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…
Lights on LeBron, Bronny James as Lakers open vs. Wolves
Two teams with every expectation that they will be in the mix come the spring will open the season against each other Tuesday when the Los Angeles Lakers play host…
Hawks extend F Jalen Johnson, reportedly for $150M
The Atlanta Hawks signed forward Jalen Johnson to a multi-year contract extension on Monday.The team did not disclose the deal’s terms, but ESPN reported the extension is for five years…
Reports: Rockets G Jalen Green inks 3-year, $106M extension
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green signed a three-year rookie contract extension worth $106 million on Monday, ESPN and The Athletic reported.The third year of the extension features a player option.…
NBA season-preview capsules: Southeast Division
Orlando MagicPredicted 2024 record: 50-32Last season: 47-35, 5th in NBA Eastern Conference. Lost 4-3 to Cleveland Cavaliers in first round of playoffs.Last time: That Orlando advanced past the first round…
Report: Magic G Jalen Suggs gets 5-year, $150.5M contract extension
Guard Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic have agreed on a five-year, $150.5 million extension to his rookie contract, ESPN reported Monday.The 23-year-old Suggs, who signed a four-year, $30 million…
Wizards F Corey Kispert agrees to 4-year, $54M extension
Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert agreed to a four-year, $54 million rookie contract extension.Agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports confirmed the details Monday with ESPN.Kispert, 25, is…
New-look Knicks out to spoil Boston’s latest banner raising
The Boston Celtics will begin their quest for back-to-back NBA championships Tuesday when they tip off the 2024-25 season against the visiting New York Knicks.Boston defeated Dallas in five games…
Pelicans G Trey Murphy III signs 4-year, $112M extension
Trey Murphy’s hamstring is still hurting but his wallet won’t be, as the New Orleans Pelicans forward signed a four-year contract extension worth $112 million, ESPN reported Monday.The extension reportedly…
Report: Bucks vet Khris Middleton (ankles) to miss opener
Bucks star Khris Middleton is expected to miss Milwaukee’s season opener Wednesday against the host Philadelphia 76ers as he continues to rehab from ankle injuries, ESPN reported Monday.The most Middleton…
NBA season-preview capsules: Southwest Division
San Antonio SpursPredicted 2024-25 record: 38-44Last season: 22-60, 14th in NBA Western Conference.Last time …The Spurs had a head coach not named Gregg Popovich it was Bob Hill, who held…
Age-old question: Can these All-Stars fight off Father Time?
A team comprised of living legends and young and up-and-coming stars comprised Team USA this summer and it was never more clear LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant can…