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Gary Harris, Nuggets agree to $84 million, 4-year extension

DENVER – Gary Harris has raised his game since his rookie season. The next step is raising his voice. The Denver Nuggets want the shooting guard to be more of a vocal leader on th...

NBA changes All-Star Game format; captains will pick teams

NEW YORK – The NBA is scrapping the East vs. West format for its All-Star Game and will have captains pick teams this season. The league said Tuesday the two starters with the hig...

Thunder star Russell Westbrook signs $205 million extension

OKLAHOMA CITY – Russell Westbrook is staying with the Thunder. The superstar point guard and reigning NBA MVP has signed a contract extension to remain in Oklahoma City, the team ...

Louisville places Rick Pitino, athletic director on administrative leave

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rick Pitino couldn’t survive another scandal, as an angry interim Louisville president Wednesday placed the head men’s college basketball coach and his boss on administrati...

Dwyane Wade to sign with Cavaliers, reunite with LeBron James

Stars join forces again in Cleveland

Adidas exec, 4 coaches charged in college bribery scheme

College basketball rocked by allegations

Denver Nuggets headed in right direction with youthful nucleus

DENVER – Nikola Jokic bought a horse named “Dream Catcher” last winter that’s now winning races back home in Serbia. “He’s really good,” the Denver Nuggets center said proudly. ...

Center Mason Plumlee returning to Nuggets on 3-year, $41M deal

DENVER (AP) — Mason Plumlee lived out of a hotel last season after being acquired in a February trade and didn’t get a chance to venture out much in Denver. He hopes to change all...

Lakers to retire Kobe Bryant’s 2 jersey numbers in December

LOS ANGELES – One retired jersey number just isn’t enough for Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers will retire Bryant’s No. 8 and No. 24 in a ceremony Dec. 18 during...

Cavaliers’ Isaiah Thomas to miss start of season, maybe much longer

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – Isaiah Thomas beamed as he held up his new No. 3 Cavs jersey for the first time. There’s no telling when he’ll wear it in a game. Stunned by Boston...

Restaurant, casino owner to buy Houston Rockets

HOUSTON – Restaurant and casino owner Tilman Fertitta has agreed to buy the Houston Rockets from Leslie Alexander. Terms were not released and must be approved by the NBA Board of...

Prep Spotlight: Bayfield’s Ryan Phelps more than a feared pass rusher

Three sport all-state potential for BHS senior