Basketball

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons , coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history, are searching for a coach and hoping their new leader has Victor Wembanyama in the lineup.

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke guard Jeremy Roach is entering his name into the NBA draft but maintaining his college eligibility.

TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment says it's bringing back its tailgating parties for the NHL and NBA post-seasons.

Some moments from the 2022-23 NBA regular season: Oct. 18: Boston defeats Philadelphia and Golden State beats the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night. The Warriors received their championship rings from last season in a ceremony preceding their game.

(EDITOR’S NOTE — Orlando Magic rookie and No. 1 overall draft pick Paolo Banchero offered a periodic diary for The Associated Press this season to chronicle his first year in the NBA. This is his sixth and final installment.

Minnesota Timberwolves (42-40, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Lakers -6.5; over/under is 229.

Atlanta Hawks (41-41, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (44-38, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Heat -4.5; over/under is 226.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 26 points, 13 rebounds, four steals and four blocks to lead Minnesota past New Orleans 113-108 on Sunday, passing the Pelicans in the play-in tournament seeding after losing a pair of starters during the game to

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are fired up for the postseason. Whether they have enough depth and maturity to stay awhile is to be determined.

Golden State is in the playoffs . LeBron James is heading to the play-in tournament . And the Minnesota Timberwolves lost Rudy Gobert to a fight with a teammate , then won a battle to improve their playoff hopes.