Basketball

76ers' free agent pickup Paul George leaves preseason win with hyperextended left knee

ATLANTA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers' prized free-agent acquisition Paul George left Monday's preseason game against Atlanta with a hyperextended left knee. There was no immediate update how much time George might miss following his injury.

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LeBron: Teaming up with Steph in Paris was 'everything and more,' but 'no idea' if it happens again

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James finally teamed up with Stephen Curry during the Paris Olympics, and the top scorer in NBA history got more than a gold medal out of the experience.

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Lonzo Ball set to play for first time in nearly 3 years when Bulls meet Timberwolves on Wednesday

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — The Chicago Bulls expect point guard Lonzo Ball to play for the first time in nearly three years after being sidelined because of a knee injury when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves in a preseason game on Wednesday.

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Cavaliers break ground on new state-of-the-art training facility scheduled to open in 2027

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell tried a new scoop shot on Monday.

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Expectations soar for Mavs with addition of Klay Thompson after run to NBA Finals

Dallas Mavericks Last season: 50-32, lost to Boston in NBA Finals. COACH: Jason Kidd (fifth season with Mavericks, 10th season overall, 323-296). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. San Antonio. DEPARTURES: F Derrick Jones Jr.

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WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA had a record year in terms of growth in viewership and attendance, and with that the players now want a bigger piece of the financial pie. The players union and league have until Nov.

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Cancer survivor helps inspire college basketball doubleheader exhibition to benefit St. Jude

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With Donovan Mitchell signed long-term, Cavs look to make deeper run under new coach Kenny Atkinson

Cleveland Cavaliers Last season: 48-34, lost to Boston in Eastern Conference semifinals. COACH: Kenny Atkinson, (first-time NBA head coach, hired in June). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 at Toronto. DEPARTURES: Coach J.B. Bickerstaff, Marcus Morris Sr.

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Spike Lee's 1st trip, Michael Jordan's welcome to newcomers and more from basketball Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Spike Lee got a photo with Larry Bird and a technical foul from a Hall of Fame referee. Not a bad first trip to basketball's birthplace to pick up an honor he didn't know existed.

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Bucks believe they're ready to bounce back after two straight first-round NBA playoff exits

Milwaukee Bucks Last season: 49-33, lost to Indiana in first round of playoffs. COACH: Doc Rivers (2nd season with Bucks, 26th season overall, 1,896-1,114) SEASON OPENER: Oct.

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