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Wemby puts up 42 points in Christmas debut
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Wednesday, 25 December 2024 15:18
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- High on the Madison Square Garden scoreboard, a video montage played of blocked shots from New York Knicks of yesteryear as DMX's "Party Up" blared over the public address system.Down on the court, though, no Knick could leap high enough Wednesday to swat a shot launched by Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 owner of a standing…
Sources: Heat's Butler prefers trade out of Miami
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Wednesday, 25 December 2024 10:28
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSix-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler prefers a trade out of Miami ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, league sources told ESPN.ESPN reported in the Inside Pass on Dec. 10 that the Heat are willing to listen to trade offers for Butler, and that Butler wants a win-now contender in any deal. Butler has not formally requested a trade,…
Sources: Heat's Smith has torn Achilles tendon
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Tuesday, 24 December 2024 17:57
EmailPrintMiami Heat guard Dru Smith has suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.He suffered the injury during Monday's victory against the Brooklyn Nets. As Smith dribbled during a possession early in the second quarter, he lost the ball on a turnover and immediately fell to the court grimacing in pain.Smith was escorted off the court to…
Zion eyeing return to full practice next week
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Tuesday, 24 December 2024 17:57
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsZion Williamson has begun the conditioning phase of his rehab from a left hamstring strain and is expected to return to full practice next week, while Brandon Ingram remains early in his recovery from a left ankle sprain, the New Orleans Pelicans announced Tuesday.Williamson has been out since Nov. 6 because of the injury and has been limited…
Booker out for Xmas; other stars questionable
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Tuesday, 24 December 2024 17:57
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPhoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has been ruled out of Wednesday's Christmas night home game against the Denver Nuggets because of a groin strain.It would be the third straight game Booker has missed after suffering the injury in the third quarter of a defeat last week to the visiting Indiana Pacers. The Suns lost both games he missed.Several…
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Caruso, Thunder agree to 4-year, $81M extension
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Wall tries broadcasting, still hopes for NBA return
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Wemby historic in 30-point, 10-block showcase
Saturday, 21 December 2024 21:41
Clarkson among 3 fined from Jazz-Pistons tussle
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Magic 'praying,' fear Mo Wagner's injury serious
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Tatum echoes Bird with 40-point triple-double
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Depleted Magic storm back, hold Heat to 8 in 4th
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Celts' Mazzulla fined $35K for comments to ref
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Claxton fined $25K for throwing ball into stands
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Heat's Butler hurts ankle, then exits with illness
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