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Adding Norman Powell should provide scoring, and Heat hoping that’s a big spark this season
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Miami Heat Last season: 37-45, lost to Cleveland in first round of playoffs. COACH: Erik Spoelstra (18th season, 787-572). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 26 at Orlando. DEPARTURES: F Duncan Robinson, F Kevin Love, F Kyle Anderson, F Haywood Highsmith, G Alec Burks. ADDITIONS: G Norman Powell, G Kasparas Jakucionis, F Simone Fontecchio, F Precious Achiuwa. BetMGM ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah Jazz face steep climb out of Western Conference cellar following worst season in team history
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Utah Jazz Last season: 17-65, missed playoffs. COACH: Will Hardy (4th season, 85-161). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs LA Clippers. DEPARTURES: C John Collins, G Collin Sexton, G Jordan Clarkson, F Johnny Juzang. ADDITIONS: G Ace Bailey, G Walter Clayton, Jr., F Georges Niang, C Kevin Love, F Kyle Anderson, C Jusif Nurkic. BetMGM championship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memphis Grizzlies younger and leaning on Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. more than ever
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies Last season: 48-34, lost to Oklahoma City in first round of playoffs. COACH: Tuomas Iisalo (first-time head coach May 2, 4-5 as interim coach). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. New Orleans. DEPARTURES: G Desmond Bane, C/PF Marvin Bagley, C Jay Huff, G Luke Kennard. ADDITIONS: G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, G Cedric Coward, G Javon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injury reports crucial as Joel Embiid and Paul George recover for 76ers
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers Last season: 24-58 COACH: Nick Nurse (third season with the 76ers, eighth season overall, 298-256) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Boston. DEPARTURES: F Guerschon Yabusele ADDITIONS: VJ Edgecombe BetMGM championship odds: 40-1 What to expect Injuries. Forget scouting reports. The thing that matters are the injury reports. Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelicans doubling down on oft-injured Zion Williamson as the Joe Dumars era begins
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans Last season: 21-61, last in the Southwest Division. COACH: Willie Green (5th season, 148-180). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Memphis. DEPARTURES: G CJ McCollum, F-C Kelly Olynyk, G Bruce Brown. ADDITIONS: F-C Kevon Looney, G Jordan Poole, F Saddiq Bey, G Jeremiah Fears, F Derik Queen BetMGM championship odds: 300-1. What to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suns tear down roster, rebuild around 4-time All-Star Devin Booker and new coach Jordan Ott
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Phoenix Suns Last season: 36-46, missed playoffs. COACH: Jordan Ott (first season) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Sacramento. DEPARTURES: F Kevin Durant, G Bradley Beal, G Tyus Jones, C Mason Plumlee ADDITIONS: G Jalen Green, G Dillon Brooks, C Mark Williams, C Khaman Maluach, F Nigel Hayes-Davis, F Rasheer Fleming BetMGM championship odds: 500-1. What ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets’ new roster aims to give Jokic the support he needs for a title
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
DENVER NUGGETS Last season: 50-32, lost to Oklahoma City in the Western Conference semifinals. COACH: David Adelman (1st full season, 3-0 in regular season in 2024-25 and 7-7 in the playoffs). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 at Golden State. DEPARTURES: F Michael Porter Jr., C-F Dario Saric, SF Vlatko Cancar. ADDITIONS: F Cam Johnson, G Bruce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington’s extremely young core hasn’t yet produced a star, and the 2025 draft lottery didn’t help
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Washington Wizards Last season: 18-64, missed playoffs. COACH: Brian Keefe (third season, 26-95). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Milwaukee. DEPARTURES: G Jordan Poole, G Malcolm Brogdon, F Richaun Holmes, G Marcus Smart, G Colby Jones. ADDITIONS: G CJ McCollum, G/F Cam Whitmore, F Malaki Branham, G Tre Johnson, F Will Riley. BetMGM championship odds: 1000-1. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron and Luka begin their first full year together with big ambitions for the Lakers
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers Last season: 50-32, won Pacific Division, lost to Minnesota in the first round. COACH: JJ Redick (2nd season, 50-32). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 21 vs. Golden State DEPARTURES: F Dorian Finney-Smith. ADDITIONS: C Deandre Ayton, G Marcus Smart, F Jake LaRavia. BetMGM championship odds: 16-1. What to expect Luka Doncic appears to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 Miami looks to continue unbeaten start when it plays host to Louisville on Friday night
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami quarterback Carson Beck leads the Atlantic Coast Conference in passing accuracy. And Louisville leads the ACC in completion percentage defense. Seems like a classic something’s-got-to-give game awaits Friday night. No. 2 Miami (5-0, 1-0) plays host to Louisville (4-1, 1-1) in a matchup of two teams that have proven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boxing great Ricky Hatton was found hanged, coroner’s court hears
By Canadian Press on October 16th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ricky Hatton, the former boxing world champion, was found hanged at his home, a coroner’s court heard on Thursday. Hatton was discovered by his manager and long-time friend Paul Speak at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on Sept. 14. Speak drove there to take the 46-year-old former two-weight world champion ... Read More »
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