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Canada’s RJ Barrett unfazed by trade rumours and evolving role with Toronto Raptors
RJ Barrett isn’t fazed by his ever-changing role on the Toronto Raptors or even the…
Money well spent: Ishbia’s investment into WNBA’s Mercury pays off fast with surprise run to Finals
PHOENIX (AP) — It’s a typical day for the Phoenix Mercury at their recently built,…
Dorian Finney-Smith likely to miss Rockets’ season opener after ankle surgery
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith is expected to miss the start of…
New Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni wants to meld analytics with scouting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Paul Toboni punctuated many of his sentences by tacking on “Right?” during…
Steve Kerr content coaching Warriors in a contract year, waiting on negotiations until after season
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Steve Kerr insists he is perfectly content coaching the Golden State…
Pelicans’ trip to Australia for preseason games is a first for the NBA
Australia has seen plenty of its players in the NBA over the years: Patty Mills,…
LeBron misses Lakers’ first practice of training camp due to minor injury, focus on long-term health
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James sat out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first…
Syracuse basketball great Lawrence Moten dies at age 53
Lawrence Moten, a basketball star at Syracuse in the early 1990s who still holds the…
Top draft pick Cooper Flagg flying at Dallas Mavericks training camp
BURNABY — When Cooper Flagg stepped on the court Tuesday, he found himself shooting baskets…
Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says team must ‘win for all’ this season
TORONTO — Darko Rajakovic’s mission has changed heading into his third season as head coach…
Prime Video will have a variety of interactive features for its NBA coverage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prime Video will bring many of its interactive features from “Thursday…
NBA Media Day in photos: Portraits and behind the scenes moments
This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, showcases the NBA’s Media Days, the official…
With training camp set to begin, Warriors wait on Jonathan Kuminga’s unsettled contract situation
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry is prepared to begin his 17th NBA training camp…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder aim to defend their NBA title with familiar faces
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knows the outside view of him and the Oklahoma…
Magic have high expectations after upgrading strong roster with addition of Desmond Bane
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — There’s a new vibe and plenty of buzz surrounding the Orlando…
Expectations are great for Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen in Portland and back home
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — While rookie Yang Hansen prepares for his first NBA season, the…
Mavs see a clear path to contention if the health of Irving and Davis, Flagg’s arrival go as planned
DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving says he’s on schedule in his recovery from a torn…
Donovan Mitchell’s drive intensifies with the Cavaliers after Max Strus injury
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell already had plenty of motivation in his offseason workouts after…
Kawhi Leonard denies wrongdoing as NBA investigates his endorsement deal
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard said Monday he didn’t receive all of the money…
Cade Cunningham and Pistons aiming to take next step, advancing in playoffs for 1st time since 2008
DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons took a big step last season.…
Brandon Ingram eager to start playing with Raptors after injury delays Toronto debut
TORONTO — Brandon Ingram doesn’t want the validation of basketball fans. He just wants to…
Celtics star Jayson Tatum feeling ‘no pressure’ to rush rehab as Celtics open camp without him
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum wants to return to playing in an NBA game as…
Durant excited to be playing in Texas again after blockbuster summer trade to Houston Rockets
HOUSTON (AP) — The last time Kevin Durant played for a Texas team, he was…
Wembanyama healthier, happier and even taller after returning from surgery for deep vein thrombosis
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — For all he had already accomplished in life, San Antonio Spurs…