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With Beal back, Wizards hope to rise after missing playoffs

With Beal back, Wizards hope to rise after missing playoffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal returned to the Washington Wizards saying he wanted to win a championship with them. Now the pressure is on for this team to show that it's at least moving closer to some form of contention.
Hornets relying on LaMelo Ball, young draft picks to emerge

Hornets relying on LaMelo Ball, young draft picks to emerge

CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Who are we? Hawks looks to answer a perplexing question

Who are we? Hawks looks to answer a perplexing question

ATLANTA (AP) — Over the summer, Nate McMillan was recognized by an Atlanta Hawks fan during a routine visit to the doctor. But another person in the waiting room had no idea who he was.
Heat have been close, still focused on getting an NBA title

Heat have been close, still focused on getting an NBA title

MIAMI (AP) — Most of the names on the Miami Heat roster are the same ones that were there last season. The objective for the season is also the same. Don’t be fooled, though: The Heat insist this isn’t the same team.
Doncic, Dinwiddie try to build on Mavs' deep playoff run

Doncic, Dinwiddie try to build on Mavs' deep playoff run

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic has a new sidekick — but not a co-star — as the Dallas Mavericks try to build on their first deep playoff run in a decade.
Orlando's young roster now includes young star Banchero

Orlando's young roster now includes young star Banchero

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic gathered for their first meeting of training camp last month and the theme of coach Jamahl Mosley’s talk was accountability.
Draymond Green punch brings drama to Warriors' new season

Draymond Green punch brings drama to Warriors' new season

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The defending champion Warriors' focus heading into the new season changed quickly when Draymond Green punched teammate Jordan Poole during practice.
Nuggets' Murray ready to rejoin forces with 2-time MVP Jokic

Nuggets' Murray ready to rejoin forces with 2-time MVP Jokic

DENVER (AP) — Here's an example of just how much Jamal Murray was missed: Introduced before a preseason home game, the Denver Nuggets all rushed over to swarm him.
Offseason changes shift Utah Jazz from contender to underdog

Offseason changes shift Utah Jazz from contender to underdog

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz transformed from contender to underdog when the front office hit the reset button during the summer and dismantled the roster following another first-round exit from the NBA playoffs.
Rockets far from contention, but excited about young talent

Rockets far from contention, but excited about young talent

HOUSTON (AP) — From the outside, it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel for a Houston Rockets team that finished with the NBA’s worst record for the past two seasons.
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