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Lynx capture 4th WNBA title with 85-76 win over Sparks

by Jon Krawczynski - October 5, 2017 - 3:24am

Sylvia Fowles had 17 points and broke her own WNBA Finals record by grabbing 20 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Lynx to their fourth championship in seven years with an 85-76 victory over the Los Angeles...

Warriors, Wolves prepare to open training camp

by Jon Krawczynski - September 22, 2017 - 8:01am

The Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves will hold their media days on Friday and open training camps Saturday, a few days ahead of the rest of the league as they prepare for an early October trip to China for games...

MacroAsia to sell mining assets, spin off water business

by Jon Krawczynski - July 23, 2017 - 4:00pm

MacroAsia Corp., the aviation-related services company of tycoon Lucio Tan, is considering selling its mining assets and at the same time spin off its water business in order to focus its operations solely on a...

Top NBA draftees shine at Summer League

by Jon Krawczynski - July 17, 2017 - 10:12pm

The depth and quality of the 2017 NBA draft had teams tanking at the end of the regular season in hopes of vaulting into the top three picks.

Go West, young man: NBA stars cluster in Western Conference

by Jon Krawczynski - July 16, 2017 - 10:30pm

As star after star headed West this summer either in free agency or via trade, Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers became more and more bewildered.

Sixers No. 1 overall pick Fultz injures left ankle

by Jon Krawczynski - July 9, 2017 - 4:15am

No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz needed to be helped off the court with an injury to his left ankle in the Philadelphia 76ers’ summer league game Saturday night (Sunday in Manila) against Golden State.

Andre Roberson gets 3-year, $30M deal from OKC

by Jon Krawczynski - July 6, 2017 - 2:30am

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to terms with Andre Roberson on a three-year, $30 million contract.

Wolves enter draft with Jimmy Butler looming in the distance

by Jon Krawczynski - June 22, 2017 - 3:53am

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter the NBA draft with the No. 7 overall pick in the first round, and not sure if the player they want will be available. And that player might not necessarily be a rookie.

Report: Pau Gasol opts out, will re-sign with Spurs

by Jon Krawczynski - June 21, 2017 - 6:59am

Pau Gasol has declined the option on his contract for next season with the San Antonio Spurs, but it's doubtful he's going anywhere.

Timberwolves waive oft-injured center Nikola Pekovic

by Jon Krawczynski - June 21, 2017 - 5:03am

Nikola Pekovic's combination of size and strength made him a productive and popular player early in his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

How Lakers-Celtics paved the way for Cavs-Warriors

by Jon Krawczynski - June 1, 2017 - 8:13am

It's the rivalry against which all others are measured, the one essentially responsible for the modern NBA evolving from a fringe sport that put its championship series on tape delay to a global sensation built around...

Paging LaMarcus: Ailing Spurs need Aldridge to take charge

by Jon Krawczynski - May 19, 2017 - 12:46am

Now with Leonard ailing and San Antonio facing mighty Golden State in the Western Conference finals, the Spurs need Aldridge to take control.

Raptors get 'boost' acquiring Ibaka in deal with Magic

by Jon Krawczynski - February 15, 2017 - 10:46am

Kyle Lowry said something had to change in Toronto. Serge Ibaka is on his way to try to make that happen.

Rockets rally for 10th straight win, stun Wolves in OT

by Jon Krawczynski - December 18, 2016 - 4:30pm

Even down double digits in the closing minutes, James Harden never gave up hope in his Houston Rockets.

Beard's jumper lifts Sparks over Lynx in Game 1

by Jon Krawczynski - October 10, 2016 - 9:52am

Kristi Toliver scored 19 points to lead Los Angeles and Parker had 14 points and nine rebounds in her finals debut. League MVP Ogwumike added 19 points for the Sparks in the opener of the best-of-five series.

Neymar, Brazil come out blazing in Olympic soccer semifinals

by Jon Krawczynski - August 18, 2016 - 11:52am

Maybe Neymar and his teammates can make the Olympics a success for Brazil after all.

Not everyone is gunning for Olympic gold in Rio

by Jon Krawczynski - August 17, 2016 - 1:03pm

As Manu Ginobili walked off the basketball court, a legion of Argentina fans crowded around the tunnel where players exit.

Duncan breaks silence: 'When it's not fun anymore, I'm done'

by Jon Krawczynski - July 14, 2016 - 1:04pm

Two days after the San Antonio Spurs announced his retirement , Tim Duncan told longtime friend Rashidi Clenance that he simply "started not enjoying myself as much. It wasn't fun as much. When it's...

Simmons has another quiet night offensively for Philadelphia

by Jon Krawczynski - July 13, 2016 - 12:53pm

A look at some of the highlights from Tuesday's (Wednesday in Manila) schedule in the Las Vegas Summer League.

Duncan's retirement the latest in an NBA summer full of goodbyes

by Jon Krawczynski - July 12, 2016 - 3:51pm

Players synonymous with their cities and their franchises are now gone in a summer of upheaval the NBA has rarely seen before, and the teams left behind begin their searches for new identities after saying the hardest...

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