LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bronny James has gotten the message from his father and his coach: His transition to the Los Angeles Lakers is going to take some time and a lot of work. Los Angeles Laker guard Bronny James Jr. drives the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA summer...
It was the dream that LeBron James first floated a few years ago, the notion of playing in the NBA alongside one of his sons. And it’s a step closer to reality now. Bronny James (AP/File photo) Bronny James — the oldest son of the NBA’s all-time scoring leader and four-time champion — was...
NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks took Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night, June 26, the second straight year a player from France was the first player selected. Zaccharie Risacher, right, poses for a photo with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected...
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Sarr was born in France and spent last season playing in Australia. Zaccharie Risacher was born in Spain and is coming off a breakout season in France. France's Zaccharie Risacher (AP) The next step in their global basketball journey is the NBA, with one of them potentially...
BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics entered the season vowing to turn recent playoff heartbreaks into happiness. Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum celebrates the team's NBA basketball championship during a duck boat parade Friday, June 21, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) Eight months later, they toasted the...
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in. Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, center, raises the trophy after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, in...
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics’ catastrophic performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals gave them a chance to clinch another championship on Monday night, June 17, under the 17 banners already hanging in the TD Garden rafters. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, drives against Dallas Mavericks...
BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics picked the most inopportune time to play their worst game of the season. Boston’s 122-84 Game 4 loss to Dallas had all kinds of superlatives, and none of them were good. It ended the Celtics’ 10-game playoff win streak. It was the Celtics’ lowest scoring output of...
DALLAS (AP) — It's over. That's what the numbers say. There will be a record-setting 18th championship for the Boston Celtics to celebrate soon, maybe very soon. They have a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals, a lead that has never been wasted in any NBA series, ever. The stats are absolute. The Celtics,...
DALLAS (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis didn't do an encore with reporters two days after Boston's big man answered questions in the immediate aftermath of the announcement of his rare lower left leg injury. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla didn't offer much insight, either, which means Thursday's injury...
DALLAS (AP) — Joe Mazzulla is a big fan of UFC matches and splices highlights of fights into some of the basketball film he shows the Boston Celtics for their video sessions. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum reacts after scoring a basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half...
DALLAS (AP) — The last 12 games where Kyrie Irving has played against the Boston Celtics have all ended with the same outcome. Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving laughs with teammates during basketball practice, Tuesday, June 11, in Dallas, in preparation for Game 3 of the NBA Finals...