JaVale McGee
Kevin Love make a pass during practice for USA Basketball, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Love out, US basketball adds McGee, Keldon Johnson to roster

By Brian Mahoney Jul. 16, 2021 11:32 AM EDT

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, front, reacts after hitting a basket late in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. Phoenix won 125-118 to sweep the series. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets 6/13/2021

Jun. 16, 2021 09:54 AM EDT

Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard, left, defends as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic looks to take a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Murray, Porter lead Nuggets past slow-starting 76ers 104-95

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 30, 2021 11:25 PM EDT

Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (7) shoots as Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) defends during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 19, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taromina/Pool Photo via AP)
Trade deadline passes, and Kyle Lowry remains with Raptors

By Tim Reynolds Mar. 25, 2021 03:44 PM EDT

San Antonio Spurs' Keldon Johnson (3) grabs a rebound between Cleveland Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr., (22) and Collin Sexton (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Johnson has 23 points, 21 boards as Spurs beat Cavs 116-110

By Brian Dulik Mar. 19, 2021 10:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Los Angeles. The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers already have just about guaranteed themselves the top two playoff seeds and face a delicate balancing act when the NBA returns to action. They must try to shake off the rust after a 4 ½-month hiatus while also staying as healthy as possible for the postseason. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
LeBron won't wear social justice message on Lakers jersey

By Greg Beacham Jul. 11, 2020 06:25 PM EDT