Basketball

NBA tells teams it projects 10% increase in salary cap next season, putting it near $155 million

The NBA told its teams Tuesday that it continues to expect a 10% increase in the salary cap next season, meaning it would rise to a record $154.647 million for the 2025-26 campaign.

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Warriors' Stephen Curry won't play in Miami, 2nd straight game missed with pelvic contusion

MIAMI (AP) — Stephen Curry is going to take a little more time to heal. Curry remained out of Golden State's lineup Tuesday night for a game against the Miami Heat, the second straight game he has missed with a pelvic contusion.

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In thrilling fashion, Maryland reaches men's, women's Sweet 16 in same year for 1st time

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Sarah Te-Biasu and Derik Queen have more in common on the basketball court than you might think.

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Lakers have a full roster back on the floor, yet their defense is missing in 3rd straight loss

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have their full lineup back on the floor. Now, their defense has gone missing. The Lakers’ defense made a token appearance in the first half against Orlando on Monday night.

Mar 25, 2025 8:39 AM Read more >

It's a turnaround year like none other for the Pistons, and the best may still be yet to come

The Detroit Pistons were three minutes into their first preseason game back in October. They were already trailing by double digits against the Milwaukee Bucks. And J.B. Bickerstaff called time out to settle his team down.

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Wagner, Magic square off against the Hornets

Orlando Magic (34-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (18-53, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -5; over/under is 211.