Charlotte bids to host future NBA All-Star game
Hornets owner Michael Jordan, a 14-time NBA All-Star, is pushing to bring the big game back to Charlotte. Read more
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NBA fines Raptors $25K for Drake’s Durant pitch
The NBA has fined the Toronto Raptors for tampering after rapper Drake let Kevin Durant know he was wanted in Canada. Read more
Nets rookie Brown breaks hand, out 4-6 weeks
Brooklyn Nets rookie Markel Brown has a broken bone in his right hand that will keep him from basketball activities for four to six weeks. Read more
Wiggins deflects questions about trade to Wolves
When training camp begins in October, he'll be trying to block and deflect shots in the NBA. On Monday, No.1 overall draft pick Andrew Wiggins was deflecting questions about precisely…Read more
Former No. 1 pick Oden formally charged with battery
Prosecutors in Indiana have formally charged former NBA No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden with battery for allegedly punching his ex-girlfriend in the face during a fight. Read more
Self: Wiggins wants to be traded to Minnesota
Andrew Wiggins told Kansas coach Bill Self that he wants to be traded from Cleveland to Minnesota because the No. 1 overall pick believes it will be better for his…Read more
Mourning thanks doctors, kidney donor at hoop Hall
Alonzo Mourning first thanked all of the usual people when he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: His coaches, his teachers, and the foster mother who…Read more
LeBron tells Cleveland he’s ‘not going anywhere’ at homecoming
LeBron James is home to stay. Read more
Donald Sterling appeals Clippers sale ruling
Deposed Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has asked an appellate court to block the $2 billion sale of the team to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Read more
Report: Rockets reach terms with Greek forward Papanikolaou
A person with knowledge of the deal says the Houston Rockets have agreed to terms with Greek forward Kostas Papanikolaou. Read more