Basketball

The Chicago Bulls will try to rely on improvement from within after keeping core group intact

CHICAGO BULLS Last season: 40-42, reached play-in tournament. Coach: Billy Donovan (4th season with Bulls, 117-119; 9th season overall, 360-276).

Oct 20, 2023 5:13 AM Read more >

Rockets hire Udoka, add veterans Brooks, VanVleet as they try to escape NBA's basement

Houston Rockets Last season: 22-60. Coach: Ime Udoka (first season with Rockets, 2nd season overall, 51-31).

Oct 20, 2023 5:12 AM Read more >

Talented young Oklahoma City Thunder look to turn the corner this season

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER Last season: 40-42, reached play-in tournament. Coach: Mark Daigneault (4th season, 86-150). What to expect: With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, the young Thunder should reach the playoffs.

Oct 20, 2023 3:11 AM Read more >

James, Durant finally face off again as Suns beat Lakers 123-100 in preseason matchup

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 21 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-100 on Thursday night in a game that put Durant and LeBron James on the court for the first time in almost five years.

Oct 19, 2023 9:55 PM Read more >

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 4:16 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.

Oct 19, 2023 3:01 PM Read more >

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 2:13 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 1:46 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 1:40 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 10:52 AM Read more >