Tim Bontemps

Managing director Jerry Colangelo of the United States, left, talks with NBA Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Kiki VanDeWeghe during a practice session at the 2018 USA Basketball Men's National Team minicamp at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV on July 26, 2018 in Las Vegas.

Jerry Colangelo, one of the NBA’s elder statesmen, talks Team USA, the 76ers and more

July 30, 2018 at 10:33 a.m.

It's easy to forget now that the United States men's basketball team has reclaimed its place as one of the most dominant squads in all of sports. But it wasn't...

As Team USA gathers in Las Vegas, big NBA questions could be answered

July 26, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.

LAS VEGAS -- Just a week after the NBA effectively wrapped up its league business with the conclusion of the summer league here, many of its best American players have...

This is an April 25, 2018, file photo showing Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Utah Jazz, in Oklahoma City.

The Thunder didn’t make a mistake trading for Carmelo Anthony. It sent the right message.

December 8, 2022 at 1:36 p.m.

In the aftermath of Carmelo Anthony's brief but eventful tenure in Oklahoma City, which ended last week when he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, it was easy to dismiss...

Stephen Curry (30) and Draymond Green (23) of the Golden State Warriors celebrate with Kevin Durant (35) against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half during Game Three of the 2018 NBA Finals on June 6, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.

NBA free agency has altered the Western Conference but not enough to seriously threaten the Golden State Warriors

December 8, 2022 at 1:37 p.m.

Much has been made of the Golden State Warriors agreeing to a deal with DeMarcus Cousins since the deal was struck Monday evening.

LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the second half against the Boston Celtics during Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2018 in Boston.

His legacy assured, LeBron James’ move to the Lakers is all about happiness

July 2, 2018 at 5:15 p.m.

For the past eight years, every move LeBron James made was based solely on winning. From going to the Miami Heat in 2010 to returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers four...

Michael Porter Jr. of the Missouri Tigers reacts on the bench against the Florida State Seminoles during the game in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn.

NBA mock draft 2018: A final edition before what could be a crazier-than-normal night

June 21, 2018 at 1:59 p.m.

NBA draft day is here. Now, good luck trying to figure out how it will shake out.

Size has always mattered in the NBA. Today, it matters less than ever.

June 19, 2018 at 4:15 a.m.

As teams increasingly emphasize perimeter play and three-point shooting, the need for versatile wing players has never been greater.

Shaquille O'Neal, JCPenney's Big &Tall Ambassador, along with NBA draft prospects Jaren Jackson Jr., Marvin Bagley III, and Mikal Bridges team up with JCPenney to host a day of mentorship for deserving young men from The Y at Barclays Center on Friday, June 15, 2018, in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Trades within the lottery could jolt an already intriguing NBA draft this week

June 18, 2018 at 4:54 p.m.

We are now three days away from the NBA draft, which is shaping up to be as unpredictable as any in recent memory.

NBA mock draft 2018: Deandre Ayton to go No. 1 … but then what?

June 14, 2018 at 12:23 p.m.

With a week to go before this year's NBA draft, there is a historic level of uncertainty about the top of the lottery at this late stage of the proceedings.

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant ...

Golden State Warriors’ reign atop the NBA is far from a guarantee

June 12, 2018 at 11:41 a.m.

There have been plenty of pronouncements that the burgeoning Warriors dynasty has ruined the NBA, after Golden State completed a sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals last...

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