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LeBron James calls helicopter rides 'transportation' after he soars on big dunk in 76ers home debut

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.

Nuggets guard/forward Julian Strawther to be re-evaluated in 6 weeks after spraining left knee

With Anthony Edwards, Minnesota is among the teams that could add to NBA's parity era

Bucks move their Oct. 23 home opener with Bulls to afternoon to avoid World Series conflict

The Milwaukee Bucks are going to have an afternoon tip-off for their Oct. 23 home opener with the Chicago Bulls to avoid a direct conflict with Game 1 of the World Series.

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Leonard Miller has turned into a key rotational piece for the Chicago Bulls

Leonard Miller had no idea what to expect when he was traded to the Chicago Bulls in February.

NBA season to begin with 6 coaches in new places, including 3 first-time sideline bosses

Owner Joe Lacob believed in Valkyries from Day 1, but reaching WNBA Finals in second year remarkable

The Heat could be good, the Hurricanes could be as well, and Jai Lucas says that's great for Miami

An even more versatile Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes shape as the Thunder bid to get back on top

Return of Pacers' Haliburton from injury is latest big event to shake up the Central Division

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Knicks

Only in NewsdayYou'll need a grand and some luck to buy the cheapest ticket to the Knicks' season opener at MSG

Season PreviewDefending an NBA title: Knicks coach Brown preparing his players for the challenges

Season PreviewThese 7 teams pose the biggest threats to Knicks' hopes to a championship repeat

Popper: KAT putting on happy face despite contract dispute

Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets should be improved this season, but still face a long climb in a strong East

Sale of Lakers for $12.5 billion is good news for value of Knicks and Nets

Congressional committee on China asks Wizards and Capitals owner to cut ties with Alibaba

Jazz take Darryn Peterson at No. 2 in effort to close the gap with Thunder, Northwest Division foes

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LeBron James leaves Lakers and loaded Western Conference for Philly, Warriors try to contend again

Pelicans banking on better health and a new coaching staff to improve their unchanged core

Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis remains out indefinitely, says he's seeing doctors to figure out health

Jaylen Brown fenced, boxed, surfed and skydived in the summer. His biggest adventure awaits

Devin Booker enters 12th NBA season as Suns try to build on last season's surprise success

Will Hardy leads Utah Jazz into new season with fresh additions, but much to prove

A healthy Nuggets roster runs it back, banking on Nikola Jokic and experience to keep pace

Pistons favored to repeat as Central Division champions, trail 3 teams in odds to win the East

Hornets look to find a new identity after trading away face of the franchise LaMelo Ball

The Heat have a new look, a new star in Antetokounmpo and tons of shooting on the roster

With Stephen Curry leading the way, Golden State Warriors try to contend again in talented West

The rebuilding Kings hope rookie Darius Acuff and reclamation project Ben Simmons provide a boost

Fred VanVleet back from injury as Rockets chase deeper playoff run

Magic hope a new coaching staff can guide talented roster to postseason success

Caleb Wilson's development is key as the Chicago Bulls look to move in a positive direction

Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg take Mavs into new era after hard reset for franchise in offseason

Refreshed Timberwolves roll out their dynamic new backcourt with LaMelo Ball joining Anthony Edwards

Luka Doncic eager to lead Lakers deep into playoffs following LeBron James' departure

Kawhi Leonard's return gives Raptors reason for optimism in competitive Eastern Conference

Bucks beginning post-Antetokounmpo era under new coach Taylor Jenkins

Jimmy Butler, Paul George, James Harden among All-Stars failed to win a title in Philly. Can LeBron?

A revamped Hawks team chases a bigger leap after a first-round playoff exit

New era begins as Jayson Tatum and the Celtics embark on 1st season without Jaylen Brown

Is the rebuild over? Dybantsa, Young and Davis give Washington an interesting core -- for now

No Kawhi Leonard, no courtside Ballmer: The new-look Clippers face a steep reset

The Grizzlies bet on Cameron Boozer as the post-Ja Morant era begins in Memphis

Tyrese Haliburton's return, a healthy Ivica Zubac has Pacers thinking they can be title contenders

Thunder expect to contend for NBA title even after several offseason moves

Blazers hope to build on last season with Damian Lillard returning and addition of Ja Morant

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat could be a perfect title-chasing pairing

WNBA Finals Games 3 and 4 move to State Farm Arena in Atlanta to accommodate more fans

Damian Lillard is back on the court for the Trail Blazers with something to prove

Ivica Zubac spent the summer trying to make himself a perfect fit in the Pacers fast-paced offense

Philadelphia's LeBron James knows how to handle a star-studded roster, like what the 76ers built

Erik Spoelstra sees the possibilities of what the new-look Miami Heat can be

Kings center Maxime Raynaud injures patella in right knee and will be reevaluated in about two weeks

Welcome back, Kyrie: Irving scores 17 for Mavs in China, his return game after 2025 knee injury

Brandin Podziemski receives 5-year contract extension for $110M from Warriors, AP source says

Kings center Maxime Raynaud taken off court in wheelchair after going down with right knee injury

Carter, Memphis pull away from UAB in the 3rd, win 38-13

NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander takes stake in Spanish soccer giant Atletico Madrid

Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo

Heat center Bam Adebayo kept the secret that A'ja Wilson was the WNBA's MVP again

NBA, FIBA reiterate plan for new Europe league whether EuroLeague merger happens or not

Trail Blazers owner says he intends to bring a championship to Portland

Atlanta Dream will play all their home games next season at State Farm Arena

Clippers' Max Strus is sidelined for at least a month with a right foot injury

Hornets point guard Coby White to miss preseason with calf strain

Spurs' Harris questionable for regular-season opener after straining left calf in training camp

Trail Blazers fire new TV announcer for inappropriate social media posts he made as a teenager

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