James won’t put ‘expectations’ on new-look Lakers

The Lakers are starting the process of hammering out a new identity under coach JJ Redick but LeBron James did not...

‘Overlooked’ Bucks fueled by Christmas Day snub

The Milwaukee Bucks will not play on Christmas Day, the first time since 2017 the team was not scheduled on, perhaps,...

This Knicks-Wolves stunner solves unique problems — but might create new ones

Two contenders swapping two former All-NBA players — Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle — just before the start of training camp?...

Brandon Miller among second-year players ready to make a leap

Steve Alexander identifies the young players who have a chance to make a big leap in production in year two.

Kerr says all but Curry’s starting job up for grabs

Steve Kerr on Tuesday emphasized “competition across the board” for the Warriors’ starting spots — and his aim for Golden State...

Clippers G Porter ‘grateful to be back’ in NBA

At media day Monday, guard Kevin Porter Jr. told reporters he is “grateful to be back” in the NBA with the...

Luka, Kyrie say Klay key to Mavs’ title aspirations

Asked for one word to summarize the Mavericks’ approach this season, superstar Luka Doncic thought for several seconds before coming up...

Grizz’s Morant ‘happy, healthy’ heading into year

Ja Morant said he’s “happy and healthy” heading into a season the Grizzlies hope will be a bounce-back year.

‘Purple Rain’: Raptors Classic Edition look pays homage to Carter, McGrady era

The Toronto Raptors’ new Classic Edition uniform is a tribute to the 1999-2003 era, which produced Hall of Famers Vince Carter...

Wembanyama nears Year 2 after ‘intense’ Olympics

As the Spurs gathered for media day Monday in San Antonio, the buzz and the bright lights centered on second-year center...