Basketball

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics' typically straight-faced basketball boss Brad Stevens couldn’t hide his smile after watching just one practice with Jrue Holiday on the team. “We made a thousand mistakes.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder general manager Sam Presti and coach Mark Daigneault are trying to control the hype about Chet Holmgren’s return, saying it’s not fair to expect too much from a player who has been out for more than a year with a foot inj

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — James Harden made his return to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday for training camp. He went through most of the drills. His new coach said he “looked good.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Giannis Ioannidis, one of Greece's most successful basketball coaches who later entered politics and served as a minister for sports, has died at the age of 78.

Whether it was on the court, in the locker room, or in front of cameras and microphones, Fred VanVleet was the voice of the Toronto Raptors for the past two NBA seasons.

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Washington Wizards traded Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis this offseason, their direction seemed clear. Then came a move that, under the circumstances, was a bit more curious.

BURNABY, B.C. — The Toronto Raptors message of unity and "team basketball" has at least one follower looking to make sure it's followed through on.

With new policies and penalties, the NBA has made it clear that healthy players should be on the court. No argument from the players, who insist they aren't interested in sitting.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard understands he has a reputation for being an elite offensive player but not a particularly strong defender. Now that he’s on a new team , the seven-time all-NBA selection looks forward to changing that perception.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball went through his first NBA practice in more than seven months on Tuesday, returning to the floor with a new look. Ball wore ankle braces on both legs.