The NBA draft lottery began 40 years ago and The Associated Press reviewed each franchise’s history. The review includes when a team received the top pick, other high picks it ...

Patrick Ewing was poised to be the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft 40 years ago when Commissioner David Stern began the first ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. 5 TAKEAWAYS: OKC Thunder fends off Memphis Grizzlies for first-round NBA playoff sweep The Thunder still can’t hit a 3-pointer, but OKC ...