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Celtics celebrate 18th NBA title with banner, rings and call from Tatum: "Let's do it again."

Celtics celebrate 18th NBA title with banner, rings and call from Tatum: "Let's do it again."

BOSTON (AP) — After the Boston Celtics received their diamond-, emerald- and parquet-encrusted championship rings and before the franchise's 18th banner was raised to the rafters, Jayson Tatum grabbed a microphone to say a few words to the geeked-up
Barnes: “Push the pace and play defence" is Toronto Raptors' mantra in 2024-25 season

Barnes: “Push the pace and play defence" is Toronto Raptors' mantra in 2024-25 season

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will try to live up to their namesake in the NBA team's 30th season and play fast, aggressive basketball.
76ers rule Embiid and George out for opener with injuries. Bucks' Middleton also expected to be out

76ers rule Embiid and George out for opener with injuries. Bucks' Middleton also expected to be out

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George's debut with the Philadelphia 76ers is on hold and Joel Embiid is again set to miss time with an injury.
Twenty-two Canadians fill NBA rosters, second most of any country in the league

Twenty-two Canadians fill NBA rosters, second most of any country in the league

Canada is the second-most represented country in the NBA for the 11th consecutive season. Twenty-two Canadians were set to lace it up on opening-day rosters, second only to the United States, as the 2024-25 NBA season tipped off Tuesday.
Five Things to Know: Toronto Raptors' 2024-25 season

Five Things to Know: Toronto Raptors' 2024-25 season

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors kick off the 2024-25 season on Wednesday night when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena.
NBA things to know: As season begins, Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time best record

NBA things to know: As season begins, Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time best record

The Boston Celtics begin this season as the NBA champions. And sometime this season, the Celtics might take over the top spot on another league list.
Miami Heat will unveil Pat Riley Court at their season opener against Orlando Magic

Miami Heat will unveil Pat Riley Court at their season opener against Orlando Magic

MIAMI (AP) — It’s rare that Pat Riley doesn’t get to make the final call when it comes to Miami Heat matters. After all, he is the president. The person in charge. Just about every big decision needs his approval. Except this one.
Ja Morant's return helps Memphis but the future is unclear for the 2-time All-Star and the Grizzlies

Ja Morant's return helps Memphis but the future is unclear for the 2-time All-Star and the Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — GG Jackson II never played alongside Ja Morant during his first NBA season and only watched the two-time All-Star take the court in nine games for the Memphis Grizzlies .

Rockets host the Hornets to start season

Charlotte Hornets vs. Houston Rockets Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -7; over/under is 230.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Rockets start the season at home against the Charlotte Hornets.

Jazz begin 2024-25 season at home against the Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Grizzlies -3; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Jazz host the Memphis Grizzlies for the season opener.