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- How well is Russell Westbrook going to mesh with the rest of the Houston Rockets?
Friday - 10/18/2019 - 03:45 PMAre Westbrook and Harden going to be able to collaborate well enough to get the Rockets to the championship?
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Kings' Harrison Barnes, Eagles' Malik Jefferson to cover funeral costs for Atatiana Jefferson
Friday - 10/18/2019 - 08:20 AMHarrison Barnes of the Dallas Mavericks and Malik Jackson of the Philadelphia Eagles will cover the funeral costs for Atatian Jefferson's family.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Kings' Buddy Hield on contract talks: 'Name one big free agent who came to Sacramento'
Thursday - 10/17/2019 - 01:46 PMSacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield told reporters Wednesday that he felt insulted by the team's contract extension offer.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Are the Warriors being underestimated this season?
Thursday - 10/17/2019 - 12:20 PMUSA TODAY Sports' Trysta Krick and Mark Medina break down the expectations for the Golden State Warriors this season.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - NBA Click & Roll: Wyd, LeBron?
Wednesday - 10/16/2019 - 05:14 PMFrom the LeBron-China drama to fantasy basketball prep, here's everything you need to know from this week in the NBA.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - LeBron James' response to Daryl Morey's tweet is disappointingly surprising
Tuesday - 10/15/2019 - 04:46 PMUSA TODAY Sports' Dan Wolken breaks down LeBron's recent comments regarding Daryl Morey's tweets about China.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - LeBron James addresses 'tough situation' after China backlash
Tuesday - 10/15/2019 - 07:49 PMLeBron James made headlines with his remarks Monday about China, Hong Kong and a pro-Hong Kong tweet, some would say for all the wrong reasons.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'Freedom is not free': Celtics' Enes Kanter responds to LeBron James' China, Daryl Morey comments
Tuesday - 10/15/2019 - 09:26 AMLeBron James added another layer to the NBA's China situation by not supporting Daryl Morey's tweet. Boston's Enes Kanter said "freedom isn't free."
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - LeBron James says Rockets GM Daryl Morey 'misinformed' on China tweet, then clarifies remark
Tuesday - 10/15/2019 - 02:02 AMLeBron James said Daryl Morey was "misinformed" in his tweet about Hong Kong protesters, but clarified he meant in regards to the reaction.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA debut captivated the country 50 years ago
Monday - 10/14/2019 - 09:18 PMThen known as Lew Alcindor, his debut on Oct. 18, 1969, was the highly-publicized first step in one of the greatest careers in NBA history.
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- New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson expected to miss start of season
Friday - 10/18/2019 - 12:18 PMNo. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson is expected to be sidelined for the start of the NBA regular season.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Michael Jordan opens health-care clinic to serve low-income communities in Charlotte
Friday - 10/18/2019 - 08:42 AMCharlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan unveiled the Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic that will serve low-income community members.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Adam Silver: China wanted Daryl Morey fired, NBA said 'no chance'
Thursday - 10/17/2019 - 06:54 PMNBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday the Chinese government and partners asked the NBA to fire Daryl Morey fired, but Silver staunchly refused.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How will Lakers manage minutes of star duo? 'I'm born to have workload,' LeBron James says
Thursday - 10/17/2019 - 12:26 PMAs LeBron James and Anthony Davis gain chemistry on the court, Lakers coach Frank Vogel will manage their workload this year so they remain effective.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Do the Lakers have enough shooters to contend for an NBA title?
Wednesday - 10/16/2019 - 02:22 PMUSA TODAY Sports' Trysta Krick and Mark Medina break down the questions entering this season for the Los Angeles Lakers.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Clippers are clear-cut contenders with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George
Tuesday - 10/15/2019 - 05:05 PMSportsPulse: Trysta Krick and Mark Medina break down the Los Angeles Clippers who all of a sudden find themselves at the top of the crop with the additions of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George .
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - NBA shamefully proves that when it comes to profits, no foul can be too flagrant for China
Tuesday - 10/15/2019 - 01:46 PMThe NBA may be 'woke' in America. But in China, NBA officials don't want to risk their bank accounts to support Uighurs or protesters in Hong Kong.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Mike Bibby hired as high school basketball coach after sexual misconduct claims
Tuesday - 10/15/2019 - 09:11 AMPhoenix Hillcrest Prep is hiring Mike Bibby, who was ousted as Shadow Mountain's head coach in late February following sexual misconduct allegations.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - LeBron James: Daryl Morey 'misinformed' about consequences of China tweet
Monday - 10/14/2019 - 10:51 PMSportsPulse: LeBron James had some critical words for Daryl Morey when he addressed the media on Monday night, calling the Rockets GM ' misinformed'.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Lakers and Warriors stars sit as L.A. awaits word on Anthony Davis thumb injury
Monday - 10/14/2019 - 06:32 PMWhile the Lakers wait for an update on Anthony Davis' thumb, LeBron James and Draymond Green will join him in sitting out the Lakers-Warriors game.
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- Shaquille O'Neal donates home to family of Atlanta boy paralyzed in shooting
Friday - 10/18/2019 - 10:11 AMShaquille O'Neal heard Isaiah Payton couldn't go home after he was paralyzed from the chest down. So Shaq donated an accessible house to his family.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How far can the Pelicans go this season?
Thursday - 10/17/2019 - 04:15 PMUSA TODAY Sports' Trysta Krick and Jeff Zillgitt break down the potential for the New Orleans Pelicans this season.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - LeBron James' controversial comments 'furthers his brand power in China'
Thursday - 10/17/2019 - 02:27 PMHow much is LeBron James’ deal with Nike worth? He makes $32 million annually from the popular apparel and shoe company, according to Forbes.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Bradley Beal signs two-year, $72 million extension with Washington Wizards
Thursday - 10/17/2019 - 08:48 AMWashington Wizards guard Bradley Beal agreed to a two-year, $72 million max extension with a player option for 2022-23.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Opinion: What LeBron James could have — and should have — said about Daryl Morey, China
Wednesday - 10/16/2019 - 04:23 PMLeBron James said a bunch of things that didn't go over well. He could have said a bunch of other things and avoided the criticism that came his way.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Are LeBron James and the rest of the NBA right to bow to China?
Tuesday - 10/15/2019 - 05:19 PMChina is a nuclear-armed, economic superpower but gets its feeling hurt by so much as a deleted Tweet, a lesson learned for LeBron James and the NBA.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Opinion: LeBron James' stance on China uproar weakens his voice on other issues
Tuesday - 10/15/2019 - 05:58 PMLeBron James stood by his critical comments of the Rockets GM, saying on Tuesday he doesn't think "every issue should be everybody's problem."
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How Lakers handled uncertainty of China trip: 'We came out really good'
Tuesday - 10/15/2019 - 06:35 AMHere's an inside look at how the Lakers handled their week in China amid an international incident spurred by a tweet from Rockets GM Daryl Morey.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Opinion: LeBron James undermines values he's espoused in most disgraceful moment of career
Tuesday - 10/15/2019 - 01:51 AMLeBron James' Monday news conference played right into the hands of Chinese government propaganda and undermined the values he has publicly espoused.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Rockets' James Harden on NBA-China dispute: 'I'm staying out of it'
Sunday - 10/13/2019 - 08:58 PMJames Harden made it known he doesn't intend to address the controversy anymore, steering the conversation back to basketball and the upcoming season.
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