SALT LAKE CITY -- Wataru "Wat" Misaka, the first player of Japanese descent to play in the league that was the predecessor to the NBA, has died. He was 95.The University of Utah athletic department said in a news release Thursday that Misaka died Wednesday in Salt Lake City. He grew up in Ogden, Utah."We are saddened to learn of…

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Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic and forward Aaron Gordon will remain out after both underwent MRIs for ankle injuries Thursday.Vucevic has a right lateral ankle sprain and will be reevaluated in seven to 10 days.Gordon was diagnosed with a right ankle contusion, the Magic said. His return to action will depend on how he responds to treatment.Gordon and Vucevic both…

The trainer who led Carmelo Anthony's workouts over the summer and before his joining the Portland Trail Blazers cold turkey on Tuesday says the forward was able to stay NBA-ready by embracing an overhaul of his game.Trainer Alex Bazzell said in an in-depth interview with SNY that they zeroed in on pushing Anthony to improve his defensive effort -- especially…