Basketball
Another Joker sequel? Where NBA insiders think the MVP race is headed
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Thursday, 16 February 2023 04:41
Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell. That's the list.In the more than 76-year history of the NBA, only three players have won three consecutive Most Valuable Player awards, and it has been nearly 40 years since Bird last accomplished the feat from 1984 to 1986.There have been plenty of chances at a three-peat. Michael Jordan -- after whom the trophy…
LeBron returns in win, lauds new Lakers additions
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Thursday, 16 February 2023 00:30
LOS ANGELES -- The Lakers' first impression of their revamped roster Wednesday was also the last look they would get as a team before the All-Star break. And it was a good one."I think we're going to continue to build off tonight," LeBron James said after scoring 21 points in the Lakers' 120-102 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, playing…
Embiid unsure of status for ASG: 'I'm not healthy'
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Thursday, 16 February 2023 00:09
PHILADELPHIA -- Joel Embiid said after Wednesday night's 118-112 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Wells Fargo Center that he doesn't know if he'll be able to play in Sunday's All-Star Game."I'm not sure," the Philadelphia 76ers star said after collecting 29 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and a block in 39 minutes against Cleveland. "I'm not healthy.…
Mbah a Moute now an agent, focused on Africa
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Wednesday, 15 February 2023 17:07
Former NBA forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute is joining CAA as a player agent with a focus on Africa, he told ESPN.Mbah a Moute, who last played for the Houston Rockets in 2020, often returned to his native Cameroon during his playing career to run basketball camps that helped discover and develop young talent."I was just doing it to…
Kyrie (back) will miss Mavericks' game at Nuggets
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Wednesday, 15 February 2023 17:07
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving was ruled out of Wednesday's road game against the Denver Nuggets due to low back tightness.Irving has played in four games since the Mavericks acquired him in a blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn Nets, averaging 28.3 points and 7.0 assists in 38.5 minutes. Dallas is 2-2 in those games, losing by single digits both times…
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Wednesday, 15 February 2023 17:07
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Wednesday, 15 February 2023 00:57
All-Star doubleheader: Giannis adds skills event
Wednesday, 15 February 2023 00:57
Green: Defense 'all about will,' which Dubs lacking
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Giannis: Beating Celts to top seed not our focus
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Booker: Durant trade makes for exciting times
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Points aside, LeBron James' legacy will be his empire
Monday, 13 February 2023 21:31
DeRozan hampered by lingering hip injury in loss
Monday, 13 February 2023 21:31
Vaughn: Work ahead to get Simmons minutes
Monday, 13 February 2023 20:10
Warriors' Payton to be reevaluated after 1 month
Monday, 13 February 2023 20:10
Sources: Justin Holiday to Mavericks after buyout
Monday, 13 February 2023 20:10
Curry says still no target date for him to return
Monday, 13 February 2023 20:20
Kyrie says questions about future 'distractions'
Monday, 13 February 2023 09:15
Breaking this NBA unwritten rule has consequences: 'You're just not supposed to do it'
Monday, 13 February 2023 04:32
Celtics, Bucks on a collision course for a postseason showdown?
Sunday, 12 February 2023 14:58
Celts' Brown feels better, 'taking it day to day'
Sunday, 12 February 2023 15:00
Zion out beyond All-Star break after setback
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