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Harris praises 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces for 'grit and determination' on and off court

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris led a White House celebration Friday for the 2022 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces, praising the team for its "grit and determination" on the court and "ferocious" advocacy in support of colleague Brittney Griner during her detention in Russia last year. The Aces

Aug 25

NBA schedule release: San Antonio Spurs' must-see games in 2023-24

On Thursday, the NBA announced its 2023-24 regular-season schedule, which includes the league's new In-Season Tournament. Below are the Spurs' most interesting matchups, including all four games of tourney group play in the new NBA Cup.

Aug 17

Jamal Murray of NBA champion Nuggets says he won't be able to play for Canada at World Cup

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Jamal Murray of the NBA champion Denver Nuggets announced Wednesday that he will not play for Canada in the World Cup, citing a need for ongoing recovery after a long season. Murray was in camp with the Canadian team earlier this month, but

Aug 16

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis won't play in FIBA World Cup because of foot problem

Boston Celtics forward Kristaps Porzingis will not play for Latvia in the FIBA World Cup because of plantar fasciitis. Porzingis

Aug 16

Nowitzki, Gasol, Parker give international flavor to Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Fans waved a German flag and chanted Dirk Nowitzki's name when he walked the red carpet into Symphony Hall on Saturday night for the Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. In his acceptance speech, the former Dallas big man told his parents, "Danke." Tony Parker's fans

Aug 13

Becky Hammon's Hall of Fame playing career prepared her for coaching success

When Becky Hammon is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, she will be presented by Sheryl Swoopes and Teresa Weatherspoon, two women who have impacted basketball not just as players but also as coaches. Hammon's Hall of Fame induction will be as a player, but

Aug 10

Spurs guard Devonte' Graham suspended 2 games for impaired driving

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has suspended San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte' Graham for two games without pay after he pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, the league announced Tuesday. His suspension will start with the next NBA regular-season game that he is eligible for and able to play.

Aug 02

As Spurs get ready for Wembanyama, a new practice home is taking shape

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — RC Buford has spent nearly a decade plotting this. He's been all over the world, visiting 200 places, seeing what works for other teams. Ideas kept coming, not just from the basketball landscape, but from skiing and soccer and eSports and cycling and even Formula One.

Jul 23

Suns trade Payne to Spurs, sign Bol Bol to 1-year contract, AP source says

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have traded guard Cameron Payne to the San Antonio Spurs and signed big man Bol Bol to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the moves told The Associated Press. The Suns also acquired three second-round draft picks from the Orlando Magic for a

Jul 16

Spurs decide that Wembanyama's Summer League is over after 2 games

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama's first, and likely last, Summer League is over. The San Antonio Spurs said Monday that they have seen all they needed from the No. 1 pick in this year's draft and won't play him during their remaining games in Las Vegas. Wembanyama's final numbers

Jul 11

Wembanyama returns, but injuries affect the marquee games Sunday in the NBA Summer League

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson didn't get a second act in Las Vegas. There was no Thompson twins show, either. Wembanyama had an impressive second game in the NBA Summer League on Sunday, but it came on a day where injuries affected what shaped up to

Jul 10

Wembanyama more aggressive in stronger second Summer League game with Spurs in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama was yelling in celebration, punching the air, even got a Band-Aid on his right cheek because of some physicality. For his second act in Las Vegas, Wembanyama showed some fire. The No. 1 pick in this year's draft looked much more like himself in

Jul 10

Video apparently shows Spears inadvertently hit herself in the face in encounter with Wembanyama

LAS VEGAS (AP) — No charges will be filed following a brief investigation of the altercation involving pop star Britney Spears, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and a member of the player's security team, Las Vegas police said Friday after determining she inadvertently "hit herself in the face." Spears

Jul 09

Wembanyama gets some lessons from Kareem and Isiah Thomas at NBA Con

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama freely acknowledged that he was often confused in his first NBA Summer League game, going as far as to say that there were times when he didn't know what he was doing. He's in good company. Wembanyama shared the stage for a conversation on

Jul 08

Popovich, NBA's winningest coach, signs 5-year contract to remain Spurs coach and president

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gregg Popovich evidently doesn't plan to leave the San Antonio Spurs anytime soon. The NBA's winningest coach has signed a five-year contract to remain coach and president of the team, the Spurs announced Saturday. There has often been speculation about the 74-year-old Popovich's future, though after

Jul 08