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Kansas is No. 1 in the preseason men’s AP Top 25; Duke, Purdue next as 5 teams get first-place votes

Bill Self likes to remind his team that the faces may change at Kansas but the expectations within his program never do.

By DAVE SKRETTA / AP Basketball Writer October 16, 2023

FILE - Kansas head coach Bill Self reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, in Austin, Texas. The Jayhawks were the clear No. 1 pick in the AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll released Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, earning 46 of 63 first-place votes to easily outdistance No. 2 Duke and No. 3 Purdue.(AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Former Bradley Central star Rhyne Howard joins Florida coaching staff

Rhyne Howard is returning to the Southeastern Conference, but this time wearing orange and blue.

By Patrick MacCoon October 10, 2023

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard (10) during a WNBA basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces, Friday, June 2, 2023, in College Park, Ga. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

New rest rules don’t bother NBA players, who say they only want to sit out when they are hurt

With new policies and penalties, the NBA has made it clear that healthy players should be on the court.

By BRIAN MAHONEY / AP Basketball Writer October 3, 2023

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard poses for photos during the NBA basketball team's media day, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Bronny James, son of LeBron, in stable condition after cardiac arrest at USC basketball practice

Bronny James, the oldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was hospitalized in stable condition on Tuesday, a day after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at the University of Southern California, a family spokesman said.

By Associated Press July 25, 2023

FILE - Sierra Canyon's Bronny James warms up at halftime during a high school basketball game against Christopher Columbus at the Hoophall Classic, Monday, January 16, 2023, in Springfield, Mass. Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, was hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a practice at Southern California on Monday, July 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

NBA offseason’s hectic pace about to pick up even more

Veteran NBA point guard Chris Paul has already been traded twice this offseason.

By TIM REYNOLDS / The Associated Press June 29, 2023

NBA draft evaluations for every team, ranging from excellent to wait and see

It's the easiest call of the 2023 NBA draft: The San Antonio Spurs won. That's not to say other teams didn't do very well.

By TIM REYNOLDS / The Associated Press June 23, 2023

NBA draft: Spurs make Wemby top pick, as expected; Alabama star goes No. 2 to Hornets

Victor Wembanyama was the presumed No. 1 pick of the 2023 NBA draft for months now, the rare certainty in a process that's often a guessing game.

By BRIAN MAHONEY / The Associated Press June 22, 2023

Alabama’s Brandon Miller tops AP’s list of talented 1-and-done forwards in the NBA draft

Brandon Miller rapidly became an elite NBA draft prospect in his lone season at Alabama.

By AARON BEARD / AP Basketball Writer June 19, 2023

NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for latest social media incident involving a gun

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the NBA's 2023-24 season.

By TERESA M. WALKER / The Associated Press June 16, 2023

Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat

Confetti flying in Denver. The Nuggets sharing hugs while passing around the NBA championship trophy.

By EDDIE PELLS / AP National Writer June 13, 2023

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