Basketball

Scottie Barnes leads Raptors past Wizards 134-98 but sprains foot

TORONTO — New Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic got to see Toronto's rotation for about three whole quarters.

Oct 20, 2023 9:19 PM Read more >

Andre Iguodala, a four-time NBA champion with Golden State, retires after 19-year NBA career

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Andre Iguodala, a four-time champion with the Golden State Warriors during a 19-year NBA career, is retiring.

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76ers prepared to start regular season without disgruntled James Harden

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden vowed he would never play for a franchise run by 76ers team president Daryl Morey.

Oct 20, 2023 5:27 PM Read more >

Mother of slain Alabama woman files suit against Hornets' Brandon Miller, 2 others

BIIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The mother of a woman killed near the University of Alabama has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court against current Charlotte Hornets rookie Brandon Miller and two other men.

Oct 20, 2023 5:24 PM Read more >

The Trail Blazers embark on a fresh start without Damian Lillard

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS Last season: 33-49, missed playoffs for second consecutive year. Coach: Chauncey Billups (3rd season with the Blazers, 60-104).

Oct 20, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Health of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George is key to the Clippers' bid for an NBA title

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS Last season: 44-38. Lost in five games to Phoenix in first round of the playoffs. Coach: Tyronn Lue (4th season with Clippers, 133-103 ; 8th season overall, 261-180).

Oct 20, 2023 11:55 AM Read more >

Rebuilding Jazz have scoring to contend in West, but defense and depth could hold them back

UTAH JAZZ Last season: 37-45, did not qualify for the playoffs. Coach: Will Hardy, second season with the Jazz (37-45 overall).

Oct 20, 2023 11:54 AM Read more >

With tons of youth and almost everybody back, Magic eyeing shot at NBA playoffs

ORLANDO MAGIC Last season: 34-48, missed playoffs. Coach: Jamahl Mosley (3rd season, 56-108).

Oct 20, 2023 11:52 AM Read more >

East champion Heat will try to rekindle that playoff magic in '23-24

MIAMI HEAT Last season: 44-38, lost to Denver in NBA Finals. Coach: Erik Spoelstra (16th season, 704-491).

Oct 20, 2023 11:47 AM Read more >

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 11:40 AM Read more >