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Aug 01, 2021
Giannis Antetokounmpo definitely had something to declare on his triumphant return to Greece on Sunday.
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Aug 01, 2021
Basketball and business are about to mix in a way players have never experienced as the quarterfinals of the Olympic men's tournament arrives on the same day free agency opens in the NBA.
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Aug 01, 2021
The three-time reigning Olympic champion Americans will face reigning World Cup champion Spain in the quarterfinals of the men's tournament at the Tokyo Games on Tuesday.
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Jul 31, 2021
Veteran center Serge Ibaka on Saturday exercised his contract option, worth $9.7 million, to return to the LA Clippers for a second season, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Jul 31, 2021
Bobby Portis, who averaged 11.4 points and 7.1 rebounds this season for the champion Bucks, has decided to test free agency after declining his $3.8 million option to stay in Milwaukee, his agent told ESPN.
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Jul 31, 2021
On a night when he became the all-time leading American scorer in the Olympics, Kevin Durant added another tremendous performance to his Team USA resume in a 119-84 victory over the Czech Republic.
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Jul 31, 2021
On a night when he became the all-time leading American scorer in the Olympics, Kevin Durant added another tremendous performance to his Team USA resume in a 119-84 victory over the Czech Republic.
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Jul 30, 2021
Thompson is heading to the Kings as part of a three-team deal that will send Kris Dunn to the Celtics and Delon Wright to the Hawks.
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Jul 30, 2021
The Celtics reshuffled their roster on Friday by picking up Josh Richardson and Kris Dunn in two separate deals, while center Tristan Thompson was sent to the Kings.
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Jul 30, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst says Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn't need any type of offseason procedure for the left knee the two-time MVP hyperextended during the team's NBA title run.
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Jul 30, 2021
The Lakers made the blockbuster move, but was it the right move? Our NBA insiders are answering the biggest questions surrounding free agency and trade season.
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Jul 30, 2021
The Thunder, who already have 12 first-round picks above and beyond their own over the next five drafts, picked up another future No. 1 and center Derrick Favors from Utah for a future second-rounder, sources told ESPN.
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Jul 30, 2021
The Thunder, who already have 12 first-round picks above and beyond their own over the next five drafts, picked up another future No. 1 and center Derrick Favors from Utah for a 2027 second-rounder.
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Jul 30, 2021
The Lakers made the blockbuster move, but was it the right move? Our NBA insiders are answering the biggest questions surrounding free agency and trade season.
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Jul 30, 2021
Team USA managing director Jerry Colangelo knows things haven't gone as planned this summer with a volatile roster and some shaky performance on the floor. But he was emphatic that a fourth consecutive gold medal is still there for the team to take.
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Jul 30, 2021
From blockbuster trades to shocking lottery picks, our experts break down everything from a wild draft night.
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Jul 30, 2021
Cade Cunningham went No. 1 overall to the Pistons, while Jalen Suggs dropped to the Magic at 5.
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Jul 29, 2021
Commissioner Adam Silver paused the draft and invited Terrence Clarke's mother, sister and brother onto the stage, as the NBA selected Clarke -- giving him the honor he would've received had the tragedy earlier this year not taken place.
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Jul 29, 2021
Suggs had a storybook career at Gonzaga. Now's he's off to the NBA. Here's what you need to know.
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Jul 29, 2021
The Lakers have agreed to a deal with the Wizards to acquire Russell Westbrook in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the No. 22 pick Thursday night, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Jul 29, 2021
The NBA will celebrate its 75th anniversary season during the 2021-22 season by naming a list of its 75 greatest players in league history, commissioner Adam Silver announced.
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Jul 29, 2021
The Pistons opened Thursday night's draft by taking Cade Cunningham. Jalen Green went to the Rockets at No. 2.
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Jul 29, 2021
The Cavs are acquiring Rubio, a 2022 second-round pick and cash for Taurean Prince, sources told ESPN.
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Jul 29, 2021
The Lakers are nearing a deal with the Wizards to acquire Russell Westbrook in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and a 2021 draft pick, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Jul 29, 2021
From draft projections to expert analysis, here's everything you need to know before the 2021 NBA draft. Watch on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Jul 29, 2021
Pelicans' center Jaxson Hayes resisted officers and had to be subdued by two Taser shots, according to a news release issued Thursday by the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Jul 29, 2021
Detroit Pistons has landed on a decision to select Oklahoma State's Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 pick in Thursday night's NBA Draft, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Jul 28, 2021
Former Gonzaga star Jalen Suggs has landed a multiyear footwear and apparel deal with Adidas.
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Jul 28, 2021
Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was arrested in the Los Angeles area early Wednesday morning after an alleged altercation with a police officer, TMZ Sports reported.
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Jul 28, 2021
Mike D'Antoni is leaving the Brooklyn Nets, forcing Steve Nash to make another change on his coaching staff.
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Jul 28, 2021
Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was arrested in the Los Angeles area early Wednesday morning after an alleged altercation with a police officer, TMZ Sports reported.
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Jul 28, 2021
The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced an exclusive 15-year naming rights partnership to rename the city's downtown arena after Paycom, a local company that offers online payroll and human resources services to employers.
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Jul 28, 2021
The G League Ignite is finalizing a deal with USC associate head coach Jason Hart to become the program's new head coach, sources told ESPN.
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Jul 28, 2021
From projections to expert analysis, we'll get you prepared for Thursday's draft (8 p.m. ET on ESPN).
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Jul 28, 2021
From draft projections to expert analysis, here's everything you need to know before the 2021 NBA draft. Watch on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Jul 27, 2021
As expected, the NBA's board of governors gave approval on Tuesday to the plan that would bring back the play-in tournament in April 2022, with the same format used in 2021.
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Jul 27, 2021
Former President Barack Obama will have a minority equity stake in NBA Africa and will help the league's social responsibility efforts on that continent as a strategic partner.
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Jul 27, 2021
New head coach Willie Green says the Pelicans' situation is very reminiscent of his time in Phoenix, where he served as the Suns' top assistant. "People that love to come to work," he said. "... We're really close to taking the next step."
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Jul 27, 2021
Guard Bryn Forbes, who was fourth among NBA players in 3-point shooting percentage (45.2%) this season, will become an unrestricted free agent after declining his player option with the Bucks, sources told ESPN.
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Jul 27, 2021
The Dallas Mavericks are on the verge of hiring Igor Kokoskov to join Jason Kidd's coaching staff, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Jul 27, 2021
Cade Cunningham, the Big 12 Player of the Year and projected No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA draft, has signed a multiyear deal with Nike. Industry sources say it's the highest value shoe deal of this NBA draft class.
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Jul 27, 2021
Oni has been a target of the Nigeria basketball federation as they seek to rebuild the program around NBA talent.
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Jul 26, 2021
The Memphis Grizzlies are finalizing a trade that would send Jonas Valanciunas to the New Orleans Pelicans, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday.
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Jul 26, 2021
Luka Doncic made a spectacular Olympic debut with 48 points, tied for the second-highest total in men's basketball history in the Games, to lead Slovenia to a 118-100 victory.
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Jul 26, 2021
The United States men's basketball team faltered down the stretch Sunday in an 83-76 loss to France at the Olympics, its first loss at a Games since 2004.
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Jul 26, 2021
Luka Doncic made a spectacular Olympic debut with 48 points, tied for the second-highest total in men's basketball history, to lead Slovenia to a 118-100 victory.
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Jul 25, 2021
The United States faltered down the stretch Sunday in losing to France at the Olympics.
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Jul 25, 2021
Hail the basketball robot overlords. Draining shots like Steph Curry, a robot highlighted the halftime entertainment.
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Jul 24, 2021
Sure, the Bucks just won the title. But how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.
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Jul 24, 2021
With Devin Booker, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday in Tokyo just days after the NBA Finals, they have won the extreme respect of their American teammates at the Olympics.
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Jul 23, 2021
Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen received a qualifying offer from the team on Friday, making him a restricted free agent.
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Jul 23, 2021
HBD to KD? Kevin Durant had himself a day as he mingled with fellow Olympians and members of Team USA trolled him with a public rendition of "Happy Birthday."
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Jul 23, 2021
Gregg Popovich said he's not sure how he will use the three players when Team USA open Olympic play against France on Sunday.
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Jul 22, 2021
The Los Angeles Lakers made their first move in what promises to be a busy offseason by extending a qualifying offer to second-year guard Talen Horton-Tucker, the team announced Thursday.
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Jul 22, 2021
Willie Green, after helping lead the Suns to the NBA Finals as an assistant coach, was officially named head coach of the Pelicans on Thursday.
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Jul 22, 2021
Thousands of fans lined downtown Milwaukee streets on Thursday to catch a glimpse of their beloved Bucks in a parade to celebrate the city's first NBA championship in half a century.
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Jul 22, 2021
Bill Russell, the most decorated man in NBA history, will be giving the public a chance to own some of the prized memorabilia from his Hall of Fame career.
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Jul 22, 2021
Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder on Wednesday, and he will miss approximately six months.
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Jul 22, 2021
Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder on Wednesday, and he will miss approximately six months, sources said.
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Jul 21, 2021
Television ratings for the NBA Finals and playoffs posted sizable increases over last year, but according to Nielsen, the average was the fourth-lowest since 1997.
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Jul 21, 2021
Sure, the Bucks just won the title. But how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.
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Jul 21, 2021
Milwaukee celebrates becoming the third NBA Finals team to win four straight after trailing 0-2
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Jul 21, 2021
As crowds celebrated the Bucks' first NBA championship in 50 years Tuesday night, two shootings in downtown Milwaukee left three people wounded, police said.
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Jul 21, 2021
After losing in the NBA Finals, veteran Chris Paul said he's ready to "get back to work. I ain't retiring, if that's what you're asking. That's out."
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Jul 21, 2021
Much has changed in the NBA over Milwaukee's 49-season championship drought
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Jul 21, 2021
Sure, the Bucks just won the title. But how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.
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Jul 21, 2021
Zach LaVine has cleared health and safety protocols and will join the rest of Team USA in Tokyo on Thursday afternoon.
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Jul 21, 2021
The Bucks clinched their first title in 50 years on Tuesday, beating the Suns 105-98 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
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Jul 21, 2021
The Brooklyn Nets have opened as the favorites to win the 2021-22 NBA championship, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks.
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Jul 20, 2021
As Chris Paul and the Suns prepared for Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night, they did so knowing they'd see a very familiar face when the game began.
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Jul 20, 2021
As Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns prepare for Game 6 of the NBA Finals Tuesday night, they do so knowing they'll see a very familiar face when the game begins.
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Jul 20, 2021
The Pistons, owners of the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA draft, hosted Cade Cunningham for a light work out and are slated to bring in Jalen Green and Jalen Suggs for private workouts as well, sources told ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Jul 20, 2021
Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and Evan Mobley are among the 20 players invited to sit in the NBA draft green room, sources told ESPN's Jonathan Givony.
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Jul 20, 2021
The NBA board of governors approved Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez as limited partners with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx in a vote on Tuesday, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Jul 20, 2021
Overtime Elite told ESPN it's signing Tudor Somacescu, one of Europe's most promising prospects. Somacescu becomes the 12th player to sign with the new league.
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Jul 20, 2021
The 1992 Dream Team member has teamed up with Airbnb to offer fans a unique way to experience the summer games.
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Jul 19, 2021
On the eve of the Suns' first playoff game in which they've faced elimination this season, Phoenix coach Monty Williams on Monday said his team has "confidence as we go into this Game 6."
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Jul 19, 2021
Wes Unseld Jr. said both Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal know what is going to be required of them and are "committed to being better."
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Jul 19, 2021
Juancho Hernangomez, a forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves, is back on Spain's Olympic roster after being ruled out earlier this month because of a left shoulder injury.
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Jul 19, 2021
Team USA guard Zach LaVine was put into health and safety protocols on Monday and didn't travel with the rest of the team on its flight to Tokyo for the Olympics.
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Jul 19, 2021
Giannis Antetokounmpo isn't thinking about the Milwaukee Bucks being one win away from an NBA championship; he's staying in the moment and urging discipline on the eve of Game 6.
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Jul 19, 2021
Who are the free agents for the next two years? We have the lists.
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Jul 19, 2021
Following three straight wins, the Bucks now have taken over as big favorites to win the NBA title. David Purdum and Doug Kezirian look at that and more in the sports betting landscape.
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Jul 19, 2021
The U.S. men's basketball team beat Spain 83-76 on Sunday in its final exhibition game before the Tokyo Olympics.
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Jul 18, 2021
Holiday made the biggest steal and pass of his career to get the Bucks one win away from a title.
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Jul 18, 2021
Holiday made the biggest steal and pass of his career to get the Bucks one win away from a title.
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Jul 18, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday bounced back from a dismal Game 4, capping a terrific two-way effort with a steal and alley-oop pass that sealed Saturday's 123-119 win in Game 5.
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Jul 18, 2021
Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams was matter-of-fact after Saturday's 123-119 loss put his team down 3-2 in the NBA Finals: Do "whatever it takes" to force Game 7.
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Jul 17, 2021
Denver Nuggets wing Will Barton has declined his $14.7 million player option for the 2021-2022 season and will become a free agent, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Jul 17, 2021
The Milwaukee Bucks will be without reserve Thanasis Antetokounmpo in Game 5 of the NBA Finals vs. the Phoenix Suns Saturday, after he entered the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocol hours before tipoff in Arizona.
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Jul 17, 2021
The Washington Wizards have hired Wes Unseld Jr. as the team's new head coach. The sides agreed to a four-year deal, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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Jul 16, 2021
Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams dismissed Chris Paul's 10-point, five-turnover performance in Game 4 as "a blip" on the radar, saying his star guard remains "focused" on winning.
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Jul 16, 2021
After Cavaliers forward Kevin Love withdrew from Team USA, Nuggets center JaVale McGee and Spurs forward Keldon Johnson accepted the open spots on the 12-man roster for the Olympics.
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Jul 16, 2021
"I cannot explain the play," Antetokounmpo said. "But, at the end of the day, that's in the past. When you talk about the past, that's your ego talking."
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Jul 16, 2021
Ronald Nored spent time with the Hornets and Mike Weinar and Jenny Boucek both worked under Carlisle in Dallas.
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Jul 16, 2021
Lillard said he expects to be in a Blazers uniform next season but made it clear he wants to see changes that will elevate the roster.
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Jul 16, 2021
After Cavaliers forward Kevin Love withdrew from Team USA, Nuggets center JaVale McGee and Spurs forward Keldon Johnson accepted the open spots on the 12-man roster for the Olympics.
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Jul 16, 2021
The Washington Wizards are offering their head-coaching job to Denver Nuggets assistant Wes Unseld Jr., sources tell ESPN.
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