Tag: NBA Atlantic Division
Colangelo seeks Suns win, reinforcements for US Olympic team
MILWAUKEE — Jerry Colangelo is headed to Game 5 in Phoenix, hoping to see his old team win its first NBA title.
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Bucks’ Portis adapts to role, makes sure he’s always ready
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis is relying on lessons he learned earlier in his career as he adapts to his inconsistent playoff...
Penny Hardaway sees Larry Brown helping make Memphis better
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Penny Hardaway has wanted Larry Brown to coach with him ever since he took over at his alma mater. Three years...
‘He loves to win’: Durant seeking a third Olympic gold medal
LAS VEGAS — USA Basketball didn’t blow up Kevin Durant’s phone with repeated calls to beg and plead for him to play in the...
Paris police detain rapper Lil Baby, frisk NBA star Harden
PARIS — American rapper Lil Baby was detained in Paris on Thursday for allegedly transporting drugs, according to the city prosecutor’s office.
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Back in NCAA: Larry Brown joins Hardaway’s staff at Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has added Hall of Famer Larry Brown to the Tigers’ staff as an assistant, reuniting the former...
Hawks reach agreement to make Nate McMillan full-time coach
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks have reached an agreement with interim coach Nate McMillan to accept a full-time role after he led the team...
Raptors’ Jalen Harris dismissed and disqualified from NBA
NEW YORK — Toronto Raptors guard Jalen Harris was dismissed and disqualified from the NBA on Thursday for violating terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug...
76ers, Devils CEO O’Neil resigns after 8 years leading HBSE
PHILADELPHIA — Scott O’Neil, the CEO of the parent company that owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, has resigned after an eight-year...
Ben Simmons withdraws from Australia’s Olympic squad
SYDNEY — Ben Simmons has withdrawn from Australia’s Olympic squad in order to spend time working on his individual skill development following a disappointing...