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Steph says LeBron 'set the standard' for longevity
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Friday, 08 October 2021 14:57
SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has long been an admirer of LeBron James, but he added an extra layer of praise to his famous foe's accolades in advance of Friday's preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers.When asked what it's been like to play against James for so many years at such a high level, Curry,…
Pistons add HOF'er Wallace to operations staff
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Friday, 08 October 2021 12:02
DETROIT, Mich. -- Ben Wallace is an NBA Hall of Famer, NBA champion and four-time Defensive Player of the Year. Now the 47-year-old can add basketball operations and team engagement advisor for the Detroit Pistons to his resume.The Pistons announced Friday that Wallace has been hired in this role to assist general manager Troy Weaver and head coach Dwane Casey…
Ex-NBA guard Smith set for collegiate golf debut
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Friday, 08 October 2021 12:02
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Former NBA guard J.R. Smith is set to make his debut next week as a golfer for North Carolina A&T.The school announced that Smith will play his first collegiate tournament Monday and Tuesday at the Phoenix Invitational hosted by Elon. The tournament will take place at the par-71, 6,867-yard Alamance Country Club golf course.Smith, 36, enrolled at…
The disruptors: Who, and what, could change the course of the 2021-22 season
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Friday, 08 October 2021 05:31
Which NBA teams and players could disrupt the races for home-court advantage and awards during the 2021-22 season?After the New York Knicks' surprising run to the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference last season, could head coach Tom Thibodeau's crew pull off that feat again in an improved East? Are Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets…
Kyrie ineligible for Fri. preseason game at home
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Thursday, 07 October 2021 17:55
NEW YORK -- The Brooklyn Nets listed Kyrie Irving as ineligible to play in their home preseason game Friday, another strong indication he has not met New York's vaccination requirement.Irving has not been with the Nets for any of their practices in New York, where professional athletes are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to practice or play.The Nets are…
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