Basketball

After trading Beal and Porzingis, the Wizards face a tough road back to respectability

WASHINGTON WIZARDS Last season: 35-47, missed playoffs. Coach: Wes Unseld, Jr. (3rd season, 70-94) What to expect: Another season outside the playoffs, with possibly one of the worst records in the league.

Oct 20, 2023 10:40 AM Read more >

Cavaliers have Mitchell, young core looking to build on promising season ended by playoff failure

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS Last season: 51-31, reached Eastern Conference playoffs, lost to New York Knicks in first round. Coach: J.B. Bickerstaff (fifth season with Cavaliers, 122-125; ninth season overall, 207-256).

Oct 20, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Jokic and the Nuggets gear up for road ahead as they try to defend their NBA title

DENVER NUGGETS Last season: 53-29, won the first NBA title in franchise history.

Oct 20, 2023 10:03 AM Read more >

Kings look to build on last season's playoff return and win in the postseason

SACRAMENTO KINGS Last season: 48-34, lost in Western Conference first round. Coach: Mike Brown (2nd season with Kings, 48-34; 10th season overall, 395-250).

Oct 20, 2023 9:55 AM Read more >

Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors set their sights on another title with addition of Chris Paul

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS Last season: 44-38.

Oct 20, 2023 9:42 AM Read more >

Philadelphia 76ers count on MVP Joel Embiid, new coach as season arrives marred by Harden turmoil

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS Last season: 54-28, reached Eastern Conference semifinals. Coach: Nick Nurse (1st season with 76ers; 6th season overall, 277-163). What to expect: Headaches. The 76ers again reign as Team Turmoil.

Oct 20, 2023 8:59 AM Read more >

Wembanyama already setting a tone for his rookie NBA season with the Spurs

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s first win of his rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs came with no fans present, no referees around and didn’t even require the use of a basketball. It was, of all things, an art contest.

Oct 20, 2023 8:19 AM Read more >

The Knicks, after finally advancing again in the playoffs, bring back a team that can do it again

NEW YORK KNICKS Last season: 47-35, reached Eastern Conference semifinals. Coach: Tom Thibodeau (4th season with Knicks, 125-111; 12th season overall, 477-357).

Oct 20, 2023 8:09 AM Read more >

Nets leave turbulent times behind, seek playoff spot behind blossoming Bridges and healthy Simmons

BROOKLYN NETS Last season: 45-37, lost to Philadelphia in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Coach: Jacque Vaughn (3rd season with Nets, 50-35; 6th season overall, 108-193).

Oct 20, 2023 8:04 AM Read more >

Pistons hope Cade Cunningham bounces back from injury-stunted season to lead young team to playoffs

DETROIT PISTONS Last season: 17-65, missed playoffs.

Oct 20, 2023 7:55 AM Read more >