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Seeking new heights, Suns draft Ayton No. 1 overall

Field Level Media/Reuters
Updated as of Jun 22 09:06 AM

The Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings made 7-foot Deandre Ayton of Arizona and 6-11 Marvin Bagley III of Duke the tallest tandem of 1-2 picks since 2006 when they began a run on big men at the top of the 2018 NBA Draft. Read more »

Take 5: Five things about top five NBA draft prospects

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 21 09:25 AM

In preparation for the 2018 NBA Draft on Thursday, get to know Field Level Media's top five prospects. Read more »

Silver understands Warriors backlash but credits team's drafting

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 21 09:09 AM

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he understands why some fans are upset about the Golden State Warriors' assembly of a superteam with Kevin Durant, but he also gave the team praise for earning the success it has achieved. Read more »

Wizards, Knicks set for London game in January

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 21 09:03 AM

The Washington Wizards and New York Knicks will be featured in next year's NBA regular-season game in London, the league announced Wednesday.   Read more »

Ayton's simple goal: Getting second NBA contract

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 21 08:58 AM

The forecasts seemingly all project Deandre Ayton to develop into an NBA star. Read more »

Report: Cavaliers intend to keep Love next season

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 21 08:56 AM

The Cleveland Cavaliers aren't offering Kevin Love in any trade offers and intend to have him on the roster next season regardless of any decision LeBron James may make, ESPN reported Wednesday.   Read more »

NBA player sues Milwaukee police, claiming excessive force

Bernie Woodall, Reuters
Posted at Jun 20 02:44 PM

A National Basketball Association player on Tuesday filed a civil lawsuit in federal court alleging Milwaukee police used excessive force in a January arrest that he claims officers unnecessarily escalated from a simple parking violation. Read more »

Stevens: Hayward, Irving should be cleared August 1

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 20 02:43 PM

Kyrie Irving (11), Gordon Hayward (20) and Daniel Theis (27) of the Boston Celtics look on during Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 13, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images/AFP Read more »

Report: Cavs enter draft in dark on LeBron's plan

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 20 02:34 PM

Entering the 2018 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers must operate without knowing the status of LeBron James, who can opt out of his contract before the end of the month. Read more »

Nate Robinson says NBA gave him depression

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 20 02:13 PM

Former NBA guard Nate Robinson says the pressure he faced from coaches while playing in the league led him to therapy. Read more »

Report: Doncic attending draft after Real Madrid title

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 20 02:08 PM

After Real Madrid clinched the Spanish league championship Tuesday, Slovenian star Luka Doncic will head to Brooklyn and attend the 2018 NBA Draft on Thursday night at Barclays Center, according to an ESPN report. Read more »

Reports: Popovich, Leonard meet in California

Field Level Media/Reuters
Updated as of Jun 20 02:16 PM

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich made the trip to San Diego on Tuesday to meet with star forward Kawhi Leonard ahead of Thursday's NBA draft, according to multiple reports. Read more »

Bahamas' Ayton eyes top pick in NBA Draft

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 20 02:03 PM

Towering Bahamian teenager DeAndre Ayton is poised to be chosen with the top pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday, with the Phoenix Suns set to snap up the 7ft center who compares himself to Shaquille O'Neal. Read more »

Mizzou's Porter open to draft week workouts

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 19 09:17 AM

Michael Porter Jr. is willing to accept invitations for workouts with NBA teams unconvinced the former Missouri forward has overcome health concerns. Read more »

Puma signs Ayton, names Jay-Z president of basketball division

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 19 09:12 AM

Puma is making a major play to get back in the world of basketball, and the company took a big step on Monday by inking possible No. 1 overall draft pick DeAndre Ayton to an endorsement deal. Read more »

Lakers o Rockets: Saang team lilipat si LeBron James?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 19 12:17 AM

Maraming fans din ang umaasang magkakasama sina King James at Kawhi Leonard sa isang NBA team. Read more »

Report: Cavaliers in mix for Spurs' Leonard

Field Level Media via Reuters
Updated as of Jun 19 09:07 AM

With the clock ticking for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team reached out to the San Antonio Spurs to inquire about Kawhi Leonard's availability via trade Read more »

Former NBA player Hickson facing armed robbery charge

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 18 09:18 AM

Former NBA player J.J. Hickson was arrested on a charge of armed robbery and is being held in Coweta County Jail in Georgia. Read more »

Shaq's advice to LeBron: Don't chase rings

Field Level Media via Reuters
Posted at Jun 18 12:53 AM

Shaquille O'Neal says he hopes LeBron James doesn't make the same mistake he did in the back end of his career. Read more »

NBA: Donovan Mitchell makes free agency pitch to Paul George

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 17 06:03 PM

He already considers Paul George his "best friend." Now, Utah rookie Donovan Mitchell also wants the All-Star swingman to be his teammate. Read more »