The Los Angeles Lakers have signed first-round draft picks Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart.
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For the past week, Portland Trail Blazers rookie Zach Collins has stayed at his parents’ house while working out at alma mater Bishop Gorman in preparation of the 11-day NBA Summer League, which begins Friday.
The first day of NBA free agency Saturday saw things starting to take shape, though there’s still dozens more moves to come in the next few days.
From buying a ticket from a scalper for Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s in the WCC tournament to counting the hoodies at the WSOP, the Las Vegas Valley offers a Bucket List for those who prefer to stay close to home.
Paul George has a new home, and Russell Westbrook has a new star teammate.
Unable to chase any high-profile free agents, the Cavaliers want to retain one of their own.
The Chicago Bulls have waived veteran point guard Rajon Rondo.
UNLV’s athletic department has agreed to a 10-year, $57 million deal with Learfield Communications, a multimedia giant with a national footprint.
Nevada sports books lost $4.4 million on basketball in May in their worst basketball month ever.
Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry is set to test his golf game against the pros.
LeBron James will help tell a story he’s still shaping.
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets have reached an agreement to acquire Los Angeles Clippers star Chris Paul.
Phil Jackson is out in New York after he oversaw one of the worst eras in team history and feuded with star Carmelo Anthony.
Russell Westbrook was voted MVP on Monday night after setting a record with 42 triple-doubles during his historic season. He led the league with 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game, joining Robertson as the only players to average a triple-double for the season and breaking Robertson’s single-season record of 41 triple-doubles in 1961-62.
Will the Los Angeles Lakers make the 2017-18 NBA playoffs? Yes is the plus-500 underdog and no is the minus-700 favorite.