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Hawks? Hawkeyes? Schmitt in probing Smith mistakes basketball mascots

In Sen. Eric Schmitt's effort to trip up former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith Tuesday, the Missouri Republican seemed to mistake basketball teams playing about 650 miles apart.

Klay Thompson, even with his legacy secure, has plenty of motivation entering 1st season with Heat

Bronny James unbothered by father LeBron's departure, eager to be his own man with younger Lakers

Anthony Edwards is all smiles after a position switch and a fun summer with his T-wolves teammates

Anthony Edwards carried a heavy burden for the Minnesota Timberwolves last season while playing point guard and being limited to a career-low 61 games by injuries.

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A tighter group: Mitchell and Harden lean into rare offseason bonding to build Cavaliers' chemistry

Donovan Mitchell and his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates have spent significant time together this offseason.

Anthony Davis says he'll decide after this season if he wants to stay in Washington

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder still confident that they'll be a contender, despite roster changes

Jayson Tatum ready to lead new-look Celtics in aftermath of Jaylen Brown trade to 76ers

Luka Doncic says he's comfortable taking leadership role with Lakers after LeBron James' departure

Zion Williamson is in 'impeccable' shape and yearning to experience the playoffs with the Pelicans

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Popper: Even with a mangled ring finger, Knicks' Hart showcases his value

MSG Sports splitting Rangers, Knicks into separate companies

Popper: Deuce McBride wants to stay here, but can Knicks afford him?

New season, new journey for Knicks

Brooklyn Nets

Sale of Lakers for $12.5 billion is good news for value of Knicks and Nets

Congressional committee on China asks Wizards and Capitals owner to cut ties with Alibaba

Jazz take Darryn Peterson at No. 2 in effort to close the gap with Thunder, Northwest Division foes

Nets put faith in Lousville guard Mikel Brown Jr., 2 forward in hopes of flipping franchise

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Blazers open training camp after a turbulent summer. Damian Lillard provides a steadying influence

Nikola Jokic reiterates plan to sign extension with Nuggets next summer, cracks 'if they want me'

Brandon Ingram's Clippers debut on hold after heel surgery and a partial Achilles tear

A franchise in limbo: The Los Angeles Clippers face life after a Steve Ballmer ban and 5 lost picks

Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson says he's going to try to lead, not blend in

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is eager to return from Achilles tendon injury, says no limitations

A franchise in limbo: The Los Angeles Clippers face life after a Steve Ballmer ban and 5 lost picks

Brandon Ingram's Clippers debut on hold after heel surgery and a partial Achilles tear

Suns owner Mat Ishbia says mortgage company woes will have no effect on basketball

Stephen Curry's desire to win again, finish career with Warriors led to him accepting less money

Court injunction clears the way for Tamin Lipsey to rejoin Iowa State basketball

Back in Toronto, Kawhi Leonard wants to focus on basketball and chase another ring as a Raptor

Pistons start camp without All-Star center Jalen Duren on roster, failing to agree to long-term deal

Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis dealing with health issue, won't travel to Hawaii training camp

Iguanas have become Giannis Antetokounmpo's 1st opponent in his Miami Heat era

Bulls acquire Buddy Hield in trade with Hornets for Rob Dillingham

Hornets' Kon Knueppel injures his left hamstring and could miss the start of the season

Stephen Curry and Warriors agree to 2-year contract extension worth $116 million, AP source says

Grizzlies waive D'Angelo Russell ahead of camp, sign Brendan Hausen

Cavaliers president Altman shrugs off LeBron James' 76ers move, touts his team's 'sustainable' build

The Mohegan Tribe made an early bet on a WNBA team. Now the Sun is setting

Mavericks' Irving says he's ready to 'kick some butt' after ACL injury sidelined him for 19 months

LeBron James says friendship with Maxey, desire to help Embiid win a title led him to 76ers

Thunder GM Sam Presti expects OKC to be 'exceptional' team even after major offseason moves

Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93

LeBron James is gone, but Lakers GM Pelinka and coach Redick are excited about the future

Raptors, Kawhi Leonard agree on 2-year, $115 million extension, AP source says

Hornets send Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta for Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash

Coach Ime Udoka pushes Rockets to 'make some real noise' after 2 straight first-round exits

Versatile French forward Nicolas Batum retiring following 18-year NBA career

Clippers hire John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor after Steve Ballmer's NBA ban

Lunch Winfield's 2 TDs help Louisiana-Lafayette down UAB 21-14

Pistons and Ausar Thompson agree to a 5-year, $155 million contract extension, AP source says

Jazz lock in Keyonte George with a multiyear extension as part of a major rebuild

Heat, Larsson agree on 4-year extension worth up to $60 million, AP source says

Cavaliers promote Brandon Weems to general manager

Saddiq Bey, Pelicans agree on a 3-year, $55.5 million contract extension

Paul George understands sentiments after trade, says he's ready to prove himself with Celtics

Silver says NBA looked at precedent before doling out Clippers' penalties for cap circumvention

Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto is official as Raptors and Clippers complete long-awaited deal

Steve Ballmer backs down on NBA punishment, apologizes as Clippers accept $30 million fine

Burton, Reid connect on 43-yard TD to send UAB to comeback win against Louisiana Monroe

Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek make some bank in Budapest with a shot at $300K for the weekend

Suns center Mark Williams has surgery for torn labrum, likely out for several months

Jonathan Kuminga picked the Timberwolves for the on-court fit and the genuine connection he felt

Coach hails German basketball's 'best day' after hosts reach women's FIBA World Cup semifinals

Daniel Jones is eager to get back on the field as Colts face Ravens in Sunday's season opener

Pelicans waive veteran Taj Gibson after acquiring him in a multi-player trade with Memphis

New Seahawks owners plan few immediate changes after taking over the Super Bowl champs

Lakers to unveil statue of championship-winning coach Phil Jackson next year

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