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Timberwolves agree to trade Towns to Knicks for Randle, DiVincenzo, 1st-rounder, AP source says

Timberwolves agree to trade Towns to Knicks for Randle, DiVincenzo, 1st-rounder, AP source says

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round draft pick in a franchise-altering deal for both sides, a person with knowledge of t
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Toronto Raptors confirm plans to retire Vince Carter's No. 15 in November

Toronto Raptors confirm plans to retire Vince Carter's No. 15 in November

TORONTO — As far as legacies go, it's a complicated one for Vince Carter and the Toronto Raptors. That won't stop Canada's lone NBA team from honouring the player who put the franchise on the map. The Raptors will retire Carter's No. 15 on Nov.
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Utah Jazz pick up 5th-year option on coach Will Hardy's contract

Utah Jazz pick up 5th-year option on coach Will Hardy's contract

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz picked up the fifth-year option on coach Will Hardy’s contract on Friday. Hardy originally signed a four-year deal with the Jazz in 2022 that included a team option for a fifth season.
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A timeline look at Vince Carter's history with the Toronto Raptors

A timeline look at Vince Carter's history with the Toronto Raptors

TORONTO — NBA Hall of Famer Vince Carter has had a complicated history with the Toronto Raptors, starting as the superstar who put the team on the map before becoming public enemy No. 1 and then finally mending fences with the team post-retirement.
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Raptors rookie G Ja’Kobe Walter to miss training camp because of sprained right shoulder

Raptors rookie G Ja’Kobe Walter to miss training camp because of sprained right shoulder

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Raptors rookie guard Ja’Kobe Walter won’t be on the court in his first NBA training camp because of a sprained right shoulder, the team said Friday.
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Raptors rookie guard Walter to miss training camp with shoulder injury

Raptors rookie guard Walter to miss training camp with shoulder injury

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors announced Friday that guard Ja’Kobe Walter will not participate in on-court activities at the NBA team's upcoming training camp in Montreal after sustaining a shoulder injury.
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Joe Wolf, who played for North Carolina and 7 NBA teams, dies at 59

Joe Wolf, who played for North Carolina and 7 NBA teams, dies at 59

Joe Wolf, a former North Carolina captain for Dean Smith who went on to play for seven teams in an 11-year NBA career before becoming a coach, died unexpectedly Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks announced.
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The Warriors hope their 'disciplined' offseason pays dividends this year

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After missing the playoffs for just the second time in more than a decade with a healthy Stephen Curry, a Golden State Warriors team never shy about making splashy additions might have been expected to pull off something big in t
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Unable to defend their NBA title, Nuggets duo Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic ready to lead new quest

Unable to defend their NBA title, Nuggets duo Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic ready to lead new quest

DENVER (AP) — A couple of things gleaned from Thursday's media day for the Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic can grow a first-rate beard/goatee, Jamal Murray has aspirations to be an MMA fighter and Aaron Gordon held one impressive yard sale this summer a
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Toronto Raptors sign Jahmi'us Ramsey, finalize training camp roster

Toronto Raptors sign Jahmi'us Ramsey, finalize training camp roster

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jahmi'us Ramsey, the team announced Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ramsey averaged 6.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 17.3 minutes in seven games with Toronto last season.
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