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Grizzlies look to extend win streak, take on Nets
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez experienced differing feelings about the performances of their respective teams over the weekend.,Jenkins was pleased with the Grizzlies after they did a little bit of everything in their win over the Philadelphia 76ers. ...
Sizzling Celtics wrap up four-game trip against Hawks
The defending NBA champion Boston Celtics haven't been tested much against their Eastern Conference opponents after seven games.,Still yet to play a Western Conference team, Boston has won six of seven to start the season, with its lone defeat a three-point road overtime loss to the Indiana Pacers. ...
Pistons look to cool off Anthony Davis, Lakers
Anthony Davis is off to a hot start and that's bad news for the Detroit Pistons.,The Los Angeles Lakers' star big man is averaging 31.8 games and 12.0 rebounds through the first six games. He'll now face a team that he has dominated during his career when the Lakers visit Detroit on Monday night.,Da...
Arizona State lineup in limbo ahead of opener vs. Idaho State
After his team suffered a blowout loss at Duke in an exhibition game last week, Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley said "all jobs are open" for his rotation entering Tuesday's season opener against Idaho State in Tempe, Ariz.,"I think (17-year-old freshman) Jayden Quaintance has kind of sealed a posit...
Washington set to open Danny Sprinkle era vs. UC Davis
The University of Washington men's basketball team has a new look this season.,The Huskies will officially debut the Big Ten Conference logo on their home court Tuesday night when they meet UC Davis in the regular-season debut for coach Danny Sprinkle.,Sprinkle, who came to Washington from Utah Stat...
BYU enters Kevin Young era, faces Central Arkansas first
BYU enters its second Big 12 season with a new head coach and increased expectations for success.,Kevin Young will debut at the helm for the Cougars when they host Central Arkansas on Tuesday in Provo, Utah.,Young was the associate head coach for the Phoenix Suns before being hired to fill a vacancy...
Texas Tech gets started against Bethune-Cookman
After falling to North Carolina State in the opening round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, Texas Tech will open the 2024-25 season against Bethune-Cookman on Tuesday armed with ample motivation.,The Red Raiders, ranked No. 22 under first-year coach Grant McCasland entering the NCAA Tournament last seas...
Timberwolves, Hornets share positive outlook despite challenges
The Minnesota Timberwolves will play their third game in four nights when they tip off against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Minnesota is coming off a 113-103 loss on the road against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. That followed a 119-116 home victory by the Timberwolves ...
Newness abounds in opener for K-State, New Orleans
The latest version of the newly revamped Kansas State basketball team will take the court for the first time this season when the Wildcats host New Orleans in the season opener for both clubs Tuesday in Manhattan, Kan.,The Wildcats have just three returning players from last year's squad. The rest o...
Spurs aim to extend Clippers' struggles in new arena
Unable to get settled into their new home, the Los Angeles Clippers will try to ramp up the inhospitable vibe when they face the San Antonio Spurs on Monday at Inglewood, Calif.,The Clippers opened a new $2 billion arena this season that even opposing players have praised. But maybe what the visitin...
Knicks feeling their way entering clash with inconsistent Rockets
The acquisition of Karl-Anthony Towns during training camp allowed the New York Knicks to pair a second exceptional scorer with Jalen Brunson, whose emergence as a standout offensive performer last season thrust the Knicks into the upper echelon in the Eastern Conference.,And while the merger of the...
Suns quickly find their footing, while Sixers slide at season's start
The Phoenix Suns have started fast under new coach Mike Budenholzer.,The Suns have won their last four games and five of six overall entering Monday's home game against the Philadelphia 76ers.,The 76ers have dropped four of five to open the season while playing without stars Joel Embiid and Paul Geo...
Raptors to draw on motivation of a different sort against Nuggets
The Toronto Raptors rode the emotion of Vince Carter's No. 15 being retired to the rafters on Saturday night to beat Sacramento in overtime.,They can use last week's loss to Denver as motivation when they visit the Nuggets on Monday night.,Denver rallied to beat Toronto in overtime last week for its...
With or without Stephen Curry, Warriors proving dangerous with Wizards up next
The Golden State Warriors expect Stephen Curry back in the lineup when they take their road winning streak up against old pal Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards in the nation's capital on Monday night.,Curry injured his left ankle on Oct. 27 in a home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers and has mi...
Rising Predators take aim at stumbling Kings
The Nashville Predators will try to continue their climb up the Central Division standings when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.,Since starting the season with five straight losses, the Predators have rebounded by earning at least a point in five of their last six games. Coach Andrew...
DeMar DeRozan leads high-powered Kings against Heat
DeMar DeRozan has added quite a bit to the Sacramento Kings, who are set to visit the Miami Heat on Monday night.,Both the Kings and Heat had to clear customs in order to arrive in Miami on Monday. The Kings played in Canada on Saturday, the same day the Heat beat the Washington Wizards in Mexico.,D...
Plenty of new faces as Utah, Alcorn State begin season
Even diehard fans of the Utah and Alcorn State men's basketball teams might need to keep rosters handy as their programs tip off the season Monday night in Salt Lake City.,The host Runnin' Utes and the Braves from Lorman, Miss., both underwent wholesale changes since they last stepped on the hardwoo...
Oklahoma State faces Green Bay in battle of new coaches
Oklahoma State and Green Bay enter the 2024-25 season with new head coaches hoping to make an impact, and on Monday night the two sides will meet in Stillwater, Okla., to tip off the season.,The Cowboys are turning to Steve Lutz, who's only been a head coach for three seasons but took Texas A&M-Corp...
Back in loaded Big 12, Colorado begins season vs. E. Washington
In the season opener for both teams, Colorado and Eastern Washington clash on Monday night in Boulder, Colo., after an offseason of big changes.,Colorado won a program-record 26 games last year, including two in the NCAA Tournament (First Four and Round of 64). The Buffaloes are retooling after losi...
TCU, aiming to 'fly,' opens against Florida A&M
TCU and Florida A&M underwent extensive roster turnover in the offseason and will square off in the season opener for both teams Monday night in Fort Worth, Texas.,The Horned Frogs graduated six players and lost five to the transfer portal but still will look to attack in an up-tempo style on offens...