There was a time in the not-so-distant past when facing Ohio State and Michigan in consecutive weeks was an unfair task for any Big Ten team. The Wolverines' recent slide has made this no longer the case. But No. 6 Indiana could still wind up with bac...

While the Los Angeles Clippers will wade into an uncertain new era, the Sacramento Kings will be out to take a step forward with a young roster as the California rivals meet to open the season Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif. The Clippers bid farewell t...

Golden State star Stephen Curry is expected to play in the Warriors' season opener against the host Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday after receiving a brief injury scare over the weekend. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Curry will be fine after he suffe...

The Houston Rockets' best-laid plans to blend accomplished veterans with their young core of players crumbled before last season even began when point guard Fred VanVleet suffered an offseason knee injury. Now, with VanVleet and center Steven Adams, w...

Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell will miss at least a week because of a lower-body injury, coach Glen Gulutzan said Tuesday. Lindell, 32, was injured blocking a shot in the Stars' 4-0 road victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. "Esa is g...

The agonizing wait is almost over. Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is set to play his first game that counts in 486 days when the Indiana Pacers hit the road to face the New Orleans Pelicans in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday. Halibu...