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- NBA referee Eric Lewis retires amidst league's investigation into social media account
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 02:32 PMThe NBA was looking into if referee Eric Lewis used an account that responded to messages that had been critical of him and other officials.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - United States overcomes sloppy start to rout New Zealand in FIBA World Cup opener
Saturday - 08/26/2023 - 11:16 AMThe U.S. turned a 14-4 first-quarter deficit into an eventual 99-72 win over New Zealand in the first group game of the 2023 FIBA World Cup
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Lakers to unveil statue of Kobe Bryant outside arena on 2.8.24
Thursday - 08/24/2023 - 12:15 PMThe Lakers will unveil a statue of Kobe Bryant at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 8, Vanessa Bryant, his widow, announced on Thursday.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Lonzo Ball claps back at Stephen A. Smith for questioning if he can return from knee injury
Tuesday - 08/22/2023 - 06:57 PMLonzo Ball posted video evidence to debunk Stephen A. Smith's claim that the Chicago Bulls point guard won't be able to return from a knee injury.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Tee Morant on suspended son Ja Morant: 'He got in trouble because of his decisions'
Saturday - 08/19/2023 - 04:17 PMWhile speaking at a kids camp, Tee Morant said no one is to blame for son Ja Morant's current predicament except himself.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 76ers star James Harden floats idea of playing professionally in China
Thursday - 08/17/2023 - 01:20 PMJames Harden will turn 34 later in August and has vowed "never" to play for an organization of which Sixers general manager Daryl Morey is a part.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 76ers shut down James Harden trade talks, determined to bring him back, per report
Sunday - 08/13/2023 - 10:58 AM76ers guard James Harden had opted into the final season of his $35.6 million contract with the idea that Philadelphia would work to find a trade.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Lenny Wilkens tells how Magic Johnson incited Michael Jordan during lazy Dream Team practice
Friday - 08/11/2023 - 02:26 PMLenny Wilkens shares a story about a Dream Team practice, where Magic Johnson wanted more intensity. Michael Jordan didn't take the prodding too well.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Nuggets host Lakers, Suns' Kevin Durant returns to Golden State on NBA opening night
Thursday - 08/10/2023 - 07:07 PMThe new NBA season will tip off with two marquee matchups on TNT on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Ricky Rubio stepping away from basketball to focus on mental health
Saturday - 08/05/2023 - 01:41 PM"I have decided to stop my professional activity to take care of my mental health," Ricky Rubio said.
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- Collaborative effort helps US men's basketball cruise past Greece, into World Cup second round
Monday - 08/28/2023 - 11:19 AMTeam USA had 11 of its 12 players score at least five points, led by Austin Reaves' 15 points, in a rout that helps the Americans advance/
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Giannis says he won't sign an extension until he sees a title commitment from Bucks
Friday - 08/25/2023 - 01:49 PMMilwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo told the New York Times that he won't sign an extension until he see a title commitment from the team.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Nike gives details on Kobe 8 Protro 'Halo' released in honor of NBA legend's 45th birthday
Tuesday - 08/22/2023 - 03:06 PMNike worked with Vanessa Bryant to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant with the Kobe 8 Protro "Halo," an all-white sneaker that will release annually.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - NBA fines James Harden over comments that included calling 76ers' Daryl Morey 'a liar'
Tuesday - 08/22/2023 - 12:39 PMThe NBA fined 76ers guard James Harden $100,000 for "indicating that he would not perform the services called for under his player contract."
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 2023-24 NBA schedule: Defending champion Nuggets meet Lakers in season tipoff Oct. 24
Thursday - 08/17/2023 - 05:28 PMThe 2023-24 NBA season will open Oct. 24 as the Nuggets raise their championship banner and No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama makes his debut.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - NBA unveils in-season tournament schedule: See when each team plays
Tuesday - 08/15/2023 - 04:37 PMAll 30 teams will play for the NBA Cup when the in-season tournament begins on Nov. 3 and concludes in Las Vegas on Dec. 9.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Finally time for Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and his patriotic voice to be in Hall of Fame
Saturday - 08/12/2023 - 07:59 AMLongtime Spurs coach Gregg Popovich goes in with five NBA titles, an Olympic gold medal and more victories (1,366) than any coach in NBA history.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Basketball Hall of Fame set to induct Class of 2023
Friday - 08/11/2023 - 06:25 AMDirk Nowitzki, Dwayne Wade, Gregg Popovich among those to be honored Saturday in Springfield, Mass. Check out the complete list and their presenters.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Steph Curry rocks out onstage with Paramore in 'full circle moment'
Tuesday - 08/08/2023 - 07:47 PMSteph Curry had a rocking good time at the Chase Center. The Golden State Warriors star jammed out with the rock band Paramore on Monday night.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Anthony Davis agrees to three-year, $186 million extension with Los Angeles Lakers
Friday - 08/04/2023 - 04:46 PMThe Los Angeles Lakers extension with Anthony Davis will keep the eight-time All-Star under contract through the 2027-28 season.
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- US men's basketball team wraps up World Cup Group C play with easy win against Jordan
Wednesday - 08/30/2023 - 07:05 AMThe U.S. men's national basketball team wrapped up FIBA World Cup Group C play with a 110-62 victory against Jordan, finishing atop its group at 3-0.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - FIBA World Cup 2023: Who are the favorites to win a medal?
Thursday - 08/24/2023 - 03:28 PMAs long as the U.S. is sending NBA players to major international competitions, it will remain the favorite to win. Who else could take gold?
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - FIBA World Cup starts Friday: How to watch, what to know
Wednesday - 08/23/2023 - 01:06 PMThe new-look U.S. team is the favorite at the FIBA World Cup, which begins Friday in three Asian countries. What to know.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Knicks suing Raptors and former employee for sharing confidential information, per reports
Monday - 08/21/2023 - 11:37 PMThe New York Knicks have reportedly filed a lawsuit against the Toronto Raptors as they allege that a former employee sent confidential information.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - NBA Christmas Day schedule features Lakers-Celtics, Nuggets-Warriors among five games
Thursday - 08/17/2023 - 04:40 PMThe defending champion Denver Nuggets will face the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers host the Boston Celtics among five marquee games.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - James Harden vows 'never' to return to Sixers as long as 'liar' Daryl Morey is there
Monday - 08/14/2023 - 08:52 AMAt an event in China, 10-time All-Star James Harden blasts Sixers president Daryl Morey: "I will never be part of an organization that he's part of."
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'We in the Hall of Fame, dawg': Dwyane Wade wraps up sensational night for Class of 2023
Sunday - 08/13/2023 - 02:54 AMThe 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony had a little bit of everything, capped by Dwyane Wade's heart-tugging (and hilarious) finish.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Dwyane Wade shares secret of his post-NBA success on eve of Hall of Fame induction
Friday - 08/11/2023 - 06:27 AMFour years removed from the NBA, Dwyane Wade is as busy as he's ever been with projects, businesses, partnerships and philanthropy work.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - How 1992 Dream Team shaped Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker on way to Hall of Fame
Thursday - 08/10/2023 - 11:52 AMNBA international greats Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker all have one thing in common: They were heavily influenced by the 1992 Dream Team.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Ex-NBA player Terrence Williams sentenced to 10 years in prison for health care fraud
Thursday - 08/03/2023 - 07:42 PMFormer NBA player Terrence Williams has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after leading a multimillion-dollar scam against the NBA's health plan.
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