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New Wizards basketball boss Michael Winger says team will win, just isn't sure when

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Winger made it clear he’s got work to do as the Washington Wizards’ new top basketball executive.
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Big 12 Mexico extends league's reach with basketball games, possible bowl game

Big 12 Mexico extends league's reach with basketball games, possible bowl game

IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 Conference is extending its reach into Mexico, announcing plans Thursday for men's and women's basketball games to be played in Mexico City late next year while also exploring a possible football bowl game in Monterrey
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Denver Nuggets too big, too strong for Miami Heat in Game 3 of NBA Finals

Denver Nuggets too big, too strong for Miami Heat in Game 3 of NBA Finals

MIAMI (AP) — After building their largest lead of the night to that point midway through the third quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Denver Nuggets put on a rebounding clinic.
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Denver takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Miami

Denver Nuggets (53-29, first in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (44-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Heat -3; over/under is 210.
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Heat, following similar script as Game 1, lose to Nuggets in Game 3 with poor shooting

Heat, following similar script as Game 1, lose to Nuggets in Game 3 with poor shooting

MIAMI (AP) — Those open looks Miami kept knocking down three nights earlier in Denver just wouldn’t go down back home.
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Jokic and Murray both have triple-doubles, Nuggets beat Heat 109-94 for 2-1 lead

Jokic and Murray both have triple-doubles, Nuggets beat Heat 109-94 for 2-1 lead

MIAMI (AP) — Never had two players from the same team had 30-point triple-doubles in the same game. Never in the regular season. Never in the playoffs. Certainly never in the NBA Finals. Until now.
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NBA coaches may soon get 2nd challenge to use if 1st one is successful

NBA coaches may soon get 2nd challenge to use if 1st one is successful

MIAMI (AP) — NBA coaches may soon get to challenge two calls in a game instead of just one, the league revealed Wednesday. The current rule gives coaches one challenge per game, whether they’re right or not.
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Tyler Herro's return to the court remains a waiting game as the Heat keep winning

Tyler Herro's return to the court remains a waiting game as the Heat keep winning

MIAMI (AP) — Since breaking his hand in the first round of the NBA playoffs, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been relegated to offering his teammates support in conspicuously gaudy outfits — topics of much conversation — from the sidelines.
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New Suns coach Frank Vogel has blueprint in place for early success

New Suns coach Frank Vogel has blueprint in place for early success

PHOENIX (AP) — Frank Vogel led the Lakers to an NBA title in his first season in Los Angeles by finding a way to mesh the skills of stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
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NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final set to take over South Florida for 4 nights

NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final set to take over South Florida for 4 nights

MIAMI (AP) — Four games, four nights, two titles at stake. South Florida is getting ready for an epic run of finals games.
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