Basketball

Timberwolves think big with Towns-Gobert tandem

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After reacquainting themselves with the playoffs last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves ramped up the rare energy around them by acquiring three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner Rudy Gobert in a blockbuster trade

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With Brunson aboard, Knicks feel they have their point guard

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson has the New York Knicks believing the search for a point guard is over at last.

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Bucks counting on stability to produce more playoff success

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo has virtually the same set of teammates as last season. The Milwaukee Bucks’ goal is also the same: a second NBA championship.

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Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder look to take step forward

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — This could be the year Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reaches All-Star status.

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Bulls hope to keep climbing in East with more time to gel

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls made the playoffs for the first time in five years last season and led the Eastern Conference for a little bit.

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Pacers seek long-term success by building around young team

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers open this season with a different goal. They're no longer satisfied with just making the playoffs or advancing beyond the first round.

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LaMelo Ball sprains left ankle in Hornets loss to Wizards

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Hornets' Ball leaves preseason game with sprained ankle

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball sprained his left ankle in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Washington Wizards on Monday when his foot was stepped on while he was driving to the basket.

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For one referee, path from Korea to the NBA wasn't easy

Intae Hwang wanted to play basketball. His parents wouldn’t allow it. He reached the NBA anyway.

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Bronny James, 4 other hoopsters sign NIL deals with Nike

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, is one of five high school and college basketball players who have signed endorsement deals with Nike.

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