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WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement

WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA had a record year in terms of growth in viewership and attendance, and with that the players now want a bigger piece of the financial pie. The players union and league have until Nov.
Cancer survivor helps inspire college basketball doubleheader exhibition to benefit St. Jude

Cancer survivor helps inspire college basketball doubleheader exhibition to benefit St. Jude

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With Donovan Mitchell signed long-term, Cavs look to make deeper run under new coach Kenny Atkinson

With Donovan Mitchell signed long-term, Cavs look to make deeper run under new coach Kenny Atkinson

Cleveland Cavaliers Last season: 48-34, lost to Boston in Eastern Conference semifinals. COACH: Kenny Atkinson, (first-time NBA head coach, hired in June). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 at Toronto. DEPARTURES: Coach J.B. Bickerstaff, Marcus Morris Sr.
Spike Lee's 1st trip, Michael Jordan's welcome to newcomers and more from basketball Hall of Fame

Spike Lee's 1st trip, Michael Jordan's welcome to newcomers and more from basketball Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Spike Lee got a photo with Larry Bird and a technical foul from a Hall of Fame referee. Not a bad first trip to basketball's birthplace to pick up an honor he didn't know existed.
Bucks believe they're ready to bounce back after two straight first-round NBA playoff exits

Bucks believe they're ready to bounce back after two straight first-round NBA playoff exits

Milwaukee Bucks Last season: 49-33, lost to Indiana in first round of playoffs. COACH: Doc Rivers (2nd season with Bucks, 26th season overall, 1,896-1,114) SEASON OPENER: Oct.
Pistons aim for respect after record-breaking season led to NBA's worst record for 2nd straight year

Pistons aim for respect after record-breaking season led to NBA's worst record for 2nd straight year

Detroit Pistons Last season: NBA-worst 14-68, including single-season record 28-game losing streak. COACH: J.B. Bickerstaff (first season with team; eighth overall 255-290) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Indiana at home.
Knicks make big moves to get Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges and look like an NBA contender

Knicks make big moves to get Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges and look like an NBA contender

New York Knicks Last season: 50-32, lost to Indiana in Eastern Conference semifinals. COACH: Tom Thibodeau (5th season with Knicks, 13th season overall, 527-389). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 at Boston.
OKC Thunder among the NBA title favorites after breakout season netted them the top seed in the West

OKC Thunder among the NBA title favorites after breakout season netted them the top seed in the West

Oklahoma City Thunder Last season: 57-25, lost to Dallas in second round of playoffs. COACH: Mark Daigneault (5th season, 143-175). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 24 at Denver. DEPARTURES: G Josh Giddey, G Lindy Waters III.
Pacers counting on continuity and motivation to make a deeper NBA playoff run this season

Pacers counting on continuity and motivation to make a deeper NBA playoff run this season

Indiana Pacers Last season: 47-35, lost to Boston in Eastern Conference finals. COACH: Rick Carlisle (Ninth season with Pacers, 24th overall, 943-828) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 at Detroit. DEPARTURES: F Jalen Smith, G Doug McDermott.
The Suns hope for more success in Year 2 of Big 3 with a new coach, revamped supporting cast

The Suns hope for more success in Year 2 of Big 3 with a new coach, revamped supporting cast

Phoenix Suns Last season: 49-33, lost to Minnesota in first round of playoffs. COACH: Mike Budenholzer (1st season with Suns, 10th overall 484-317). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 at L.A. Clippers.