Jeff Zillgitt
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San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich signs new 5-year deal with team
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, the NBA’s all-time winningest coach, has signed a new five-year deal with the team. → Read More
NBA free agency winners and losers: Lakers will be contenders, Heat and Mavs are TBD
NBA teams spent serious money in the three days of free agency, but there weren’t many surprises other than the money spent on some players. → Read More
Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard requests trade after 11 seasons
The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to work with Damian Lillard on finding a new team, and the Miami Heat are expected to make a strong push. → Read More
Shocker! Fred VanVleet reaches largest free-agent deal for undrafted player with Rockets
Fred VanVleet is set to sign a three-year, $130 million deal with the Rockets, leaving the Raptors after seven seasons and one title. → Read More
Draymond Green, Warriors agree to four-year, $100M deal, going for fifth title
Draymond Green had interest from other teams, including Sacramento, Detroit and Phoenix, but he wanted to return and the Warriors wanted him back. → Read More
Kyrie Irving will remain in Dallas on three-year, $126 million deal
Despite refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine and spreading anti-Semitic material, Kyrie Irving remains one of the best players in the league. → Read More
NBA free agency live updates: Fred VanVleet signing with Rockets on three-year max deal
NBA free agency opens at 6 p.m. ET Friday, beginning one of the most unpredictable times on the sports calendar. Here's everything you need to know. → Read More
76ers will work to trade James Harden as he opts into final year of deal
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden will opt into the final season of his $35.6 million contract with the idea that the Sixers will trade Harden. → Read More
Top NBA free agents ranked, including Kyrie Irving, Draymond Green, as market opens Friday
USA TODAY Sports examines the hottest names on the market as the NBA free agency period is set to open Friday. → Read More
San Antonio Spurs select French phenom Victor Wembanyama with top pick in 2023 NBA draft
Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft by the Spurs, is on his way to play for Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich in San Antonio. → Read More
NBA draft winners and losers: Spurs, Celtics, Thompson twins win big as Wizards lose
Some of the winners and losers of the 2023 NBA draft were obvious (the Spurs) and others weren't (fashion). → Read More
NBA post-draft power rankings: See which teams improved their playoff chances
How big an impact will the 2023 NBA draft class have next season? Plenty of juicy story lines, starting in San Antonio with Victor Wembanyama. → Read More
Why expected No. 1 NBA draft pick Victor Wembanyama is marketing dream for league, Spurs
Victor Wembanyama comes to the NBA as well-known as any prospect since LeBron James was drafted No. 1 in 2003. The hype and fascination are similar. → Read More
Chris Paul heads to Golden State Warriors as Washington Wizards trade newly acquired guard
The Warriors and Washington Wizards have reached a deal that will send Chris Paul to Golden State for Jordan Poole, Ryan Rollins and draft picks. → Read More
NBA draft live updates: Everything you need to know about 2023 draft
Generational prospect Victor Wembanyama will likely be the Spurs' choice at No. 1. But after that, everything is on the table at the 2023 NBA draft. → Read More
Suns set to acquire Bradley Beal from Wizards in deal involving Chris Paul
Bradley Beal, who has played his entire 11-year career with the Wizards, will join forces with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant in Phoenix. → Read More
After Conor McGregor punches, Miami Heat mascot Burnie ready for potential Game 6
Burnie, the Miami Heat mascot who visited the ER after MMA star Conor McGregor punched him in a promotional stunt, is available for a potential Game 6. → Read More
Conor McGregor's punches send Miami Heat mascot to emergency room
The first Conor McGregor punch hit Burnie, the Miami Heat mascot, on the side of the head and McGregor hit him again after he fell to the court. → Read More
Heat thrive in Game 2 of NBA Finals with Kevin Love back in starting lineup
Kevin Love was back in the starting lineup for Miami in Game 2, and it paid big dividends for the Heat, who evened the NBA Finals vs. the Nuggets. → Read More
Heat, forged in adversity, show Nuggets NBA Finals won't be walkover: 'Find a way to win'
The Heat's Game 2 victory marked their seventh victory in the 2023 NBA Playoffs after trailing by at least 10 points. → Read More