Basketball

76ers' Harden, Embiid healthy, happy and chasing a title

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — James Harden leaned into a microphone and deadpanned that he lost 100 pounds over the summer. Joel Embiid’s summer vacation — at least, according to the NBA scoring champion — was spent entirely in bed.

Sep 26, 2022 11:19 AM Read more >

Milwaukee Bucks re-sign reserve forward Jordan Nwora

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed forward Jordan Nwora. Bucks general manager Jon Horst said Sunday that “Jordan’s going to be with us” and that the team was working out the final details of a deal with the restricted free agent.

Sep 26, 2022 10:31 AM Read more >

Bucks' Middleton likely to miss beginning of the season

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton probably won’t be available for the beginning of the season after undergoing surgery on his left wrist this summer. “Hopefully soon after that.

Sep 26, 2022 6:20 AM Read more >

Splash Brothers Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson ready to repeat

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry's bright-colored “Sour Patch” sneakers squeaked loudly announcing his media day arrival. He then took his spot, tucked in that iconic No. 30 jersey and posed with all of his championship hardware.

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Suns say Crowder won't be with team at training camp

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns starting forward Jae Crowder won't be with the team for training camp, which opens on Tuesday.

Sep 25, 2022 2:43 PM Read more >

Magic's Fultz has broken left big toe ahead of camp opening

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Markelle Fultz has a broken left big toe and the Orlando Magic aren't sure when he will be able to get back on the court. The Magic revealed the injury Sunday.

Sep 25, 2022 6:46 AM Read more >

AP source: Pelicans' McCollum agrees to 2-year extension

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a two-year, $64 million contract extension that runs through the 2025-2026 season, a person familiar with the situation said Saturday.

Sep 24, 2022 7:19 PM Read more >

AP source: Cavs, Wade agree to 3-year contract extension

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers forward Dean Wade has agreed to terms on a three-year, $18.5 million contract extension with Cleveland, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday.

Sep 24, 2022 6:58 PM Read more >

Hawks look to improve communication between coach, Young

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks are heading into training camp looking for a bit of a reboot. First up: improving the communication between coach Nate McMillan and star guard Trae Young.

Sep 24, 2022 10:11 AM Read more >

Celtics: Udoka suspended for 'multiple' policy violations

BOSTON (AP) — The reigning Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics suspended coach Ime Udoka after a months-long investigation by an outside law firm that found multiple violations of team policies but did not point to a larger cultural problem of

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