The Latest Breaking News from Basketball

DETROIT — Talking to men's basketball coaches around the Horizon League, the commentary about Antoine Davis runs the gamut. They've enjoyed watching the dynamic shooter do his thing, but they've also been counting down the minutes until he departed Detroit Mercy. After all, you try guarding him.

U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russia on Friday on drug charges that could see her face up to 10 years in prison, in a case caught up in the fraught relations between Moscow and Washington.

SEATTLE — While it isn’t the Sonics — at least not yet — two sources have confirmed a Los Angeles Times report Wednesday that NBA basketball will make its Climate Pledge Arena debut Oct. 3 in an exhibition game between the L.A. Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers.

Although a Russian court ruled that WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention may be extended for six more months, her trial on alleged drug charges begins on July 1, 2022, and gives her supporters a glimmer of hope that her release is still possible.

Parker continues to be an incredible basketball player.

The league officially named its fifth commissioner on Wednesday.

The son of Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen explained why the two no longer play head to head.

PHILADELPHIA — Pat Croce wasn’t just building a basketball team when he became 76ers president in 1996. He was leading a revolution.

Sixers trade target and Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon has also participated in some of those Houston-area workouts. Sources have said Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey continues to pursue Gordon after failing to acquire him ...