Basketball

Pelicans exercise options on Murphy, Daniels

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans have exercised a fourth-year option on wing player Trey Murphy and a third-year option on guard Dyson Daniels, securing both former first-round draft choices through the 2024-25 season.

Oct 19, 2023 5:16 PM Read more >

Harden skips 76ers practice for second day. Nurse says 'unlikely' he'll play in preseason finale

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden skipped practice Thursday for the second straight day, with the team officially saying the disgruntled player is away because of a personal matter.

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Former NBA head coach Terry Stotts leaves role as Bucks assistant before start of the season

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former NBA head coach Terry Stotts’ return to the league as a Milwaukee Bucks assistant has reached a sudden conclusion a week before the start of the season.

Oct 19, 2023 3:13 PM Read more >

The Lakers' LeBron James is redefining NBA longevity as he reaches his 21st season

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James is already the defining figure of this basketball era with his strength, skills, smarts and relentless will to win.

Oct 19, 2023 2:46 PM Read more >

Toronto Raptors rookie Gradey Dick's music video debut with Drake happened by chance

TORONTO — In his first ever NBA pre-season, forward Gradey Dick promised himself to put in long hours at the Toronto Raptors' training facilities and do whatever his coaches asked of him.

Oct 19, 2023 2:40 PM Read more >

Inside the LeBron numbers: The 'kid from Akron' is now the NBA's oldest player

LeBron James was the youngest player on the floor when he made his NBA debut 20 years ago. He’s now the oldest player in the league.

Oct 19, 2023 11:52 AM Read more >

NBA's $300 million man, Jaylen Brown ready to step into leadership role for retooled Celtics

BOSTON (AP) — Early in his NBA career, Jaylen Brown was largely viewed as a player who would be a component of the Boston Celtics’ long-term success, rather than a pillar of its foundation.

Oct 19, 2023 4:01 AM Read more >

Victor Wembanyama scores 15 points to lead the Spurs past the Rockets 117-103

Top draft pick Victor Wembanyama scored 15 points in 21 minutes to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-103 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets in preseason action on Wednesday night.

Oct 18, 2023 10:54 PM Read more >

James Harden skips 76ers practice, leaving coach Nick Nurse unsure of what comes next

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse said he had no explanation for why James Harden skipped practice on Wednesday but planned to proceed as if the disgruntled guard will play in the preseason finale.

Oct 18, 2023 3:38 PM Read more >

Antetokounmpo, Lillard pairing gives Milwaukee one of the best duos in NBA - if not the best

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to make one thing clear about his partnership with new Milwaukee Bucks teammate Damian Lillard.

Oct 18, 2023 12:27 PM Read more >