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New Iowa coach Ben McCollum drums up fan support in offseason. Now it’s time for players to deliver
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — New coach Ben McCollum has worked since his hiring in March to sell his program to the Iowa fan base. The results, he said, have been positive. Now it’s up to his players to deliver. “They need to have a chip on their shoulder,” McCollum said at Wednesday’s media day. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Damian Lillard is back, but `Dame Time’ will have to wait for the Trail Blazers.
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Trail Blazers Last season: 36-46. COACH: Chauncey Billups (5th season, 117-211). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 25 vs. Orlando. DEPARTURES: G Anfernee Simons, F Deandre Ayton, F Jabari Walker, F Dalano Banton ADDITIONS: G Damian Lillard, G Jrue Holiday, C Yang Hansen, G Caleb Love, G Javonte Cooke, G Blake Wesley BetMGM championship odds: +30000 What to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics face new season with a revamped roster, no Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown leading the charge
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Boston Celtics Last season: 61-21, lost to New York in Eastern Conference semifinals. COACH: Joe Mazzulla (fourth season, 182-64). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Philadelphia. DEPARTURES: G Jrue Holiday, F/C Kristaps Porzingis, F/C Al Horford, C Luke Kornet. ADDITIONS: G Anfernee Simons, F Chris Boucher, C Luka Garza, G Hugo González, C Amari Williams BetMGM ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Brooklyn Nets will be really young this season. Young teams don’t win very much
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Brooklyn Nets Last season: 26-56, missed playoffs. COACH: Jordi Fernandez (2nd season, 26-56). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Charlotte. DEPARTURES: F Cam Johnson, G D’Angelo Russell, G Keon Johnson, G Trendon Watford. ADDITIONS: F Michael Porter Jr., G Terance Mann, F Haywood Highsmith, G Kobe Bufkin, Egor Demin, Nolan Traore, Drake Powell, Ben Saraf, Danny ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistons plan to lean on Cunningham to lead and young players to develop with higher expectations
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Detroit Pistons Last season: 44-38, lost to New York in first round of playoffs. COACH: J.B. Bickerstaff (2nd season with Pistons, 10th season overall, 299-328) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Chicago. DEPARTURES: Tim Hardaway Jr., Malik Beasley, Dennis Schroder, Simone Fontecchio. ADDITIONS: Duncan Robinson, Caris LeVert, Javonte Green, Chaz Lanier. BetMGM championship odds: 33-1. What ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With balanced scoring, blossoming stars and strong depth, Magic have high expectations
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Orlando Magic Last season: 41-41, lost to Boston in first round of playoffs. COACH: Jamahl Mosley (5th season, 144-184). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Miami. DEPARTURES: G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, G Cole Anthony, G Gary Harris. ADDITIONS: G Desmond Bane, G Tyus Jones, G Jase Richardson and F Noah Penda. BetMGM championship odds: 18-1. What to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings face long odds to get back to the playoffs in first full season under coach Doug Christie
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Sacramento Kings Last season: 40-42, lost to Dallas in play-in round. COACH: Doug Christie (2nd season, 27-24). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Phoenix. DEPARTURES: F Jake LaRavia, C Jonas Valanciunas, F Trey Lyles, G Markelle Fultz. ADDITIONS: G Dennis Schroder, F Drew Eubanks, F Doug McDermott, F Dario Saric, G Nique Clifford, F Maxime Raynaud. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyrese Haliburton’s season-ending injury forces Pacers to find different winning combination
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Indiana Pacers LAST SEASON: 50-32, lost to Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals. COACH: Rick Carlisle (ninth season with Pacers, 338-318; 24th season overall, 993-860). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Oklahoma City. DEPARTURES: C Myles Turner, C Thomas Bryant. ADDITIONS: C Jay Huff, G Kam Jones, G Cam Payne. BetMGM championship odds: 100-1. What to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knicks could be a championship contender in their first season under Mike Brown
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
New York Knicks Last season: 51-31, lost to Indiana in the Eastern Conference finals. COACH: Mike Brown (1st season with Knicks, 12th season overall, 454-304). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Cleveland. DEPARTURES: F Precious Achiuwa, G Cam Payne, G Delon Wright. ADDITIONS: G Jordan Clarkson, F Guerschon Yabusele. BetMGM championship odds: 9-1. What to expect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Durant joins Houston Rockets in blockbuster trade, boosting title hopes
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Houston Rockets Last season: 52-30, lost to Golden State in first round of playoffs. COACH: Ime Udoka (third season with Rockets, fourth season overall, 144-102). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 21 at Oklahoma City. DEPARTURES: G Jalen Green, F Dillon Brooks, F Cam Whitmore. ADDITIONS: F Kevin Durant, F Dorian Finney-Smith, C Clint Capela, F Josh Okogie. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors hope adding healthy Brandon Ingram can fuel return to competitiveness in weak East
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Toronto Raptors TORONTO (AP) — Last season: 30-52, missed playoffs. COACH: Darko Rajakovic (3rd season, 55-109). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Atlanta. DEPARTURES: F Chris Boucher, president Masai Ujiri. ADDITIONS: F Sandro Mamukelashvili, F Collin Murray-Boyles. BetMGM championship odds: 100-1. What to expect With the Raptors happy to prioritize draft positioning over present-day competitiveness, forward ... Read More »
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