Celtics pour in record-tying 29 treys, rout Knicks in opener
The Boston Celtics lifted their championship banner pregame, then tied an NBA record by making 29 3-pointers Tuesday night en route to a 132-109 victory over the visiting New York…
Report: Stephen Curry passes LeBron James as NBA’s top earner
Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry is projected to bring in the most money among NBA players this season from his salary and off-court endeavors, Sportico reported Tuesday.Curry, the…
Reports: A-Rod, Marc Lore put $940M in escrow in move to buy Wolves
Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore have at least $940 million in escrow to strengthen their cause as limited partners attempting to buy out majority owner Glen Taylor for full control…
Pelicans look to improve on first-round sweep, open vs. Bulls
The New Orleans Pelicans were open to trading Brandon Ingram during the offseason, and the Chicago Bulls were open to trading Zach LaVine.But neither team received a satisfactory offer for…
New arena, same issues for Clippers ahead of opener vs. Suns
The Los Angeles Clippers will embark on a new era while still dealing with the same lingering problems when they host the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday in the season opener…
Promising foundation in place, Rockets focus on pace vs. Hornets
The Houston Rockets turned the debilitating loss of burgeoning star center Alperen Sengun, who missed the final 18 games last season with knee and ankle injuries, into a period of…
Familiar narratives when Grizzlies, Jazz open season
The Memphis Grizzlies and the host Utah Jazz will be dealing with some familiar issues when they open the 2024-25 NBA season on Wednesday in Salt Lake City.A youth movement…
Heat hope for bounce-back season ahead of opener vs. rising Magic
Despite making the NBA Finals two seasons ago, the Miami Heat are expected by some to have a down year in 2024-25. ESPN, for example, ranked Miami 18th out of…
Overachieving Pacers open vs. Pistons with another run in mind
The Indiana Pacers won 47 regular-season games last year and made a surprising playoff run to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers, who open their season at the Detroit Pistons…
Hawks focused on defense entering opener vs. rebuilding Nets
Since making a surprise run to the Eastern Conference finals in the 2020-21 season, the Atlanta Hawks have seen their defense gradually regress no matter how productive star guard Trae…
Cavs, Raptors head toward season opener with injury concerns
Injury concerns will be at the forefront when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Toronto Raptors in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday.The Cavaliers will try to fill the…
Determined Bucks to take on short-handed 76ers
The Milwaukee Bucks and 76ers each failed to meet expectations last season, but a new opportunity begins Wednesday when the teams meet in Philadelphia in the season opener for both…
Joel Embiid, Paul George out for Sixers’ season opener
The Philadelphia 76ers will be without stars Joel Embiid and Paul George when they take the court for their season opener at home Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.Both players are…
Trends reveal why public is behind Celtics on banner night
Distractions are part of the pomp and circumstances surrounding NBA banner night, a celebratory opening game for the reigning champions taking place in Boston on Tuesday.The Celtics don’t seem to…
NBA season-preview capsules: Northwest Division
1. OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDERPredicted 2024-25 record: 62-20Last season: 57-25, 1st in NBA Western Conference. Lost 4-2 to Dallas Mavericks in conference semifinals.Last time … the Thunder won 60 games in…
Report: Nuggets give Aaron Gordon 4-year, $133M extension
Locking up a frontcourt starter for the long term, the Denver Nuggets agreed to a four-year, $133 million extension with Aaron Gordon on Monday, the forward’s agents told ESPN.Per the…