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• Sports

Wizards trade Dwight Howard for C.J. Miles, add four more players in two three-team deal

The Washington Wizards announced Saturday that they have acquired forward C.J. Miles from Memphis in exchange for center Dwight Howard.

• Sports

2019 NBA draft: First-round pick order, top prospects and how to watch

Here's what you need to know before the 2019 NBA draft begins Thursday night.

• Sports

Five teams that could take Maryland's Bruno Fernando in 2019 NBA draft

Expected to be selected in the second half of the first round of Thursday's NBA draft, here are five possible landing spots for Maryland center Bruno Fernando.

By Don Markus

Jun 20, 2019

• Sports

From coaching staff to front office to on the court, Denver Nuggets have deep ties to Baltimore

Shooting guard Will Barton is one of a few members of the Denver Nuggets' roster, coaching staff and front office with roots in Baltimore.

By Don Markus

Apr 16, 2019

• Sports

Wizards decked by Spurs, 129-112

Wizards vs. Spurs

• Sports

NBA veteran Rudy Gay buys in on a basketball-themed gym for Baltimore

Later this year, Archbishop Spalding graduate Rudy Gay, a 15-year NBA veteran, will open a basketball-focused gym in the Baltimore area in conjunction with California-based PickUp USA Fitness.

By Glenn Graham

Jan 18, 2019

• Sports

Digest (Jan. 15): Spurs' Rudy Gay to open gym in Baltimore

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay, an Archbishop Spalding graduate, will open PickUp USA Fitness franchises in Baltimore as well as Florida. PickUp USA gyms

• Sports

He scored 16 points against LeBron James, then Baltimore's Rudy Gay did something even better

Known for giving back in Baltimore, where he grew up, Rudy Gay of the San Antonio Spurs delivered for two of his fans after helping the Spurs beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.

• Sports

Digest (July 1): Capitals sign center Dowd to one-year contract; Beagle off to Canucks

With the Washington Capitals bringing back almost their entire roster from their recent Stanley Cup championship, the first day of NHL free agency went as expected for the team — quiet.

• Sports

Report: Media speculation on Twitter keeps Hawks from trading up for Huerter in NBA draft

According to ESPN, new Atlanta general manager Travis Schlenk didn't make a trade with Milwaukee or San Antonio before drafting Kevin Huerter because he thought media picks on social media were correct.

By Don Markus

Jun 23, 2018

• Sports

With several NBA teams interested, which is the best landing spot for Maryland's Kevin Huerter?

With more than a handful of NBA teams rumored to be considering drafting Kevin Huerter, here's a look at some of the scenarios that could play out Thursday night.

By Don Markus

Jun 21, 2018

• Sports

NBA mock draft roundup: When Maryland's Kevin Huerter and Justin Jackson might go Thursday

One day out, it seems like Maryland guard Kevin Huerter will end up as a mid-to-late first-round pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Forward Justin Jackson, who struggled last season due to injury, is likely to be a second round pick.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 20, 2018

• Sports

Report: NBA vet Rudy Gay (Archbishop Spalding) turns down option with Spurs, becomes free agent

Rudy Gay, the 2003-04 Baltimore Sun All-Metro Co-Player of the Year, will leave the San Antonio Spurs after turning down the second-year option on his contract.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jun 18, 2018

• NBA

NBA veteran Rudy Gay is hosting a tournament to promote Baltimore's basketball talent

Rudy Gay will hold a two-day AAU basketball showcase in Baltimore this weekend.

• Rudy Gay

Local NBA veteran Rudy Gay sees playgrounds as a positive outlet for Baltimore kids

Rudy Gay discussed his Baltimore community service with ESPN.

• Sports

Melo Trimble sits on bench again in Sixers' third Summer League game

Former Maryland point guard Melo Trimble has played in just one of the Philadephia 76ers' Summer League games.

• Sports

Digest: Leonard's late basket lifts Spurs over Wizards, 107-105

The Washington Wizards came close to ending a staggering run of futility in San Antonio, but Kawhi Leonard made certain the stretch would continue.

• College Sports

Digest: Morgan State wins football season finale, 35-24

Lamont Brown III had 13 carries for 113 yards and two rushing touchdowns to lead Morgan State to a 35-24 victory over host Savannah State in its season finale Saturday.

• Sports

Digest: Eyeplayeveryday wins upset in $75,000 Find Stakes at Pimlico

M & D Stables homebred Eyeplayeveryday ($19) took the lead in midstretch and held off a closing English Minister to capture the $75,000 Find Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday.

• Sports

For NBA prospects like Melo Trimble, multitude of mock drafts can complicate matters

A year ago, Melo Trimble didn't have much time to decide if he wanted to enter the NBA draft.

By Don Markus

May 23, 2016

• Sports

Melo Trimble won't make decision on draft until Wednesday's deadline

Maryland point guard Melo Trimble won¿t decide until Wednesday¿s deadline whether to return to College Park for his junior year or remain in the NBA draft.

By Don Markus

May 23, 2016

• Baltimore City Paper

A list of people, places, and things more fit to be president than Donald Trump

You wouldn't know it, but primary season is now all but over, with the two major parties that command a stranglehold on this nation's future both entering the

• Sports

Warriors match NBA record with 72nd win

 Stephen Curry had 37 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 92-86 Sunday night for their 72nd victory this season, tying the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls for the single-season record.

• NBA

Baltimore native Will Barton maintains ties to hometown as he breaks out for Denver Nuggets

Baltimore product Will Barton is having a breakout season for the Denver Nuggets, and the ties that bind him to his hometown are as strong as ever.

By Childs Walker

Jan 29, 2016

• Baltimore City Paper

Local NBA star Will Barton opens Protect The Family clothing store in Waverly

• Sports

Gary Neal, former Towson guard, gets chance at homecoming with Wizards

After eight years as a basketball vagabond that took him from Turkey to the NBA Finals, Gary Neal will cherish a rare opportunity to revisit his roots this week.

By Childs Walker

Sep 28, 2015

• Sports

Wizards will be on national TV five times -- but not on Christmas

The Washington Wizards are scheduled to play five games on national television — ESPN or TNT — and will not be in one of the five on Christmas Day.

• Howard County

Chapelgate's Jason Murphy relishes trip to Africa with NBPA

Incoming Chapelgate freshman Jason Murphy experiences NBA Africa

By Tim Schwartz

Aug 10, 2015

• Sports

Local coach leads City of Gods to ESPN tournament semifinals

City of Gods, which is named after a Baltimore clothing store, includes several players with local ties, including former Maryland star James Gist and Omar Strong, a former two-time All-Metro guard at Douglass High who played collegiately at Texas Southern.

By Don Markus

Jul 31, 2015

• Sports

Baltimore native Gary Neal excited to play close to home with Wizards

The Wizards on Thursday formally announced that they signed Gary Neal, a Calvert Hall and Towson product. The reported one-year, $2.1 million contract makes Washington his fifth NBA team and fourth since leaving the San Antonio Spurs in 2013.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 9, 2015

• NBA

Wizards, swingman Alan Anderson agree to 1-year, $4 million deal

The Washington Wizards and free-agent swingman Alan Anderson, formerly of the Brooklyn Nets, have agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract.

• Sports

LaMarcus Aldridge chooses the San Antonio Spurs

Ending a frantic few days of courtship ¿ and perhaps cementing the Spurs as the preseason favorites to win yet another NBA title ¿ Aldridge announced Saturday that he will sign with San Antonio and align with Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard to form what would figure to be among the league's most-formidable frontcourts.

• NBA

Wizards reach agreement with Baltimore native Gary Neal

The Washington Wizards have agreed to a one-year deal worth approximately $2.1 million with guard Gary Neal, according to people with knowledge of the situation.

• Sports Analysis

It would have been one of the most exciting sports Saturdays in recent memory, if only

Mayweather and Pacquiao don't live up to the hype on day of terrific Kentucky Derby, NBA heart-stopper and more

• Maryland

New-Look NBA: A player's perspective, Paul Pierce

• Sports

While preparing to play in Baltimore, Wizards have high hopes for season

The expectations have been raised, perhaps higher than they've been in a decade. The roster has been bolstered, with the additions of aging superstar Paul Pierce and blue-collar power forward DeJuan Blair. Are the Washington Wizards for real, or was last season just a nasty tease for the team's long-suffering fans?

By Don Markus

Oct 19, 2014

• NBA

Roscoe Smith hopes hard work is his ticket to a chance in the NBA

Roscoe Smith, a former Walbrook star, wasn't invited to the NBA draft combine, but he tried to impress teams at individual workouts.

• Football

Ravens tight end Daniels keeps an eye on the skies

Baltimore Ravens tight end Owen Daniels, 31, has had a longtime affinity for meteorology and the weather — a fact that's mostly unbeknown to many of his teammates.

• Pro Basketball

Coffee Companion (6/16): Orioles fall on a championship Sunday for Spurs, Kaymer

The Orioles dropped their Sunday matchup with the division-leading Blue Jays, 5-2. The O's are 5-5 in their past 10 games, all of which have been at home, and now head on a six-game road trip to Tampa and New York.

• Brazil

Coffee Companion (6/13): Gausman shines again as Orioles stay hot

Kevin Gausman allowed a run in six innings in a 4-2 win over Toronto

• Pro Basketball

Coffee Companion (6/11): Machado appealing suspension, IronBirds season nears

Morning, y¿all. I¿ve replaced Jon for today¿s Coffee Companion, where we recap yesterday¿s sports headlines, because he feels sleep is important, or something. Regardless, your daily trip to the water cooler is approaching, which means you should read up here so you¿ll have something to talk about while you¿re there.

• Maryland

Who will win the NBA Finals?

• Baltimore County

UMBC announces plans for new arena on campus

$85 million facility to open in 2017-2018 school year

• NBA

Wizards on brink of exit after late collapse in Game 4 loss to Pacers, 95-92

Paul George scored a game-high 39 points, 28 in the second half, to help the Pacers take a 3-1 lead in this best-of-seven series.

• Pro Basketball

Coffee Companion (5/5): Chris Davis improving, NFL draft week arrives

Chris Davis is improving from his oblique injury and the NFL Draft is almost here.

• Maryland

Navy Men's Basketball vs. Holy Cross Preview Capsule

• High School sports

Roundup: Edwards named MVP as No. 1 McDonogh girls win at Diamond St. Classic

Danielle Edwards named Most Valuable Player as No. 1 McDonogh girls basketball wins championship at Diamond State Classic.

• High School sports

Roundup: No. 10 John Carroll boys top N.Y.'s Poly Prep, 50-45

No. 10 John Carroll boys top N.Y.'s Poly Prep, 50-45

• High School sports

Ex-St. Frances, Clemson basketball star Devin Gray dies at 41

Devin Gray, The Baltimore Sun's 1991 High School Basketball Player of the Year from St. Frances Academy who later starred at Clemson, died in Atlanta on Saturday after suffering a fatal heart attack, according to a family member.

• High School sports

William Wells, Jim "Snuffy" Smith react to Devin Gray's death