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KAT to help bring youth hoops facility to D.R.
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Thursday, 26 September 2024 09:54
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsKarl-Anthony Towns was born in New Jersey, went to college in Kentucky and has spent the entirety of his NBA career in Minnesota.His roots, however, are in the Dominican Republic. To continue paying homage to his late mother's homeland, Towns announced plans Thursday to help build a state-of-the-art basketball training facility in the country, one where children will…
Ex-MVP Rose retiring after 16-year NBA career
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Thursday, 26 September 2024 06:02
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFormer MVP Derrick Rose is retiring from the NBA after a 16-year career."Knowing that I gave my all to the game, I feel confident in my decision," Rose told ESPN. "Basketball was just the beginning for me. Now, it's important that I give my all to my family -- they deserve that."Rose, 35, announced his decision on social…
Lakers mull plans for historic LeBron-Bronny game
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Wednesday, 25 September 2024 17:31
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick has already started thinking about LeBron James and Bronny James becoming the first father-son duo in NBA history to share the court together this season, but he says he will involve both players when it comes to putting a plan in place for when and how that moment…
NBA responds to senators on Rwanda, BAL ties
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Wednesday, 25 September 2024 12:47
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIn a letter to two senators who accused the NBA of "putting profit over principle" for partnering with Rwandan dictator Paul Kagame, deputy commissioner Mark Tatum described how the league has championed several social impact initiatives in the country.Tatum also defended the NBA, as he did in an ESPN story that prompted Congressional interest, by noting the league…
Clippers to hold Kawhi (knee) out of camp drills
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Tuesday, 24 September 2024 18:21
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsINGLEWOOD, Calif. -- LA Clippers President Lawrence Frank said Tuesday that the swelling in Kawhi Leonard's inflamed right knee had decreased "significantly" but that the team plans to hold him out of drills training camp. Frank was also non-committal about Leonard being ready for the regular season."I think that the timing's all going to basically depend on how…
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Source: Grizzlies waiving vet point guard Rose
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And 1: Raptors join Nets in retiring Carter's 15
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Raptors forward Brown undergoes knee surgery
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Free agent G Harris, F Hauser sign with Hawks
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Sources: Embiid agrees to 3-year, $192.9M deal
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From Porzingis to Butler: Key injury returns ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season
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Sources: Pelicans bring in Payton on camp deal
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Melo's son: Cuse is finalist, but dad doesn't push
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Philly mayor strikes deal with 76ers for new arena
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Judge dismisses federal lawsuit against Dolan
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Woj retires from ESPN to be GM at alma mater
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