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Banchero scores 16 in home debut, Magic hold off Grizzlies

Banchero scores 16 in home debut, Magic hold off Grizzlies

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 17 points in the No. 1 pick's first home appearance, and the Orlando Magic beat the Memphis Grizzlies 109-105 on Tuesday night. Wendell Carter Jr.
76ers counting on Maxey to form Big 3 with Harden, Embiid

76ers counting on Maxey to form Big 3 with Harden, Embiid

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey spent his summer on a tour worthy of a rock band. He turned up at gyms, high schools, and in California and Texas and even at Phillies and Union MLS games. Rest? Not a lot of it.
Celtics still eyeing return to Finals despite Udoka scandal

Celtics still eyeing return to Finals despite Udoka scandal

BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics ended last season in the spotlight for all the right reasons.
Raptors coach says Scottie Barnes is playing 'catch-up' after minor ankle injury

Raptors coach says Scottie Barnes is playing 'catch-up' after minor ankle injury

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes, last season's NBA rookie of the year, has been slowed by an ankle issue that has affected his conditioning, according to Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse.
Suns back for title push after last season's abrupt ending

Suns back for title push after last season's abrupt ending

PHOENIX (AP) — There were many things Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams enjoyed about his lengthy offseason, particularly the opportunity to relax for a long period for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic condensed the league's schedule in 202
Young Spurs eagerly await 'other pieces' in transition year

Young Spurs eagerly await 'other pieces' in transition year

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio is going to have a difficult time adding to the NBA-record career victories held by Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. Take it from him. “To be a championship program, you have to have a couple of superstars on your team.
Ball's ankle sprain confirmed, status for opener unclear

Ball's ankle sprain confirmed, status for opener unclear

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday after an MRI on All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball confirmed the initial diagnosis of a sprained left ankle and revealed no significant long-term injury.
Toronto Raptors hope technology off the court leads to success on it

Toronto Raptors hope technology off the court leads to success on it

TORONTO — Back in the day, a basketball player might sneak into a gym to work on his shot late at night. Now a Toronto Raptor can do it and have a machine verbally and visually track his shot. And then file it away for future comparison.
LeBron, Lakers counting on revival from new coach Darvin Ham

LeBron, Lakers counting on revival from new coach Darvin Ham

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Darvin Ham was still a fringe NBA player during the first two seasons of LeBron James' career.
Grizzlies, Ja set sights higher after Western semis loss

Grizzlies, Ja set sights higher after Western semis loss

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have more experience now along with some painful postseason heartbreak. What matters most for these still very young Grizzlies? What's next. And they want it all.
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