AJ Neuharth-Keusch
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NBA preview: 10 bold predictions for the 2019-20 season
Who is the surprise title contender? Which young star will break out? The USA TODAY Sports NBA team plants its flags for the 2019-20 season. → Read More
San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan hired by franchise as assistant coach
Tim Duncan, who retired in 2016 after 19 seasons with the Spurs, has been added to head coach Gregg Popovich's bench as an assistant coach. → Read More
Lamar Odom, other ex-NBA stars 'deactivated' from Big3 league
Ex-NBA players Lamar Odom, Baron Davis, Jermaine O'Neal and Bonzi Wells have been "deactivated" from the Big3 basketball league. → Read More
Kawhi Leonard signing with Los Angeles Clippers; Paul George joining him via monster trade
Kawhi Leonard is joining the Los Angeles Clippers, and he won't be coming alone: Paul George will be joining him via a monster trade with the Thunder. → Read More
NBA free agency: Roughly $3 billion spent on Day 1
The first day of NBA free agency was one of the wildest in recent memory, as roughly $3 billion — yes, billion — in new contract money was agreed to. → Read More
NBA free agency tracker: Live updates, analysis for all of the top players
The NBA's annual free agency chaos is finally upon us. Stick with us as we track all of the significant player movement across the league. → Read More
NBA free agency explained: Answering all frequently asked questions
The NBA's annual free agency period, which begins Sunday, has a lot of moving parts. We explain everything you need to know. → Read More
Report: Kevin Durant declines player option, will become unrestricted free agent
While this move was expected, it's still significant, as it means Durant won't for sure end up in Golden State next season. → Read More
NBA teams 'moving away' from using 'owner,' says commissioner Adam Silver
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he's seen mixed reactions from players over the years regarding the use of the term "owner." → Read More
NBA draft recap: All 60 picks, Trail Blazers get 'steal of the draft'
The eventful 2019 NBA draft at Brooklyn's Barclays Center is in the books, and we have every pick, and analysis, from draft night. → Read More
NBA draft winners and losers: Bol Bol, New Orleans Pelicans headline list
The NBA draft has come and gone, but before we look too far ahead, let's take a step back and examine the winners — and losers — from draft night. → Read More
NBA draft tracker: Live updates, pick-by-pick analysis
Stick with us throughout the night as we track each NBA draft pick live as they're announced from Brooklyn's Barclays Center. → Read More
NBA draft: Legend of Zion Williamson grows with incredible story from HS coach
In case you needed a reminder of how otherworldly Zion Williamson is, his high school basketball coach has a story for you. → Read More
All-time NBA draft: Best player picked at every slot, from 1-30, in league history
Before the next batch of NBA newcomers makes the transition to the big leagues on Thursday in the draft, we're taking a step back. → Read More
Reports: Memphis Grizzlies star Mike Conley traded to Utah Jazz
Mike Conley is one of the best, most consistent point guards in the league, and his addition shows that Utah is looking to take another step forward. → Read More
ESPN condemns LaVar Ball for 'completely inappropriate' comment made to Molly Qerim Rose
LaVar Ball was condemned by ESPN for the "completely inappropriate" comment he made to "First Take" host Molly Qerim Rose on the show on Monday. → Read More
Shots fired during Toronto Raptors' NBA championship parade, police say
Shots were fired during the Raptors' NBA championship parade in Toronto on Monday, the Toronto Police Operations Centre announced on Twitter. → Read More
What's next for Lakers after Anthony Davis trade? Top free agents to target
With LeBron James and Anthony Davis in town, what the Los Angeles Lakers do in free agency this summer will be huge for the franchise's future. → Read More
'Just the beginning': LeBron James welcomes Anthony Davis to Lakers
Superstar big man Anthony Davis is headed to the Los Angeles Lakers, and his new teammate, LeBron James, couldn't be happier. → Read More
Raptors executive accused of hitting police officer after NBA Finals win
A police officer was allegedly pushed and hit in the face by a Raptors executive after Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on Thursday. → Read More