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Joel Embiid returns to action for 76ers in preseason finale, first game in nearly 8 months
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers in their preseason finale on…
Portland Fire names Alex Sarama as first head coach, team to begin play next season
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Fire hired Alex Sarama as the franchise’s first head…
Where will fans find NBA games on TVs or streaming devices this season? The league has an answer
Michael Jordan is back in the NBA with NBC, and that network brought the sounds…
High school wrestling star Bo Bassett to make Real American Freestyle debut at RAF3 in Chicago
High school wrestling star Bo Bassett signed with Real American Freestyle and will debut at…
Undrafted free agent forward Julian Reese signs with Toronto Raptors
TORONTO — Undrafted free agent Julian Reese signed with the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Per…
The San Antonio Spurs want to spend at least $500M on a new arena. Now they need help from voters
The most important result for the San Antonio Spurs over the early weeks of this…
Bob Myers joins Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment as president, leaving ESPN role
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Bob Myers was announced Friday as president of Harris Blitzer Sports…
Kings face long odds to get back to the playoffs in first full season under coach Doug Christie
Sacramento Kings Last season: 40-42, lost to Dallas in play-in round. COACH: Doug Christie (2nd…
Western Conference teams dominate NBA championship betting with season on the horizon
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Western Conference is so loaded that its championship might be…
Bucks’ AJ Green agrees to four-year, $45 million contract extension
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green has parlayed his increased role into a…
How did Grant Hill ask Erik Spoelstra to be the Olympic coach? Turns out, he didn’t have to
MIAMI (AP) — At a dinner in Miami back in August, across the street from…
Pistons plan to lean on Cunningham to lead and young players to develop with higher expectations
Detroit Pistons Last season: 44-38, lost to New York in first round of playoffs. COACH:…
Giannis Antetokounmpo: ‘I’m not there yet’ in his quest to be among the all-time greats
MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s family home in Greece has a balcony that gives him…
Donovan Mitchell leads Cavaliers’ pursuit of reaching NBA Finals for first time since 2018
Cleveland Cavaliers Last season: 64-18, lost to Indiana in Eastern Conference semifinals. COACH: Kenny Atkinson…
With Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green back together, Warriors aim for another title
Golden State Warriors Last season: 48-34, lost to Minnesota in the Western Conference semifinals. COACH:…
Clippers add Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, and Brook Lopez in bid to overcome playoff woes
Los Angeles Clippers Last season: 50-32, lost to Denver in first round of playoffs. COACH:…
Victor Wembanyama’s return along with several new additions fueling Spurs postseason hopes
San Antonio Spurs Last season: 34-48, 13th in Western Conference. COACH: Mitch Johnson (1st season,…
Mavs open Cooper Flagg era waiting to see when Kyrie Irving will join No. 1 pick and Anthony Davis
Dallas Mavericks LAST SEASON: 39-43, lost in West play-in tournament to Memphis with No. 8…
Bucks get younger as they try to maximize Antetokounmpo’s playmaking ability
Milwaukee Bucks LAST SEASON: 49-33, lost to Indiana in first round of playoffs COACH: Doc…
Hawks are shooting for a move up in Eastern Conference after adding Porzingis and Alexander-Walker
Atlanta Hawks Last season: 40-42, lost to Miami in play-in tournament. COACH: Quin Snyder (4th…
Celtics face new season with a revamped roster, no Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown leading the charge
Boston Celtics Last season: 61-21, lost to New York in Eastern Conference semifinals. COACH: Joe…
The Brooklyn Nets will be really young this season. Young teams don’t win very much
Brooklyn Nets Last season: 26-56, missed playoffs. COACH: Jordi Fernandez (2nd season, 26-56). SEASON OPENER:…
Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending injury forces Pacers to find different winning combination
Indiana Pacers LAST SEASON: 50-32, lost to Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals. COACH: Rick…
Knicks could be a championship contender in their first season under Mike Brown
New York Knicks Last season: 51-31, lost to Indiana in the Eastern Conference finals. COACH:…