Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. embraces bigger role in playoffs
DENVER — Nikola Jokic's sidekick in last year's playoffs was Jamal Murray. This year, it'll be Michael Porter Jr.
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Mavs trying to end 10-year run without playoff series win
DALLAS — Asked about the decade without a playoff series victory since coaching the Dallas Mavericks to their only championship, Rick Carlisle quickly mentioned...
Wooden Legacy returns with 4 college basketball teams
<p>ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Wooden Legacy is back on for November with a tweaked format for the college basketball event that was canceled last...
Jonquel Jones’ double-double leads Sun past Fever 88-67
<p>UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Natisha Hiedeman scored a career-high 19 points, Jonquel Jones had 17 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, and the Connecticut Sun...
Hawks F Reddish (Achilles) expected to miss opening round
ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish is expected to miss the opening round of the playoffs as he continues his extended recovery from...
Gates gets contract extension at Cleveland State thru 2027
CLEVELAND — Cleveland State isn't going to let coach Dennis Gates get away.
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Anthony prepares to face Denver in playoffs for first time
<p>PORTLAND, Ore. — Carmelo Anthony has been around the NBA for quite some time but he’s never faced the team that launched his career...
Short-handed Chicago holds off Atlanta 85-77
<p>COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Kahleah Copper scored 23 points, Ruthy Hebard had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the short-handed Chicago Sky held off...
Wooden Legacy returns with 4 college basketball teams
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Wooden Legacy is back on for November with a tweaked format for the college basketball event that was canceled last...
After tough year, Butler says Heat are ‘ready for anything’
<p>MIAMI — This was not the season the Miami Heat envisioned.</p>
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