Basketball

SYDNEY (AP) — Chase Buford is leaving his role as head coach of the Sydney Kings after leading the club to back-to-back titles in Australia’s National Basketball League.

Miami Heat (44-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Celtics -8.5; over/under is 210.

Ja Morant still had his endorsement deals Monday. While his latest gun video on social media is costing him plenty in public relations currency, he hasn't lost any money. Any, or all, of that could change any day.

DENVER (AP) — If the Denver Nuggets can continue their dominance at Ball Arena, they'll not only conquer LeBron James and Anthony Davis but they'll also vanquish the ghosts of their horrendous playoff performances against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Preview capsule for the Denver-Los Angeles Lakers Western Conference finals series that starts Tuesday: No. 1 DENVER NUGGETS (53-29, 8-3) vs. No.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Trust the Process? Joel Embiid doesn’t even trust his teammates.

Academy Award winner Michael Douglas loves basketball. He’s a big Miami fan, mainly because of his relationship with Heat President Pat Riley. He’s followed the game for decades.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson passed the time awaiting internet setup at his home after arriving in New York last summer by tackling a Lego project.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In an empty gym on a small campus deserted for spring break, one of the NBA’s top future prospects receives shooting guidance from coaches on Stephen Curry’s training team.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — As his NBA career approaches the dawn of its third decade, LeBron James plays almost exclusively alongside teammates who grew up watching him dominate their game.