Articles filed under NBA
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Expectations still high for Celtics after Irving's departureOct 15, 2019 7:00 am - BOSTON (AP) - Expectations are nothing new for the Boston Celtics. Not living up to them despite having such a stacked roster the past two seasons was a little tougher t...
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Zion Williamson makes new-look Pelicans a compelling drawOct 15, 2019 7:00 am - NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Zion Williamson celebrated a recent alley-oop dunk with an ebullient smile and a flexed left bicep as an energized crowd roared approvingly. The NBA p...
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Young Denver Nuggets set sights much higher this seasonOct 15, 2019 7:00 am - DENVER (AP) - The Nuggets didn't make major upgrades over the summer like so many of their Western Conference opponents, and they're fine with that - they figure Denver ...
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Trae Young gladly accepts roles as new face of the HawksOct 15, 2019 7:00 am - ATLANTA (AP) - Trae Young gladly accepted his role as the new face of the Atlanta Hawks. He knows he will have to step up his game even more to make the franchise releva...
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Knicks may be short on talent but vow to show toughnessOct 15, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Knicks were playing their first preseason game when Marcus Morris delivered some postseason-type toughness. His first appearance in his new ...
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With promising core, Bulls set sights on playoff positionOct 15, 2019 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Lauri Markkanen and Zach LaVine would love to showcase their skills before the home crowd when the All-Star Game returns to Chicago this season for the fi...
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Miami's Tyler Herro among rookies making preseason noiseOct 15, 2019 7:00 am - MIAMI (AP) - Add Miami's Tyler Herro to the list of rookies who look ready for the regular season. Herro scored Miami's first 14 points on Monday night, going 5 for 5 in...
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Nets now cool team; chance for more success with new playersOct 15, 2019 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - What was apparent in July became clearer to Nets coach Kenny Atkinson in September. With Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on board, things are looking up in...
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Jimmy's era: Butler arrives in Miami, and Heat hopes soarOct 15, 2019 7:00 am - MIAMI (AP) - Jimmy Butler wants this made clear: He is not in Miami to be the next Dwyane Wade. He wanted to be in Miami to honor his retired friend's legacy - and pick ...
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Pistons still in the murky middle, hoping to show progressOct 15, 2019 7:00 am - DETROIT (AP) - In a league with so many teams either contending or rebuilding, the Detroit Pistons haven't been doing much of either. What they did do last season was ma...