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Olynyk’s putback off Wade’s miss lifts Heat past Wiz 113-112
Kelly Olynyk’s game-winning putback with 0.2 seconds left added more fuel to Washington’s distaste for him, lifting the Miami Heat to a ragged 113-112 comeback victory over the Wizards, who were without new center Dwight Howard for their season opener.
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Dwight Howard sits out Wizards’ opener with sore buttocks
New Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard missed all of training camp and the entire exhibition schedule with a lower-back injury — and now, he’s sitting out the team’s season opener against the Miami Heat.
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G League to offer $125,000 contracts to elite prospects
MIAMI (AP) — The G League will begin offering “select contracts” worth $125,000 next year to elite prospects who are not yet eligible for the NBA, a move that could slightly lessen the handful of…
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Welcome, rooks: Ayton, Bamba, Trier sparkle in NBA debuts
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mo Bamba heard his name over Orlando’s public address system for the first time during introductions, and waved his arms to the crowd asking for their cheers. Then the game started.…
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Butler to join Wolves in opener at Spurs, despite asking out
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Just like last season, Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves traveled to San Antonio for their opener. After all the disruption caused by Butler’s trade request that became public a week before…
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Bucks acquire Meeks from Wizards, teams swap 2nd-rounders
The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired suspended guard Jodie Meeks, a future second-round draft pick and cash from the Wizards, sending a future second-round pick back to Washington.
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With LeBron gone, Eastern Conference set for a new champion
The roadblock has been removed. With LeBron James gone, the path to the NBA Finals from the Eastern Conference is open again. Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto and more are hoping to win the race to it.…
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Column: A glimpse of the NBA’s future in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — There was LeBron James, still somewhat of a startling sight in purple and gold. And there were Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, still very much the champions…
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Kawhi Leonard sits out Toronto’s preseason home debut
Kawhi Leonard’s debut in his new home arena will have to wait. Leonard was one of the regulars who rested Friday night, when the Toronto Raptors defeated Melbourne United 120-82. The Raptors scheduled five preseason…
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WNBA President Lisa Borders is latest executive to leave
NEW YORK (AP) — Lisa Borders stepped down as WNBA president on Tuesday, the third executive to leave the league in six months. She will become the first president and CEO of Time’s Up —…
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Now a dad, new challenges face Beal this season
As the Wizards embark on a new season, their All-Star shooting guard has a brand new challenge — his first child at home. How Bradley Beal and his teammates balance kids with their NBA careers.
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NBA plans to ban Kanye West’s Yeezy basketball sneaker, report says
Adidas athletes were expected to debut the new shoe on the court during the 2018-2019 season, but NBA officials are unlikely to approve the kicks without a redesign, according to the report.
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Challenge grows for US to keep spinning gold in basketball
SAN CRISTOBAL DE LA LAGUNA, Spain (AP) — Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi know that winning a World Cup keeps getting more difficult. With the rest of the world improving, the two iconic U.S. players…
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Winning start for Kawhi Leonard with Raptors
Kawhi Leonard is finally back on the court and the Toronto Raptors should be happy with the results. Leonard scored 12 points in his first game with his new team and the Raptors beat the…
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PHOTOS: DC athletes pose with furry friends for Humane Rescue Alliance
D.C. sports fans and avid animal lovers unite: A new book from the Humane Rescue Alliance features glossy photos of star athletes and some cuddly teammates. See photos.
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