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Dru Smith's full-circle moment: A year after getting hurt, he helps Heat knock off the Cavaliers

Dec. 08, 2024 21:41 PM EST

MIAMI (AP) — The last time Miami guard Dru Smith faced the Cleveland Cavaliers, he badly hurt his right knee in an awkward fall and couldn't play again for nearly a year. Things came full circle on Sunday. Smith — facing Cleveland for the first time since getting...

Wembanyama has 25 points and nine rebounds to lead Spurs to 106-88 win over Jazz

Oct. 31, 2024 23:46 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 25 points and nine rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 106-88 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Wembanyama also had seven assists, five steals, and five blocks, getting at least five in five categories for the second...

Amid all the fascination with Bronny at No. 55, NBA history says that pick rarely leads to stardom

Oct. 17, 2024 10:27 AM EDT

Amid all the fascination over the Los Angeles Lakers drafting Bronny James this year, there's a story about No. 55 picks that is worth remembering. When the Portland Trail Blazers used the 55th pick in the 2009 NBA draft on Patty Mills, nobody expected much of anything. Nate McMillan...

Utah Jazz focusing on developing rookies, second-year players heading into NBA season

Oct. 14, 2024 10:18 AM EDT

UTAH JAZZ Last season: 31-51, missed playoffs. COACH: Will Hardy (3rd season, 68-96). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Memphis. DEPARTURES: G Talen Horton-Tucker, G Kris Dunn, C Omer Yurtseven, F Luka Samanic. ADDITIONS: F Cody...

Heat hopes for the season will hinge on Adebayo and Butler once again

Oct. 14, 2024 10:10 AM EDT

Miami Heat MIAMI (AP) — Last season: 46-36, lost to Boston in first round of playoffs. COACH: Erik Spoelstra (17th season, 750-527). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Orlando. DEPARTURES: F Caleb Martin, G Patty Mills, G Delon Wright, F Orlando...