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Fans support Hong Kong, Tibet at Nets’ 1st game since China
NEW YORK (AP) — A group of fans held signs, wore shirts and chanted support for Hong Kong and Tibet in the Brooklyn Nets’ first game since returning from China. The fans sat behind the…
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Kemba Walker returns to UConn for First Night celebration
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Former UConn basketball star Kemba Walker returned to campus Friday to get a good look at the next generation of Huskies. The Boston Celtics guard, who led Connecticut to the 2011…
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The NBA’s West race should be incredibly good this season
Stephen Curry knew roster change was inevitable. That being said, Curry and the Golden State Warriors aren’t changing their expectations. The five-time defending Western Conference champions aren’t the popular pick to represent their side of…
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Bucks, 76ers eye East title with Leonard back in the West
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks were a couple wins from beating Toronto. The Philadelphia 76ers were maybe a couple bounces from doing it a round earlier. Neither team was good enough to finish the…
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Pistons sign Tre’Shawn Thurman, waive Sword
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have signed forward Tre’Shawn Thurman and waived guard Craig Sword. The Pistons announced the moves Friday, just a day after announcing that they’d signed Sword. The 6-foot-7 Thurman averaged…
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NBA Calendar
Oct. 21 — Rosters set for opening night (5 p.m. EDT). Oct. 22 — Regular season opens. Jan. 5, 2020 — 10-day contracts can be signed. Jan. 10 — All contracts guaranteed for rest of…
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NBA says Chinese wanted Morey’s firing; China denies claim
The rift between the NBA and China appeared to widen again Friday, as the fallout over Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet in support of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong continued. A day after…
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WNBA Dream moving to 3,500-seat arena near Atlanta airport.
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Dream are getting a new home. The WNBA team announced Friday it will play next season at a 3,500-seat arena near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Gateway Center Arena…
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Hutton notches 2nd straight shutout, Sabres beat Kings 3-0
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Buffalo Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton keeps stopping shots. The Los Angeles Kings can’t seem to score. Put the teams together and the result is predictable. Hutton set a Buffalo record for…
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Women impacting NBA in various roles, 11 assistant coaches
Practice is over and Boston Celtics assistant coach Kara Lawson is still working. She stands under the basket rebounding, giving feedback to rookie guard Carsen Edwards as he shoots from different spots on the court.…
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