East matchups set: Heat-Pacers, Celtics-76ers

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Eastern Conference playoff field is set, and the final day of the regular season will bring a preview of a first-round matchup.
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Isiah Thomas' Olympic hopes were denied, not once but twice

Isiah Thomas loved to play road games, and the ones he could have been part of in 1980 might have been unlike any other in his career.
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Decision Day arrives for Suns, Blazers, Grizzlies and Spurs

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — A team is going to reach the Western Conference playoffs with a losing record for the first time in 23 years, which ordinarily would not be exciting news.
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NBA lays out plan for player guests to enter Disney bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA players could have some family members or close friends inside the season-restart bubble with them by the end of the month.
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Analysis: Lillard has enough motivation for his playoff push

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Damian Lillard has no shortage of motivation.
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The West play-in race may be decided by slimmest of margins

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The race in the Western Conference for two play-in game spots will go down to the wire.
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Heat stifle Warren, close in on No. 4 seed with 114-92 win

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler returned to the Miami lineup and everything started clicking again for the Heat.
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Heat stifle Warren, close in on No. 4 seed with 114-92 win

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler returned to the Miami lineup and everything started clicking again for the Heat.
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The West play-in race may be decided by slimmest of margins

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Tiebreakers won’t factor into who qualifies for the Western Conference play-in series. The four remaining teams in the race for those two spots will all play a different total of games in this coronavirus-interrupted season, meaning none of those clubs can finish with identical …
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All good: WNBA has reported no positive coronavirus tests

One month into the season and the WNBA bubble seems to be working.
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Zion's rookie year will end without postseason berth

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Zion Williamson’s rookie season is ending without a playoff berth.
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It's official: NBA will have a play-in series in the West

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — It’s now official: There will be a play-in series to determine the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
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No shortage of points scored inside the NBA's bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The last time there was a slate of five or more NBA games on the same day, with every team scoring at least 110 points, was more than 32 years ago.
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Zion's rookie year will end without a postseason berth

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Zion Williamson’s rookie season is ending without a playoff berth.
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Spurs help playoff chances, top Pelicans, Zion 122-113

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs came to the NBA's restart bubble looking to develop their young talent.
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No shortage of points scored inside the NBA's bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The last time there was a slate of five or more NBA games on the same day, with every team scoring at least 110 points, was more than 32 years ago.
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Spurs help playoff chances, top Pelicans, Zion 122-113

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs came to the NBA's restart bubble looking to develop their young talent.
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It's official: NBA will have a play-in series in the West

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — It’s now official: There will be a play-in series to determine the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
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76ers announce that All-Star Ben Simmons needs knee surgery

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — All-Star Ben Simmons will have surgery on his left knee, a big blow for the Philadelphia 76ers and their hopes of making a deep run in this season’s playoffs.
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NBA time zone: body clocks get a reset inside the bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA body clock is finely tuned.
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The NBA MVP finalists: Antetokounmpo, James and Harden

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — This season’s NBA MVP has won the award before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

76ers announce that All-Star Ben Simmons needs knee surgery

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — All-Star Ben Simmons will have surgery on his left knee, a big blow for the Philadelphia 76ers and their hopes of making a deep run in this season’s playoffs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

The NBA MVP finalists: Antetokounmpo, James and Harden

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — This season’s NBA MVP has won the award before.
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NBA time zone: body clocks get a reset inside the bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA body clock is finely tuned.
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Celtics build 40-point lead, roll past Raptors 122-100

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The way the NBA standings look right now, there's a reasonable chance that the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors could be slotted to see each other in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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In the bubble, the Phoenix Suns have been perfect so far

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The last time Devin Booker walked off the court as a winner in four consecutive games, these were the opponents: Hampton, Cincinnati, West Virginia and Notre Dame.
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NBA playoff picture comes into a bit more focus

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA playoff picture is getting a little clearer.
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Celtics build 40-point lead, roll past Raptors 122-100

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The way the NBA standings look right now, there's a reasonable chance that the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors could be slotted to see each other in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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NBA playoff picture comes into a bit more focus

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA playoff picture is getting a little clearer.
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In the bubble, the Phoenix Suns have been perfect so far

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The last time Devin Booker walked off the court as a winner in four consecutive games, these were the opponents: Hampton, Cincinnati, West Virginia and Notre Dame.
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Lakers not exactly rolling along as playoffs approach

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — This is the land of in-between for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Lillard's 11 3's lift rising Portland past Denver, 125-115

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Damian Lillard wasn't off to a great shooting start inside the NBA's so-called bubble.
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Lillard's 11 3's lift rising Portland past Denver, 125-115

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Damian Lillard wasn't off to a great shooting start inside the NBA's so-called bubble.
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76ers waiting, bracing for word on Simmons' knee injury

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons is seeking treatment options on his injured left knee, and the 76ers are unsure the extent of the issue or how many games the All-Star could miss.
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NBA Foundation created, pledges $300 million to Black growth

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA's Board of Governors and the National Basketball Players Association have finalized plans to create the first NBA Foundation that will work to spur economic growth in the Black community, announcing Wednesday that the initial contribution will be $300 million over the next …
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In the NBA bubble, the race for No. 8 out West is quite wild

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Devin Booker does not like the notion that the Phoenix Suns, whose playoff chances were beyond slim when the season was suspended, should simply be happy to be in the NBA’s bubble.
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NBA Foundation created, pledges $300 million to Black growth

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA's Board of Governors and the National Basketball Players Association have finalized plans to create the first NBA Foundation that will work to spur economic growth in the Black community, announcing Wednesday that the initial contribution will be $300 million over the next …
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NBA releases testing results, no players confirmed positive

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA’s bubble is still working.
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Ionescu heads to New York to see ankle, foot specialist

NEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu is headed to New York to see an ankle and foot specialist the team announced Wednesday.
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In the NBA bubble, the race for No. 8 out West is quite wild

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Devin Booker does not like the notion that the Phoenix Suns, whose playoff chances were beyond slim when the season was suspended, should simply be happy to be in the NBA’s bubble.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

In the NBA bubble, the race for No. 8 out West is quite wild

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Devin Booker does not like the notion that the Phoenix Suns, whose playoff chances were beyond slim when the season was suspended, should simply be happy to be in the NBA’s bubble.
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Analysis: In up-and-down season, Nets got a moment to savor

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — All the Brooklyn Nets were missing Tuesday were their leaders in salary, points, points per game, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and 3-pointers. If that wasn’t enough, the feel-good story of Jamal Crawford’s return to the NBA lasted for about six minutes.
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So far WNBA teams scoring at breakneck pace

WNBA teams are scoring at a breakneck pace through the first week of the season with six teams reaching the 100-point mark through the first 24 games.
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Bird sidelined with bone bruise in her left knee

Sue Bird will be sidelined for a bit as she recovers from a bone bruise in her left knee.
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Magic's Isaac now staring at another, longer knee rehab

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jonathan Isaac would routinely be inside the Orlando Magic’s AdventHealth practice facility by 7:15 a.m. most days this spring when the facility was open, putting in hours of work to rehabilitate a serious injury to his left knee.
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Analysis: Early returns say so far, so good for NBA bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — So far, so good.
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Analysis: Early returns say so far, so good for NBA bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — So far, so good.
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Relaxed: Dressed-down look is making NBA coaches happy

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Going shopping was a top priority for Taylor Jenkins when he was first hired as coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Butler misses Heat practice, teammate hints he's isolating

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler was not with the Miami Heat for practice Sunday, and one of his teammates suggested that he was quarantining away from the team.
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As NBA returns, so must an NBA writer in early hot spot

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — I couldn’t wait to watch basketball in March.
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Liberty rookie Sabrina Ionescu has Grade 3 left ankle sprain

Sabrina Ionescu's rookie season could be over just as it was getting started.
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AP Interview: Heat's Leonard stands for anthem, explains why

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Meyers Leonard has a brother who served two tours in Afghanistan with the U.S. Marines. He carries a military-themed backpack, wears combat boots and has a phone loaded with Navy SEALs who are his friends.
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Popovich, Isaac choose to stand for anthem in NBA bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jonathan Isaac stood, and stood out.
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As NBA returns, so must an NBA writer in early hot spot

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — I couldn’t wait to watch basketball in March.
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Popovich, Isaac choose to stand for anthem in NBA bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jonathan Isaac stood, and stood out.
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Magic's Isaac is first player to stand for anthem in bubble

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jonathan Isaac stood, and stood out.
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Magic's Jonathan Isaac is lone player to stand for anthem

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jonathan Isaac of the Orlando Magic stood for the national anthem before his team’s game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, the lone player or coach in that game who did not kneel.
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James' layup late lifts Lakers past Clippers, 103-101

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers showed some rust.
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Knicks bring Tom Thibodeau back to New York as new coach

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Thibodeau brought the Chicago Bulls to their greatest success since Michael Jordan.
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As NBA returns, so must an NBA writer in early hot spot

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — I couldn’t wait to watch basketball in March.
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Players, coaches kneel before NBA's re-opening night

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Black players were next to white players. Coaches from one team were next to their compatriots from the opposing side. Many locked arms with the man next to them, some shut their eyes tightly, a few including LeBron James briefly raising a fist into …
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James' layup late lifts Lakers past Clippers, 103-101

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers showed some rust.
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Players, coaches kneel before NBA's re-opening night

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Black players were next to white players. Coaches from one team were next to their compatriots from the opposing side. Many locked arms with the man next to them, some shut their eyes tightly, a few including LeBron James briefly raising a fist into …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Knicks bring Tom Thibodeau back to New York as new coach

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Thibodeau brought the Chicago Bulls to their greatest success since Michael Jordan.
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As NBA returns, so must an NBA writer in early hot spot

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — I couldn’t wait to watch basketball in March.
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Here's 10 things to know about the NBA season restart

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Welcome back, NBA. The games start Thursday night at Walt Disney World, and here's 10 things to know as the season enters its restart phase.
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Davis, Williamson say they're ready for re-opening night

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson say they are ready for re-opening night.
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For the NBA, it's time to play, kneel and demand change

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Miami center Bam Adebayo did not know Breonna Taylor. He never heard of the woman who worked as an emergency room technician and had designs on becoming a nurse, a homeowner, a wife, a mother. Never knew anything about her.
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Game on: NBA finally set to see games that count again

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Games were canceled. Practice facilities were shuttered. A season ended unceremoniously for eight teams. The draft process was delayed, as was free agency. Some players tested positive for the coronavirus. Many more took to the streets and used their voices to demand justice and …
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Davis could miss Lakers' 1st game back after poke in eye

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Re-opening night is fast approaching, and Anthony Davis’ status is uncertain.
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College basketball stuck in holding pattern during pandemic

Baseball has begun its coronavirus-delayed season with limited long-distance travel and no fans in the stands.
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Davis could miss Lakers' 1st game back after poke in eye

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Re-opening night is fast approaching, and Anthony Davis’ status is uncertain.
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Lakers' Anthony Davis' status unclear after poked in the eye

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Re-opening night is fast approaching, and Anthony Davis’ status is uncertain.
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Fowles ready to become WNBA all-time rebound leader

Sylvia Fowles is poised for yet another WNBA milestone.
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Liberty, Nets owner wants WNBA, NBA teams on equal ground

NEW YORK (AP) — Coming from the business world, Liberty owner Joe Tsai didn't understand why his WNBA franchise didn't have a CEO similar to the team's NBA counterpart the Brooklyn Nets — which Tsai also owns.
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It's in the bag: Even whistles now are safer at NBA restart

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA believes it has considered every possible way it can make the restarted season as safe as possible for everyone involved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

College basketball stuck in holding pattern during pandemic

Baseball has begun its coronavirus-delayed season with limited long-distance travel and no fans in the stands.
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Liberty, Nets owner wants WNBA, NBA teams on equal ground

NEW YORK (AP) — Coming from the business world, Liberty owner Joe Tsai didn't understand why his WNBA franchise didn't have a CEO similar to the team's NBA counterpart the Brooklyn Nets — which Tsai also owns.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

It's in the bag: Even whistles now are safer at NBA restart

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA believes it has considered every possible way it can make the restarted season as safe as possible for everyone involved.
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Say Cheese: Bench energy is real, and loud, at NBA restart

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Dion Waiters took an open 3-opener and about 75 feet away, a dozen or so of his Los Angeles Lakers teammates all seemed to leap from their seats in unison.
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Irving commits $1.5 million for WNBA players skipping season

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving is making sure WNBA players can sit out the season and not stress about a paycheck.
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Embiid misses Philadelphia scrimmage with calf tightness

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Joel Embiid is hurting, and that's a cause for concern as the Philadelphia 76ers get set to restart their season this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

College basketball stuck in holding pattern during pandemic

Baseball has begun its coronavirus-delayed season with limited long-distance travel and no fans in the stands.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

College basketball stuck in holding pattern during pandemic

Baseball has begun its coronavirus-delayed season with limited long-distance travel and no fans in the stands.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Embiid misses Philadelphia scrimmage with calf tightness

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Joel Embiid is hurting, and that's a cause for concern as the Philadelphia 76ers get set to restart their season this week.
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Clippers' Williams will serve 10-day quarantine, miss games

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA said Sunday that Lou Williams of the Los Angeles Clippers is being quarantined for 10 days because of his trip out of the league's bubble last week to attend a family member's funeral.
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Williamson back in NBA quarantine, could be out on Tuesday

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Zion Williamson will be out of quarantine by the time New Orleans plays in the first official game of the NBA restart at Walt Disney World.
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AP source: Knicks close to deal to make Tom Thibodeau coach

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Thibodeau is coming back to the New York Knicks, who are still seeking the success they enjoyed when he was an assistant two decades ago.
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AP source: Knicks close to deal to make Tom Thibodeau coach

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Thibodeau is coming back to the New York Knicks, who are still seeking the success they enjoyed when he was an assistant two decades ago.
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Williamson back in NBA quarantine, could be out on Tuesday

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Zion Williamson will be out of quarantine by the time New Orleans plays in the first official game of the NBA restart at Walt Disney World.
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Williamson returns to bubble, as others dealing with issues

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Zion Williamson is back in the NBA bubble, after tending to a family situation.
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Williamson returns to bubble, as others dealing with issues

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Zion Williamson is back in the NBA bubble, after tending to a family situation.
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Family issues outside bubble calling some NBA players home

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Being separated from families is certainly a tough element of being in the NBA bubble. So, too, is being separated when issues within the family happen.
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West preview: It'll be a wild race for eighth — and ninth

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Add this plot twist to an unusual NBA season: To get the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference, a whole bunch of teams will enter the final two weeks of the regular season trying to finish ninth.
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WNBA set to tip off shortened season after delayed start

A WNBA season like no other will get underway on Saturday with all 12 teams at a single site.
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Down in Disney, Bucks hope to finish the job this season

There were no defenders nearby. There wasn’t even another team on the court.
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Masked man: Spurs' Popovich wears face covering for game

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Gregg Popovich was working in a mask on Thursday — though not in his usual role — when the San Antonio Spurs made their scrimmage debut at the NBA restart at Walt Disney World.
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Masked man: Spurs' Popovich wears face covering for game

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Gregg Popovich was working in a mask on Thursday — though not in his usual role — when the San Antonio Spurs made their scrimmage debut at the NBA restart at Walt Disney World.
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Study: NBA earns high marks for diversity hiring practices

A diversity report for racial and gender hiring in the NBA found more people of color serving as general managers and more women filling team management roles.
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Aces' Cambage to miss season after being medically excused

NEW YORK (AP) — Las Vegas Aces All-Star center Liz Cambage will miss the upcoming WNBA season after she was medically excused by the league's independent panel of doctors, the team said Thursday.
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Cambage will miss season after being medically excused

NEW YORK (AP) — Las Vegas Aces All-Star center Liz Cambage will miss the upcoming WNBA season after she was medically excused by the league's independent panel of doctors, the team said Thursday.
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The champs are back: Leaner Raptors eyeing another title run

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Nick Nurse might not have been the best student in college, at least when it came to being able to get work done ahead of time.
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Nets a depleted team heading into NBA's restart at Disney

The Brooklyn Nets will always remember being big winners in July 2019.
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At home, sort of, the restart is most peculiar for Magic

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA restart has elements of strangeness for every team.
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Heat hoping their 'culture' pays off at NBA restart

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Heat like to have sayings, or buzz words, on the shirts that they wear to work every day. And one of the shirts that coach Erik Spoelstra likes the most is printed with a simple one-word message.
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WNBA Commissioner confident season will be successful

NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert believes the measures that the league has taken to ensure the players are safe as they work toward their season have been effective.
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Pandemic Basketball begins, with some comforts of home

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Michael Baiamonte was not at Walt Disney World on Wednesday. The public address announcer for the Miami Heat wasn't in the building for the team's season-restart scrimmage debut.
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To NBA coaches, racial equality is a priority of the restart

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Dallas’ Rick Carlisle now starts every interview session by reading from a calendar that highlights something that happened on that day in the country’s racial history. Toronto’s Nick Nurse is often wearing shirts to practice proclaiming that Black Lives Matter. Orlando’s Steve Clifford, in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic Basketball begins, with some comforts of home

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Michael Baiamonte was not at Walt Disney World on Wednesday. The public address announcer for the Miami Heat wasn't in the building for the team's season-restart scrimmage debut.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Zion Williamson getting tested, but return to bubble unknown

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Zion Williamson could still make re-opening night of the NBA season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

To NBA coaches, racial equality is a priority of the restart

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Dallas’ Rick Carlisle now starts every interview session by reading from a calendar that highlights something that happened on that day in the country’s racial history. Toronto’s Nick Nurse is often wearing shirts to practice proclaiming that Black Lives Matter. Orlando’s Steve Clifford, in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

A whole new look, for a whole new NBA game experience

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — There’s no bench. The courtside broadcasters will not be courtside. And the stat crew will be doing their work inside what loosely can be described as an oversized hockey penalty box.
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Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm sit atop AP WNBA power poll

NEW YORK (AP) — The Seattle Storm are healthy to begin the season with Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird back in the lineup and sit atop the preseason Associated Press WNBA poll.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

A whole new look, for a whole new NBA game experience

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — There’s no bench. The courtside broadcasters will not be courtside. And the stat crew will be doing their work inside what loosely can be described as an oversized hockey penalty box.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm sit atop AP WNBA power poll

NEW YORK (AP) — The Seattle Storm are healthy to begin the season with Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird back in the lineup and sit atop the preseason Associated Press WNBA poll.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lakers' LeBron James speaks out: 'Nothing is normal in 2020'

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James keeps hearing the same questions. How’s it going? How’s the bubble?
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Verge to stay at Arizona State, removes name from NBA draft

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State guard Alonzo Verge Jr. is withdrawing his name from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season.
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Married WNBA coaches living in different places in bubble

Phoenix coach Sandy Brondello called her husband Olaf Lange and good-naturedly ribbed him that he was late for a zoom interview.
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Married WNBA coaches living in different places in bubble

Phoenix coach Sandy Brondello called her husband Olaf Lange and good-naturedly ribbed him that he was late for a zoom interview.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lakers' LeBron James speaks out: 'Nothing is normal in 2020'

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James keeps hearing the same questions. How’s it going? How’s the bubble?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

LeBron James speaks out: 'Nothing is normal in 2020'

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James keeps hearing the same questions. How’s it going? How’s the bubble?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

NBA going with shorter games for Disney exhibition openers

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The first exhibition games of the NBA restart will go a little more quickly than usual.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Verge to stay at Arizona State, removes name from NBA draft

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State guard Alonzo Verge Jr. is withdrawing his name from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

WNBA players adjusting to life in their Florida bubble

Sue Bird has seen a lot in her storied playing career in the WNBA, overseas and the Olympics. While nothing the 39-year-old Seattle Storm guard experienced has prepared her for life in the WNBA bubble, she is making the best of the situation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

WNBA players adjusting to life in their Florida bubble

Sue Bird has seen a lot in her storied playing career in the WNBA, overseas and the Olympics. While nothing the 39-year-old Seattle Storm guard experienced has prepared her for life in the WNBA bubble, she is making the best of the situation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

NBA going with shorter games for Disney exhibition openers

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The first exhibition games of the NBA restart will go a little more quickly than usual.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Verge to stay at Arizona State, removes name from NBA draft

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State guard Alonzo Verge Jr. is withdrawing his name from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

College hoops coaches move to eliminate standardized testing

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Men's and women's college basketball coaches are proposing the NCAA eliminate standardized testing requirements from initial-eligibility standards, calling exams such as the SAT and ACT “longstanding forces of institutional racism.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

NBA says races for the season's individual trophies are over

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA’s MVP race is over. So is the battle for every other individual regular-season trophy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Verge to stay at Arizona State, removes name from NBA draft

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State guard Alonzo Verge Jr. is withdrawing his name from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

NBA going with shorter games for Disney exhibition openers

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The first exhibition games of the NBA restart will go a little more quickly than usual.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Tina Charles medically excused for WNBA season

Washington Mystics forward Tina Charles was medically excused for the season by an independent panel of doctors, the team announced Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

College hoops coaches move to eliminate standardized testing

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Men's and women's college basketball coaches are proposing the NCAA eliminate standardized testing requirements from initial-eligibility standards, calling exams such as the SAT and ACT “longstanding forces of institutional racism.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Nuggets' Barton: Jersey messages won't make enough impact

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Denver guard Will Barton said Friday that he decided against wearing a social justice message on the back of his jersey at the NBA restart because he does not believe it those actions will make enough of a real impact.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NBA says races for the season's individual trophies are over

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA’s MVP race is over. So is the battle for every other individual regular-season trophy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Tina Charles medically excused for WNBA season

Washington Mystics forward Tina Charles was medically excused for the season by an independent panel of doctors, the team announced Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NBA says races for the season's individual trophies are over

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA’s MVP race is over. So is the battle for every other individual regular-season trophy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Nuggets' Barton: Jersey messages won't make enough impact

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Denver guard Will Barton said Friday that he decided against wearing a social justice message on the back of his jersey at the NBA restart because he does not believe it those actions will make enough of a real impact.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Referees gearing up for their return to NBA games, too

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA referees have not had the same opportunities as players have to knock off the rust from the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

College hoops coaches move to eliminate standardized testing

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Men's and women's college basketball coaches are proposing the NCAA eliminate standardized testing requirements from initial-eligibility standards, calling exams such as the SAT and ACT “longstanding forces of institutional racism.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

James Harden, cleared to play, makes Disney practice debut

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA scoring leader James Harden of the Houston Rockets practiced with his team for the first time in more than four months Thursday, saying his arrival at the league's restart bubble at Walt Disney World was delayed by family issues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

James Harden, cleared to play, makes Disney practice debut

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA scoring leader James Harden of the Houston Rockets practiced with his team for the first time in more than four months Thursday, saying his arrival at the league's restart bubble at Walt Disney World was delayed by family issues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Referees gearing up for their return to NBA games, too

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — NBA referees have not had the same opportunities as players have to knock off the rust from the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

College hoops coaches move to eliminate standardized testing

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Men's and women's college basketball coaches are proposing the NCAA eliminate standardized testing requirements from initial-eligibility standards, calling exams such as the SAT and ACT “longstanding forces of institutional racism.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bird, Taurasi say playing in 2020 was only option for them

Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird know that they are on the tail end of their basketball careers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Jamal Crawford's latest NBA chance finally arrives with Nets

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jamal Crawford is coming off a 51-point game.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Inside the bubble, NBA players have plenty of options

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Every team in the NBA bubble has played golf.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Delle Donne hurt that request denied by panel of doctors

NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne was shocked and hurt when her request to be medically excused for the season was denied by an independent medical panel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Longtime coach, executive Craig Robinson hired to lead NABC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Craig Robinson has been a successful businessman with a range of financial institutions. He has led college basketball programs from the relatively small Ivy League to the powerful Pac-12. He even has spent time in the front office of NBA franchises, including the Milwaukee Bucks …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Kara Lawson excited for chance to coach at Duke

Kara Lawson has always wanted to coach at Duke — a fact the first-time college coach hadn't shared with many people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Inside the bubble, NBA players have plenty of options

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Every team in the NBA bubble has played golf.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Delle Donne hurt that request denied by panel of doctors

NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne was shocked and hurt when her request to be medically excused for the season was denied by an independent medical panel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Kings' Barnes isn't at NBA restart, says he has coronavirus

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Harrison Barnes of the Sacramento Kings became the latest NBA player to reveal that he has the coronavirus, making the announcement Tuesday and saying he has hopes to join his team for the league’s restart later this summer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bird, Taurasi say playing in 2020 was only option for them

Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird know that they are on the tail end of their basketball careers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

A long summer of basketball isn't new for everyone in NBA

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Formulating a plan to get a team ready for the restart of the NBA season wasn’t as difficult as one might expect for Indiana coach Nate McMillan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Longtime coach, executive Craig Robinson hired to lead NABC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Craig Robinson has been a successful businessman with a range of financial institutions. He has led college basketball programs from the relatively small Ivy League to the powerful Pac-12. He even has spent time in the front office of NBA franchises, including the Milwaukee Bucks …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Kara Lawson excited for chance to coach at Duke

Kara Lawson has always wanted to coach at Duke — a fact the first-time college coach hadn't shared with many people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

A long summer of basketball isn't new for everyone in NBA

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Formulating a plan to get a team ready for the restart of the NBA season wasn’t as difficult as one might expect for Indiana coach Nate McMillan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Kings' Barnes isn't at NBA restart, says he has coronavirus

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Harrison Barnes of the Sacramento Kings became the latest NBA player to reveal that he has the coronavirus, making the announcement Tuesday and saying he has hopes to join his team for the league’s restart later this summer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Rockets' Westbrook has virus, as NBA bubble faces first test

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Houston's Russell Westbrook hasn't made it to the NBA restart yet.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Duke hires Celtics' Lawson to lead women's basketball team

Duke has turned to Boston Celtics assistant coach and former WNBA All-Star Kara Lawson to lead its women’s basketball program.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

WNBA MVP Delle Donne says league denied her medical waiver

NEW YORK (AP) — Elena Delle Donne's request to be medically excused from the WNBA season was denied, according to the league's reigning MVP.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Grit, resolve carry Northern Kentucky's Harris in hard times

The image Karl Harris has of his father is painted by old photos and the stories his brothers tell.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Longtime coach, executive Craig Robinson hired to lead NABC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Craig Robinson has been a successful businessman with a range of financial institutions. He has led college basketball programs from the relatively small Ivy League to the powerful Pac-12. He even has spent time in the front office of NBA franchises, including the Milwaukee Bucks …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

WNBA season scheduled to tip off on July 25

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA season is scheduled to tip off July 25 with all games that weekend dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Kara Lawson excited for chance to coach at Duke

Kara Lawson has always wanted to coach at Duke — a fact the first-time college coach hadn't shared with many people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

WNBA MVP Delle Donne says league denied her medical waiver

NEW YORK (AP) — Elena Delle Donne's request to be medically excused from the WNBA season was denied, according to the league's reigning MVP.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

WNBA season scheduled to tip off on July 25

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA season is scheduled to tip off July 25 with all games that weekend dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Rockets' Westbrook has virus, as NBA bubble faces first test

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Houston's Russell Westbrook hasn't made it to the NBA restart yet.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Kara Lawson excited for chance to coach at Duke

Kara Lawson has always wanted to coach at Duke — a fact the first-time college coach hadn't shared with many people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Rockets' Westbrook says he tested positive for coronavirus

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets said Monday that he has tested positive for coronavirus, and that he plans to eventually join his team at the restart of the NBA season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Longtime coach, executive Craig Robinson hired to lead NABC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Craig Robinson has been a successful businessman with a range of financial institutions. He has led college basketball programs from the relatively small Ivy League to the powerful Pac-12. He even has spent time in the front office of NBA franchises, including the Milwaukee Bucks …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

At the NBA restart, team equipment is a challenge to manage

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Rob Pimental spent a good amount of time thinking about everything the Miami Heat would need for what could be a three-month trip to Walt Disney World.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Duke hires Celtics' Lawson to lead women's basketball team

Duke has turned to Boston Celtics assistant coach and former WNBA All-Star Kara Lawson to lead its women’s basketball program.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Popovich had reservations, but Spurs coach ready for restart

Gregg Popovich fondly remembers his freshman year at the United States Air Force Academy, even though as a first-year cadet he was extremely limited in where he could go and what activities were allowed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Grit, resolve carry Northern Kentucky's Harris in hard times

The image Karl Harris has of his father is painted by old photos and the stories his brothers tell.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

AP source: Duke talking with Celtics' Lawson on coaching job

Duke is in talks with Boston Celtics assistant coach and former WNBA All-Star Kara Lawson to lead its women’s basketball program, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

At the NBA restart, team equipment is a challenge to manage

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Rob Pimental spent a good amount of time thinking about everything the Miami Heat would need for what could be a three-month trip to Walt Disney World.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NBA teams at Disney had tough travel-party decisions to make

The 22 teams participating in the NBA restart were all at the Disney campus together for the first time Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Duke hires Celtics' Lawson to lead women's basketball team

Duke has turned to Boston Celtics assistant coach and former WNBA All-Star Kara Lawson to lead its women’s basketball program.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Popovich had reservations, but Spurs coach ready for restart

Gregg Popovich fondly remembers his freshman year at the United States Air Force Academy, even though as a first-year cadet he was extremely limited in where he could go and what activities were allowed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Grit, resolve carry Northern Kentucky's Harris in hard times

The image Karl Harris has of his father is painted by old photos and the stories his brothers tell.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

AP source: Duke talking with Celtics' Lawson on coaching job

Duke is in talks with Boston Celtics assistant coach and former WNBA All-Star Kara Lawson to lead its women’s basketball program, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Grit, resolve carry Northern Kentucky's Harris in hard times

The image Karl Harris has of his father is painted by old photos and the stories his brothers tell.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Popovich had reservations, but Spurs coach ready for restart

Gregg Popovich fondly remembers his freshman year at the United States Air Force Academy, even though as a first-year cadet he was extremely limited in where he could go and what activities were allowed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Duke hires Celtics' Lawson to lead women's basketball team

Duke has turned to Boston Celtics assistant coach and former WNBA All-Star Kara Lawson to lead its women’s basketball program.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Practices begin at Disney, as teams begin restart routines

Nikola Vucevic had to raise his voice a bit to answer a question. He had just walked off the court after the first Orlando Magic practice of the restart, and some of his teammates remained on the floor while engaged in a loud and enthusiastic shooting contest.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NBA teams at Disney had tough travel-party decisions to make

The 22 teams participating in the NBA restart were all at the Disney campus together for the first time Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Court filing alleges $400K paid to Williamson family in '18

The legal fight over NBA rookie Zion Williamson’s endorsement potential now includes an allegation that his family received $400,000 from a marketing agency before his lone season for Duke.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

AP source: Duke talking with Celtics' Lawson on coaching job

Duke is in talks with Boston Celtics assistant coach and former WNBA All-Star Kara Lawson to lead its women’s basketball program, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NBA teams at Disney had tough travel-party decisions to make

The 22 teams participating in the NBA restart were all at the Disney campus together for the first time Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

AP source: Duke talking with Celtics' Lawson on coaching job

Duke is in talks with Boston Celtics assistant coach and former WNBA All-Star Kara Lawson to lead its women’s basketball program, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Practices begin at Disney, as teams begin restart routines

Nikola Vucevic had to raise his voice a bit to answer a question. He had just walked off the court after the first Orlando Magic practice of the restart, and some of his teammates remained on the floor while engaged in a loud and enthusiastic shooting contest.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: Kawhi Leonard's arrival at Disney will be delayed

A person with knowledge of the situation says that Kawhi Leonard did not accompany the Los Angeles Clippers on their flight to Central Florida on Wednesday night for the restart of the NBA season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Court filing alleges $400K paid to Williamson family in '18

The legal fight over NBA rookie Zion Williamson’s endorsement potential now includes an allegation that his family received $400,000 from a marketing agency before his lone season for Duke.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Delle Donne waiting to hear from WNBA medical review panel

NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne is waiting to have her case heard by the league's independent panel of doctors to see if she'll be medically excused for the season, the Washington Mystics said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Practices begin at Disney, as teams begin restart routines

Nikola Vucevic had to raise his voice a bit to answer a question. He had just walked off the court after the first Orlando Magic practice of the restart, and some of his teammates remained on the floor while engaged in a loud and enthusiastic shooting contest.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Court filing alleges $400K paid to Williamson family in '18

The legal fight over NBA rookie Zion Williamson’s endorsement potential now includes an allegation that his family received $400,000 from a marketing agency before his lone season for Duke.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: Kawhi Leonard's arrival at Disney will be delayed

A person with knowledge of the situation says that Kawhi Leonard did not accompany the Los Angeles Clippers on their flight to Central Florida on Wednesday night for the restart of the NBA season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Delle Donne waiting to hear from WNBA medical review panel

NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne is waiting to have her case heard by the league's independent panel of doctors to see if she'll be medically excused for the season, the Washington Mystics said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spurs' Patty Mills donating $1 million to fight racism

Patty Mills will play in the NBA restart, and the San Antonio guard said Wednesday that the reason why he's decided to participate is so he can give just over $1 million of his salary to causes in his native Australia devoted to fighting racism.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: Kawhi Leonard's arrival at Disney will be delayed

A person with knowledge of the situation says that Kawhi Leonard did not accompany the Los Angeles Clippers on their flight to Central Florida on Wednesday night for the restart of the NBA season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Delle Donne waiting to hear from WNBA medical review panel

NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne is waiting to have her case heard by the league's independent panel of doctors to see if she'll be medically excused for the season, the Washington Mystics said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spurs' Patty Mills donating $1 million to fight racism

Patty Mills will play in the NBA restart, and the San Antonio guard said Wednesday that the reason why he's decided to participate is so he can give just over $1 million of his salary to causes in his native Australia devoted to fighting racism.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NBA teams on the cusp of having real practices again

Practice facilities in the NBA have been open for a couple of months, with one major element missing from them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Dream owner Loeffler objects to WNBA's social justice plans

NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler is not in favor of the WNBA's social justice plans and has sent a letter to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert objecting to the league’s initiatives to honor the Black Lives Matter movement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Dream owner Loeffler objects to WNBA's social justice plans

NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler is not in favor of the WNBA's social justice plans and has sent a letter to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert objecting to the league’s initiatives to honor the Black Lives Matter movement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NBA teams on the cusp of having real practices again

Practice facilities in the NBA have been open for a couple of months, with one major element missing from them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Penny Taylor steps away from Phoenix assistant coach job

NEW YORK (AP) — Phoenix Mercury assistant coach Penny Taylor is stepping away to focus on being a full-time mother, the team announced Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

The bubble awaits: NBA teams set to start Disney arrivals

After four months of waiting and planning, the NBA bubble is ready to be tested.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Most of WNBA's older coaches OK with Florida virus risk

NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Thibault knows he could be at higher risk for severe illness if he gets the coronavirus because of his age.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

WNBA players to spotlight Breonna Taylor on jerseys

NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA players will wear uniforms for the opening weekend of the season featuring Breonna Taylor's name when the league begins play later this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Penny Taylor steps away from Phoenix assistant coach job

NEW YORK (AP) — Phoenix Mercury assistant coach Penny Taylor is stepping away to focus on being a full-time mother, the team announced Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

WNBA players to spotlight Breonna Taylor on jerseys

NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA players will wear uniforms for the opening weekend of the season featuring Breonna Taylor's name when the league begins play later this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

The bubble awaits: NBA teams set to start Disney arrivals

After four months of waiting and planning, the NBA bubble is ready to be tested.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

WNBA players to spotlight female violence victims on jerseys

NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA players will wear uniforms for the opening weekend of the season featuring the names of women who have died because of alleged police brutality or racial violence — including Breonna Taylor, Vanessa Guillen and Sandra Bland — when the league begins play later this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Most of WNBA's older coaches OK with Florida virus risk

NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Thibault knows he could be at higher risk for severe illness if he gets the coronavirus because of his age.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Agent: Cambage expected out; severe risk if she gets virus

NEW YORK (AP) — Las Vegas Aces All-Star center Liz Cambage is expected to miss the upcoming WNBA season for health reasons, according to her agent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Coronavirus behind him, Utah's Rudy Gobert looking forward

There were the tweets from strangers. “I hate you.” “You ruined the whole world.” “You deserve it.” And there was the scorn from inside his own locker room, the presumption that he infected a teammate with coronavirus, the suggestion that his recklessness somehow caused the entire sporting world to come …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

McCallie won't return as Duke's women's basketball coach

Joanne P. McCallie won’t return for a 14th season as Duke’s women’s basketball coach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Agent: Cambage expected out; severe risk if she gets virus

NEW YORK (AP) — Las Vegas Aces All-Star center Liz Cambage is expected to miss the upcoming WNBA season for health reasons, according to her agent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Agent: Cambage expected out; severe risk if she gets virus

NEW YORK (AP) — Las Vegas Aces All-Star center Liz Cambage is expected to miss the upcoming WNBA season for health reasons, according to her agent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NCAA case against Kansas hoops taken for independent review

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The NCAA's infractions case against the University of Kansas men's basketball program has been accepted into a newly created independent investigation process that was created to handle especially complex cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Trio of former UConn greats leading social justice charge

NEW YORK (AP) — Renee Montgomery and Tiffany Hayes appreciated what former UConn teammate Maya Moore was doing when the All-Star forward stepped away from basketball two years ago to focus on criminal justice reform.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Coronavirus behind him, Utah's Rudy Gobert looking forward

There were the tweets from strangers. “I hate you.” “You ruined the whole world.” “You deserve it.” And there was the scorn from inside his own locker room, the presumption that he infected a teammate with coronavirus, the suggestion that his recklessness somehow caused the entire sporting world to come …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NBA shutdown allowed many in league unexpected time to heal

Portland guard Damian Lillard was in the gym a few days ago and took notice of what injured Trail Blazers big men Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins were doing during their individual workouts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

McCallie won't return as Duke's women's basketball coach

Joanne P. McCallie won’t return for a 14th season as Duke’s women’s basketball coach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Coronavirus behind him, Utah's Rudy Gobert looking forward

There were the tweets from strangers. “I hate you.” “You ruined the whole world.” “You deserve it.” And there was the scorn from inside his own locker room, the presumption that he infected a teammate with coronavirus, the suggestion that his recklessness somehow caused the entire sporting world to come …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NBA shutdown allowed many in league unexpected time to heal

Portland guard Damian Lillard was in the gym a few days ago and took notice of what injured Trail Blazers big men Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins were doing during their individual workouts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NCAA case against Kansas hoops taken for independent review

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The NCAA's infractions case against the University of Kansas men's basketball program has been accepted into a newly created independent investigation process that was created to handle especially complex cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Trio of former UConn greats leading social justice charge

NEW YORK (AP) — Renee Montgomery and Tiffany Hayes appreciated what former UConn teammate Maya Moore was doing when the All-Star forward stepped away from basketball two years ago to focus on criminal justice reform.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asterisk on the NBA title? Coaches, players say not a chance

The 2020 NBA champion, if one is crowned, will have emerged as the ultimate winner from a season that lasted more than a full year from start to finish. A season that saw political
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

McCallie won't return as Duke's women's basketball coach

Joanne P. McCallie won’t return for a 14th season as Duke’s women’s basketball coach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

As Florida virus numbers rise, NBA arrivals draw closer

The coronavirus numbers kept climbing Thursday, with a single-day record for new cases being set in Florida and the NBA revealing that the count of players and staff from the 22 remaining teams that have confirmed diagnoses of COVID-19 continues to grow.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

As Florida virus numbers rise, NBA arrivals draw closer

The coronavirus numbers kept climbing Thursday, with a single-day record for new cases being set in Florida and the NBA revealing that the count of players and staff from the 22 remaining teams that have confirmed diagnoses of COVID-19 continues to grow.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

McCallie won't return as Duke's women's basketball coach

Joanne P. McCallie won’t return for a 14th season as Duke’s women’s basketball coach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Despite virus cases, Nets say no thought to skipping restart

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving aren't coming back. DeAndre Jordan and Wilson Chandler aren't going, either.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NCAA case against Kansas hoops taken for independent review

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The NCAA's infractions case against the University of Kansas men's basketball program has been accepted into a newly created independent investigation process that was created to handle especially complex cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Trio of former UConn greats leading social justice charge

NEW YORK (AP) — Renee Montgomery and Tiffany Hayes appreciated what former UConn teammate Maya Moore was doing when the All-Star forward stepped away from basketball two years ago to focus on criminal justice reform.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Some new college hoop coaches turn to experienced transfers

Mark Byington has spent more than three months as the men’s basketball coach at James Madison without being able to take a recruiting trip or meet personally with the eight players joining his program during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asterisk on the NBA title? Coaches, players say not a chance

The 2020 NBA champion, if one is crowned, will have emerged as the ultimate winner from a season that lasted more than a full year from start to finish. A season that saw political
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Asterisk on the NBA title? Coaches, players say not a chance

The 2020 NBA champion, if one is crowned, will have emerged as the ultimate winner from a season that lasted more than a full year from start to finish. A season that saw political
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NCAA case against Kansas hoops taken for independent review

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The NCAA's infractions case against the University of Kansas men's basketball program has been accepted into a newly created independent investigation process that was created to handle especially complex cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Despite virus cases, Nets say no thought to skipping restart

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving aren't coming back. DeAndre Jordan and Wilson Chandler aren't going, either.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Dinwiddie, Jordan have coronavirus, may not return with Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie and DeAndre Jordan said Monday they have tested positive for the coronavirus, potentially leaving the Brooklyn Nets without two starters when the NBA season resumes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Some new college hoop coaches turn to experienced transfers

Mark Byington has spent more than three months as the men’s basketball coach at James Madison without being able to take a recruiting trip or meet personally with the eight players joining his program during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Dinwiddie, Jordan have coronavirus, may not return with Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie and DeAndre Jordan said Monday they have tested positive for the coronavirus, potentially leaving the Brooklyn Nets without two starters when the NBA season resumes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Some new college hoop coaches turn to experienced transfers

Mark Byington has spent more than three months as the men’s basketball coach at James Madison without being able to take a recruiting trip or meet personally with the eight players joining his program during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Dinwiddie, Jordan have coronavirus, may not return with Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie and DeAndre Jordan said Monday they have tested positive for the coronavirus, potentially leaving the Brooklyn Nets without two starters when the NBA season resumes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Some new college hoop coaches turn to experienced transfers

Mark Byington has spent more than three months as the men’s basketball coach at James Madison without being able to take a recruiting trip or meet personally with the eight players joining his program during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver to sit out WNBA season

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks will be without Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver for the WNBA season so they can focus on their health the team announced Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

The NBA is coming back, and here's 10 things to know

The deals are done. The NBA is coming back. The season will resume on July 30 at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Florida.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver to sit out WNBA season

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks will be without Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver for the WNBA season so they can focus on their health the team announced Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NBA, players sign off on final terms for restarted season

Acknowledging that no option would have been risk-free during a pandemic, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday that the concern shared by the league and its players surrounding next month's restart of the season is rising as coronavirus cases in Florida keep climbing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Welcome back: The NBA sets the schedule for season restart

Zion Williamson is about to get another chance at opening night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

The NBA is coming back, and here's 10 things to know

The deals are done. The NBA is coming back. The season will resume on July 30 at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Florida.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver to sit out WNBA season

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks will be without Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver for the WNBA season so they can focus on their health the team announced Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NBA, players sign off on final terms for restarted season

Acknowledging that no option would have been risk-free during a pandemic, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday that the concern shared by the league and its players surrounding next month's restart of the season is rising as coronavirus cases in Florida keep climbing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Welcome back: The NBA sets the schedule for season restart

Zion Williamson is about to get another chance at opening night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

The NBA is coming back, and here's 10 things to know

The deals are done. The NBA is coming back. The season will resume on July 30 at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Florida.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver to sit out WNBA season

NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks will be without Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver for the WNBA season so they can focus on their health the team announced Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Welcome back: The NBA sets the schedule for season restart

Zion Williamson is about to get another chance at opening night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NBA, players sign off on final terms for restarted season

Acknowledging that no option would have been risk-free during a pandemic, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday that the concern shared by the league and its players surrounding next month's restart of the season is rising as coronavirus cases in Florida keep climbing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vince Carter, 43, retires after record 22 NBA seasons

Vince Carter made his retirement official on Thursday, announcing on his podcast that his 22-year NBA career, the longest in league history, has come to an end.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

AP source: Heat's Derrick Jones Jr. tests positive for virus

MIAMI (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says Miami forward Derrick Jones Jr. has tested positive for the coronavirus, a result that came in shortly after the Heat and other NBA teams began mandatory testing in preparation for next month's resumption of the season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vince Carter, 43, retires after record 22 NBA seasons

Vince Carter made his retirement official on Thursday, announcing on his podcast that his 22-year NBA career, the longest in league history, has come to an end.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Knicks hire Wesley as executive VP, seek July coach decision

NEW YORK (AP) — William Wesley, known for his connections throughout basketball, has joined the New York Knicks as executive vice president/senior basketball adviser.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Knicks hire Wesley as executive VP, seek July coach decision

NEW YORK (AP) — William Wesley, known for his connections throughout basketball, has joined the New York Knicks as executive vice president/senior basketball adviser.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

AP source: Nuggets' Jokic tests positive for coronavirus

All-Star forward Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has tested positive for the coronavirus and is quarantining in his native Serbia, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

AP source: Nuggets' Jokic tests positive for coronavirus

All-Star forward Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has tested positive for the coronavirus and is quarantining in his native Serbia, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Raptors arrive in Florida, set to start prepping for restart

MIAMI (AP) — The Toronto Raptors arrived in southwest Florida on Monday, set to begin their preparations for next month’s restart of the NBA season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Raptors arrive in Florida, set to start prepping for restart

MIAMI (AP) — The Toronto Raptors arrived in southwest Florida on Monday, set to begin their preparations for next month’s restart of the NBA season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Fight goes on: WNBA activism started after 2016 shootings

NEW YORK (AP) — Natasha Cloud and her WNBA colleagues are staying active in the fight against social injustice and police brutality, participating in protests and sticking with the work they began four years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NBA sets Oct. 16 draft date, Oct. 18 for free-agent talks

The NBA has firmed up the schedule for what will be a hectic time for teams this fall, deciding on Oct. 16 as the date for this year's draft and saying clubs can begin talking to free agents two days later.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Fight goes on: WNBA activism started after 2016 shootings

NEW YORK (AP) — Natasha Cloud and her WNBA colleagues are staying active in the fight against social injustice and police brutality, participating in protests and sticking with the work they began four years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NBA sets Oct. 16 draft date, Oct. 18 for free-agent talks

The NBA has firmed up the schedule for what will be a hectic time for teams this fall, deciding on Oct. 16 as the date for this year's draft and saying clubs can begin talking to free agents two days later.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Around sports world, Juneteenth celebrated like never before

Bradley Beal grabbed a microphone and asked the crowd that joined the Washington Wizards and WNBA's Washington Mystics on a march to collectively raise a fist into the air and join together in saying “Together we stand."
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Fight goes on: WNBA activism started after 2016 shootings

NEW YORK (AP) — Natasha Cloud and her WNBA colleagues are staying active in the fight against social injustice and police brutality, participating in protests and sticking with the work they began four years ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NBA sets Oct. 16 draft date, Oct. 18 for free-agent talks

The NBA has firmed up the schedule for what will be a hectic time for teams this fall, deciding on Oct. 16 as the date for this year's draft and saying clubs can begin talking to free agents two days later.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Around sports world, Juneteenth celebrated like never before

Bradley Beal grabbed a microphone and asked the crowd that joined the Washington Wizards and WNBA's Washington Mystics on a march to collectively raise a fist into the air and join together in saying “Together we stand."
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Around sports world, Juneteenth celebrated like never before

Bradley Beal grabbed a microphone and asked the crowd that joined the Washington Wizards and WNBA's Washington Mystics on a march to collectively raise a fist into the air and join together in saying “Together we stand."
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

As Florida virus test numbers rise, NBA prepares for Disney

The rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days. The NBA hopes that doesn’t matter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA lays out its vision for Disney restart to teams, players

Here’s some of what awaits NBA players going to Disney next month: game rooms, golf course access, cabanas with misters to combat the heat, fishing areas, bowling, backstage tours and salon services.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

As Florida virus test numbers rise, NBA prepares for Disney

The rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days. The NBA hopes that doesn’t matter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

As Florida test numbers rise, the NBA prepares for Disney

The rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Adebayo thinking about financial future as NBA restart looms

Bam Adebayo thinks injuries could be more prevalent than usual when the NBA gets back on the floor next month, given the demands that will be on players’ bodies after a long layoff.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA lays out its vision for Disney restart to teams, players

Here’s some of what awaits NBA players going to Disney next month: game rooms, golf course access, cabanas with misters to combat the heat, fishing areas, bowling, backstage tours and salon services.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

As Florida test numbers rise, the NBA prepares for Disney

The rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA lays out its vision for Disney restart to teams, players

Here’s some of what awaits NBA players going to Disney next month: game rooms, golf course access, cabanas with misters to combat the heat, fishing areas, bowling, backstage tours and salon services.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Adebayo thinking about financial future as NBA restart looms

Bam Adebayo thinks injuries could be more prevalent than usual when the NBA gets back on the floor next month, given the demands that will be on players’ bodies after a long layoff.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

WNBA plans to play 2020 season in Florida starting late July

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA on Monday announced plans to play a reduced season, with a 22-game schedule that would begin in late July without fans in attendance because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

WNBA plans to play 2020 season in Florida starting late July

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA on Monday announced plans to play a reduced season, with a 22-game schedule that would begin in late July without fans in attendance because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA gives teams, players more detailed schedule for restart

The NBA gave teams a more definitive timetable for the restart to the pandemic-interrupted season Friday, including required coronavirus testing that is set to begin this month and mandatory individual workouts in early July before training camps.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA gives teams, players more detailed schedule for restart

The NBA gave teams a more definitive timetable for the restart to the pandemic-interrupted season Friday, including required coronavirus testing that is set to begin this month and mandatory individual workouts in early July before training camps.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA gives teams, players more detailed schedule for restart

The NBA gave teams a more definitive timetable for the restart to the pandemic-interrupted season Friday, including required coronavirus testing that is set to begin this month and mandatory individual workouts in early July before training camps.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Williamson attorney: allegations of ineligibility 'baseless'

Attorneys for Zion Williamson’s former marketing agent are continuing their legal push to examine whether the former Duke All-American accepted improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils, allegations the NBA rookie's attorney said are “baseless.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA gives teams, players more detailed schedule for restart

The NBA gave teams a more definitive timetable for the restart to the pandemic-interrupted season Friday, including required coronavirus testing that is set to begin this month and mandatory individual workouts in early July before training camps.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Williamson attorney: allegations of ineligibility 'baseless'

Attorneys for Zion Williamson’s former marketing agent are continuing their legal push to examine whether the former Duke All-American accepted improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils, allegations the NBA rookie's attorney said are “baseless.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

With season over, Rose can begin work of rebuilding Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — Leon Rose took over as Knicks president on March 2, which should have given him a month and a half of season to evaluate his team.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Williamson attorney: allegations of ineligibility 'baseless'

Attorneys for Zion Williamson’s former marketing agent are continuing their legal push to examine whether the former Duke All-American accepted improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils, allegations the NBA rookie's attorney said are “baseless.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kerr, Nurse among NBA coaches wondering about Olympic plans

Golden State coach Steve Kerr was supposed to be in Tokyo for the Olympics this summer. And now he’s supposed to be there for the rescheduled version next summer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Raptors still have decisions to make before NBA restarts

The Toronto Raptors have an NBA championship to defend, a very long stay at the Disney complex awaiting them and plenty of unanswered questions on how the restart of the season will work.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Williamson attorney: allegations of ineligibility 'baseless'

Attorneys for Zion Williamson’s former marketing agent are continuing their legal push to examine whether the former Duke All-American accepted improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils, allegations the NBA rookie's attorney said are “baseless.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

With season over, Rose can begin work of rebuilding Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — Leon Rose took over as Knicks president on March 2, which should have given him a month and a half of season to evaluate his team.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kerr, Nurse among NBA coaches wondering about Olympic plans

Golden State coach Steve Kerr was supposed to be in Tokyo for the Olympics this summer. And now he’s supposed to be there for the rescheduled version next summer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Raptors still have decisions to make before NBA restarts

The Toronto Raptors have an NBA championship to defend, a very long stay at the Disney complex awaiting them and plenty of unanswered questions on how the restart of the season will work.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Raptors still have decisions to make before NBA restarts

The Toronto Raptors have an NBA championship to defend, a very long stay at the Disney complex awaiting them and plenty of unanswered questions on how the restart of the season will work.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

With season over, Rose can begin work of rebuilding Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — Leon Rose took over as Knicks president on March 2, which should have given him a month and a half of season to evaluate his team.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

College basketball coaches discuss racism, diversity

Frank Martin remembers the day 22 years ago when he was stopped by a police officer in the middle of nowhere, when he was driving across the country from his home in Miami to help coach a youth basketball camp.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Use our platform': NBA coaches saying change must occur

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA plans to go to Disney World next month to finish a season, with a schedule calling for the 22 remaining teams to play more than 150 more games and for the league to eventually crown a champion.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA offers clarity on tiebreakers with uneven schedule

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has told teams that playoff seeding will be based on winning percentage, and that any tiebreakers necessary after that will follow the usual procedures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Spurs' Aldridge out for season after shoulder surgery

Seven-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge will miss the remainder of San Antonio’s season while he recovers from surgery on his right shoulder, a major blow to the Spurs' postseason chances, assuming the season continues as planned.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Spurs' Aldridge out for season after shoulder surgery

Seven-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge will miss the remainder of San Antonio’s season while he recovers from surgery on his right shoulder, a major blow to the Spurs' postseason chances, assuming the season continues as planned.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Spurs say Aldridge had season-ending shoulder surgery

Seven-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge will miss the remainder of San Antonio’s season while he recovers from surgery on his right shoulder, a major blow to the Spurs' postseason chances, assuming the season continues as planned.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

College basketball coaches discuss racism, diversity

Frank Martin remembers the day 22 years ago when he was stopped by a police officer in the middle of nowhere, when he was driving across the country from his home in Miami to help coach a youth basketball camp.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Use our platform': NBA coaches saying change must occur

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA plans to go to Disney World next month to finish a season, with a schedule calling for the 22 remaining teams to play more than 150 more games and for the league to eventually crown a champion.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA offers clarity on tiebreakers with uneven schedule

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has told teams that playoff seeding will be based on winning percentage, and that any tiebreakers necessary after that will follow the usual procedures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NCAA hits Oklahoma St with postseason ban in corruption case

Oklahoma State has become the first school to be punished by the NCAA in the fallout from the federal corruption investigation into college basketball. The school plans to fight — and likely won't be the only one.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

What's next for the NBA? A plan for testing is the big key

For the NBA, it is not officially time to play. It’s getting closer, but the league isn’t there yet.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

College basketball coaches discuss racism, diversity

Frank Martin remembers the day 22 years ago when he was stopped by a police officer in the middle of nowhere, when he was driving across the country from his home in Miami to help coach a youth basketball camp.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Use our platform': NBA coaches saying change must occur

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA plans to go to Disney World next month to finish a season, with a schedule calling for the 22 remaining teams to play more than 150 more games and for the league to eventually crown a champion.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA offers clarity on tiebreakers with uneven schedule

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has told teams that playoff seeding will be based on winning percentage, and that any tiebreakers necessary after that will follow the usual procedures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NCAA hits Oklahoma St with postseason ban in corruption case

Oklahoma State has become the first school to be punished by the NCAA in the fallout from the federal corruption investigation into college basketball. The school plans to fight — and likely won't be the only one.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA offers clarity on tiebreakers with uneven schedule

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has told teams that playoff seeding will be based on winning percentage, and that any tiebreakers necessary after that will follow the usual procedures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Use our platform': NBA coaches saying change must occur

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA plans to go to Disney World next month to finish a season, with a schedule calling for the 22 remaining teams to play more than 150 more games and for the league to eventually crown a champion.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

What's next for the NBA? A plan for testing is the big key

For the NBA, it is not officially time to play. It’s getting closer, but the league isn’t there yet.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Arizona's Sean Miller adds international flavor to roster

Sean Miller has reeled in some of nation's best recruiting classes during his 11-year stint at Arizona, players who starred in college, won multiple NCAA Tournament games, went on to the NBA,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

College basketball coaches discuss racism, diversity

Frank Martin remembers the day 22 years ago when he was stopped by a police officer in the middle of nowhere, when he was driving across the country from his home in Miami to help coach a youth basketball camp.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NCAA hits Oklahoma St with postseason ban in corruption case

Oklahoma State has become the first school to be punished by the NCAA in the fallout from the federal corruption investigation into college basketball. The school plans to fight — and likely won't be the only one.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

What's next for the NBA? A plan for testing is the big key

For the NBA, it is not officially time to play. It’s getting closer, but the league isn’t there yet.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

College basketball coaches discuss racism, diversity

Frank Martin remembers the day 22 years ago when he was stopped by a police officer in the middle of nowhere, when he was driving across the country from his home in Miami to help coach a youth basketball camp.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NCAA hits Oklahoma St with postseason ban in corruption case

Oklahoma State has become the first school to be punished by the NCAA in the fallout from the federal corruption investigation into college basketball. The school plans to fight — and likely won't be the only one.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Arizona's Sean Miller adds international flavor to roster

Sean Miller has reeled in some of nation's best recruiting classes during his 11-year stint at Arizona, players who starred in college, won multiple NCAA Tournament games, went on to the NBA,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

AP source: NBA presents players with plan for season restart

The NBA has told the National Basketball Players Association that it will present a 22-team plan for restarting the season to the league’s board of governors on Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan

The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s Board of Governors approving a 22-team format for restarting the league season next month at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan

The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s Board of Governors approving a 22-team format for restarting the league season next month at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan

The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Arizona's Sean Miller adds international flavor to roster

Sean Miller has reeled in some of nation's best recruiting classes during his 11-year stint at Arizona, players who starred in college, won multiple NCAA Tournament games, went on to the NBA,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Judge denies Williamson bid to nix improper-benefits inquiry

A Florida judge has denied NBA rookie Zion Williamson’s attempt to block his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

AP sources: IMG Academy, MGM top WNBA list of sites to play

NEW YORK (AP) — Two people familiar with the situation say the WNBA plans to hold games at just one location if there is a season this year and that the MGM Resorts in Las Vegas and the IMG Academy in Florida are the top candidates.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

AP source: NBA presents players with plan for season restart

The NBA has told the National Basketball Players Association that it will present a 22-team plan for restarting the season to the league’s board of governors on Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Arizona's Sean Miller adds international flavor to roster

Sean Miller has reeled in some of nation's best recruiting classes during his 11-year stint at Arizona, players who starred in college, won multiple NCAA Tournament games, went on to the NBA,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

AP source: NBA presents players with plan for season restart

The NBA has told the National Basketball Players Association that it will present a 22-team plan for restarting the season to the league’s board of governors on Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Judge denies Williamson bid to nix improper-benefits inquiry

A Florida judge has denied NBA rookie Zion Williamson’s attempt to block his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

AP sources: IMG Academy, MGM top WNBA list of sites to play

NEW YORK (AP) — Two people familiar with the situation say the WNBA plans to hold games at just one location if there is a season this year and that the MGM Resorts in Las Vegas and the IMG Academy in Florida are the top candidates.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Judge denies Williamson bid to nix improper-benefits inquiry

A Florida judge has denied NBA rookie Zion Williamson’s attempt to block his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

In staff memo, NBA's Adam Silver addresses racial tensions

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sent a memo to the league’s staffers Sunday night to address the latest racial tensions in the country, sparked most recently by the death last week of a black man who was in handcuffs when a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into his neck as …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

AP Interview: Floyd's death opens old wounds for Sefolosha

Thabo Sefolosha knows what it’s like to be a black man, on the ground, surrounded by police officers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

In staff memo, NBA's Adam Silver addresses racial tensions

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sent a memo to the league’s staffers Sunday night to address the latest racial tensions in the country, sparked most recently by the death last week of a black man who was in handcuffs when a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into his neck as …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

AP Interview: Floyd's death opens old wounds for Sefolosha

Thabo Sefolosha knows what it’s like to be a black man, on the ground, surrounded by police officers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

AP sources: No consensus yet on NBA return-to-play plan

The NBA Board of Governors met again without a consensus opinion emerging on how many teams should be back on the floor for the planned late-July resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season, three people familiar with details of the call said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

In staff memo, NBA's Adam Silver addresses racial tensions

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sent a memo to the league’s staffers Sunday night to address the latest racial tensions in the country, sparked most recently by the death last week of a black man who was in handcuffs when a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into his neck as …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

AP Interview: Floyd's death opens old wounds for Sefolosha

Thabo Sefolosha knows what it’s like to be a black man, on the ground, surrounded by police officers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

AP sources: No consensus yet on NBA return-to-play plan

The NBA Board of Governors met again without a consensus opinion emerging on how many teams should be back on the floor for the planned late-July resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season, three people familiar with details of the call said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Jason Terry returning to Arizona as assistant coach

Former Arizona star Jason Terry is headed back to the desert.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

AP sources: No consensus yet on NBA return-to-play plan

The NBA Board of Governors met again without a consensus opinion emerging on how many teams should be back on the floor for the planned late-July resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season, three people familiar with details of the call said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Jason Terry returning to Arizona as assistant coach

Former Arizona star Jason Terry is headed back to the desert.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

AP sources: No consensus yet on NBA return-to-play plan

The NBA Board of Governors met again without a consensus opinion emerging on how many teams should be back on the floor for the planned late-July resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season, three people familiar with details of the call said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Jason Terry returning to Arizona as assistant coach

Former Arizona star Jason Terry is headed back to the desert.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Jason Terry returning to Arizona as assistant coach

Former Arizona star Jason Terry is headed back to the desert.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

WNBA teams set to make tough decisions on roster cuts

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb knew that he and first-year coach Walt Hopkins would have to make some tough decisions on the team's roster this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Basketball's EuroLeague cancels season because of virus

Europe’s top basketball league canceled the remainder of its season Monday because of the coronavirus pandemic, saying health concerns had to be paramount despite numerous attempts to find ways to resume play.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

WNBA teams set to make tough decisions on roster cuts

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb knew that he and first-year coach Walt Hopkins would have to make some tough decisions on the team's roster this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Basketball's EuroLeague cancels season because of virus

Europe’s top basketball league canceled the remainder of its season Monday because of the coronavirus pandemic, saying health concerns had to be paramount despite numerous attempts to find ways to resume play.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season

The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July, the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Basketball's EuroLeague cancels season because of virus

Europe’s top basketball league canceled the remainder of its season Monday because of the coronavirus pandemic, saying health concerns had to be paramount despite numerous attempts to find ways to resume play.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

WNBA teams set to make tough decisions on roster cuts

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb knew that he and first-year coach Walt Hopkins would have to make some tough decisions on the team's roster this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season

The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July, the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

WNBA teams set to make tough decisions on roster cuts

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb knew that he and first-year coach Walt Hopkins would have to make some tough decisions on the team's roster this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season

The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July, the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season

The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July, the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: Poll of NBA players shows desire to play, if safe

MIAMI (AP) — A person familiar with the results of poll of NBA players taken by their union says there would be “overwhelming” support for any plan that has this season resuming in a safe way amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: Poll of NBA players shows desire to play, if safe

MIAMI (AP) — A person familiar with the results of poll of NBA players taken by their union says there would be “overwhelming” support for any plan that has this season resuming in a safe way amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: Poll of NBA players shows desire to play, if safe

MIAMI (AP) — A person familiar with the results of poll of NBA players taken by their union says there would be “overwhelming” support for any plan that has this season resuming in a safe way amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: Poll of NBA players shows desire to play, if safe

MIAMI (AP) — A person familiar with the results of poll of NBA players taken by their union says there would be “overwhelming” support for any plan that has this season resuming in a safe way amid the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NBA pushes back draft combine, draft lottery

The NBA is delaying the draft lottery and draft combine, events scheduled for Chicago later this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wake Forest's Forbes focused on keeping current players

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes knows he’ll have to tweak his approach to configuring a roster now in a challenging rebuilding job. It starts with figuring out how many Demon Deacons he can persuade to return.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

For sports, coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle

MIAMI (AP) — Politicians, players and owners are trying to figure out a way to get baseball, basketball and hockey going again, not only for economic reasons but as a welcome diversion for a social distancing nation facing uncertain times.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NBA pushes back draft combine, draft lottery

The NBA is delaying the draft lottery and draft combine, events scheduled for Chicago later this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wake Forest's Forbes focused on keeping current players

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes knows he’ll have to tweak his approach to configuring a roster now in a challenging rebuilding job. It starts with figuring out how many Demon Deacons he can persuade to return.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

For sports, coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle

MIAMI (AP) — Politicians, players and owners are trying to figure out a way to get baseball, basketball and hockey going again, not only for economic reasons but as a welcome diversion for a social distancing nation facing uncertain times.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

G Money: A new pathway to the NBA is taking shape

Jalen Green was wooed by Memphis and its fans for months. Thousands chanted “We want Jalen” at the team’s first event that he visited this past season as he nodded in approval and acknowledgement. Even Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant was in on the sales pitch, doing all he could …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wake Forest turns to ETSU's Forbes as men's basketball coach

Wake Forest has hired East Tennessee State’s Steve Forbes as its men’s basketball coach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NBA pushes back draft combine, draft lottery

The NBA is delaying the draft lottery and draft combine, events scheduled for Chicago later this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wake Forest's Forbes focused on keeping current players

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes knows he’ll have to tweak his approach to configuring a roster now in a challenging rebuilding job. It starts with figuring out how many Demon Deacons he can persuade to return.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

For sports, coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle

MIAMI (AP) — Politicians, players and owners are trying to figure out a way to get baseball, basketball and hockey going again, not only for economic reasons but as a welcome diversion for a social distancing nation facing uncertain times.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

G Money: A new pathway to the NBA is taking shape

Jalen Green was wooed by Memphis and its fans for months. Thousands chanted “We want Jalen” at the team’s first event that he visited this past season as he nodded in approval and acknowledgement. Even Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant was in on the sales pitch, doing all he could …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wake Forest turns to ETSU's Forbes as men's basketball coach

Wake Forest has hired East Tennessee State’s Steve Forbes as its men’s basketball coach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NBA pushes back draft combine, draft lottery

The NBA is delaying the draft lottery and draft combine, events scheduled for Chicago later this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wake Forest's Forbes focused on keeping current players

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes knows he’ll have to tweak his approach to configuring a roster now in a challenging rebuilding job. It starts with figuring out how many Demon Deacons he can persuade to return.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

For sports, coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle

MIAMI (AP) — Politicians, players and owners are trying to figure out a way to get baseball, basketball and hockey going again, not only for economic reasons but as a welcome diversion for a social distancing nation facing uncertain times.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NBA team presidents operating with intent to resume season

NBA team presidents met Thursday and emerged with belief that there are still ways to resume the season, and Dallas owner Mark Cuban also expressed optimism that the league will find a way out of the coronavirus-caused shutdown.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

G Money: A new pathway to the NBA is taking shape

Jalen Green was wooed by Memphis and its fans for months. Thousands chanted “We want Jalen” at the team’s first event that he visited this past season as he nodded in approval and acknowledgement. Even Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant was in on the sales pitch, doing all he could …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wake Forest turns to ETSU's Forbes as men's basketball coach

Wake Forest has hired East Tennessee State’s Steve Forbes as its men’s basketball coach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic impacts prospects of non-elite basketball recruits

PHOENIX (AP) — Jake Murphy expected this summer to be his showcase for college coaches, a chance to catch an eye, hopefully earn a Division I basketball scholarship.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NBA team presidents operating with intent to resume season

NBA team presidents met Thursday and emerged with belief that there are still ways to resume the season, and Dallas owner Mark Cuban also expressed optimism that the league will find a way out of the coronavirus-caused shutdown.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

G Money: A new pathway to the NBA is taking shape

Jalen Green was wooed by Memphis and its fans for months. Thousands chanted “We want Jalen” at the team’s first event that he visited this past season as he nodded in approval and acknowledgement. Even Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant was in on the sales pitch, doing all he could …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wake Forest turns to ETSU's Forbes as men's basketball coach

Wake Forest has hired East Tennessee State’s Steve Forbes as its men’s basketball coach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

WNBA rookies to begin receiving health benefits this week

NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA rookies will start receiving health benefits beginning this week, a move that comes while camps and the season remain suspended indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Knicks keep general manager Scott Perry for next season

NEW YORK (AP) — Scott Perry will remain general manager of the New York Knicks after agreeing to a new one-year deal with the team Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic impacts prospects of non-elite basketball recruits

PHOENIX (AP) — Jake Murphy expected this summer to be his showcase for college coaches, a chance to catch an eye, hopefully earn a Division I basketball scholarship.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

WNBA rookies to begin receiving health benefits this week

NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA rookies will start receiving health benefits beginning this week, a move that comes while camps and the season remain suspended indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

WNBA rookies will begin receiving health benefits this week

NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA rookies will start receiving health benefits beginning this week, a move the comes while camps and the season remain suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Knicks keep general manager Scott Perry for next season

NEW YORK (AP) — Scott Perry will remain general manager of the New York Knicks after agreeing to a new one-year deal with the team Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic impacts prospects of non-elite basketball recruits

PHOENIX (AP) — Jake Murphy expected this summer to be his showcase for college coaches, a chance to catch an eye, hopefully earn a Division I basketball scholarship.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic impacts prospects of non-elite basketball recruits

PHOENIX (AP) — Jake Murphy expected this summer to be his showcase for college coaches, a chance to catch an eye, hopefully earn a Division I basketball scholarship.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has pushed back the possible reopening date of some team practice facilities for at least a week until May 8 at the earliest, saying Monday the extra time was needed in part to make sure player training options would be safe and controlled in an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Rodman Rules: Armstrong talks Rodman's role in Bulls titles

Dennis Rodman was one of the rivals Michael Jordan had to conquer on his way to his first run of three straight NBA titles. And Rodman then became one of the teammates who helped Jordan pull off his second three-peat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wake Forest fires coach Danny Manning after losing stretch

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Danny Manning never built a winner at Wake Forest. Now the school is looking for a new coach and direction.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has pushed back the possible reopening date of some team practice facilities for at least a week until May 8 at the earliest, saying Monday the extra time was needed in part to make sure player training options would be safe and controlled in an …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Rodman Rules: Armstrong talks Rodman's role in Bulls titles

Dennis Rodman was one of the rivals Michael Jordan had to conquer on his way to his first run of three straight NBA titles. And Rodman then became one of the teammates who helped Jordan pull off his second three-peat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wake Forest fires coach Danny Manning after losing stretch

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Danny Manning never built a winner at Wake Forest. Now the school is looking for a new coach and direction.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

AP source: NBA training facilities to begin to reopen Friday

MIAMI (AP) — NBA players will be allowed to return to team training facilities starting Friday, provided that their local governments do not have a stay-at-home order prohibiting such movement still in place as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Rodman Rules: Armstrong talks Rodman's role in Bulls titles

Dennis Rodman was one of the rivals Michael Jordan had to conquer on his way to his first run of three straight NBA titles. And Rodman then became one of the teammates who helped Jordan pull off his second three-peat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

AP source: NBA training facilities to begin to reopen Friday

MIAMI (AP) — NBA players will be allowed to return to team training facilities starting Friday, provided that their local governments do not have a stay-at-home order prohibiting such movement still in place as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wake Forest fires coach Danny Manning after losing stretch

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Danny Manning never built a winner at Wake Forest. Now the school is looking for a new coach and direction.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

AP source: NBA facilities will begin to reopen Friday

MIAMI (AP) — NBA players will be allowed to return to team training facilities starting Friday, provided that their local governments do not have a stay-at-home order prohibiting such movement still in place as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

AP source: NBA facilities will begin to reopen Friday

MIAMI (AP) — NBA players will be allowed to return to team training facilities starting Friday, provided that their local governments do not have a stay-at-home order prohibiting such movement still in place as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wake Forest fires coach Danny Manning after losing stretch

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Danny Manning never built a winner at Wake Forest. Now the school is looking for a new coach and direction.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Wake Forest fires basketball coach Danny Manning

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest fired basketball coach Danny Manning after six seasons in which the Demon Deacons had a winning record only once.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Re-energized Augustus may play past this season

A move to a new team for the first time in her career might have convinced Seimone Augustus to play past this season .
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Linsanity finally gets another run on MSG Network next week

NEW YORK (AP) — Linsanity is finally getting another run on MSG Network.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Linsanity finally gets another run on MSG Network next week

NEW YORK (AP) — Linsanity is finally getting another run on MSG Network.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Notre Dame's Muffet McGraw retires; won 2 national titles

Just two years removed from the euphoria of winning her second national championship, Muffet McGraw knew it was time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ivey introduced as new Notre Dame coach, succeeding McGraw

Niele Ivey is coming home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ivey introduced as new Notre Dame coach, succeeding McGraw

Niele Ivey is coming home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Notre Dame's Muffet McGraw retires; won 2 national titles

Just two years removed from the euphoria of winning her second national championship, Muffet McGraw knew it was time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

All-Star Liz Cambage re-signs with Las Vegas Aces

All-Star Liz Cambage has re-signed with the Las Vegas Aces, the team announced Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

All-Star Liz Cambage re-signs with Las Vegas Aces

All-Star Liz Cambage has re-signed with the Las Vegas Aces, the team announced Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

BJ Armstrong offers perspective on 'The Last Dance'

B.J. Armstrong played on three NBA championship teams with Michael Jordan. He knows how Jordan is behind closed doors. He knows the sort of trials and tribulations that occur over the course of a season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

How 'The Last Dance' started with a simple idea in 1997

The year was 1997. Andy Thompson had an idea. Adam Silver liked his plan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

BJ Armstrong offers perspective on 'The Last Dance'

B.J. Armstrong played on three NBA championship teams with Michael Jordan. He knows how Jordan is behind closed doors. He knows the sort of trials and tribulations that occur over the course of a season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ionescu goes No. 1 in WNBA draft to New York Liberty

NEW YORK (AP) — Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, as expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

NBA players to receive 25% less in paychecks starting May 15

Commissioner Adam Silver said it remains impossible for the NBA to make any decisions about whether to resume this season and that it is unclear when that will change.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

BJ Armstrong offers perspective on 'The Last Dance'

B.J. Armstrong played on three NBA championship teams with Michael Jordan. He knows how Jordan is behind closed doors. He knows the sort of trials and tribulations that occur over the course of a season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

How 'The Last Dance' started with a simple idea in 1997

The year was 1997. Andy Thompson had an idea. Adam Silver liked his plan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ionescu goes No. 1 in WNBA draft to New York Liberty

NEW YORK (AP) — Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, as expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'I want to win': Athletes in medicine fields facing virus

Kelsey Diemer feels the same energy as a doctor that she did a few years ago when she was among the best 3-point shooters in college basketball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NBA players to receive 25% less in paychecks starting May 15

Commissioner Adam Silver said it remains impossible for the NBA to make any decisions about whether to resume this season and that it is unclear when that will change.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

How 'The Last Dance' started with a simple idea in 1997

The year was 1997. Andy Thompson had an idea. Adam Silver liked his plan.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Oregon guard Ionescu expected to be No. 1 pick in WNBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) — It will be no surprise if Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu is the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft Friday night by the New York Liberty.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ionescu goes No. 1 in WNBA draft to New York Liberty

NEW YORK (AP) — Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, as expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'I want to win': Athletes in medicine fields facing virus

Kelsey Diemer feels the same energy as a doctor that she did a few years ago when she was among the best 3-point shooters in college basketball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NBA players to receive 25% less in paychecks starting May 15

Commissioner Adam Silver said it remains impossible for the NBA to make any decisions about whether to resume this season and that it is unclear when that will change.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ionescu goes No. 1 in WNBA draft to New York Liberty

NEW YORK (AP) — Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, as expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NBA players to receive 25% less in paychecks starting May 15

Commissioner Adam Silver said it remains impossible for the NBA to make any decisions about whether to resume this season and that it is unclear when that will change.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Oregon guard Ionescu expected to be No. 1 pick in WNBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) — It will be no surprise if Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu is the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft Friday night by the New York Liberty.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Top recruit Jalen Green skips college, signs with G League

Top recruit Jalen Green said Thursday that he is skipping college and has signed with the G League for next season, becoming the first player to take advantage of a new potential path to the NBA.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ionescu, Sabally, Cox headline WNBA mock draft

NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press had a panel of WNBA coaches and general managers hold a mock draft over the course of the season. This is the final installment with the draft on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'I want to win': Athletes in medicine fields facing virus

Kelsey Diemer feels the same energy as a doctor that she did a few years ago when she was among the best 3-point shooters in college basketball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Oregon guard Ionescu expected to be No. 1 pick in WNBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) — It will be no surprise if Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu is the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft Friday night by the New York Liberty.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Top recruit Jalen Green skips college, signs with G League

Top recruit Jalen Green said Thursday that he is skipping college and has signed with the G League for next season, becoming the first player to take advantage of a new potential path to the NBA.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'I want to win': Athletes in medicine fields facing virus

Kelsey Diemer feels the same energy as a doctor that she did a few years ago when she was among the best 3-point shooters in college basketball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Liberty trade Tina Charles to Mystics in 3-team deal

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty traded All-Star Tina Charles to the Washington Mystics on Wednesday as part of a three-team deal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Transfer portal causing college basketball coaches headaches

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Gregg Marshall began his career as an assistant at tiny Randolph-Macon and Belmont Abbey, but it was during eight years on the staff of Hall of Fame coach John Kresse at College of Charleston that he learned to build a basketball program.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

WNBA coach will be on the clock from France in virtual draft

NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago coach James Wade jokes that he might have an advantage in the WNBA's virtual draft Friday night despite picking from France where it will be after midnight when the Sky make their first choice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ionescu, Sabally, Cox headline WNBA mock draft

NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press had a panel of WNBA coaches and general managers hold a mock draft over the course of the season. This is the final installment with the draft on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

WNBA coach will be on the clock from France in virtual draft

NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago coach James Wade jokes that he might have an advantage in the WNBA's virtual draft Friday night despite picking from France where it will be after midnight when the Sky make their first choice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Liberty trade Tina Charles to Mystics in 3-team deal

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty traded All-Star Tina Charles to the Washington Mystics on Wednesday as part of a three-team deal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

AP source: Liberty trade Charles to Mystics in 3-team deal

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty have traded All-Star Tina Charles to the Washington Mystics as part of a three-team deal, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ionescu, Sabally, Cox headline WNBA mock draft

NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press had a panel of WNBA coaches and general managers hold a mock draft over the course of the season. This is the final installment with the draft on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Transfer portal causing college basketball coaches headaches

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Gregg Marshall began his career as an assistant at tiny Randolph-Macon and Belmont Abbey, but it was during eight years on the staff of Hall of Fame coach John Kresse at College of Charleston that he learned to build a basketball program.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Transfer portal causing college basketball coaches headaches

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Gregg Marshall began his career as an assistant at tiny Randolph-Macon and Belmont Abbey, but it was during eight years on the staff of Hall of Fame coach John Kresse at College of Charleston that he learned to build a basketball program.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Draft date unknown, but NBA presses on with evaluations

There are many unknowns about the NBA draft, though some elements are proceeding as usual and one deadline is looming this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Draft date unknown, but NBA presses on with evaluations

There are many unknowns about the NBA draft, though some elements are proceeding as usual and one deadline is looming this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'The Last Dance' director talks project on Jordan's Bulls

Jason Hehir was a kid in the stands in Boston Garden on April 20, 1986, the day that Michael Jordan scored a playoff-record 63 points.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'The Last Dance' director talks project on Jordan's Bulls

Jason Hehir was a kid in the stands in Boston Garden on April 20, 1986, the day that Michael Jordan scored a playoff-record 63 points.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NBA says players will receive full checks on April 15

NBA players will receive their full checks when the next payday for most of them arrives on April 15 despite no games having been played for more than a month at that point.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'The Last Dance' director talks project on Jordan's Bulls

Jason Hehir was a kid in the stands in Boston Garden on April 20, 1986, the day that Michael Jordan scored a playoff-record 63 points.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'The Last Dance' director talks project on Jordan's Bulls

Jason Hehir was a kid in the stands in Boston Garden on April 20, 1986, the day that Michael Jordan scored a playoff-record 63 points.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NBA says players will receive full checks on April 15

NBA players will receive their full checks when the next payday for most of them arrives on April 15 despite no games having been played for more than a month at that point.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Kobe Bryant's latest book to debut atop best-seller list

Kobe Bryant is back atop the best-seller lists, days after the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar was selected to the Hall of Fame.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

AP Interview: Garnett talks SuperSonics, Kobe, Hall of Fame

Kevin Garnett always found Seattle to be a difficult place for opponents. He played in 27 games there during his NBA career, leaving the court as a winner only eight times.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NBA says players will receive full checks on April 15

NBA players will receive their full checks when the next payday for most of them arrives on April 15 despite no games having been played for more than a month at that point.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Guirantes headed back to Rutgers instead of WNBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) — Arella Guirantes is headed back to Rutgers instead of choosing to enter the WNBA draft.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Kobe Bryant's latest book to debut atop best-seller list

Kobe Bryant is back atop the best-seller lists, days after the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar was selected to the Hall of Fame.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

AP Interview: Garnett talks SuperSonics, Kobe, Hall of Fame

Kevin Garnett always found Seattle to be a difficult place for opponents. He played in 27 games there during his NBA career, leaving the court as a winner only eight times.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Kobe Bryant's latest book to debut atop best-seller list

Kobe Bryant is back atop the best-seller lists, days after the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar was selected to the Hall of Fame.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

AP Interview: Garnett talks SuperSonics, Kobe, Hall of Fame

Kevin Garnett always found Seattle to be a difficult place for opponents. He played in 27 games there during his NBA career, leaving the court as a winner only eight times.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Guirantes headed back to Rutgers instead of WNBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) — Arella Guirantes is headed back to Rutgers instead of choosing to enter the WNBA draft.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Silver says he does not expect any NBA decisions before May

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is bracing for several more weeks of uncertainty about the remainder of this halted season, revealing Monday night that he does not expect the league will be able to decide anything until at least May.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NBA changing pre-draft process for workouts, interviews

The NBA has told teams that they may not conduct or attend any workouts with draft-eligible players during the league’s coronavirus hiatus, a major change from typical procedures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Top title games: UConn's '99 win vs. Duke a program changer

Khalid El-Amin remembers Connecticut’s resolve to win a program-changing national championship.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Trump talks with US pro sports leaders to discuss virus

President Donald Trump met by phone with many U.S. pro sports leaders Saturday to discuss how that industry has been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic, saying he was looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

The Class of 2020: A look at basketball's new Hall of Famers

A look at the newest members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, announced on Saturday:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame class

Kobe Bryant’s resume has yet another entry to validate his greatness: He’s now, officially, a Hall of Famer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Silver says he does not expect any NBA decisions before May

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is bracing for several more weeks of uncertainty about the remainder of this halted season, revealing Monday night that he does not expect the league will be able to decide anything until at least May.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NBA changing pre-draft process for workouts, interviews

The NBA has told teams that they may not conduct or attend any workouts with draft-eligible players during the league’s coronavirus hiatus, a major change from typical procedures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Top title games: UConn's '99 win vs. Duke a program changer

Khalid El-Amin remembers Connecticut’s resolve to win a program-changing national championship.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NBA changing pre-draft process for workouts, interviews

The NBA has told teams that they may not conduct or attend any workouts with draft-eligible players during the league’s coronavirus hiatus, a major change from typical procedures.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Silver says he does not expect any NBA decisions before May

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is bracing for several more weeks of uncertainty about the remainder of this halted season, revealing Monday night that he does not expect the league will be able to decide anything until at least May.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Basketball Hall of Fame set to announce 2020 class

A unique Hall of Fame class will be announced Saturday in a unique way.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NC State's NCAA case recommended for independent process

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State’s NCAA case involving recruiting violations tied to former Wolfpack one-and-done star Dennis Smith Jr. has been recommended to go through an independent investigation process created for complex cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

The Class of 2020: A look at basketball's new Hall of Famers

A look at the newest members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, announced on Saturday:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Trump talks with US pro sports leaders to discuss virus

President Donald Trump met by phone with many U.S. pro sports leaders Saturday to discuss how that industry has been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic, saying he was looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame class

Kobe Bryant’s resume has yet another entry to validate his greatness: He’s now, officially, a Hall of Famer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

WNBA postpones start of season this month because of virus

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA season will not start on time next month because of the coronavirus pandemic, and when it begins is unclear.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Top title games: UConn's '99 win vs. Duke a program changer

Khalid El-Amin remembers Connecticut’s resolve to win a program-changing national championship.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Top title games: UConn's '99 win vs. Duke a program changer

Khalid El-Amin remembers Connecticut’s resolve to win a program-changing national championship.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Basketball Hall of Fame set to announce 2020 class

A unique Hall of Fame class will be announced Saturday in a unique way.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NC State's NCAA case recommended for independent process

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State’s NCAA case involving recruiting violations tied to former Wolfpack one-and-done star Dennis Smith Jr. has been recommended to go through an independent investigation process created for complex cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

The Class of 2020: A look at basketball's new Hall of Famers

A look at the newest members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, announced on Saturday:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Trump talks with US pro sports leaders to discuss virus

President Donald Trump met by phone with many U.S. pro sports leaders Saturday to discuss how that industry has been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic, saying he was looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame class

Kobe Bryant’s resume has yet another entry to validate his greatness: He’s now, officially, a Hall of Famer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

WNBA postpones start of season this month because of virus

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA season will not start on time next month because of the coronavirus pandemic, and when it begins is unclear.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Study: Gonzaga, Michigan top academics-based NCAA brackets

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gonzaga and Michigan stood out in a study that seeded men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament brackets based on graduation rates, academic success and diversity in the head-coaching ranks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Trump talks with US pro sports leaders to discuss virus

President Donald Trump met by phone with many U.S. pro sports leaders Saturday to discuss how that industry has been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic, saying he was looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Trump meets with US pro sports leaders to discuss virus

President Donald Trump met by phone with many U.S. pro sports leaders Saturday to discuss how that industry has been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic, saying he was looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as we can.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

The Class of 2020: A look at basketball's new Hall of Famers

A look at the newest members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, announced on Saturday:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame class

Kobe Bryant’s resume has yet another entry to validate his greatness: He’s now, officially, a Hall of Famer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arizona State's White joins Martin in declaring for draft

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State junior big man Romello White is joining teammate Remy Martin in declaring for the NBA draft.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Basketball Hall of Fame set to announce 2020 class

A unique Hall of Fame class will be announced Saturday in a unique way.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Analysis: It's time for Tomjanovich to get the Hall's call

The votes are in, and word is about to come if this, finally, is the year that former Houston Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich gets the call from the Basketball Hall of Fame.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NC State's NCAA case recommended for independent process

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State’s NCAA case involving recruiting violations tied to former Wolfpack one-and-done star Dennis Smith Jr. has been recommended to go through an independent investigation process created for complex cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

The Waiting Game: For NBA coaches, that's the new schedule

MIAMI (AP) — Orlando’s Steve Clifford figures he’s like every other NBA coach right now: Wake up, go to whatever now serves as the office, study his own team, maybe think about possible opponents, and resume planning.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Study: racial graduation-rate gap grows for men's NCAA teams

A diversity report for graduation rates among potential NCAA Tournament teams found a larger gap between white and black men’s players from the previous year, while male players continue to lag behind their female counterparts overall.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

WNBA postpones start of season this month because of virus

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA season will not start on time next month because of the coronavirus pandemic, and when it begins is unclear.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Study: Gonzaga, Michigan top academics-based NCAA brackets

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gonzaga and Michigan stood out in a study that seeded men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament brackets based on graduation rates, academic success and diversity in the head-coaching ranks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NC State's NCAA case recommended for independent process

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State’s NCAA case involving recruiting violations tied to former Wolfpack one-and-done star Dennis Smith Jr. has been recommended to go through an independent investigation process created for complex cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Basketball Hall of Fame set to announce 2020 class

A unique Hall of Fame class will be announced Saturday in a unique way.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

WNBA postpones start of season this month because of virus

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA season will not start on time next month because of the coronavirus pandemic, and when it begins is unclear.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arizona State's White joins Martin in declaring for draft

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State junior big man Romello White is joining teammate Remy Martin in declaring for the NBA draft.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Analysis: It's time for Tomjanovich to get the Hall's call

The votes are in, and word is about to come if this, finally, is the year that former Houston Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich gets the call from the Basketball Hall of Fame.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'The Last Dance' look at Jordan's last title starts April 19

The documentary looking at Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls is set for release nearly two months sooner than expected with no sports to air due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

The Waiting Game: For NBA coaches, that's the new schedule

MIAMI (AP) — Orlando’s Steve Clifford figures he’s like every other NBA coach right now: Wake up, go to whatever now serves as the office, study his own team, maybe think about possible opponents, and resume planning.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Study: racial graduation-rate gap grows for men's NCAA teams

A diversity report for graduation rates among potential NCAA Tournament teams found a larger gap between white and black men’s players from the previous year, while male players continue to lag behind their female counterparts overall.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Study: Gonzaga, Michigan top academics-based NCAA brackets

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gonzaga and Michigan stood out in a study that seeded men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament brackets based on graduation rates, academic success and diversity in the head-coaching ranks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

The Waiting Game: For NBA coaches, that's the new schedule

MIAMI (AP) — Orlando’s Steve Clifford figures he’s like every other NBA coach right now: Wake up, go to whatever now serves as the office, study his own team, maybe think about possible opponents, and resume planning.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Study: Gonzaga, Michigan top academics-based NCAA brackets

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gonzaga and Michigan stood out in a study that seeded men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament brackets based on graduation rates, academic success and diversity in the head-coaching ranks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arizona State's White joins Martin in declaring for draft

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State junior big man Romello White is joining teammate Remy Martin in declaring for the NBA draft.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'The Last Dance' look at Jordan's last title starts April 19

The documentary looking at Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls is set for release nearly two months sooner than expected with no sports to air due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Study: racial graduation-rate gap grows for men's NCAA teams

A diversity report for graduation rates among potential NCAA Tournament teams found a larger gap between white and black men’s players from the previous year, while male players continue to lag behind their female counterparts overall.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'There's no blueprint' - Virus upends college recruiting

After Michigan lost to Ohio State in the semifinals of the women's Big Ten Tournament, coach Kim Barnes Arico and her staff immediately hit the road. They intended to take advantage of a full week off before the NCAA Tournament by making visiting as many potential recruits as possible.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arizona State's Martin declares for NBA draft

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State junior point guard Remy Martin has declared for the NBA draft.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Nets GM unsure if Durant, Irving could play if NBA resumes

NEW YORK (AP) — With so much uncertainty around the NBA season, Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks is no longer ruling out Kevin Durant for the season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arizona State's White joins Martin in declaring for draft

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State junior big man Romello White is joining teammate Remy Martin in declaring for the NBA draft.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Study: racial graduation-rate gap grows for men's NCAA teams

A diversity report for graduation rates among potential NCAA Tournament teams found a larger gap between white and black men’s players from the previous year, while male players continue to lag behind their female counterparts overall.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Nets GM unsure if Durant, Irving could play if NBA resumes

NEW YORK (AP) — With so much uncertainty around the NBA season, Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks is no longer ruling out Kevin Durant for the season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Webber's TO vs Tar Heels among iconic March Madness moments

The most famous timeout called in the history of the NCAA Tournament has been variously called the biggest mistake, the biggest choke, the most embarrassing gaffe, all because that timeout didn't actually exist.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arizona's McDonald to return for senior season

Arizona guard Aari McDonald will return for her senior season, bypassing a chance to leave early for the WNBA.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'The Last Dance' look at Jordan's last title starts April 19

The documentary looking at Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls is set for release nearly two months sooner than expected with no sports to air due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Heat's Dragic says he's not going to Slovenia during layoff

MIAMI (AP) — Goran Dragic of the Miami Heat said Tuesday that he is prepared to forgo his annual offseason move back to his native Slovenia if that is what the NBA schedule necessitates.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'There's no blueprint' - Virus upends college recruiting

After Michigan lost to Ohio State in the semifinals of the women's Big Ten Tournament, coach Kim Barnes Arico and her staff immediately hit the road. They intended to take advantage of a full week off before the NCAA Tournament by making visiting as many potential recruits as possible.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arizona State's Martin declares for NBA draft

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State junior point guard Remy Martin has declared for the NBA draft.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Heat's Dragic says he's not going to Slovenia during layoff

MIAMI (AP) — Goran Dragic of the Miami Heat said Tuesday that he is prepared to forgo his annual offseason move back to his native Slovenia if that is what the NBA schedule necessitates.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'The Last Dance' look at Jordan's last title starts April 19

The documentary looking at Michael Jordan’s last championship season with the Chicago Bulls is set for release nearly two months sooner than expected with no sports to air due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Analysis: USA Basketball may face roster challenges for 2021

Knowing when the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics will be solves one problem for USA Basketball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Webber's TO vs Tar Heels among iconic March Madness moments

The most famous timeout called in the history of the NCAA Tournament has been variously called the biggest mistake, the biggest choke, the most embarrassing gaffe, all because that timeout didn't actually exist.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arizona's McDonald to return for senior season

Arizona guard Aari McDonald will return for her senior season, bypassing a chance to leave early for the WNBA.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Live tweeting replays helping fill the college hoops void

Kansas had kept Derrick Rose in check well into the 2008 national championship game when coach Bill Self decided it was time to change defenses against the Memphis star.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'There's no blueprint' - Virus upends college recruiting

After Michigan lost to Ohio State in the semifinals of the women's Big Ten Tournament, coach Kim Barnes Arico and her staff immediately hit the road. They intended to take advantage of a full week off before the NCAA Tournament by making visiting as many potential recruits as possible.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arizona State's Martin declares for NBA draft

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State junior point guard Remy Martin has declared for the NBA draft.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Analysis: USA Basketball may face roster challenges for 2021

Knowing when the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics will be solves one problem for USA Basketball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arizona State's Martin declares for NBA draft

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State junior point guard Remy Martin has declared for the NBA draft.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'There's no blueprint' - Virus upends college recruiting

After Michigan lost to Ohio State in the semifinals of the women's Big Ten Tournament, coach Kim Barnes Arico and her staff immediately hit the road. They intended to take advantage of a full week off before the NCAA Tournament by making visiting as many potential recruits as possible.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Webber's TO vs Tar Heels among iconic March Madness moments

The most famous timeout called in the history of the NCAA Tournament has been variously called the biggest mistake, the biggest choke, the most embarrassing gaffe, all because that timeout didn't actually exist.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arizona's McDonald to return for senior season

Arizona guard Aari McDonald will return for her senior season, bypassing a chance to leave early for the WNBA.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Knicks owner, MSG chairman James Dolan has coronavirus

James Dolan, the executive chairman of Madison Square Garden Company and owner of the New York Knicks, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Live tweeting replays helping fill the college hoops void

Kansas had kept Derrick Rose in check well into the 2008 national championship game when coach Bill Self decided it was time to change defenses against the Memphis star.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arizona's McDonald to return for senior season

Arizona guard Aari McDonald will return for her senior season, bypassing a chance to leave early for the WNBA.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Webber's TO vs Tar Heels among iconic March Madness moments

The most famous timeout called in the history of the NCAA Tournament has been variously called the biggest mistake, the biggest choke, the most embarrassing gaffe, all because that timeout didn't actually exist.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Keeping fit with no gyms open is a new NBA challenge

Denver’s players, if they're so willing, have the same assignment each day: Go to their phone or tablet, launch an app and view their individualized daily workout plan that was created by the Nuggets’ strength and conditioning staff.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Knicks owner, MSG chairman James Dolan has coronavirus

James Dolan, the executive chairman of Madison Square Garden Company and owner of the New York Knicks, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Live tweeting replays helping fill the college hoops void

Kansas had kept Derrick Rose in check well into the 2008 national championship game when coach Bill Self decided it was time to change defenses against the Memphis star.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Knicks owner, MSG chairman James Dolan has coronavirus

James Dolan, the executive chairman of Madison Square Garden Company and owner of the New York Knicks, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Keeping fit with no gyms open is a new NBA challenge

Denver’s players, if they're so willing, have the same assignment each day: Go to their phone or tablet, launch an app and view their individualized daily workout plan that was created by the Nuggets’ strength and conditioning staff.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Live tweeting replays helping fill the college hoops void

Kansas had kept Derrick Rose in check well into the 2008 national championship game when coach Bill Self decided it was time to change defenses against the Memphis star.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Live tweeting replays helping fill the college hoops void

Kansas had kept Derrick Rose in check well into the 2008 national championship game when coach Bill Self decided it was time to change defenses against the Memphis star.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Keeping fit with no gyms open is a new NBA challenge

Denver’s players, if they're so willing, have the same assignment each day: Go to their phone or tablet, launch an app and view their individualized daily workout plan that was created by the Nuggets’ strength and conditioning staff.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Harlem Globetrotters great Curly Neal dies at 77

Fred “Curly” Neal, the dribbling wizard who entertained millions with the Harlem Globetrotters for parts of three decades, has died. He was 77.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dayton double: Flyers' Toppin, Grant claim AP top honors

Obi Toppin and Anthony Grant spent the season transforming Dayton from an unranked team that wasn’t even picked to win its conference into one of the nation's best, complete with the most wins in program history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: 20% base salary reductions for top NBA executives

NEW YORK (AP) — Top NBA executives are having their base salaries reduced by 20% for the foreseeable future, a person with knowledge of the details said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

WNBA draft will be virtual event this season due to pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA draft will be a virtual event this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: 20% base salary reductions for top NBA executives

NEW YORK (AP) — Top NBA executives are having their base salaries reduced by 20% for the foreseeable future, a person with knowledge of the details said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Harlem Globetrotters great Curly Neal dies at 77

Fred “Curly” Neal, the dribbling wizard who entertained millions with the Harlem Globetrotters for parts of three decades, has died. He was 77.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

WNBA draft will be virtual event this season due to pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA draft will be a virtual event this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu is AP women's player of the year

Sabrina Ionescu capped off a unprecedented college career by entering an exclusive club.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

South Carolina's Dawn Staley is AP women's coach of the year

Dawn Staley helped guide South Carolina to No. 1 and has now earned coach of the year honors from The Associated Press for the first time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dayton double: Flyers' Toppin, Grant claim AP top honors

Obi Toppin and Anthony Grant spent the season transforming Dayton from an unranked team that wasn’t even picked to win its conference into one of the nation's best, complete with the most wins in program history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

USA Basketball's next move hinges on new Olympic schedule

USA Basketball is hoping that the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics will be held around the same time next year as they would have been this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu is AP women's player of the year

Sabrina Ionescu capped off a unprecedented college career by entering an exclusive club.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

South Carolina's Dawn Staley is AP women's coach of the year

Dawn Staley helped guide South Carolina to No. 1 and has now earned coach of the year honors from The Associated Press for the first time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dayton double: Flyers' Toppin, Grant claim AP top honors

Obi Toppin and Anthony Grant spent the season transforming Dayton from an unranked team that wasn’t even picked to win its conference into one of the nation's best, complete with the most wins in program history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

USA Basketball's next move hinges on new Olympic schedule

USA Basketball is hoping that the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics will be held around the same time next year as they would have been this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dayton double: Flyers' Toppin, Grant claim AP top honors

Obi Toppin and Anthony Grant spent the season transforming Dayton from an unranked team that wasn’t even picked to win its conference into one of the nation's best, complete with the most wins in program history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu is AP women's player of the year

Sabrina Ionescu capped off a unprecedented college career by entering an exclusive club.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

South Carolina's Dawn Staley is AP women's coach of the year

Dawn Staley helped guide South Carolina to No. 1 and has now earned coach of the year honors from The Associated Press for the first time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Biggest tourney upsets? NC State's '83 title run hard to top

There are still moments, even after nearly four decades, when Ernie Myers has trouble believing it all really happened for his North Carolina State team.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

South Carolina's Dawn Staley is AP women's coach of the year

Dawn Staley helped guide South Carolina to No. 1 and has now earned coach of the year honors from The Associated Press for the first time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu is AP women's player of the year

Sabrina Ionescu capped off a unprecedented college career by entering an exclusive club.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Top Flyer: Dayton's Obi Toppin leads AP All-American team

The college basketball season came to an emphatic, dramatic end with the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament. The dream of playing under the bright lights of March Madness, of possibly hoisting a national championship trophy, wiped out by the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Biggest tourney upsets? NC State's '83 title run hard to top

There are still moments, even after nearly four decades, when Ernie Myers has trouble believing it all really happened for his North Carolina State team.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NBA's Adam Silver seeking answers, which are in short supply

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finds himself almost constantly looking at financial numbers and projections. And like the rest of a world that is dealing with the seismic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, he still isn’t sure how bad things will get.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Top Flyer: Dayton's Obi Toppin leads AP All-American team

The college basketball season came to an emphatic, dramatic end with the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament. The dream of playing under the bright lights of March Madness, of possibly hoisting a national championship trophy, wiped out by the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ionescu headlines AP All-America women's basketball team

NEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu has joined an elite group, becoming a three-time All-American.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Biggest tourney upsets? NC State's '83 title run hard to top

There are still moments, even after nearly four decades, when Ernie Myers has trouble believing it all really happened for his North Carolina State team.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NBA's Adam Silver seeking answers, which are in short supply

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finds himself almost constantly looking at financial numbers and projections. And like the rest of a world that is dealing with the seismic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, he still isn’t sure how bad things will get.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Baylor's Cox still processing abrupt end to college career

NEW YORK (AP) — Lauren Cox is still trying to process that her college basketball career is over.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NCAA Tournament: Big shots that define the madness of March

This is the time of year people usually start tweeting at Ali Farokhmanesh.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NBA's Adam Silver seeking answers, which are in short supply

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finds himself almost constantly looking at financial numbers and projections. And like the rest of a world that is dealing with the seismic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, he still isn’t sure how bad things will get.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Biggest tourney upsets? NC State's '83 title run hard to top

There are still moments, even after nearly four decades, when Ernie Myers has trouble believing it all really happened for his North Carolina State team.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Top Flyer: Dayton's Obi Toppin leads AP All-American team

The college basketball season came to an emphatic, dramatic end with the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament. The dream of playing under the bright lights of March Madness, of possibly hoisting a national championship trophy, wiped out by the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ionescu headlines AP All-America women's basketball team

NEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu has joined an elite group, becoming a three-time All-American.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

The marquee NCAA Tournament matchups that could have been

Seton Hall's Myles Powell and Marquette's Markus Howard went head to head during the regular season in a pair of games befitting two of college basketball's most dynamic players.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Without games, NBA players using their platforms in new way

Cleveland's Kevin Love did his best to reassure a skittish and scared public. Denver's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Baylor's Cox still processing abrupt end to college career

NEW YORK (AP) — Lauren Cox is still trying to process that her college basketball career is over.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Kansas finishes No. 1 in final AP poll; Gonzaga, Dayton next

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self has spent much of the past week mulling ways to commemorate one of the more remarkable seasons in the school's proud basketball history, one that began with off-the-court distractions too numerous to count and ended in the unprecedented cancellation of the NCAA …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NBA shuttering facilities, as more teams face positive tests

The number of known coronavirus cases within the NBA doubled to 14 on Thursday, when Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics pleaded with people to take social distancing more seriously and the league ordered all teams to shutter their training facilities indefinitely.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NCAA Tournament: Big shots that define the madness of March

This is the time of year people usually start tweeting at Ali Farokhmanesh.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Without games, NBA players using their platforms in new way

Cleveland's Kevin Love did his best to reassure a skittish and scared public. Denver's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Top Flyer: Dayton's Obi Toppin leads AP All-American team

The college basketball season came to an emphatic, dramatic end with the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament. The dream of playing under the bright lights of March Madness, of possibly hoisting a national championship trophy, wiped out by the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ionescu headlines AP All-America women's basketball team

NEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu has joined an elite group, becoming a three-time All-American.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

The marquee NCAA Tournament matchups that could have been

Seton Hall's Myles Powell and Marquette's Markus Howard went head to head during the regular season in a pair of games befitting two of college basketball's most dynamic players.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Baylor's Cox still processing abrupt end to college career

NEW YORK (AP) — Lauren Cox is still trying to process that her college basketball career is over.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kansas finishes No. 1 in final AP poll; Gonzaga, Dayton next

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self has spent much of the past week mulling ways to commemorate one of the more remarkable seasons in the school's proud basketball history, one that began with off-the-court distractions too numerous to count and ended in the unprecedented cancellation of the NCAA …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NBA shuttering facilities, as more teams face positive tests

The number of known coronavirus cases within the NBA doubled to 14 on Thursday, when Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics pleaded with people to take social distancing more seriously and the league ordered all teams to shutter their training facilities indefinitely.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grand Canyon hires Bryce Drew as basketball coach

PHOENIX (AP) — Grand Canyon has hired former Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew as its next men's basketball coach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

South Carolina finishes No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll

NEW YORK (AP) — Dawn Staley and South Carolina are No. 1 in the final Associated Press women's basketball poll for the first time in school history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NCAA Tournament: Big shots that define the madness of March

This is the time of year people usually start tweeting at Ali Farokhmanesh.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NBA shuttering facilities, as more teams face positive tests

The number of known coronavirus cases within the NBA doubled to 14 on Thursday, when Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics pleaded with people to take social distancing more seriously and the league ordered all teams to shutter their training facilities indefinitely.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NBA telling teams to keep players, staff out of facilities

The NBA has told its teams to close its training and practice facilities to all players and staff starting Friday, saying the shuttering will last indefinitely in the latest response to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NCAA Tournament: Big shots that define the madness of March

This is the time of year people usually start tweeting at Ali Farokhmanesh.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ionescu headlines AP All-America women's basketball team

NEW YORK (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu has joined an elite group, becoming a three-time All-American.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Silver says NBA will consider many ideas if play can resume

The NBA is considering an idea where some players would be quarantined or isolated for purposes of being able to compete against one another and provide basketball fans with some sort of diversion from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

The marquee NCAA Tournament matchups that could have been

Seton Hall's Myles Powell and Marquette's Markus Howard went head to head during the regular season in a pair of games befitting two of college basketball's most dynamic players.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kansas finishes No. 1 in final AP poll; Gonzaga, Dayton next

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self has spent much of the past week mulling ways to commemorate one of the more remarkable seasons in the school's proud basketball history, one that began with off-the-court distractions too numerous to count and ended in the unprecedented cancellation of the NCAA …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Baylor's Cox still processing abrupt end to college career

NEW YORK (AP) — Lauren Cox is still trying to process that her college basketball career is over.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Women's basketball coaches deal with reality of no NCAAs

NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knows that Monday was supposed to be the night that women's basketball got put in the national spotlight with the NCAA Tournament bracket reveal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grand Canyon hires Bryce Drew as basketball coach

PHOENIX (AP) — Grand Canyon has hired former Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew as its next men's basketball coach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

South Carolina finishes No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll

NEW YORK (AP) — Dawn Staley and South Carolina are No. 1 in the final Associated Press women's basketball poll for the first time in school history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

The marquee NCAA Tournament matchups that could have been

Seton Hall's Myles Powell and Marquette's Markus Howard went head to head during the regular season in a pair of games befitting two of college basketball's most dynamic players.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Baylor's Cox still processing abrupt end to college career

NEW YORK (AP) — Lauren Cox is still trying to process that her college basketball career is over.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Silver says NBA will consider many ideas if play can resume

The NBA is considering an idea where some players would be quarantined or isolated for purposes of being able to compete against one another and provide basketball fans with some sort of diversion from the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

CDC's latest guidance could mean no sports for much longer

The already-delayed professional sports seasons in North America could be on hiatus for significantly longer than first planned after federal officials said Sunday that they recommend all in-person events involving 50 people or more be called off for the next eight weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kansas finishes No. 1 in final AP poll; Gonzaga, Dayton next

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self has spent much of the past week mulling ways to commemorate one of the more remarkable seasons in the school's proud basketball history, one that began with off-the-court distractions too numerous to count and ended in the unprecedented cancellation of the NCAA …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kerr says USA Basketball still planning for Tokyo 2020

The USA Basketball coaching staff for the Tokyo Olympics is still preparing as if there will be a gold medal to try and defend this summer, even in highly uncertain times caused by the global coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Durant among 4 Nets to test positive for new coronavirus

NEW YORK (AP) — Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Women's basketball coaches deal with reality of no NCAAs

NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knows that Monday was supposed to be the night that women's basketball got put in the national spotlight with the NCAA Tournament bracket reveal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grand Canyon hires Bryce Drew as basketball coach

PHOENIX (AP) — Grand Canyon has hired former Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew as its next men's basketball coach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

South Carolina finishes No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll

NEW YORK (AP) — Dawn Staley and South Carolina are No. 1 in the final Associated Press women's basketball poll for the first time in school history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kansas finishes No. 1 in final AP poll; Gonzaga, Dayton next

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self has spent much of the past week mulling ways to commemorate one of the more remarkable seasons in the school's proud basketball history, one that began with off-the-court distractions too numerous to count and ended in the unprecedented cancellation of the NCAA …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

CDC's latest guidance could mean no sports for much longer

The already-delayed professional sports seasons in North America could be on hiatus for significantly longer than first planned after federal officials said Sunday that they recommend all in-person events involving 50 people or more be called off for the next eight weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kerr says USA Basketball still planning for Tokyo 2020

The USA Basketball coaching staff for the Tokyo Olympics is still preparing as if there will be a gold medal to try and defend this summer, even in highly uncertain times caused by the global coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Durant among 4 Nets to test positive for new coronavirus

NEW YORK (AP) — Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Women's basketball coaches deal with reality of no NCAAs

NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knows that Monday was supposed to be the night that women's basketball got put in the national spotlight with the NCAA Tournament bracket reveal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grand Canyon hires Bryce Drew as basketball coach

PHOENIX (AP) — Grand Canyon has hired former Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew as its next men's basketball coach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

South Carolina finishes No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll

NEW YORK (AP) — Dawn Staley and South Carolina are No. 1 in the final Associated Press women's basketball poll for the first time in school history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kerr says USA Basketball still planning for Tokyo 2020

The USA Basketball coaching staff for the Tokyo Olympics is still preparing as if there will be a gold medal to try and defend this summer, even in highly uncertain times caused by the global coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Durant among 4 Nets to test positive for new coronavirus

NEW YORK (AP) — Four Brooklyn Nets players, including Kevin Durant, have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Nets say 4 players test positive for new coronavirus

NEW YORK (AP) — Four Brooklyn Nets players have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grand Canyon hires Bryce Drew as basketball coach

PHOENIX (AP) — Grand Canyon has hired former Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew as its next men's basketball coach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

South Carolina finishes No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll

NEW YORK (AP) — Dawn Staley and South Carolina are No. 1 in the final Associated Press women's basketball poll for the first time in school history.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

CDC's latest guidance could mean no sports for much longer

The already-delayed professional sports seasons in North America could be on hiatus for significantly longer than first planned after federal officials said Sunday that they recommend all in-person events involving 50 people or more be called off for the next eight weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Donovan Mitchell says he still doesn't even feel sick

All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz says he showed no symptoms of being sick before testing positive for the coronavirus, and he continues to have no signs of illness since going into isolation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Women's basketball coaches deal with reality of no NCAAs

NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knows that Monday was supposed to be the night that women's basketball got put in the national spotlight with the NCAA Tournament bracket reveal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Women's basketball coaches deal with reality of no NCAAs

NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knows that Monday was supposed to be the night that women's basketball got put in the national spotlight with the NCAA Tournament bracket reveal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Donovan Mitchell says he still doesn't even feel sick

All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz says he showed no symptoms of being sick before testing positive for the coronavirus, and he continues to have no signs of illness since going into isolation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

No fans, no work: Arena workers caught in sports shutdown

MIAMI (AP) — David Edelman can usually be found at a Denver Nuggets basketball game or a Colorado Rapids soccer game. As an usher, he interacts with fans in a role he calls a staple of his life.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Gobert pledges $500,000 to help with relief, NBA shutdown

Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz offered the first of what he said will be “many steps” he will take to help with the coronavirus pandemic, pledging Saturday to donate more than $500,000 to relief efforts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

CDC's latest guidance could mean no sports for much longer

The already-delayed professional sports seasons in North America could be on hiatus for significantly longer than first planned after federal officials said Sunday that they recommend all in-person events involving 50 people or more be called off for the next eight weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: Pistons' Christian Wood tests positive for virus

Christian Wood of the Detroit Pistons has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the situation said Saturday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

CDC's latest guidance could mean no sports for much longer

The already-delayed professional sports seasons in North America could be on hiatus for significantly longer than first planned after federal officials said Sunday that they recommend all in-person events involving 50 people or more be called off for the next eight weeks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

No fans, no work: Arena workers caught in sports shutdown

MIAMI (AP) — David Edelman can usually be found at a Denver Nuggets basketball game or a Colorado Rapids soccer game. As an usher, he interacts with fans in a role he calls a staple of his life.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Gobert pledges $500,000 to help with relief, NBA shutdown

Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz offered the first of what he said will be “many steps” he will take to help with the coronavirus pandemic, pledging Saturday to donate more than $500,000 to relief efforts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: Pistons' Christian Wood tests positive for virus

Christian Wood of the Detroit Pistons has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the situation said Saturday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grand Canyon fires Dan Majerle after 7 seasons

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Grand Canyon has fired basketball coach Dan Majerle after seven seasons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: Pistons' Christian Wood tests positive for virus

Christian Wood of the Detroit Pistons has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the situation said Saturday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Gobert pledges $500,000 to help with relief, NBA shutdown

Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz offered the first of what he said will be “many steps” he will take to help with the coronavirus pandemic, pledging Saturday to donate more than $500,000 to relief efforts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

No fans, no work: Arena workers caught in sports shutdown

MIAMI (AP) — David Edelman can usually be found at a Denver Nuggets basketball game or a Colorado Rapids soccer game. As an usher, he interacts with fans in a role he calls a staple of his life.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grand Canyon fires Dan Majerle after 7 seasons

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Grand Canyon has fired basketball coach Dan Majerle after seven seasons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

No fans, no work: Arena workers caught in sports shutdown

MIAMI (AP) — David Edelman can usually be found at a Denver Nuggets basketball game or a Colorado Rapids soccer game. As an usher, he interacts with fans in a role he calls a staple of his life.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Washington State knocks off Colorado 82-68 at Pac-12

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A long, eerie day of big news that seemed to come by the minute ended with an upset at the Pac-12 tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league's owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grand Canyon fires Dan Majerle after 7 seasons

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Grand Canyon has fired basketball coach Dan Majerle after seven seasons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Jazz stars Mitchell, Gobert test positive; Gobert apologizes

Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz confirmed Thursday that he tested positive for the coronavirus, saying that he is personally dealing with the pandemic that has temporarily shut down the NBA and other major sports leagues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hughes, Syracuse roll past UNC 81-53 in ACC 2nd round

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Elijah Hughes apparently had heard enough about Syracuse’s long losing streak to North Carolina.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

An updated look at the NCAA Tournament bubble

As conference tournaments continue largely without fans ahead of Selection Sunday, here is a look at teams teetering on the NCAA Tournament bubble through games played Wednesday night:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NBA says virus hiatus will likely last "at least" a month

MIAMI (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday night that the league’s hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic will likely last at least a month, or roughly what would have been the remainder of an uninterrupted regular season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Grand Canyon fires Dan Majerle after 7 seasons

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Grand Canyon has fired basketball coach Dan Majerle after seven seasons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NBA says virus hiatus will likely last "at least" a month

MIAMI (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday night that the league’s hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic will likely last at least a month, or roughly what would have been the remainder of an uninterrupted regular season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Jazz stars Mitchell, Gobert test positive; Gobert apologizes

Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz confirmed Thursday that he tested positive for the coronavirus, saying that he is personally dealing with the pandemic that has temporarily shut down the NBA and other major sports leagues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Jazz star Donovan Mitchell says he tested positive for virus

Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz confirmed Thursday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, publicly saying that he is personally dealing with the pandemic that has temporarily shut down the NBA and other major sports leagues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Gobert health scare shuts down NBA, teammate tests positive

It started as a joke: Before leaving a post-practice interview session Rudy Gobert touched all the tape recorders that were placed before him on a table, devices that reporters who cover the Utah Jazz were using during an availability with him on Monday before a game with the Detroit Pistons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league's owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Green scores 19, Arizona beats Washington 77-70 at Pac-12

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Arizona struggled with Washington's aggressive zone in a loss to end the regular season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Washington State knocks off Colorado 82-68 at Pac-12

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A long, eerie day of big news that seemed to come by the minute ended with an upset at the Pac-12 tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Oklahoma State beats Iowa State 72-71 in Big 12 opener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Oklahoma State's Isaak Likekele silenced an arena full of Iowa State fans by going coast-to-coast for the go-ahead lay-up with 3.8 seconds left, lifting his eighth-seeded Cowboys to a 72-71 victory over the No. 9 seed Cyclones in the first round of the Big 12 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Lucas hits late 3, Oregon State beats Utah 71-69 at Pac-12

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Oregon State watched Alfonso Plummer pour in one 3-pointer after another on his way to the Pac-12's all-time record.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hughes, Syracuse roll past UNC 81-53 in ACC 2nd round

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Elijah Hughes apparently had heard enough about Syracuse’s long losing streak to North Carolina.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

An updated look at the NCAA Tournament bubble

As conference tournaments continue largely without fans ahead of Selection Sunday, here is a look at teams teetering on the NCAA Tournament bubble through games played Wednesday night:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hornets top Heat 109-98, as NBA shutdown looms

MIAMI (AP) — Charlotte coach James Borrego thought it would be a rallying cry of sorts for the Hornets to not let the Miami Heat clinch a playoff spot on their watch.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Daniels helps NC State top Pittsburgh 73-58 in ACC 2nd round

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Devon Daniels and his North Carolina State teammates know their chances of securing an NCAA Tournament bid could come down to how they play in this week's Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Patient Zero: Gobert's health scare shuts down NBA for now

It started as a joke: Before leaving a post-practice interview session Rudy Gobert touched all the tape recorders that were placed before him on a table, devices that reporters who cover the Utah Jazz were using during an availability with him on Monday before a game with the Detroit Pistons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

An updated look at the NCAA Tournament bubble

As conference tournaments continue largely without fans ahead of Selection Sunday, here is a look at teams teetering on the NCAA Tournament bubble through games played Wednesday night:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Patient Zero: Gobert's health scare shuts down NBA for now

It started as a joke: Before leaving a post-practice interview session Rudy Gobert touched all the tape recorders that were placed before him on a table, devices that reporters who cover the Utah Jazz were using during an availability with him on Monday before a game with the Detroit Pistons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Washington State knocks off Colorado 82-68 at Pac-12

LAS VEGAS (AP) — CJ Elleby scored 30 points and hit six 3-pointers, helping Washington State knock off Colorado 82-68 Wednesday night in the final Pac-12 tournament game with fans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hughes, Syracuse roll past UNC 81-53 in ACC 2nd round

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Elijah Hughes apparently had heard enough about Syracuse’s long losing streak to North Carolina.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Oklahoma State beats Iowa State 72-71 in Big 12 opener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Oklahoma State's Isaak Likekele silenced an arena full of Iowa State fans by going coast-to-coast for the go-ahead lay-up with 3.8 seconds left, lifting his eighth-seeded Cowboys to a 72-71 victory over the No. 9 seed Cyclones in the first round of the Big 12 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice" after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league's owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hornets top Heat 109-98, as NBA shutdown looms

MIAMI (AP) — Charlotte coach James Borrego thought it would be a rallying cry of sorts for the Hornets to not let the Miami Heat clinch a playoff spot on their watch.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Green scores 19, Arizona beats Washington 77-70 at Pac-12

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Arizona struggled with Washington's aggressive zone in a loss to end the regular season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: NBA owners leaning toward playing without fans

MIAMI (AP) — The majority of NBA owners are leaning toward a proposal to temporarily play games without fans in the buildings in response to the global concerns surrounding the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the talks said.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Lucas hits late 3, Oregon State beats Utah 71-69 at Pac-12

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Oregon State watched Alfonso Plummer pour in one 3-pointer after another on his way to the Pac-12's all-time record.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Daniels helps NC State top Pittsburgh 73-58 in ACC 2nd round

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Devon Daniels and his North Carolina State teammates know their chances of securing an NCAA Tournament bid could come down to how they play in this week's Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Former Sparks GM Penny Toler files suit against WNBA team

Former Los Angeles Sparks general manager Penny Toler is suing the WNBA team saying she was fired for raising complaints about inappropriate sexual relationships involving the team president and a managing partner, not for using a racial slur.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Oregon's Pritchard, UCLA's Cronin win AP Pac-12 honors

Payton Pritchard accomplished something just three other Pac-12 players have done. Mick Cronin led UCLA to a massive turnaround in his first season at Westwood.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Duke's Carey, FSU's Hamilton headline AP top honors in ACC

Duke freshman big man Vernon Carey Jr. is both The Associated Press player and newcomer of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, while Florida State’s Leonard Hamilton is the coach of the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

No. 1 Kansas, No. 5 Baylor headline Big 12 tournament

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Top-ranked Kansas hasn't lost since Baylor stunned the Jayhawks in Allen Fieldhouse in January, that run of excellence driving coach Bill Self's squad to another regular-season Big 12 title and the top seed in the conference tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Pac-12 Tournament could be a wild ride in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Pac-12 had one of the closest conference races in the country during the regular season. Five teams were within two games of the lead heading into the final week and No. 13 Oregon clinched the title on the last day of the season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Pac-12 Tournament could be a wild ride in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Pac-12 had one of the closest conference races in the country during the regular season. Five teams were within two games of the lead heading into the final week and No. 13 Oregon clinched the title on the last day of the season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Former Sparks GM Penny Toler files suit against WNBA team

Former Los Angeles Sparks general manager Penny Toler is suing the WNBA team saying she was fired for raising complaints about inappropriate sexual relationships involving the team president and a managing partner, not for using a racial slur.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Oregon's Pritchard, UCLA's Cronin win AP Pac-12 honors

Payton Pritchard accomplished something just three other Pac-12 players have done. Mick Cronin led UCLA to a massive turnaround in his first season at Westwood.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Duke's Carey, FSU's Hamilton headline AP top honors in ACC

Duke freshman big man Vernon Carey Jr. is both The Associated Press player and newcomer of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, while Florida State’s Leonard Hamilton is the coach of the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

No. 1 Kansas, No. 5 Baylor headline Big 12 tournament

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Top-ranked Kansas hasn't lost since Baylor stunned the Jayhawks in Allen Fieldhouse in January, that run of excellence driving coach Bill Self's squad to another regular-season Big 12 title and the top seed in the conference tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Best player? In college basketball, that's still unclear

The unpredictability of the college basketball season has led to uncertainty as to which team is truly the nation's best, and that has made for a murky race for national player of the year honors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid virus scare

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all nonessential personnel, including media, in response to the coronavirus crisis, the leagues announced in a joint statement Monday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Judge tosses convictions in case championed by WNBA's Moore

Maya Moore has always been known for hitting the big shot on the grandest stage. She just got the biggest assist of her career.
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South Carolina stays No. 1 in women's Top 25; Oregon next

NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina ran through the Southeastern Conference Tournament to keep its hold on the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll.
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A first: Hamilton, Florida State ACC tourney's top seed

Florida State has accomplished several milestones in Leonard Hamilton’s nearly two decades with the Seminoles, from winning an Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament to getting within a game of the Final Four two seasons ago.
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Amherst closes NCAA women's basketball regional to fans

For the second consecutive weekend, there won't be any fans at Amherst's NCAA Tournament games on campus because of the coronavirus outbreak.
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James surges, Giannis sits and a reminder health is the key

LeBron James was making a statement on the court when the Milwaukee Bucks had to make one of their own.
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League tournaments set to impact who gets high NCAA seeds

Conference tournaments are likely to carry significant implications when it comes to seeding for the NCAA Tournament.
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An updated look at NCAA Tournament bubble teams

As conference tournaments get into full swing ahead of Selection Sunday, here is a look at teams teetering on the NCAA Tournament bubble through games played Monday night:
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NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid virus scare

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all nonessential personnel, including media, in response to the coronavirus crisis, the leagues announced in a joint statement Monday night.
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Judge tosses convictions in case championed by WNBA's Moore

Maya Moore has always been known for hitting the big shot on the grandest stage. She just got the biggest assist of her career.
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A first: Hamilton, Florida State ACC tourney's top seed

Florida State has accomplished several milestones in Leonard Hamilton’s nearly two decades with the Seminoles, from winning an Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament to getting within a game of the Final Four two seasons ago.
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Best player? In college basketball, that's still unclear

The unpredictability of the college basketball season has led to uncertainty as to which team is truly the nation's best, and that has made for a murky race for national player of the year honors.
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South Carolina stays No. 1 in women's Top 25; Oregon next

NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina ran through the Southeastern Conference Tournament to keep its hold on the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll.
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Kansas remains unanimous No. 1 in Top 25; FSU up to No. 4

Kansas maintained its grip on the No. 1 ranking in
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Knicks pull away in 4th quarter, beat Pistons 96-84

NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the New York Knicks pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 96-84 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
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Analysis: Pac-12 shooting for 7 NCAA Tournament berths

The Pac-12 Conference has the potential to get seven teams through to the NCAA Tournament. That would match the past two years combined and equal the conference record set in 2016.
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Knicks pull away in 4th quarter, beat Pistons 96-84

NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the New York Knicks pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 96-84 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
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Analysis: Pac-12 shooting for 7 NCAA Tournament berths

The Pac-12 Conference has the potential to get seven teams through to the NCAA Tournament. That would match the past two years combined and equal the conference record set in 2016.
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Carey, Robinson help No. 12 Duke beat rival UNC 89-76

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Vernon Carey Jr., Tre Jones and No. 12 Duke didn't need any wild escape to beat rival North Carolina this time.
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Carey, Robinson help No. 12 Duke beat rival UNC 89-76

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Vernon Carey Jr., Tre Jones and No. 12 Duke didn't need any wild escape to beat rival North Carolina this time.
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Arizona State holds off Washington State rally for 83-74 win

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State's grip on a first-round bye in the Pac-12 tournament started slipping.
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Kenny Atkinson out as Brooklyn Nets coach in surprise split

NEW YORK (AP) — Kenny Atkinson won't have the chance to coach Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving together in Brooklyn.
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Kenny Atkinson out as Nets coach in surprise split

NEW YORK (AP) — Kenny Atkinson won't have the chance to coach Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving together in Brooklyn.
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NBA tells teams to plan for empty arenas; LeBron says no way

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA wants its teams to prepare to play games without fans if necessary because of the coronavirus crisis, but LeBron James already says he won't play basketball in an empty arena.
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Nets pound Spurs 139-120 in Popovich's return to the bench

NEW YORK (AP) — Caris LeVert and the Nets treated Dr. J to a show in his first game in Brooklyn.
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NBA fines Cuban $500,000, sends teams memo on proper conduct

The NBA fined Dallas owner Mark Cuban $500,000 on Friday for “public criticism and detrimental conduct” regarding officiating. Separately, the league sent a memo to teams reminding them of rules that govern conduct of owners, coaches and other team personnel during games.
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NBA players start process of finding next union leader

The National Basketball Players Association said Friday it has begun looking for a successor to executive director Michele Roberts, the first woman to lead a union for any of the major U.S. pro sports leagues.
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Cunane, No. 10 NC State women beat Georgia Tech 57-48 in ACC

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Tenth-ranked North Carolina State hung in while missing nearly everything early, then hit enough shots late to grind out a tough win to start the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
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No. 7 FSU, No. 10 Louisville go for ACC regular-season title

A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference:
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NBA: Teams should get plan in place if virus keeps fans away

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA told its teams Friday that they should be developing processes in case it becomes necessary to play games without fans or media because of the coronavirus crisis.
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NBA: Teams should get plan in place if virus keeps fans away

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA told its teams Friday that they should be developing processes in case it becomes necessary to play games without fans or media because of the coronavirus crisis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Nets pound Spurs 139-120 in Popovich's return to the bench

NEW YORK (AP) — Caris LeVert and the Nets treated Dr. J to a show in his first game in Brooklyn.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Cunane, No. 10 NC State women beat Georgia Tech 57-48 in ACC

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Tenth-ranked North Carolina State hung in while missing nearly everything early, then hit enough shots late to grind out a tough win to start the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NBA players start process of finding next union leader

The National Basketball Players Association said Friday it has begun looking for a successor to executive director Michele Roberts, the first woman to lead a union for any of the major U.S. pro sports leagues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NBA fines Cuban $500,000, sends teams memo on proper conduct

The NBA fined Dallas owner Mark Cuban $500,000 on Friday for “public criticism and detrimental conduct” regarding officiating. Separately, the league sent a memo to teams reminding them of rules that govern conduct of owners, coaches and other team personnel during games.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Baylor-West Virginia, KU-Texas Tech headline Big 12 weekend

A look at the upcoming week around the Big 12 Conference:
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No. 4 Louisville women beat Syracuse 71-46 in ACC tourney

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Fourth-ranked Louisville gave coach Jeff Walz the start he wanted as the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament's top seed.
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No. 7 FSU, No. 10 Louisville go for ACC regular-season title

A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference:
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Spike Lee: I'm done watching Knicks at MSG this season

NEW YORK (AP) — Spike Lee still has his courtside seat, though the New York Knicks had to tell their superfan to find another way to get there.
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Big second half pushes Arizona past Washington State 83-62

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona struggled to get shots to fall and had careless turnovers, spending the first half looking like the worst version of itself.
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Big second half pushes Arizona past Washington State 83-62

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona struggled to get shots to fall and had careless turnovers, spending the first half looking like the worst version of itself.
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Kansas objects to NCAA charges in response to allegations

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas forcefully objected to charges that its storied men's basketball program, currently No. 1 in the nation, and its football programs had committed significant violations tied primarily to recruiting when it issued its formal response to the NCAA's notice of allegations Thursday night.
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NET? Quadrants? Deciphering lingo about NCAA tourney bids

If the talk about bubble teams and NCAA Tournament bids was just about the number of wins and losses it would be a simple conversation.
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Sell the tickets: Knicks attendance vs Jazz lowest since '06

NEW YORK (AP) — Spike Lee isn’t the only fan who has decided to no-show Knicks games.
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Mitchell, Bogdanovic lead Jazz past Knicks 112-104

NEW YORK (AP) — Donovan Mitchell and Bojan Bogdanovic each scored 23 points, and the Utah Jazz kept feasting on a soft part of their schedule by beating the New York Knicks 112-104 on Wednesday night.
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Miami's Duncan Robinson on a record path from 3-point land

MIAMI (AP) — Duncan Robinson is about to collect a whole slew of records.
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Spike Lee: I'm done watching Knicks at MSG this season

NEW YORK (AP) — Spike Lee still has his courtside seat, though the New York Knicks had to tell their superfan to find another way to get there.
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Azubuike scores career-high 31, No. 1 Kansas beats TCU 75-66

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Imagine what Kansas center Udoka Azubuike would have accomplished against TCU on Wednesday night if he was healthy.
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3's are wild: Heat set record from deep, top Magic 116-113

MIAMI (AP) — It took a record-setting night from 3-point range for the Miami Heat to beat the Orlando Magic.
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Mitchell, Bogdanovic lead Jazz past Knicks 112-104

NEW YORK (AP) — Donovan Mitchell and Bojan Bogdanovic each scored 23 points, and the Utah Jazz kept feasting on a soft part of their schedule by beating the New York Knicks 112-104 on Wednesday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

3's are wild: Heat set record from deep, top Magic 116-113

MIAMI (AP) — It took a record-setting night from 3-point range for the Miami Heat to beat the Orlando Magic.
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Azubuike scores career-high 31, No. 1 Kansas beats TCU 75-66

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Imagine what Kansas center Udoka Azubuike would have accomplished against TCU on Wednesday night if he was healthy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

AP source: LiAngelo Ball offered G League contract

LiAngelo Ball has been offered a G League contract for the remainder of this season, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Spike Lee: I'm done watching Knicks at MSG this season

NEW YORK (AP) — Spike Lee still has his courtside seat, though the New York Knicks had to tell their superfan to find another way to get there.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Virus forces Basketball Africa League to push back season

Concerns surrounding the coronavirus have forced the postponement of the inaugural Basketball Africa League season, which was to start later this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Virus forces Basketball Africa League to push back season

Concerns surrounding the coronavirus have forced the postponement of the inaugural Basketball Africa League season, which was to start later this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

AP source: LiAngelo Ball offered G League contract

LiAngelo Ball has been offered a G League contract for the remainder of this season, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Walz, No. 4 Louisville enters ACC Tournament as headliner

For once, fourth-ranked Louisville is the unquestioned headliner at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Nets' Kyrie Irving has surgery for right shoulder injury

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the injured right shoulder that ended his first season with the Brooklyn Nets after just 20 games.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Spike Lee: I'm done watching Knicks at MSG this season

NEW YORK (AP) — Spike Lee still has his courtside seat, though the New York Knicks had to tell their superfan to find another way to get there.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bucks, at 52-9 so far, have reached some rare NBA air

It’s reasonable to think Milwaukee is not going to win all 21 of its remaining games, which means not all is lost for the Golden State Warriors this season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Major conferences still with plenty left to be decided

College basketball has reached the final week of the regular season in all the major conferences.
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NBA to players: Avoid high-fives as virus concern grows

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has told players to avoid high-fiving fans and strangers and avoid taking any item for autographs, the league’s latest response in its ongoing monitoring of the coronavirus crisis that has spread to most corners of the planet.
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Stanley, boardwork, zone help No. 12 Duke top NC State 88-69

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Cassius Stanley saw the pass coming his way, soared high to corral the ball then threw it down with his right hand to throw the home crowd into a frenzy as Duke's lead ballooned.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Knicks hold on to end Rockets' 6-game win streak, 125-123

NEW YORK (AP) — The small-ball Rockets had big problems in New York.
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South Carolina, Baylor, Oregon top women's NCAA reveal

NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina, Baylor, Oregon and Maryland would be the No. 1 seeds if the women's NCAA Tournament began Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Heat stun Bucks 105-89, holding Antetokounmpo to 13 points

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat stand alone, the first team to beat the Milwaukee Bucks twice this season.
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Knicks hire longtime player agent Leon Rose as president

NEW YORK (AP) — Leon Rose has spent years as one of the NBA's most powerful agents.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Knicks spike speculation that director Lee was ejected

NEW YORK (AP) — Spike Lee still has his courtside seat, though the New York Knicks had to tell their superfan to find another way to get there.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

South Carolina, Baylor, Oregon still lead women's Top 25

NEW YORK (AP) — As women's basketball teams finish up their regular season and turn their attention to the conference tournaments, South Carolina, Baylor and Oregon remain a step above everyone else.
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Kansas unanimous No. 1 in Top 25; Baylor down 2 spots to 4th

A string of losses to unranked opponents led to upheaval in the AP Top 25 this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Knicks hold on to end Rockets' 6-game win streak, 125-123

NEW YORK (AP) — The small-ball Rockets had big problems in New York.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Heat stun Bucks 105-89, holding Antetokounmpo to 13 points

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat stand alone, the first team to beat the Milwaukee Bucks twice this season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Knicks spike speculation that director Lee was ejected

NEW YORK (AP) — Spike Lee still has his courtside seat, though the New York Knicks had to tell their superfan to find another way to get there.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Stanley, boardwork, zone help No. 12 Duke top NC State 88-69

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Cassius Stanley saw the pass coming his way, soared high to corral the ball then threw it down with his right hand to throw the home crowd into a frenzy as Duke's lead ballooned.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

South Carolina, Baylor, Oregon top women's NCAA reveal

NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina, Baylor, Oregon and Maryland would be the No. 1 seeds if the women's NCAA Tournament began Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NBA to players: Avoid high-fives as virus concern grows

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has told players to avoid high-fiving fans and strangers and avoid taking any item for autographs, the league’s latest response in its ongoing monitoring of the coronavirus crisis that has spread to most corners of the planet.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NBA to teams: Avoid high-fives as virus concern grows

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has told teams avoid high-fiving fans and strangers and avoid taking any item for autographs, the league’s latest response in its ongoing monitoring of the coronavirus crisis that has spread to most corners of the planet.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kansas unanimous No. 1 in Top 25; Baylor down 2 spots to 4th

A string of losses to unranked opponents led to upheaval in the AP Top 25 this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

South Carolina, Baylor, Oregon still lead women's Top 25

NEW YORK (AP) — As women's basketball teams finish up their regular season and turn their attention to the conference tournaments, South Carolina, Baylor and Oregon remain a step above everyone else.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kansas unanimous No. 1 in week of AP Top 25 upheaval

A string of losses to unranked opponents led to upheaval in the AP Top 25 this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Knicks hire longtime player agent Leon Rose as president

NEW YORK (AP) — Leon Rose has spent years as one of the NBA's most powerful agents.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Providence, Texas strengthening NCAA chances entering March

Providence and Texas are headed into March with wins, momentum and improving resumes for the NCAA Tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Providence, Texas strengthening NCAA chances entering March

Providence and Texas are headed into March with wins, momentum and improving resumes for the NCAA Tournament.
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No. 1 KU loses Azubuike to injury in 62-58 win over K-State

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas guard Devon Dotson shared a laugh with Kansas State counterpart Cartier Diarra at mid-court as the final seconds ticked own on the top-ranked Jayhawks' nip-and-tuck victory at Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

No. 1 KU loses Azubuike to injury in 60-58 win over K-State

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Devon Dotson scored 25 points to help top-ranked Kansas absorb the loss of center Udoka Azubuike for long stretches of the game, and the cold-shooting Jayhawks held on to beat Kansas State 62-58 on Saturday for their 14th straight win.
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Heat spoil Doncic's 21st birthday, top Mavericks 126-118

MIAMI (AP) — Luka Doncic turned 21 on Friday, and the Miami Heat were determined not to give him and the Dallas Mavericks a gift-wrapped victory.
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Big 12 bubble teams have chance to help resume this weekend

A look at the upcoming week around the Big 12 Conference:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Heat spoil Doncic's 21st birthday, top Mavericks 126-118

MIAMI (AP) — Luka Doncic turned 21 on Friday, and the Miami Heat were determined not to give him and the Dallas Mavericks a gift-wrapped victory.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Big 12 bubble teams have chance to help resume this weekend

A look at the upcoming week around the Big 12 Conference:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Big 12 bubble teams have chance to help resume this weekend

A look at the upcoming week around the Big 12 Conference:
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Timberwolves rally late, shock Heat 129-126

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat get leads. They just can't hold them.
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Timberwolves rally late, shock Heat 129-126

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat get leads. They just can't hold them.
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Azubuike leading No. 1 Kansas back on top of college hoops

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Oklahoma State coach Mike Boynton had just finished watching Udoka Azubuike bully his way to 19 points and 16 rebounds against his over-matched Cowboys when he pulled the 7-footer aside and pointed to the rafters in Allen Fieldhouse.
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Childress, Demon Deacons stun No. 7 Duke 113-101 in 2OT

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Childress shook off an awful shooting start, hit a tying 3-pointer late in regulation and helped Wake Forest stun seventh-ranked Duke 113-101 in double overtime Tuesday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Remy Martin revs up his hair-raising game for Arizona State

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Remy Martin's bloom of hair has an ebullient quality to it, shimmying as he shakes a defender, bopping when he stops and pops, swooshing back as if he's in a wind tunnel as he flashes through the lane.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Childress, Demon Deacons stun No. 7 Duke 113-101 in 2OT

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Childress shook off an awful shooting start, hit a tying 3-pointer late in regulation and helped Wake Forest stun seventh-ranked Duke 113-101 in double overtime Tuesday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Remy Martin revs up his hair-raising game for Arizona State

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Remy Martin's bloom of hair has an ebullient quality to it, shimmying as he shakes a defender, bopping when he stops and pops, swooshing back as if he's in a wind tunnel as he flashes through the lane.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Bucks-Raptors, Zion vs LeBron headline rest of NBA's week

The Toronto Raptors have done it once already, chasing down a Milwaukee Bucks team that seemed to be sprinting to the NBA Finals.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ebullient Remy Martin revving up his game at Arizona State

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Remy Martin's bloom of hair has an ebullient quality to it, shimmying as he shakes a defender, bopping when he stops and pops, swooshing back as if he's in a wind tunnel as he flashes through the lane.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

South Carolina still atop women's Top 25; TCU joins rankings

NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina still leads the way in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll in a week that saw seven ranked teams fall to unranked opponents.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kansas back atop Top 25 as Baylor slides to No. 2 after loss

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is back on top of the college basketball world after knocking off Baylor in a matchup of Big 12 heavyweights, while the Bears dropped to No. 2 in
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BYU gets big win over Zags to solidify NCAA Tournament spot

BYU might just have gone from the most precarious of positions on the NCAA Tournament bubble to a near-lock in one memorable night, thanks to one spectacular performance against second-ranked Gonzaga.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Magic rally to beat Nets 115-113, move closer to 7th place

NEW YORK (AP) — The Orlando Magic were way down and in danger of falling further behind in the race for seventh place in the Eastern Conference.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Magic rally to beat Nets 115-113, move closer to 7th place

NEW YORK (AP) — The Orlando Magic were way down and in danger of falling further behind in the race for seventh place in the Eastern Conference.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

South Carolina still atop women's Top 25; TCU joins rankings

NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina still leads the way in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll in a week that saw seven ranked teams fall to unranked opponents.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

South Carolina still No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll

NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina still leads the way in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll in a week that saw seven ranked teams fall to unranked opponents.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Kansas back atop Top 25 as Baylor slides to No. 2 after loss

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is back on top of the college basketball world after knocking off Baylor in a matchup of Big 12 heavyweights, while the Bears dropped to No. 2 in
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

BYU gets big win over Zags to solidify NCAA Tournament spot

BYU might just have gone from the most precarious of positions on the NCAA Tournament bubble to a near-lock in one memorable night, thanks to one spectacular performance against second-ranked Gonzaga.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Walker helps No. 8 Florida State beat NC State 67-61

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Eighth-ranked Florida State responded to a halftime deficit with an aggressive edge, driving the paint and attacking the glass. The Seminoles even threw in a few zone-defense looks, an unusual sight for coach Leonard Hamilton's bunch.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Walker, Williams help No. 8 Seminoles beat Wolfpack 67-61

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — M.J. Walker scored all 12 of his points after halftime to help eighth-ranked Florida State take control in the second half and beat North Carolina State 67-61 on Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ramey scores 26 as Texas rolls past Kansas State, 70-59

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Texas coach Shaka Smart implored his team to play with some grit when it traveled to Kansas State on Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Oladipo leaves with back spasms, Pacers top Knicks 106-98

NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Oladipo didn't have a preseason to get used to the NBA's bumps and bruises again, so Indiana coach Nate McMillan wasn't surprised when his star guard had to end his night early.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

No. 1 Baylor ready for No. 3 Kansas in Big 12's big showdown

Bill Self stood in front of a mural plastered on the wall just outside the Kansas locker room in Allen Fieldhouse depicting the Jayhawks' many championship rings, and he mused about the importance of his team's trip to Baylor on Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Oladipo leaves with back spasms, Pacers top Knicks 106-98

NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Oladipo didn't have a preseason to get used to the NBA's bumps and bruises again, so Indiana coach Nate McMillan wasn't surprised when his star guard had to end his night early.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Pacers beat Knicks 106-98 in return from All-Star break

NEW YORK (AP) — T.J. Warren had 27 points and eight rebounds, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 106-98 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night in their return from the All-Star break.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

No. 1 Baylor ready for No. 3 Kansas in Big 12's big showdown

Bill Self stood in front of a mural plastered on the wall just outside the Kansas locker room in Allen Fieldhouse depicting the Jayhawks' many championship rings, and he mused about the importance of his team's trip to Baylor on Saturday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

No. 1 Baylor welcomes No. 3 Kansas in Big 12 showdown

A look at the upcoming week around the Big 12 Conference:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Johnson, Daniels help NC State rout No. 6 Duke 88-66

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State overwhelmed sixth-ranked Duke so thoroughly that the Blue Devils' Hall of Fame coach could only describe his team as “never there" after a historically lopsided loss.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dolson re-signs with Chicago; chosen for US 3-on-3 team

NEW YORK (AP) — It's been a busy week for Stefanie Dolson.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Judge dismisses Oakley's suit against Dolan, MSG from arrest

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed Charles Oakley's lawsuit against executive chairman James Dolan and Madison Square Garden, stemming from the former New York Knicks forward's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Dolson re-signs with Chicago; chosen for US 3-on-3 team

NEW YORK (AP) — It's been a busy week for Stefanie Dolson.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Johnson, Daniels help NC State rout No. 6 Duke 88-66

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State overwhelmed sixth-ranked Duke so thoroughly that the Blue Devils' Hall of Fame coach could only describe his team as “never there" after a historically lopsided loss.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Judge dismisses Oakley's suit against Dolan, MSG from arrest

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed Charles Oakley's lawsuit against executive chairman James Dolan and Madison Square Garden, stemming from the former New York Knicks forward's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

New 3-point line leading to lower shooting percentages

The NCAA moved back the 3-point line this season to create more room in the lane and cut down on the barrage of 3s in college basketball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Chris Bosh expresses disappointment over Hall of Fame snub

Chris Bosh is not hiding his frustration about not being a finalist for this year’s enshrinement class for the Basketball Hall of Fame.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

All-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring Kobe

CHICAGO (AP) — It has become one of the NBA’s most revered traditions: On the morning of the NBA All-Star Game, the league pays tribute to retired players with what is called the Legends Brunch. It brings together about 3,000 guests, and every year a recent retiree with ties to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dotson's 29 points lead No. 3 Kansas past Iowa State, 91-71

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Devon Dotson had watched Iowa State torch the nets in Allen Fieldhouse long enough, so the do-everything Kansas guard began raining down 3-pointers and getting to the rim in what started out as a one-man scoring showcase.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Chris Bosh expresses disappointment over Hall of Fame snub

Chris Bosh is not hiding his frustration about not being a finalist for this year’s enshrinement class for the Basketball Hall of Fame.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UConn's top five streak ends in AP women's basketball poll

NEW YORK (AP) — UConn's record streak of top five appearances in The Associated Press women's basketball poll is over.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New 3-point line leading to lower shooting percentages

The NCAA moved back the 3-point line this season to create more room in the lane and cut down on the barrage of 3s in college basketball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Top of AP poll steady as Baylor, Kansas set collision course

Baylor and Kansas just keep winning, setting up a monumental showdown Saturday between the top-ranked Bears and No. 3 Jayhawks that could help decide not only the Big 12 title but the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Surprise! Raptors, Heat, Grizzlies and Thunder in good place

The oddsmakers in Las Vegas usually know what they’re talking about.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

All-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring Kobe

CHICAGO (AP) — It has become one of the NBA’s most revered traditions: On the morning of the NBA All-Star Game, the league pays tribute to retired players with what is called the Legends Brunch. It brings together about 3,000 guests, and every year a recent retiree with ties to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SEC stacked with NCAA Tournament bubble teams

The SEC has three teams that should be locks for the NCAA Tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dotson's 29 points lead No. 3 Kansas past Iowa State, 91-71

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Devon Dotson had watched Iowa State torch the nets in Allen Fieldhouse long enough, so the do-everything Kansas guard began raining down 3-pointers and getting to the rim in what started out as a one-man scoring showcase.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New 3-point line leading to lower shooting percentages

The NCAA moved back the 3-point line this season to create more room in the lane and cut down on the barrage of 3s in college basketball.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Surprise! Raptors, Heat, Grizzlies and Thunder in good place

The oddsmakers in Las Vegas usually know what they’re talking about.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dotson's 29 points lead No. 3 Kansas past Iowa State, 91-71

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Devon Dotson had watched Iowa State torch the nets in Allen Fieldhouse long enough, so the do-everything Kansas guard began raining down 3-pointers and getting to the rim in what started out as a one-man scoring showcase.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Doston's 29 points lead No. 3 Kansas past Iowa State, 91-71

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Devon Dotson hit six 3-pointers and scored 29 points, five Kansas players hit double-figures scoring, and the third-ranked Jayhawks rolled to a 91-71 victory over Iowa State on Monday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UConn's top five streak ends in AP women's basketball poll

NEW YORK (AP) — UConn's record streak of top five appearances in The Associated Press women's basketball poll is over.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Top of AP poll steady as Baylor, Kansas set collision course

Baylor and Kansas just keep winning, setting up a monumental showdown Saturday between the top-ranked Bears and No. 3 Jayhawks that could help decide not only the Big 12 title but the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

For NBA players, a little rest now before a hectic finish

CHICAGO (AP) — And now, they rest.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Last shot wins: Team LeBron wins All-Star Game 157-155

CHICAGO (AP) — Players were taking charges, bodies were hitting the floor, calls and non-calls were being screamed about on both ends. The fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Game was as intense as the final moments of a playoff game, the biggest stars in the league holding absolutely nothing …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New York museum honors city's rich basketball history

NEW YORK (AP) — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar smiled as he rattled off the names of his former high school teammates and opponents.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

All-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring Kobe

CHICAGO (AP) — It has become one of the NBA’s most revered traditions: On the morning of the NBA All-Star Game, the league pays tribute to retired players with what is called the Legends Brunch. It brings together about 3,000 guests, and every year a recent retiree with ties to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SEC stacked with NCAA Tournament bubble teams

The SEC has three teams that should be locks for the NCAA Tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Last shot wins: Team LeBron wins All-Star Game 157-155

CHICAGO (AP) — Players were taking charges, bodies were hitting the floor, calls and non-calls were being screamed about on both ends. The fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Game was as intense as the final moments of a playoff game, the biggest stars in the league holding absolutely nothing …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Team LeBron wins All-Star Game 157-155 in revamped format

CHICAGO (AP) — Players were taking charges, bodies were hitting the floor, calls and non-calls were being screamed about on both ends. The fourth quarter of the NBA All-Star Game was as intense as the final moments of a playoff game, the biggest stars in the league holding absolutely nothing …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

All-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring Kobe

CHICAGO (AP) — It has become one of the NBA’s most revered traditions: On the morning of the NBA All-Star Game, the league pays tribute to retired players with what is called the Legends Brunch. It brings together about 3,000 guests, and every year a recent retiree with ties to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SEC stacked with NCAA Tournament bubble teams

The SEC has three teams that should be locks for the NCAA Tournament.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Jones Jr., Adebayo, Hield winners at epic All-Star Saturday

CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Gordon lost another epic dunk contest. And it was by a couple of inches — namely, the top of Tacko Fall’s head.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

All-Star notes: Africa unveils teams, LeBron brings students

CHICAGO (AP) — The NBA-backed Basketball Africa League on Saturday announced the 12 teams that will compete in the inaugural season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Obama panel celebrates off-court work of NBA stars

CHICAGO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is passionate about helping children in Greece and Africa. Kevin Love is trying to shine the brightest light he can on mental health by sharing his own struggles. Chris Paul is aiming to ensure that technology comes to schools where it hasn’t been affordable.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New York museum honors city's rich basketball history

NEW YORK (AP) — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar smiled as he rattled off the names of his former high school teammates and opponents.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Silver: NBA, USA Basketball still may play in China in 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — The NBA and USA Basketball are still considering playing in China later this year, though the complexities of both the political rift caused by a tweet last fall and the ongoing health concerns in the world’s most populous country are making those plans seem decidedly uncertain.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Jones Jr., Adebayo, Hield winners at epic All-Star Saturday

CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Gordon lost another epic dunk contest. And it was by a couple of inches — namely, the top of Tacko Fall’s head.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Obama panel celebrates off-court work of NBA stars

CHICAGO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is passionate about helping children in Greece and Africa. Kevin Love is trying to shine the brightest light he can on mental health by sharing his own struggles. Chris Paul is aiming to ensure that technology comes to schools where it hasn’t been affordable.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Silver: NBA, USA Basketball still may play in China in 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — The NBA and USA Basketball are still considering playing in China later this year, though the complexities of both the political rift caused by a tweet last fall and the ongoing health concerns in the world’s most populous country are making those plans seem decidedly uncertain.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

All-Star notes: Africa unveils teams, LeBron brings students

CHICAGO (AP) — The NBA-backed Basketball Africa League on Saturday announced the 12 teams that will compete in the inaugural season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Garrett's career-high 24 points lead No. 3 KU past Oklahoma

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Marcus Garrett has carved out a reputation at Kansas as one of the nation's best defenders, the kind of consummate leader and team-first player just about every team with national title aspirations needs on its roster.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Garrett's career-high 24 points leads No. 3 KU past Oklahoma

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Marcus Garrett scored a career-high 24 points, Devon Dotson added 19 and third-ranked Kansas rolled to an 87-70 victory over Oklahoma on Saturday to keep pace with No. 1 Baylor in what has become a two-team race toward the Big 12 title.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kobe Bryant among 8 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame

CHICAGO (AP) — The list of finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame is considerably shorter than usual.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

The First Fan: Obama appears at All-Star NBA Cares event

CHICAGO (AP) — Zion Williamson and Trae Young are used to meeting fans who are typically a bit nervous during those interactions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New York museum honors city's rich basketball history

NEW YORK (AP) — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar smiled as he rattled off the names of his former high school teammates and opponents.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Syracuse's trip to No. 8 Florida State tops ACC's week ahead

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kobe Bryant among 8 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame

CHICAGO (AP) — The list of finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame is considerably shorter than usual.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

The First Fan: Obama appears at All-Star NBA Cares event

CHICAGO (AP) — Zion Williamson and Trae Young are used to meeting fans who are typically a bit nervous during those interactions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Chicagoans: City not just NBA host, it's the Mecca of hoops

CHICAGO (AP) — The NBA is headquartered in New York. Anthony Davis, one of the game’s biggest names, plays in Los Angeles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New York museum honors city's rich basketball history

NEW YORK (AP) — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar smiled as he rattled off the names of his former high school teammates and opponents.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Jennifer Hudson set for Kobe Bryant tribute at All-Star Game

CHICAGO (AP) — Jennifer Hudson is coming to the All-Star Game to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant with her voice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Jones, No. 9 Cardinals beat No. 4 Wolfpack 66-59 in ACC

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Ninth-ranked Louisville handled a sellout road crowd and a rare two-game losing streak with a stifling defensive performance.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Place your bet: New NBA All-Star format could attract action

While some basketball purists are skeptical about this year's new format for the NBA All-Star Game, the changes have curiosity brewing within the betting industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Syracuse's trip to No. 8 Florida State tops ACC's week ahead

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Jones, No. 9 Cardinals beat No. 4 Wolfpack 66-59 in ACC

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Ninth-ranked Louisville handled a sellout road crowd and a rare two-game losing streak with a stifling defensive performance.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Jennifer Hudson set for Kobe Bryant tribute at All-Star Game

CHICAGO (AP) — Jennifer Hudson is coming to the All-Star Game to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant with her voice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Chicagoans: City not just NBA host, it's the Mecca of hoops

CHICAGO (AP) — The NBA is headquartered in New York. Anthony Davis, one of the game’s biggest names, plays in Los Angeles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Booker to replace Lillard at All-Star, 3-point contest

CHICAGO (AP) — Devin Booker is finally headed to his first NBA All-Star Game.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Jennifer Hudson to do a Kobe Bryant tribute at All-Star Game

CHICAGO (AP) — Jennifer Hudson is coming to the All-Star Game to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant with her voice.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Raptors' 15-game win streak snapped with 101-91 loss to Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto Raptors were hoping to keep rolling right into the All-Star break.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Place your bet: New NBA All-Star format could attract action

While some basketball purists are skeptical about this year's new format for the NBA All-Star Game, the changes have curiosity brewing within the betting industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kristi Toliver ready for second stint in Los Angeles

NEW YORK (AP) — Kristi Toliver is ready for her second go-round in Los Angeles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Place your bet: New NBA All-Star format could attract action

While some basketball purists are skeptical about this year's new format for the NBA All-Star Game, the changes have curiosity brewing within the betting industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Raptors' 15-game win streak snapped with 101-91 loss to Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto Raptors were hoping to keep rolling right into the All-Star break.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kristi Toliver ready for second stint in Los Angeles

NEW YORK (AP) — Kristi Toliver is ready for her second go-round in Los Angeles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Cunane powers No. 4 Wolfpack's push to do 'special things'

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Elissa Cunane has developed into a go-to inside presence for No. 4 North Carolina State, and she is a major reason the program is sitting atop the Atlantic Coast Conference with its highest ranking in two decades.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Skylar Diggins-Smith headed to Phoenix

NEW YORK (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith is going to Phoenix to join Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

At All-Star Game, Africa's potential will be showcased

The moment was not lost on Giannis Antetokounmpo. The NBA's reigning MVP, a Greek of Nigerian descent who is now starring in Milwaukee, was about to make his first two selections of this year's All-Star Game draft and understood how significant his words would be when they resonated across the …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Knicks clarify that new consultant Stoute can't fire coach

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks clarified on Tuesday that the new adviser they hired to improve their brand makes no personnel decisions, after he indicated during a televised interview that they would hire a new coach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Wake Forest beats UNC 74-57 for 1st win in series since 2014

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Both Wake Forest and North Carolina entered Tuesday night's game trying to fix problems that had led to a growing list of losses, including one each on last-second baskets over the weekend.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Wake Forest beats UNC 74-57 for 1st win in series since 2014

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Both Wake Forest and North Carolina entered Tuesday night's game trying to fix problems that had led to a growing list of losses, including one each on last-second baskets over the weekend.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Knicks clarify that new consultant Stoute can't fire coach

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks clarified on Tuesday that the new adviser they hired to improve their brand makes no personnel decisions, after he indicated during a televised interview that they would hire a new coach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bonner traded to Connecticut Sun for 3 1st-round picks

The Connecticut Sun were one win away from a WNBA title last season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

US to use WNBA players in 3-on-3 Olympic qualifier

NEW YORK (AP) — USA Basketball will have a team of WNBA players available to qualify for 3-on-3 at the Olympics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

All-Star Weekend nears, and Kobe will be at the forefront

Kobe Bryant will be announced Friday at All-Star Weekend in Chicago as one of the finalists for this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction class, which isn’t a secret and never was.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No. 14 West Virginia faces tough week against 2 top-3 teams

No. 14 West Virginia has some marquee wins on its resume, a big reason the Mountaineers were among the top 16 teams in the NCAA's preliminary rankings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NC State jumps UConn to No. 4 in women’s Top 25

NEW YORK (AP) — North Carolina State jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll, its best ranking in 20 years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

McCoughtry headed to Las Vegas; Toliver to Los Angeles

NEW YORK (AP) — Angel McCoughtry is headed to Las Vegas and Kristi Toliver is going back to Los Angeles on the first day that WNBA free agents can sign with new teams.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Catchings, Jackson headline women's hoops Hall of Fame class

NEW YORK (AP) — Tamika Catchings, Lauren Jackson and Swin Cash are headed to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NCAA filing holds firm on charges in NC State case

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The NCAA enforcement staff is holding firm on its position that North Carolina State committed violations tied to the recruitment of former Wolfpack one-and-done star Dennis Smith Jr.
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Jones, Goldwire help No. 7 Duke beat No. 8 FSU 70-65

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Seventh-ranked Duke had just followed a wild overtime win against its fiercest rival by battling through the final minutes of a close game to beat eighth-ranked Florida State when coach Mike Krzyzewski paused on his way off the court.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

LeBron James among 44 US Olympic basketball team finalists

LeBron James is considering a return to the Olympics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Preseason No. 1 Michigan St out of Top 25; Baylor atop poll

The NCAA initial rankings had little impact at the top of the
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Jones, Goldwire help No. 7 Duke beat No. 8 FSU 70-65

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Seventh-ranked Duke had just followed a wild overtime win against its fiercest rival by battling through the final minutes of a close game to beat eighth-ranked Florida State when coach Mike Krzyzewski paused on his way off the court.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NCAA filing holds firm on charges in NC State case

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The NCAA enforcement staff is holding firm on its position that North Carolina State committed violations tied to the recruitment of former Wolfpack one-and-done star Dennis Smith Jr.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No. 14 West Virginia faces tough week against 2 top-3 teams

No. 14 West Virginia has some marquee wins on its resume, a big reason the Mountaineers were among the top 16 teams in the NCAA's preliminary rankings.
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Catchings, Jackson headline women's hoops Hall of Fame class

NEW YORK (AP) — Tamika Catchings, Lauren Jackson and Swin Cash are headed to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

McCoughtry headed to Las Vegas; Toliver to Los Angeles

NEW YORK (AP) — Angel McCoughtry is headed to Las Vegas and Kristi Toliver is going back to Los Angeles on the first day that WNBA free agents can sign with new teams.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NC State jumps UConn to No. 4 in women’s Top 25

NEW YORK (AP) — North Carolina State jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll, its best ranking in 20 years.
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No. 4 NC State women have best ranking in 20 years

NEW YORK (AP) — North Carolina State jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll, its best ranking in 20 years.
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McCoughtry headed to Las Vegas

NEW YORK (AP) — Angel McCoughtry is headed to Las Vegas on the first day that WNBA free agents can sign with new teams.
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Preseason No. 1 Michigan St out of Top 25; Baylor atop poll

The NCAA initial rankings had little impact at the top of the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Baylor stays No. 1 in quiet week for Top 25; Michigan St out

The NCAA initial rankings had little impact at the top of the
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LeBron James among 44 US Olympic basketball team finalists

LeBron James is considering a return to the Olympics.
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BUBBLE WATCH: Purdue makes push for NCAA bid-securing finish

Purdue is positioned to chase down an NCAA Tournament bid, thanks in part to the Big Ten’s depth of quality teams.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UCLA shuts down No. 23 Arizona in 65-52 win

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — UCLA watched Arizona State make almost everything it took from 3-point range.
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BUBBLE WATCH: Purdue makes push for NCAA bid-securing finish

Purdue is positioned to chase down an NCAA Tournament bid, thanks in part to the Big Ten’s depth of quality teams.
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Jones, Moore help No. 7 Duke top rival UNC 98-96 in OT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Tre Jones got Duke to overtime, and Wendell Moore Jr. finished off North Carolina.
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UCLA shuts down No. 23 Arizona in 65-52 win

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — UCLA watched Arizona State make almost everything it took from 3-point range.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UCLA shuts down No. 23 Arizona in 65-52 win

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — UCLA watched Arizona State make almost everything it took from 3-point range.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Jones, Moore help No. 7 Duke top rival UNC 98-96 in OT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Tre Jones got Duke to overtime, and Wendell Moore Jr. finished off North Carolina.
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Baylor gets top seed in NCAA committee's initial rankings

San Diego State has rolled through its schedule, charging into February as the only Division I team still undefeated.
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Riley: Heat studied Iguodala, believes he's still 'elite'

MIAMI (AP) — In deciding whether to pursue a trade for Andre Iguodala, the Miami Heat went all-in on research. They talked to people who knew Iguodala. They watched what he did last season. They took a deep dive into the analytics.
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Arizona State makes 14 3-pointers in 84-66 win over UCLA

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Down one of its best big men, UCLA threw double teams at Romello White all night.
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Riley: Heat studied Iguodala, believes he's still 'elite'

MIAMI (AP) — In deciding whether to pursue a trade for Andre Iguodala, the Miami Heat went all-in on research. They talked to people who knew Iguodala. They watched what he did last season. They took a deep dive into the analytics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

LeBron, Giannis choose their teams for the All-Star Game

Anthony Davis is LeBron James’ teammate in Los Angeles, and they’ll be teammates at the All-Star Game in Chicago as well.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Hectic end to the NBA's trade window, but some teams sat out

MIAMI (AP) — Most of the top NBA playoff contenders stayed out of the down-to-the-wire frenzy at the trade deadline.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Arizona State makes 14 3-pointers in 84-66 win over UCLA

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Down one of its best big men, UCLA threw double teams at Romello White all night.
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AP source: Knicks plan to hire agent Rose to run team

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks plan to hire agent Leon Rose to take over their basketball operations, a person with knowledge of the details said.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Knicks edge Magic 105-103 for third straight win

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks traded their leading scorer Thursday and fired their president two days earlier.
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Heat, Grizzlies complete trade sending Iguodala to Miami

MIAMI (AP) — Each of the last nine NBA Finals have included either the Miami Heat or Andre Iguodala.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Arizona State makes 14 3-pointers in 84-66 win over UCLA

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Down one of its best big men, UCLA threw double teams at Romello White all night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Knicks edge Magic 105-103 for third straight win

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks traded their leading scorer Thursday and fired their president two days earlier.
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AP source: Knicks plan to hire agent Rose to run team

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks plan to hire agent Leon Rose to take over their basketball operations, a person with knowledge of the details said.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Heat, Grizzlies complete trade sending Iguodala to Miami

MIAMI (AP) — Each of the last nine NBA Finals have included either the Miami Heat or Andre Iguodala.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

LeBron, Giannis choose their teams for the All-Star Game

Anthony Davis is LeBron James’ teammate in Los Angeles, and they’ll be teammates at the All-Star Game in Chicago as well.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Anthony's back, but UNC's offense out of sync for Duke game

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — The return of Cole Anthony from knee surgery hasn’t magically fixed North Carolina’s offensive problems that have lingered all year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Hectic end to the NBA's trade window, but some teams sat out

MIAMI (AP) — Most of the top NBA playoff contenders stayed out of the down-to-the-wire frenzy at the trade deadline.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kobe Bryant's books surging in popularity

Books created by Kobe Bryant’s content company soared in popularity in the days following the basketball legend’s death in a helicopter crash.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

AP source: Andre Iguodala getting traded to Miami Heat

MIAMI (AP) — Andre Iguodala's trade to Miami was getting closer to the finish line Thursday after the Heat and Memphis Grizzlies agreed to terms on a six-player trade, according to two people with direct knowledge of the terms.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Nets crush Warriors 129-88 in Russell's return to Brooklyn

NEW YORK (AP) — Glenn Robinson III and Alec Burks are respected veterans on a gutted Golden State team, guys who helped them look like the Warriors of old recently.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Covington to Rockets, Capela to Hawks in 4-team trade

Robert Covington is going to the Houston Rockets and Clint Capela is headed to the Atlanta Hawks as the headline moves in a complicated four-team trade that was approved by the NBA late Wednesday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

AP sources: Covington, Capela on move in 4-team trade

Robert Covington is going to the Houston Rockets and Clint Capela is going to the Atlanta Hawks as the headline moves in a complicated trade that was struck early Wednesday involving four teams, 12 players and at least three draft picks, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Knicks fire Steve Mills, begin search for new president

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks fired President Steve Mills on Tuesday, shaking up the front office just two days before the NBA's trade deadline.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dinwiddie, emotional Irving lead Nets past Pistons, 125-115

NEW YORK (AP) — It's only been a few days, not nearly enough for the players who were close with Kobe Bryant to get over his death.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vanessa Bryant statement: 'We are completely devastated'

Vanessa Bryant made her first public comment Wednesday since the helicopter crash that killed husband Kobe Bryant, one of their daughters and seven other people,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mills, Grimes help No. 21 Houston beat East Carolina 69-59

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Houston coach Kelvin Sampson had just watched his 21st-ranked Cougars grind through a road win when he ran across East Carolina's Jayden Gardner in the hallway outside his postgame news conference.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dinwiddie, emotional Irving lead Nets past Pistons, 125-115

NEW YORK (AP) — It's only been a few days, not nearly enough for the players who were close with Kobe Bryant to get over his death.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mills, Grimes help No. 21 Houston beat East Carolina 69-59

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Houston coach Kelvin Sampson had just watched his 21st-ranked Cougars grind through a road win when he ran across East Carolina's Jayden Gardner in the hallway outside his postgame news conference.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vanessa Bryant statement: 'We are completely devastated'

Vanessa Bryant made her first public comment Wednesday since the helicopter crash that killed her husband Kobe Bryant, one of their daughters and seven others,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vanessa Bryant speaks: 'We are completely devastated'

Vanessa Bryant spoke publicly Wednesday for the first time since the helicopter crash that killed her husband Kobe Bryant, one of their daughters and seven others,
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WNBA star Cambage devastated by fires in native Australia

NEW YORK (AP) — Liz Cambage was emotional as she talked about the fires that have devastated her native Australia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'He was special': The NBA tributes continue for Kobe Bryant

MIAMI (AP) — In Philadelphia, Joel Embiid paid tribute to Kobe Bryant by wearing one of his jersey numbers.
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Stewart returns, US beats UConn 79-64 in women's basketball

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Breanna Stewart laced up her sneakers that were dedicated to Kobe Bryant and his daughter and took the court for her first game in nine months after rupturing her right Achilles tendon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No. 18 Hawkeyes face pair of challenges in Big Ten race

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Iowa has a big week ahead in the Big Ten race.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kobe Bryant leaves lasting impact on women's basketball

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Kobe Bryant always had an interest in women's basketball, one that he shared with many in the sport even before his daughter Gianna started excelling at the game.
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Brooks, Tar Heels beat rival Wolfpack on road 75-65

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The injuries have piled up at North Carolina. So too have the losses in the roughest season of Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams' tenure with his alma mater.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Shaq: 'Never could have imagined' anything like Kobe's death

Shaquille O'Neal tearfully said Tuesday he never could have imagined anything like Kobe Bryant's death, remembering his former teammate as a great player whose kids called him “Uncle Shaq."
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UNC's Anthony eager for eventual return from knee surgery

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Cole Anthony has spent six weeks watching North Carolina teammates struggle as he recovers from knee surgery. The Tar Heels’ star freshman point guard can’t wait to rejoin them the moment he is cleared to play again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Hayward scores 29, Celtics hold off Heat 109-101

MIAMI (AP) — The Eastern Conference standings are not difficult to decipher. There’s Milwaukee on top, and then a five-team race for second place.
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Hayward scores 29, Celtics hold off Heat 109-101

MIAMI (AP) — The Eastern Conference standings are not difficult to decipher. There’s Milwaukee on top, and then a five-team race for second place.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Shaq: 'Never could have imagined' anything like Kobe's death

Shaquille O'Neal tearfully said Tuesday he never could have imagined anything like Kobe Bryant's death, remembering his former teammate as a great player whose kids called him “Uncle Shaq."
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UNC's Anthony eager for eventual return from knee surgery

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Cole Anthony has spent six weeks watching North Carolina teammates struggle as he recovers from knee surgery. The Tar Heels’ star freshman point guard can’t wait to rejoin them the moment he is cleared to play again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kobe Bryant leaves lasting impact on women's basketball

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Kobe Bryant always had an interest in women's basketball, one that he shared with many in the sport even before his daughter Gianna started excelling at the game.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No. 18 Hawkeyes face pair of challenges in Big Ten race

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Iowa has a big week ahead in the Big Ten race.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stewart returns, US beats UConn 79-64 in women's basketball

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Breanna Stewart laced up her sneakers that were dedicated to Kobe Bryant and his daughter and took the court for her first game in nine months after rupturing her right Achilles tendon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Analysis: NBA made a good call moving Lakers-Clippers game

The NBA absolutely made the right call in postponing Tuesday night’s game in Los Angeles between the Lakers and the Clippers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Adebayo's triple-double lifts Heat past Magic, 113-92

MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo never got a chance to meet Kobe Bryant. He was hoping it would come at this year's All-Star Game.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Brooks, Tar Heels beat rival Wolfpack on road 75-65

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The injuries have piled up at North Carolina. So too have the losses in the roughest season of Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams' tenure with his alma mater.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Oregon moves up to No. 3 in AP women's basketball poll

NEW YORK (AP) — Oregon moved up one spot in The Associated Press women's basketball poll to No. 3 after beating rival Oregon State twice in a 48-hour span.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Maya Moore at peace with decision to skip second WNBA season

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Minnesota Lynx star Maya Moore sees missing a second consecutive WNBA season as an extension of her decision to skip last year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Diggins-Smith wants to leave Dallas and play elsewhere

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith wants to find a new team to play for next season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Baylor remains No. 1 in AP Top 25 with few changes at top

Baylor is No. 1 for a second straight week in an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Gianna Bryant, 13, was going to carry on a basketball legacy

She had next.
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Adebayo's triple-double lifts Heat past Magic, 113-92

MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo never got a chance to meet Kobe Bryant. He was hoping it would come at this year's All-Star Game.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Brooks, Tar Heels beat rival Wolfpack on road 75-65

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The injuries have piled up at North Carolina. So too have the losses in the roughest season of Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams' tenure with his alma mater.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stewart returns, US beats UConn 79-64 in women's basketball

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Breanna Stewart laced up her sneakers that were dedicated to Kobe Bryant and his daughter and took the court for her first game in nine months after rupturing her right Achilles tendon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Maya Moore at peace with decision to skip second WNBA season

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Minnesota Lynx star Maya Moore sees missing a second consecutive WNBA season as an extension of her decision to skip last year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Diggins-Smith wants to leave Dallas and play elsewhere

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith wants to find a new team to play for next season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Gianna Bryant, 13, was going to carry on a basketball legacy

She had next.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Oregon moves up to No. 3 in AP women's basketball poll

NEW YORK (AP) — Oregon moved up one spot in The Associated Press women's basketball poll to No. 3 after beating rival Oregon State twice in a 48-hour span.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Baylor remains No. 1 in AP Top 25 with few changes at top

Baylor is No. 1 for a second straight week in an
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

In appreciation: Kobe Bryant, a life defined by hard work

It was April 14, 2016. It was the first full day of Kobe Bryant’s new chapter as a retired NBA player. All he had done the night before was score a mind-boggling 60 points in his farewell game, not getting out of Staples Center until around midnight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Waiters takes blame for the issues that led to suspensions

MIAMI (AP) — Dion Waiters spoke about his issues for the first time in months Sunday, accepting responsibility for the matters that led him to being suspended by the Miami Heat on three separate occasions already this season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Knicks beat Nets as Irving misses game after Kobe's death

NEW YORK (AP) — Every time Kobe Bryant came to Madison Square Garden, it was an event.
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Woldetensae, Virginia hold off Wake Forest 65-63 in OT

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Virginia kept sending Wake Forest players to the foul line, dug itself a double-digit hole and even threw in a major mistake to extend the game when victory was fewer than 2 seconds away.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kobe Bryant's death leaves NBA players, others in shock

NEW YORK (AP) — Kobe Bryant authored some of his most memorable moments at Madison Square Garden and made himself a centerpiece of the Lakers-Celtics rivalry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Arizona State rallies to knock off No. 22 Arizona 66-65

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State dug a deep early hole against its biggest rival. When the Sun Devils tried to shoot their way back into it, things only got worse.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

In appreciation: Kobe Bryant, a life defined by hard work

It was April 14, 2016. It was the first full day of Kobe Bryant’s new chapter as a retired NBA player. All he had done the night before was score a mind-boggling 60 points in his farewell game, not getting out of Staples Center until around midnight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Knicks beat Nets as Irving misses game after Kobe's death

NEW YORK (AP) — Every time Kobe Bryant came to Madison Square Garden, it was an event.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kobe Bryant's death leaves NBA players, others in shock

NEW YORK (AP) — Kobe Bryant authored some of his most memorable moments at Madison Square Garden and made himself a centerpiece of the Lakers-Celtics rivalry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Woldetensae, Virginia hold off Wake Forest 65-63 in OT

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Virginia kept sending Wake Forest players to the foul line, dug itself a double-digit hole and even threw in a major mistake to extend the game when victory was fewer than 2 seconds away.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Waiters takes blame for the issues that led to suspensions

MIAMI (AP) — Dion Waiters spoke about his issues for the first time in months Sunday, accepting responsibility for the matters that led him to being suspended by the Miami Heat on three separate occasions already this season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Lowry, Siakam lead Raptors past Knicks for 6th straight win

NEW YORK (AP) — On “Star Wars” night at Madison Square Garden, the Toronto Raptors showed why they remain a galaxy far, far away from the New York Knicks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Arizona State rallies to knock off No. 22 Arizona 66-65

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State dug a deep early hole against its biggest rival. When the Sun Devils tried to shoot their way back into it, things only got worse.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Leonard's 1st triple-double sends Clippers past Heat 122-117

MIAMI (AP) — Kawhi Leonard has two NBA championships, two NBA Finals MVP awards, four All-Star selections and a string of other accolades.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Arizona State rallies to knock off No. 22 Arizona 66-65

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State dug a deep early hole against its biggest rival. When the Sun Devils tried to shoot their way back into it, things only got worse.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Robinson helps UNC beat Miami 94-71 to end 5-game skid

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's Hall of Fame coach and his players had spent the month of January grinding through a frustrating and confidence-jarring set of losses, brought on amid a series of injuries as well as shaky play.
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Big 12 breaks out of league play to challenge SEC schools

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Big 12 takes a break from conference play this weekend when its teams match up with members of the Southeastern Conference for the SEC-Big 12 Challenge. He's a look at those games and the week ahead:
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No. 6 Louisville hosts Clemson to headline ACC's week ahead

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference:
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Lowry, Siakam lead Raptors past Knicks for 6th straight win

NEW YORK (AP) — On “Star Wars” night at Madison Square Garden, the Toronto Raptors showed why they remain a galaxy far, far away from the New York Knicks.
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Spoelstra says Butler's All-Star starting snub is 'a joke'

MIAMI (AP) — Erik Spoelstra has a suggestion for All-Star voting: Ditch the positions.
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Leonard's 1st triple-double sends Clippers past Heat 122-117

MIAMI (AP) — Kawhi Leonard has two NBA championships, two NBA Finals MVP awards, four All-Star selections and a string of other accolades.
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Leonard's 1st triple-double sends Clippers past Heat 122-117

MIAMI (AP) — Kawhi Leonard has two NBA championships, two NBA Finals MVP awards, four All-Star selections and a string of other accolades.
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Leonard's 1st triple-double lifts Clippers over Heat 122-117

MIAMI (AP) — Kawhi Leonard got his first career triple-double and scored 33 points, Landry Shamet added 22 and the Los Angeles Clippers shrugged off an early 15-point deficit before hanging on to beat the Miami Heat 122-117 Friday night.
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Lowry, Siakam lead Raptors past Knicks for 6th straight win

NEW YORK (AP) — On “Star Wars” night at Madison Square Garden, the Toronto Raptors showed why they remain a galaxy far, far away from the New York Knicks.
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Spoelstra says Butler's All-Star starting snub is 'a joke'

MIAMI (AP) — Erik Spoelstra has a suggestion for All-Star voting: Ditch the positions.
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In Paris, Michael Jordan takes questions on many NBA topics

Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls probably played a role in changing basketball in Europe, when they played in Paris and won a tournament 23 years ago.
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No. 6 Louisville hosts Clemson to headline ACC's week ahead

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference:
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Dragic says his retirement from international game is final

MIAMI (AP) — Goran Dragic is not going to play for Slovenia in this summer’s Olympic qualifying tournament, insisting Thursday that he will not change his stance on being retired from international basketball.
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Rematch! James, Antetokounmpo are All-Star captains again

MIAMI (AP) — It’ll be an All-Star rematch: Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis.
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UConn beats Tennessee 60-45 in first meeting in 13 years

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The latest chapter in the UConn-Tennessee rivalry was different for Geno Auriemma. Pat Summitt was no longer on the sideline for the Lady Vols.
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Big 12 breaks out of league play to challenge SEC schools

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Big 12 takes a break from conference play this weekend when its teams match up with members of the Southeastern Conference for the SEC-Big 12 Challenge. He's a look at those games and the week ahead:
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LeBron has triple-double, Lakers pull away to beat Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James is on his way to Philadelphia, set to pass Kobe Bryant on the NBA's career scoring list in the former Lakers star's hometown.
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Analysis: Too many players making mockery of All-Star voting

Once again,
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LeBron has triple-double, Lakers pull away to beat Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James is on his way to Philadelphia, set to pass Kobe Bryant on the NBA's career scoring list in the former Lakers star's hometown.
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UConn beats Tennessee 60-45 in first meeting in 13 years

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The latest chapter in the UConn-Tennessee rivalry was different for Geno Auriemma. Pat Summitt was no longer on the sideline for the Lady Vols.
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Rematch! James, Antetokounmpo are All-Star captains again

MIAMI (AP) — It’ll be an All-Star rematch: Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis.
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Dragic says his retirement from international game is final

MIAMI (AP) — Goran Dragic is not going to play for Slovenia in this summer’s Olympic qualifying tournament, insisting Thursday that he will not change his stance on being retired from international basketball.
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Heat waste lead, then rally to beat Wizards 134-129 in OT

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat built a huge lead, wasted every bit of it, benched their entire starting five and wound up having to go to overtime yet again.
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James closes on Kobe, Davis has 28 as Lakers beat Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James spent the first half showing why he will soon pass Kobe Bryant for third place on the NBA's career scoring list.
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Dragic says his retirement from international game is final

MIAMI (AP) — Goran Dragic is not going to play for Slovenia in this summer’s Olympic qualifying tournament, insisting Thursday that he will not change his stance on being retired from international basketball.
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James closes on Kobe, Davis has 28 as Lakers beat Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James spent the first half showing why he will soon pass Kobe Bryant for third place on the NBA's career scoring list.
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Heat waste lead, then rally to beat Wizards 134-129 in OT

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat built a huge lead, wasted every bit of it, benched their entire starting five and wound up having to go to overtime yet again.
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Big 12 suspends 4 players from KU-KSU brawl 25 games total

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The Big 12 suspended four players from Kansas and Kansas State a combined 25 games Wednesday for their roles in a melee that spilled off the court and into a section of disabled seating in Allen Fieldhouse near the end of the third-ranked Jayhawks' win over …
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Big 12 suspends 4 players from KU-KSU brawl 24 games total

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The Big 12 suspended four players from Kansas and Kansas State a combined 24 games Wednesday for their roles in a melee that spilled off the court and into a section of disabled seating in Allen Fieldhouse near the end of the third-ranked Jayhawks' win over …
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Kansas suspends De Sousa indefinitely for K-State brawl

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas suspended forward Silvio De Sousa indefinitely Wednesday in the first punishment handed out by coach Bill Self following a melee near the end of the third-ranked Jayhawks' game against rival Kansas State.
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Kansas coach Self: School preparing punishment for brawl

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self said Wednesday that the school had thoroughly examined footage from the Jayhawks' brawl with Kansas State near the end of their game the previous night and that punishments would be handed out quickly.
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UConn vs Tennessee rivalry renewed in women's hoops Thursday

NEW YORK (AP) — For more than a decade, the rivalry in women's basketball was Tennessee and UConn.
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Hurt, No. 8 Duke end 2-game skid by beating Miami 89-59

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Hurt helped eighth-ranked Duke shoot itself out of a two-game skid.
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Magic Johnson at Stern memorial: I'm going to miss my angel

NEW YORK (AP) — David Stern was remembered Tuesday as a mentor and a leader, a Little League parent and a loyal friend.
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Ugly brawl breaks out at end of Kansas State-Kansas game

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Third-ranked Kansas and Kansas State ended their bitter showdown Tuesday night with
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Hurt, No. 8 Duke end 2-game skid by beating Miami 89-59

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Hurt helped eighth-ranked Duke shoot itself out of a two-game skid.
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Ugly brawl breaks out at end of Kansas State-Kansas game

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Third-ranked Kansas and Kansas State ended their bitter showdown Tuesday night with
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Magic Johnson at Stern memorial: I'm going to miss my angel

NEW YORK (AP) — David Stern was remembered Tuesday as a mentor and a leader, a Little League parent and a loyal friend.
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NBA needs more time for schedule changes to 2021-22 season

MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has tabled plans for its board of governors to vote in April for what would have been significant changes to the league’s schedule for the 75th anniversary season in 2021-22.
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Baylor tries to keep rolling in Big 12 play -- men and women

The Big 12 continues conference play with second-ranked Baylor trying to protect a perfect conference record when the Bears (14-1, 4-0) head to Oklahoma State on Saturday. Here's what else is going on in the league:
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Arizona rides dominating first half to 93-77 win over Utah

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona guard Max Hazzard showed flashes of his shooting prowess early in the season while adjusting to a new role on a new team. The consistency just hadn't been there.
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WNBA expands to 36-game schedule adds Commissioner’s Cup

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA season is expanding to a 36-game schedule and adding the Commissioner’s Cup tournament the league announced Thursday.
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Nunn scores 33, Heat 18-1 at home after edging Spurs 106-100

MIAMI (AP) — Kendrick Nunn was the last Miami player off the court at halftime, required to hang out for an extra minute or two in order to pick up his second Eastern Conference rookie of the month trophy.
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Nunn scores 33, Heat 18-1 at home after edging Spurs 106-100

MIAMI (AP) — Kendrick Nunn was the last Miami player off the court at halftime, required to hang out for an extra minute or two in order to pick up his second Eastern Conference rookie of the month trophy.
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Funderburk leads NC State past Miami 80-63; Bryce returns

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — D.J. Funderburk is developing into a consistent scoring threat inside for North Carolina State. It's a good timing, too, with the Wolfpack getting season-leading scorer C.J. Bryce back from injury to hopefully go on a run in Atlantic Coast Conference play.
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Injured NBA prospects deal with shut-it-down conversations

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — When college stars like Cole Anthony are injured, they are faced with the question of whether they should they return or just sit out the season to protect their looming draft prospects.
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Jazz run winning streak to 10 with 118-107 victory over Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Rudy Gobert is a two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, as good a stopper as there is in the league.
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WNBA's 8-year labor deal to hike average salary to $130,000

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its union announced a tentative eight-year labor deal Tuesday that will allow top players to earn more than $500,000 while the average annual compensation will surpass six figures for the first time.
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Jazz run winning streak to 10 with 118-107 victory over Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Rudy Gobert is a two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, as good a stopper as there is in the league.
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WNBA's 8-year labor deal to hike average salary to $130,000

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its union announced a tentative eight-year labor deal Tuesday that will allow top players to earn more than $500,000 while the average annual compensation will surpass six figures for the first time.
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WNBA, players reach tentative 8-year labor deal

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its union announced a tentative eight-year labor deal Tuesday that will allow top players to earn more than $500,000 while the average annual compensation for players will surpass six figures for the first time.
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Big East a beast again with four teams showcased in Top 25

It has been a long time since the Big East commanded the spotlight like it does in college basketball these days.
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It's halftime in the NBA, and time to look at some trends

It’s halftime.
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Big East a beast again with four teams showcased in Top 25

It has been a long time since the Big East commanded the spotlight like it does in college basketball these days.
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It's halftime in the NBA, and time to look at some trends

It’s halftime.
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Baylor jumps to No. 2 in AP Top 25; Gonzaga stays No. 1

Good luck finding any team in the country that notches a better pair of road wins in the same week than Baylor, which followed up a
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South Carolina new No. 1 in women's Top 25 after 1-2-3 lost

NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina moved up three spots to No. 1 in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll after the top three teams from the previous week all lost.
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Gonzaga stays No. 1 as Baylor makes up ground in Top 25 poll

Good luck finding any team in the country that notches a better pair of road wins in the same week than Baylor, which followed up a
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Irving returns with 21 points, Nets pound Hawks 108-86

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving hadn't played in two months and all he did in his return was make 10 of 11 shots in the best shooting night of his career.
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Irving returns with 21 points, Nets pound Hawks 108-86

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving hadn't played in two months and all he did in his return was make 10 of 11 shots in the best shooting night of his career.
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No. 2 Oregon bounces back with 71-64 win over No. 18 Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Oregon had a rare loss of composure late in a loss to Arizona State.
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Clemson stuns UNC 79-76 in OT, earns 1st win in Chapel Hill

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Year after year, every Clemson team that played at North Carolina left the court in the same fashion: by throwing another loss onto what had grown into a bizarrely long streak.
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No. 4 Baylor tops No. 3 KU 67-55 for first win in the Phog

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Baylor had spent more than five decades trying to win at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Arizona State storms back for 72-66 win over No. 2 Oregon

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State kept No. 2 Oregon within reach, just as it did against its previous two ranked opponents.
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Arizona State storms back for 72-66 win over No. 2 Oregon

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State kept No. 2 Oregon within reach, just as it did against its previous two ranked opponents.
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Former UConn coach Jim Calhoun earns 900th career win

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Jim Calhoun’s 900th win looked like so many others during a Hall of Fame coaching career.
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Williams' Tar Heels struggling entering visit from Clemson

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — The losses are adding up for North Carolina, along with the sleepless nights for Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams.
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Baylor-Kansas headlines second weekend of Big 12 hoops play

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The Big 12 heads into its second week of conference play, and a high-profile matchup between third-ranked Kansas and No. 4 Baylor on Saturday could set the stage for the rest of the season. Here are the things to know:
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No. 7 Louisville downs Miami, sits alone atop ACC standings

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Louisville went to the top of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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Bennett, Tar Heels hand No. 9 Wolfpack first loss, 66-60

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Courtney Banghart watched the final seconds tick away and gave a fist pump while her North Carolina players ran onto the court to mob each other in celebration.
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Baylor ends No. 1 UConn's 98-game home win streak

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Kim Mulkey and Baylor are making a habit of ending UConn's streaks.
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Catchings, Jackson finalists for women's hoops Hall of Fame

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Tamika Catchings and Lauren Jackson headline the list of 12 finalists Thursday for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020.
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