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Kemba Walker returning to Hornets as an assistant as new coach Charles Lee fills out his staff

Kemba Walker returning to Hornets as an assistant as new coach Charles Lee fills out his staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kemba Walker is returning to the Charlotte Hornets — as a player enhancement coach. Walker, who announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday, is Charlotte’s career leading scorer with 12,009 points.
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Aces beat Fever 88-69

Aces beat Fever 88-69

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored 34 points and the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever, 88-69, in front of the fifth-largest crowd in WNBA history on Tuesday night.
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Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese headline WNBA All-Star team that will face US Olympic squad

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will team up on the WNBA All-Star team to play against the U.S. Olympic team led by A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.
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Forward Kyle Anderson, Warriors working to complete $27 million, three-year deal, AP source says

Forward Kyle Anderson, Warriors working to complete $27 million, three-year deal, AP source says

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent forward Kyle Anderson and the Golden State Warriors were working to complete a $27 million, three-year contract, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday night.
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Bahamas tops Finland 96-85 in Olympic qualifying tournament opener, Slovenia falls to Croatia

Bahamas tops Finland 96-85 in Olympic qualifying tournament opener, Slovenia falls to Croatia

Buddy Hield and the Bahamas are a step closer to the Paris Olympics. Luka Doncic and Slovenia are now facing an uphill battle to get there. Hield scored 24 points, Valdez Edgecombe Jr.
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Celtics bring back two bench players, Kornet and Tillman

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics re-signed big men Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman Sr. on Tuesday, bringing back two bench players who helped them win the NBA championship.
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Jonathan Isaac agrees to $84 million deal with Magic, AP source says

Jonathan Isaac agrees to $84 million deal with Magic, AP source says

Jonathan Isaac has agreed to an $84 million deal that will keep him with Orlando for five more seasons, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday.
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Bronny James says he can handle 'amplified' pressure of playing for Lakers with his famous father

Bronny James says he can handle 'amplified' pressure of playing for Lakers with his famous father

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in his decision to enter the NBA draft.
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Four-time All-Star guard Kemba Walker announces his retirement from basketball

Four-time All-Star guard Kemba Walker announces his retirement from basketball

Four-time NBA All-Star guard Kemba Walker says he’s retiring. The 34-year-old Walker wasn’t in the NBA this past season, but did play in the EuroLeague with AS Monaco. He announced his decision Tuesday on social media.
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Donovan Mitchell agrees to a 3-year, $150.3M contract extension with the Cavaliers, AP source says

Donovan Mitchell agrees to a 3-year, $150.3M contract extension with the Cavaliers, AP source says

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell isn't taking his talents anywhere. Not yet, anyway. The five-time All-Star guard has agreed to a three-year, $150.
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