No. 1 pick Dybantsa injures ankle during Wizards’ preseason finale
No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa exited the Wizards' preseason finale after injuring his ankle on an awkward landing and will undergo further evaluation.
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James, Embiid play 76ers' preseason finale, but 'still working on our rhythm'
Without V.J. Edgecombe, who was held out of Friday night's 125-120 loss to the Celtics, 76ers coach Nick Nurse gave the closest look at what this team may look like this season, including LeBron James and Joel Embiid playing preseason highs in minutes.
Jackson-Davis has 23 points in Raptors’ loss to Pistons to end preseason
Trayce Jackson-Davis led all scorers with 23 points — including 15 made free throws — but the Toronto Raptors still fell to the Detroit Pistons 129-125 on Friday in the final pre-season game for both teams.
Nuggets’ Strawther to be re-evaluated in six weeks after spraining left knee
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Julian Strawther will be out indefinitely after spraining his left knee while playing a preseason game at the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.
James tosses chalk, gets 76ers intro for 1st time in Philadelphia in front of roaring fans
LeBron James performed his famed chalk toss and was introduced to a roaring ovation on Friday night in his first preseason game for the 76ers in Philadelphia.
Raptors have a chance to be special on defence
Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles showed the league during last season's playoffs that they are elite defenders in the NBA. Throw in two-time Defensive Player of the Year in Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors have a chance to be something special, writes TSN's Josh Lewenberg.
Buss siblings' filing challenges Jeanie's petition to oust them as trustees
The legal jostling between five of the Buss siblings against their sister, Lakers acting governor Jeanie Buss, continued Friday with an additional filing submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court.
With Edwards, Minnesota is among the teams that could add to NBA’s parity
Minnesota star Anthony Edwards is acutely aware of how this is the NBA’s parity era, with eight different franchises winning the last eight championships.
Raptors sign Celestine; Canadian guard appeared in two Summer League games
The Toronto Raptors have signed Canadian guard Jalen Celestine, the NBA club announced Friday.
NBA tells sportsbooks to stop certain bets, restrict parlays
The NBA is prohibiting certain bets this season, including a player prop parlay used in recent scandals, according to a league memo to sportsbook partners.
Brunson may be small, but he wears a big target now after leading Knicks to NBA title
Jalen Brunson doesn’t overwhelm anyone athletically like Michael Jordan or LeBron James. He’ll never overpower anybody like Shaquille O’Neal.
Can Butler return in time to resurrect Curry’s final chapter?
After a quiet offseason, the Warriors know Jimmy Butler's return is their best hope of reaching the playoffs.
NBA intel: Seattle expansion update, Towns extension drama, more from preseason
What storylines dominated preseason? Brian Windhorst shares intel on Seattle expansion, extension drama in New York and a potential trade decision in Orlando.
Monks one year, rugby scrums the next. Wemby will stop at nothing in quest to lead Spurs to a title
His rationale seems obvious. Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs got near the top of the NBA mountain last season, then fell in five games to the New York Knicks — wasting big leads in all four of their losses. Wembanyama decided he needed to get tougher, so a rugby club in the south of France was enlisted to help with that mission this summer.
Barnes and Barrett shine but Raptors fall to Knicks in preseason
Scottie Barnes led the way with 23 points, Canadian RJ Barrett had 21 but the Toronto Raptors narrowly lost 122-120 to the New York Knicks on Thursday in NBA pre-season action.
Canadian Leonard Miller has turned into a key rotational piece for Bulls
Leonard Miller had no idea what to expect when he was traded to the Chicago Bulls in February. So far, the change of scenery is working out quite well for the 6-foot-10 forward.
Maxey: Healthy Embiid 'changes everything' for Sixers
76ers guard Tyrese Maxey said Thursday that having a healthy Joel Embiid "changes everything" for the Sixers.
NBA season to begin with six coaches in new places, including three first-time sideline bosses
Dusty May is new to the NBA. He’s not new to the NBA stage. May has coached plenty of big games in plenty of NBA arenas and knows what it’s like when those buildings are filled to the rafters. In other words, the coach of last season’s NCAA champion truly believes he’s ready for the NBA challenge. And he’s not alone, with six teams under new coaching management this season.
Wembanyama, Spurs dominate annual NBA GM survey
An annual survey of NBA GMs projects the Spurs to win the NBA title this season, with Victor Wembanyama earning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Veteran G Conley given coaching role in Celtics’ preseason win over Hornets
Mike Conley has experienced a lot entering his 20th season in the NBA, but Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla gave him a new experience on Wednesday - working as a coach on the bench.
Knicks welcome new challengers to their title with LeBron, Kawhi now in Atlantic Division
While the New York Knicks were partying, LeBron James was planning. When James ultimately decided to continue his career in Philadelphia, it was clear the 76ers would look nothing like the team the Knicks crushed in four games in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jaylen Brown had already been traded to Philadelphia from Boston, Kawhi Leonard would soon return to Toronto in another major move in the East.
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