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NBA considering changes to All-Star Game format, with East vs. West possible again

NBA considering changes to All-Star Game format, with East vs. West possible again

The NBA All-Star Game may soon return to an East vs. West format.
Zion Williamson gets off to quick start in Pelicans' 104-92 preseason win over Magic

Zion Williamson gets off to quick start in Pelicans' 104-92 preseason win over Magic

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 18 points, Zion Williamson had 16 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Orlando Magic 104-92 on Tuesday night. Williamson finished the first quarter with 10 points, four steals, two assists and a rebound.
Raptors edge Bulls 106-102 in pre-season win

Raptors edge Bulls 106-102 in pre-season win

CHICAGO — Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes each scored 22 points as the Toronto Raptors kept their unbeaten NBA pre-season record intact with a 106-102 win over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.
The Rockets have traded Kevin Porter to the Thunder, and Oklahoma City will waive him

The Rockets have traded Kevin Porter to the Thunder, and Oklahoma City will waive him

Kevin Porter Jr.’s time with the Houston Rockets is over, after the team agreed Tuesday to trade him and a pair of second-round draft picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
With Holiday, Porzingis in Boston and Harden trying to leave 76ers, Celtics the best of the Atlantic

With Holiday, Porzingis in Boston and Harden trying to leave 76ers, Celtics the best of the Atlantic

When James Harden was twice scoring 40 points against Boston in last season's playoffs, it was easy to picture a championship in Philadelphia's future. Now it's hard to picture a future at all between Harden and the 76ers .
Nuggets become the pursued around league, Northwest Division after winning franchise's 1st NBA title

Nuggets become the pursued around league, Northwest Division after winning franchise's 1st NBA title

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets will raise their championship banner on opening night — with LeBron James in the building to witness, no less. The players will also receive their rings.
Southwest Division champ Grizzlies start without Morant, Spurs' Wembanyama set for NBA debut

Southwest Division champ Grizzlies start without Morant, Spurs' Wembanyama set for NBA debut

The Memphis Grizzlies won't have suspended star Ja Morant for more than a quarter of the season in their pursuit of a third consecutive Southwest Division title.
Addition of Paul has Curry, Warriors thinking of another NBA title run in Pacific Division

Addition of Paul has Curry, Warriors thinking of another NBA title run in Pacific Division

On a far court in the Warriors practice facility, Chris Paul backs his body into Stephen Curry playing defense and tries to take the two-time NBA MVP 1-on-1 after a recent practice. Moments later, it’s Curry’s turn on offense and he drives on Paul.
Bucks look to set the pace again in NBA's Central Division behind Giannis, Lillard

Bucks look to set the pace again in NBA's Central Division behind Giannis, Lillard

Central Division teams are seeking to make amends after creating some unwanted NBA playoff history last season.
Miami the team to catch in NBA's Southeast Division, though there will be challengers

Miami the team to catch in NBA's Southeast Division, though there will be challengers

There wasn’t much in the way of collective success in the NBA’s Southeast Division last season. The division had one team finish with a winning record, that being Miami. It had one All-NBA player, that being Miami’s Jimmy Butler.