Jessica Roque 'humbled' by chance to make history with NBA's Kings July 17, 2019 - 1:52 PM
Jessica Roque, who became the first Canadian woman to join the bench of an NBA team earlier this month, acted as both a scout and on-court coach with the Sacramento Kings. "I hope more Canadian women get the opportunity," the 30-year-old says.
76ers star Ben Simmons withdraws from Australia's Word Cup squad July 17, 2019 - 8:22 AM
Ben Simmons' new contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers came with bad news for Australian basketball fans: The Melbourne-born NBA All-star won't play for the Boomers at the World Cup.
WNBA suspends L.A.'s Riquna Williams 10 games for domestic violence July 16, 2019 - 2:09 PM
The WNBA has suspended Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams 10 games for a domestic violence incident.
Jamal Murray headlines Canada's training camp ahead of basketball World Cup July 16, 2019 - 11:58 AM
Jamal Murray headlined a group of 29 players invited to Canada's training camp on Tuesday ahead of the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Miami Heat sign Canadian big man Kyle Alexander July 15, 2019 - 3:20 PM
The Miami Heat have signed Canadian forward Kyle Alexander.
Man behind Toronto WNBA bid still owes money from failed esports venture July 15, 2019 - 12:47 PM
One of the co-founders of a bid to bring a Women's National Basketball Association team to Toronto recently ran an esports organization that unceremoniously folded without paying some of its players.
Ben Simmons, 76ers agree to $170-million US deal: reports July 15, 2019 - 11:24 AM
A person familiar with the situation says the Philadelphia 76ers and star guard Ben Simmons have agreed to a $170 million US, five-year contract extension. The max deal is the latest big commitment by the team.
Canadian Elite Basketball League on CBC: Hamilton Honey Badgers at Saskatchewan Rattlers July 12, 2019 - 6:00 PM
The Hamilton Honey Badgers visits the den of the Saskatchewan Rattlers in Saskatoon, SK.
Bid launched to bring WNBA team to Toronto July 12, 2019 - 3:29 PM
While basketball fever remains at an all-time high in Canada, a group says it has launched a bid to bring a Women's National Basketball Association team to Toronto.
Russell Westbrook traded to Rockets for Chris Paul: reports July 11, 2019 - 6:01 PM
A person with knowledge of the situation says the Oklahoma City Thunder have traded Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets for Chris Paul, a shake up of top point guards and a move that reunites Westbrook with James Harden.
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