Basketball

Stephen Curry offers Warriors' support of Brittney Griner

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry took the microphone in the middle of Golden State's championship ring ceremony Tuesday night to make an impassioned plea in support of Brittney Griner as the WNBA star spent her 32nd birthday in a Russian prison.

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Tatum, Brown each score 35, Celtics beat 76ers 126-117

BOSTON (AP) — A scandal off the court cast a shadow over the Boston Celtics entering the preseason. On the court, they opened the regular season looking like a team still very much capable of contending for a championship.

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Celtics honor Bill Russell prior to season opener vs 76ers

BOSTON (AP) — Bill Russell helped establish and define the standard for the Boston Celtics. The franchise took its latest opportunity to honor its greatest player before its season opener against Philadelphia on Tuesday night.

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Record of 23 Canadians on opening-night rosters as NBA season tips off

The rise of basketball talent coming from north of the border only continues to grow as the years pass. A record 23 Canadians will be on opening-night rosters as the NBA tips off its regular season on Tuesday.

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Take note: Jazz may have lost their hashtag to Apple

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Take note: The Utah Jazz evidently need a new hashtag. The team's long-used hashtag — #TakeNote — was used by Apple CEO Tim Cook in a tweet on Tuesday, accompanied by an Apple logo emoji.

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Jazz GM Zanik to continue rebuild, signs multiyear deal

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz have signed general manager Justin Zanik to a multiyear deal as he continues the franchise's roster makeover.

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Paolo's diary: Magic rookie getting set for his NBA debut

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — (EDITOR’S NOTE: Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA draft, will do a periodic diary for The Associated Press to chronicle his first season in the league.

Oct 18, 2022 10:02 AM Read more >

NBA '22-23: 10 things to know about the upcoming season

Nikola Jokic is about to start his chase toward something that hasn’t been done in nearly 40 years. A player winning back-to-back NBA MVP awards is rare, something that’s happened only 13 times in league history.

Oct 18, 2022 4:03 AM Read more >

Hawks commit to Hunter with $95 million, 4-year extension

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have committed to De'Andre Hunter as one of the key players on a team looking to return to championship contention, signing the small forward to a $95 million, four-year extension.

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Lakers' Schröder out at least 3 weeks after thumb surgery

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schröder will be sidelined for several weeks after undergoing surgery on his right thumb. The German point guard had surgery Monday to repair a ligament in his thumb, the Lakers announced.

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