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76ers face an uncertain future with Harden and Harris deals up in the air

76ers face an uncertain future with Harden and Harris deals up in the air

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden might have side-eyed questions this week -- much like he did in a playful reaction in his Houston days -- about his future with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Memphis Grizzlies exercise option on Xavier Tillman Sr.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have exercised their contract option on Xavier Tillman Sr. for next season, the team announced Monday. The 24-year-old forward/center has averaged 6.2 points and 4.
Timberwolves, Naz Reid beat free agency by agreeing to 3-year, $42 million deal

Timberwolves, Naz Reid beat free agency by agreeing to 3-year, $42 million deal

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have kept center Naz Reid off the market by agreeing to terms on a three-year, $42 million contract that comes with a player option after two seasons.
Hawks clear cap room, trade Collins to Jazz for Gay, future 2nd rounder, AP source says

Hawks clear cap room, trade Collins to Jazz for Gay, future 2nd rounder, AP source says

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks cleared significant salary cap space on Monday by agreeing to trade forward John Collins to the Utah Jazz for veteran forward Rudy Gay and a future second-round draft pick, a person with knowledge of the deal told The
Raptors first-round 2023 draft pick talks family, desire to work and Fred VanVleet

Raptors first-round 2023 draft pick talks family, desire to work and Fred VanVleet

TORONTO — Gradey Dick moved his dad to tears on Monday.
Victor Wembanyama says he won't play for France's national team at this year's World Cup

Victor Wembanyama says he won't play for France's national team at this year's World Cup

PARIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama has some bad news for France. The new San Antonio Spurs player told L’Equipe newspaper he won't play with the national basketball team at this year's World Cup in order to protect his still developing body.
Analysis: Wembanyama's arrival bigger than Texas, and he seems up to the challenge

Analysis: Wembanyama's arrival bigger than Texas, and he seems up to the challenge

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — As Victor Wembanyama took the stage for his first news conference inside his new home arena, he couldn’t help but notice an accessory that the San Antonio Spurs commissioned for the occasion.
Canada's Mathurin gets full circle moment paying it forward at BWB Americas camp

Canada's Mathurin gets full circle moment paying it forward at BWB Americas camp

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Bennedict Mathurin is paying it forward and in return experiencing a full circle moment. It was just three years ago that the Montreal native was a high school kid at the Basketball Without Borders Global camp.
The welcomes for Wembanyama continue in San Antonio as the focus shifts to what's next

The welcomes for Wembanyama continue in San Antonio as the focus shifts to what's next

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The first dinner that Victor Wembanyama had in his new home city was filled with San Antonio royalty. Gregg Popovich was there, of course. So were Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Manu Ginobili and Sean Elliott.
Wembanyama's selection by Spurs produces record ratings for NBA draft on ESPN and ABC

Wembanyama's selection by Spurs produces record ratings for NBA draft on ESPN and ABC

NEW YORK (AP) — The selection of 19-year-old basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama by the San Antonio Spurs was must see-TV Thursday night. The first round of the NBA draft averaged a record 4,928,000 viewers on ESPN and ABC according to Nielsen.
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