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LeBron James at 39 still is the center of attention for USA Basketball. That won't change in Paris
LAS VEGAS (AP) — This is how the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team took the floor for warmups before an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi: Stephen Curry opened with a layup, followed by ones from Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards and Derrick White, and then a short jumper from Devin Booker. ...
Back for a 4th Olympics run, LeBron James says gold is all that matters
LAS VEGAS (AP) — He first played on the U.S. Olympic team as a 19-year-old. He did it again in his 20s, twice. And now, a few months from turning 40, he's back for one more run. LeBron James didn't need another Olympic experience to complete some missing box on his resume or add to...
Heat bring back guard Dru Smith, who tore ACL last season, on 2-way deal
MIAMI (AP) — Dru Smith is back with the Miami Heat, with the injured guard agreeing Monday to a two-way contract in a sign that he's on his way back to the court. Smith was hurt and saw his 2023-24 season end when the Heat visited Cleveland back in November, tearing his right ACL...
The coaching carousel spins fast in the NHL: Job security just doesn't exist
Paul Maurice is in his second season coaching the Florida Panthers, trying to guide them to a second consecutive appearance in the Stanley Cup Final. It was pointed out to him not long ago that, in his current profession, two years seems like an eternity. Such is the life he chose. ...
A look at the coaches who have led teams with LeBron James on the roster.
A look at the coaches who have led teams with LeBron James on the roster. The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday: CLEVELAND CAVALIERS —Paul Silas (2003-05): He was James' first coach in the 2003-04 season and helped the first-year player win the NBA...
Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They'll play Cleveland or Orlando
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics ran away from the rest of the NBA in the regular season. So far, the playoffs have been more of the same. The team that won 64 games to claim the league's overall top seed dumped the Miami Heat in five games, winning 118-84 on Wednesday night to...
