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FILE – In this May 9, 2019, file photo, Joe Tsai speaks to reporters during a news conference before a WNBA exhibition basketball game between the New York Liberty and China in New York. Tsai has agreed to buy the remaining 51 percent of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center from Mikhail Prokhorov in deals that two people with knowledge of the details say are worth about $3.4 billion. Terms were not disclosed Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, but the people told The Associated Press that Tsai is paying about $2.35 for the Nets — a record for a U.S. pro sports franchise — and nearly $1 billion in a separate transaction for the arena. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Alibaba exec Joe Tsai to buy Brooklyn Nets, arena for $3.4 billion, AP source says

August 16, 2019 at 11:58 a.m.

In a record sale for a U.S. sports franchise, the co-founder of Alibaba agreed to buy the remaining 51 percent of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center for about $3.4...

Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant (35) ...

Kevin Durant to leave Warriors for Brooklyn Nets

June 30, 2019 at 9:31 p.m.

Kevin Durant ended a three-year run with the Warriors that included two NBA titles, two Finals MVPs and a ruptured right Achilles injury.

Zion Williamson, of Duke, smiles before ...

Pelicans take Zion Williamson with No. 1 pick in NBA draft

June 20, 2019 at 8:48 p.m.

The New Orleans Pelicans have selected Zion Williamson with the No. 1 pick, going with the Duke force who is considered one of the most exciting prospects in years.

Zion Williamson the center of attention at NBA draft

June 19, 2019 at 3:44 p.m.

Zion Williamson smiled his way through nearly half an hour of questions, trying to portray himself like any player just hoping to be drafted.

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) ...

Warriors hang on to stay alive, win Game 5 of NBA Finals

June 10, 2019 at 10:56 p.m.

The Golden State Warriors aren't letting go of the NBA title just yet.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives to the net as Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (33) looks on during the first half of Game 2 of basketball鈥檚 NBA Finals, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Toronto.

Warriors beat Raptors 109-104 to even NBA Finals

June 2, 2019 at 9:09 p.m.

Klay Thompson scored 25 points before leaving with a hamstring injury, Stephen Curry had 23 and the Golden State Warriors ran off the first 18 points of the second half...

Raptors beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals

May 31, 2019 at 5:57 a.m.

Pascal Siakam scored 32 points, and the Toronto Raptors won their first NBA Finals game by topping the Golden State Warriors 118-109 in Game 1 of this year's title series...

Deontay Wilder KOs Dominic Breazeale in 1st round to defend heavyweight belt

May 19, 2019 at 6:26 p.m.

Deontay Wilder believes they are coming, the mega matchup with Anthony Joshua and the rematch with Tyson Fury.

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris, left ...

The 2018-19 season is winding down, and it’s time to talk NBA awards

April 8, 2019 at 10:39 a.m.

It is tradition in this space to end the regular season by having AP Basketball Writers Brian Mahoney and Tim Reynolds reveal their choices for certain awards and predict what...

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich ...

Team USA is Gregg Popovich’s team now, but he won’t lobby players for it

February 26, 2019 at 6:02 a.m.

Now the U.S. really is Gregg Popovich's team. He's been the Americans' national team coach for a few years but there was never a guarantee he'd actually get to lead...

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