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Bagley, Porter headline list of top forwards in NBA draft
Marvin Bagley III dominated at Duke, while fellow freshman Michael Porter Jr. barely saw action at Missouri due to injury. Yet they’ll likely be the first forwards to hear their names called during Thursday’s draft.…
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International talent Doncic tops list of wings in NBA draft
An international prospect with tantalizing potential and several college freshmen headline the list of wings in the NBA draft.
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DiVincenzo’s path: NCAA title-game star to NBA draft hopeful
Donte DiVincenzo’s plan was to come out and test the NBA draft waters this spring, with the expectation that he would be returning to Villanova for another season. And then the national championship game happened.…
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Pistons land ex-Raptors coach Dwane Casey with 5-year deal
DETROIT (AP) — Dwane Casey lost his job in Toronto because the Raptors wanted to advance further in the playoffs. In Detroit, it would be an accomplishment if Casey can simply get the Pistons into…
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Back-to-back titles, and Finals MVPs, for Kevin Durant
It’s now two straight NBA championships for the Golden State Warriors, and two consecutive NBA Finals MVP awards for the forward who played a huge role in getting them to those titles.
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With 2 titles, Finals MVP Kevin Durant gets the last word
Kevin Durant’s move to the Golden State Warriors, booed by many around the NBA, has unquestionably paid off for both the player and his team. Two years, two NBA championships, and two NBA Finals MVPs later, the Seat Pleasant native is almost certain to get a new contract in the next few weeks.
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Facing Finals sweep, LeBron praises “stacked” Warriors
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James was relaxed, reflective and even resigned to his fate. The end of the series, season and maybe his second stint in Cleveland, are near. The Golden State Warriors have made…
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Lynx use trip to Washington for day of service
Maya Moore, Lindsay Whalen and their Minnesota Lynx teammates have been to the White House a few times in their storied careers after winning WNBA championships.
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On call: Cavs turning to seldom-used Hood against Warriors
CLEVELAND (AP) — Rodney Hood’s most significant moment in these playoffs came while sitting on the bench. Well, he’s getting up and getting in the NBA Finals. Looking for an offensive weapon to negate Golden…
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Curry dazzles from deep, Warriors take 2-0 NBA Finals lead
Stephen Curry dazzled in outdueling LeBron James as the two superstars traded big shots and celebratory moves, hitting an NBA Finals-record nine 3-pointers and scoring 33 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 122-103 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night for 2-0 lead.
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Big Blunder: Smith’s mistake joins others in sports history
NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James’ face said it all. J.R. Smith messed up. And the Cleveland Cavaliers paid for his mistake as they lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals 124-114 to the Golden…
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James left in disbelief after brilliant Game 1 performance
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James defied belief with another brilliant playoff performance and was in utter disbelief at the officials and a play by teammate J.R. Smith down the stretch that sent the Cleveland…
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76ers exec accused of trashing others anonymously on Twitter
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are investigating whether team president Bryan Colangelo used a variety of Twitter accounts to anonymously trash some of his own players and fellow executives and defend himself against criticism…
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Mother of G League player who died sues NBA, Pistons
DETROIT (AP) — The mother of a G League player who died in March after collapsing on the court during a game has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the NBA and the Detroit Pistons of…
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Police reports contrast with video of Bucks player’s arrest
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Officers involved in the stun gun arrest of Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown said in preliminary police reports that Brown was aggressive when he was approached about a parking violation, though body…
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