Basketball

Welcome home, Wemby: As expected, Spurs' star gets a hero's welcome in Paris

PARIS (AP) — The first enormous roar from the crowd came before the game even started. All Victor Wembanyama needed to do to get the fans in Paris into a full-blown frenzy was, it turned out, say hello into a microphone.

Jan 23, 2025 12:53 PM Read more >

Spurs, Pacers having a little extra fun with the Paris traffic

PARIS (AP) — They've seen the Eiffel Tower. They've had great food. They've enjoyed some of the best that Paris has to offer. And they've ... been driven down the wrong side of busy roads? Welcome to Paris, Spurs and Pacers . It's the city of lights.

Jan 23, 2025 12:13 PM Read more >

NBA still talking about expanding its footprint in Europe, Adam Silver says

PARIS (AP) — The NBA is still exploring ways to expand its role in European basketball and those talks with FIBA and other stakeholders will continue, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday. That means there's no deal — yet.

Jan 23, 2025 12:02 PM Read more >

Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again, this time 2 games for missing flight and 'insubordinate conduct'

Jimmy Butler was suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, a move that adds to the possibility he has already played his final game for the franchise.

Jan 23, 2025 11:26 AM Read more >

76ers face the Cavaliers on 7-game skid

Cleveland Cavaliers (36-7, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (15-27, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m.