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NBA Academy to undergo significant restructuring
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Friday, 08 November 2024 10:49
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe NBA Academy venture will undergo a significant restructuring, signaling a shifting philosophy in the league's youth basketball development investment strategy globally, Troy Justice, NBA head of international basketball operations, told ESPN.At the conclusion of their seasons, in July 2025, the NBA will close their Global Academy in Australia and Latin America Academy in Mexico, which opened in…
Pelicans' Hawkins out 1-2 weeks with back strain
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Friday, 08 November 2024 10:09
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNew Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins will be sidelined one to two weeks with a low back strain, the team said Friday.The second-year player is averaging 16.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in eight games (three starts) this season.Hawkins, 22, did not take the court for Monday's 118-100 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers and played a season-low 18:30…
The Milwaukee Bucks' historically slow start and how they hope to fix it
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Friday, 08 November 2024 05:39
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTHE CROWD AT Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee was still standing on its feet, waiting for the outcome of one final possession to determine if the Bucks could stop their losing skid. Moments earlier, Damian Lillard made a go-ahead jumper to give the Bucks a one-point lead, leaving 9.8 seconds on the game clock, allowing the building a brief…
Wemby 'not worried,' expects Popovich back soon
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Thursday, 07 November 2024 22:02
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSAN ANTONIO -- Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said he and his teammates expect Gregg Popovich to return soon after a health issue caused the longtime coach to miss three games, including Thursday night's 118-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers."We don't hear a lot from Pop," Wembanyama said after the game. "They keep us informed as much as…
Bucks shake up starting lineup, bench Trent Jr.
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Thursday, 07 November 2024 17:11
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMILWAUKEE -- With the team on a six-game losing streak, the Bucks are making a change to their starting lineup, inserting second year wing Andrew Jackson into the lineup to replace Gary Trent Jr.Jackson, who turns 23-years old next week, will make his first start of the season. He has seen his minutes increase steadily since the start…
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