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Bronny James begins his Lakers career with a preseason debut. LeBron won’t join until the next game
Bronny James played in his first NBA preseason game when the Lakers host Minnesota in the first of Los Angeles’ two games in the Coachella Valley.
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Celtics beat the Nuggets 107-103 in the NBA’s preseason opener at Abu Dhabi
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Patrick Ewing returns to the New York Knicks in the new role of basketball ambassador
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LeBron James, Anthony Davis will play in Lakers’ first preseason games in Palm Springs, Redick says
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T-wolves welcome Randle and DiVincenzo with title aspirations, after tough farewell to Towns
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Mavs guard Dante Exum injures wrist, and there’s no timetable for a return
Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum injured his right wrist during training camp in Las Vegas, and the team gave no timetable for a return.
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Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III sidelined at least three weeks with a hamstring strain
The New Orleans Pelicans say forward Trey Murphy III has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain that will sideline him from basketball activities for at least three weeks.
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On the road: Plenty of NBA teams mixing the grind of training camp with resort life
The Cleveland Cavaliers were hitting golf balls into a lake and some people couldn’t figure out why.
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Man pleads guilty in betting scheme that ensnared ex-NBA player Jontay Porter
A gambler has pleaded guilty in a sports betting scandal that got NBA player Jontay Porter kicked out of the league earlier this year.
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Clippers sign guard Terance Mann to a contract extension
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Terance Mann to a contract extension. Mann averaged 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting 51% from the field in 75 games last season.
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Mavs star Luka Doncic injures calf in preseason practice, will be evaluated in a week
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic injured a calf during preseason practice and will be re-evaluated in a week.
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Knicks add Karl-Anthony Towns from Timberwolves after completing three-team trade with Hornets
Karl-Anthony Towns has joined the Knicks after the Minnesota Timberwolves sent their four-time All-Star to New York in a three-team deal that also included the Charlotte Hornets.
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New coach Charles Lee wastes no time prioritizing defense as Hornets begin a new era
Charles Lee wasted no time setting an agenda in his first training camp practice as coach of the Charlotte Hornets.
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Stephen Curry’s gold-medal summer and ‘nuit nuit’ gesture still resonates as NBA camps open
Stephen Curry got the question and didn’t even have to think about the answer. Someone wanted to know what French words that the Golden State Warriors star picked up during his gold-medal experience at the Paris Olympics this summer.
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Appreciation: Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Fame player, had impact far beyond the game
The finger wag. The enormous smile. The unmistakable voice. Dikembe Mutombo played defense at a level and with a flair that few others in basketball history ever possessed, all among the many reasons why he’s immortalized in the Hall of Fame.
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Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are talking Mavs title with Klay Thompson on board
Kyrie Irving helped sell Klay Thompson on the idea that Dallas is a destination for a career revival.
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Blazers stay the course on their rebuilding project heading into the new season
The Portland Trail Blazers didn’t make any splashy moves in the offseason, opting to stay on course with a long-term rebuilding project.
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Mike Brown hopes the Kings can climb the NBA mountain
As he mapped out plans for training camp, Kings coach Mike Brown settled on a theme: mountain climbing.
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Golden State Warriors prepare to move on without Klay Thompson
For as long as he can remember, Andrew Wiggins has considered Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson synonymous with the Golden State Warriors.
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LeBron James is feeling ‘pure joy’ as he begins Lakers training camp alongside son Bronny
LeBron James is beginning his 22nd training camp this week with the Los Angeles Lakers, and this one will be a unique experience.
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After getting a taste of postseason success, the Pacers want to do even more in 2024-25 season
Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner got their first taste of playoff success with the Indiana Pacers last season. It’s only fueled their hunger to achieve even more.
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Zach LaVine says he’s healthy, ready to do what Bulls ask of him
Zach LaVine insisted he is healthy and ready to ready to do whatever the Chicago Bulls ask of him this season. Above all, he’s ready to put the drama in the past.
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T-wolves coming to terms with Towns’ departure as stunning trade alters training camp vibe
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are coming to terms with the departure of franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns.
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Lauri Markkanen is a cornerstone of Utah Jazz rebuild heading into 2024-25 season
Making Lauri Markkanen a cornerstone of the rebuilding process has given the Utah Jazz a clearer direction of where the franchise wants to go in trying to become an NBA playoff contender again.
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Kawhi Leonard plans to be in the Clippers’ opening night lineup if balky right knee cooperates
Kawhi Leonard is planning to be in the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup for opening night unless his balky right knee prevents him from inaugurating the team’s new arena.
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A fully healthy Ben Simmons is ready to lead the rebuilding Nets
Point guard Ben Simmons said he believes he can be a game-changing force after having surgery in March to repair a lower-back nerve impingement.
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Suns’ All-Star trio of Durant, Booker and Beal back for Year 2 with a new coach, supporting cast
The so-called Big 3 was a big disappointment for the Phoenix Suns in Year 1. Now the franchise hopes a little continuity for their star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal and a revamped supporting cast can help Year 2 be much more successful.
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Spurs bring in veteran guard Paul to provide leadership for Wembanyama and their youthful roster
The San Antonio Spurs tried to provide David Robinson and Tim Duncan with all they needed to develop quickly, but were lacking a bit when it came to their newest superstar, Victor Wembanyama.
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Media Day in the NBA: Optimism abounds, and new faces settle into new homes
Klay Thompson walked through the Dallas Mavericks’ facility in his new uniform for the first time. Chris Paul posed side-by-side with Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio, one standing about a foot and a half taller than the other.
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Pelicans star Zion Williamson still has Brandon Ingram as a wingman -- for now
Pelicans star power forward Zion Williamson still has Brandon Ingram as a wingman for now. They’re entering their sixth straight training camp as Pelicans teammates this week after an offseason in which their NBA paths appeared to be diverging.
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Knicks tiptoe into training camp while waiting for acquisition of Towns to become official
Karl-Anthony Towns was in the Knicks’ building, though not yet on their team. The trade bringing the All-Star center to New York and sending out Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo hadn’t been completed Monday by the time the Knicks reported for training camp and met with the media.
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Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell relieved to be in Cleveland for long haul after signing extension
Donovan Mitchell carried a heavy burden last season as speculation about his future with Cleveland made every move on and off the court a challenge. It’s been lifted.
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Grizzlies guard Ja Morant happy and says that’s scary for a lot of people
Ja Morant is in no mood to prove anyone wrong or forget everything he’s gone through the past two years.
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Embiid, Maxey and George enter the season richer, and expectations are higher for the 76ers
Paul George ditched Los Angeles and decided to help form a new Big Three in Philadelphia with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
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