Atlanta Hawks fire head coach Nate McMillan; Joe Prunty named interim
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Alabama basketball star Brandon Miller provided gun used in shooting death of young woman, police say
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Brittney Griner back to Phoenix Mercury in 'special signing' after release from Russian prison
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Brittney Griner signs deal to return to Phoenix Mercury
American Brittney Griner, who was released from a Russian penal colony last December as part of a prisoner swap, has signed a one-year contract to play for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, the team said on Tuesday.
2 months after being freed from Russian prison, Brittney Griner signs new deal with WNBA's Phoenix Mercury
Brittney Griner will be back in the WNBA this season, once again playing with the Phoenix Mercury.
Brittney Griner officially re-signs with Phoenix Mercury
Free agent Brittney Griner, who was detained for 10 months in Russia before her release in a high-profile prisoner swap, has officially been re-signed by the Phoenix Mercury, the team announced Tuesday.
Bulls rule guard Lonzo Ball (knee) out remainder of season
CHICAGO — Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball will miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season, the team announced Tuesday morning, as Ball continues to experience discomfort during basketball activities despite arthroscopic knee surgery before the season.
All-Star MVP Jayson Tatum turns focus onto Boston Celtics' NBA title bid
NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Jayson Tatum is turning his attention to the Boston Celtics' bid for an NBA title after scoring an All-Star Game record 55 points.Tatum made 22-of-31 shots from the floor, 10-of-18 from 3-point range, and added 10 rebounds and six assists to spark Team Giannis over Team LeBron 184-175.But with the showcase showdown behind him, the 24-year-old forward who is averaging 30.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists is now focused on sparking the NBA overall-leading Celtics to a crown."Now it's go time," Tatum said. "We've got to have one common goal and that's to win a championship. This was a good break for us mentally and physically, but it's time to get back to work."