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AP Basketball WriterIn Orlando, everyone's back and expectations are highBy TIM REYNOLDSORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Aaron Gordon doesn't put much credence in outside expectations.The...

Edwards' 3s in the 3rd send Celtics to perfect preseasonBy The Associated PressFrom Larry Bird to Ray Allen, the Boston Celtics have suited up...

Lakers' Anthony Davis grateful thumb injury isn't seriousEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Anthony Davis hopes to return to the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup for...

AP Sports WriterZion Williamson makes new-look Pelicans a compelling drawBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Zion Williamson celebrated a recent alley-oop dunk with an...

AP Sports WritersAs NBA-China tweet rift continues, James enters spotlightBy TIM REYNOLDS and GREG BEACHAMEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) LeBron James has stepped into...

Associated PressDefending champion Raptors experimenting after departuresBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse expects he'll be experimenting with lineups a...

AP Sports WriterFrom tank to title talk, 76ers primed for championship runBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Charles Barkley had a statue dedicated in his...

AP Sports WriterExpectations still high for Celtics after Irving's departureBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Expectations are nothing new for the Boston Celtics.Not living up...

AP Sports WriterHarden and Westbrook back together to chase title in HoustonBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) James Harden and Russell Westbrook are thrilled to...

AP Sports WritersAs NBA-China tweet rift continues, James enters spotlightBy TIM REYNOLDS and GREG BEACHAMEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) LeBron James has stepped into...

AP Sports WriterBlazers want to take next step after playoff successBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Trail Blazers got a taste of...

AP Sports WriterMVP Giannis looks to improve as Bucks' leader this seasonBy KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) Last season's loss to Toronto in the Eastern...