Gregg Popovich
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Summer League winds down, and now, maybe, some NBA rest
They’ll hand out T-shirts to the Summer League winners following the championship game between Memphis and Minnesota in Las Vegas on Monday night, and then things will finally slow down a bit in the NBA.…
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Tony Parker says he’s retiring from NBA after 18 seasons
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker’s impressive career is over. Parker announced Monday he’s retiring from basketball after 18 seasons in the NBA. The 37-year-old guard said on Twitter it was an…
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With Leonard leading way, Raptors on cusp of 1st NBA title
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — There was a moment, not long before the postseason started, when Toronto coach Nick Nurse learned all that he really needed to know about Kawhi Leonard and what makes the man…
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Column: Raptors one-and-done gamble on verge of paying off
This is what the Toronto Raptors had in mind all along. When they went all-in with the trade for Kawhi Leonard, they knew his time in the Great North was likely to be short. But…
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Not every NBA player will put body on line to take a charge
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Toronto guard Kyle Lowry squarely planted his feet and braced for contact with Milwaukee Bucks athletic big man Giannis Antetokounmpo barreling down on him. Lowry, one of the best in basketball…
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Big man on court: Nikola Jokic showing off all his skills
DENVER (AP) — Earlier in the playoffs, he was drawing comparisons to Wilt Chamberlain. This week, it’s Magic Johnson. As the casual basketball fan — everyone, really — is finding out, Denver Nuggets big man…
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Tapia hits bases-loaded triple to lift Rox over D’backs 8-7
DENVER (AP) — Raimel Tapia’s clutch hit got Colorado even. His aggressive baserunning gave the Rockies a chance to win and took the pressure off his teammate. Tapia hit a tying, bases-loaded triple and scored…
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AP source: Cavs to interview Spurs assistant Udoka
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers have scheduled another interview in their slow, steady search for a coach. Cleveland will meet with former NBA player and current San Antonio assistant coach Ime Udoka about its opening,…
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Popovich negotiating new deal with San Antonio Spurs
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Spurs suffered through an odd, erratic season filled with injuries, strife and drama before a second straight ouster from the playoffs in the first round. Gregg Popovich enjoyed it so…
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How to slow Leonard? 76ers’ Brown knows it won’t be easy
Philadelphia is already in trouble in its Eastern Conference semifinal series against Toronto, and 76ers coach Brett Brown might be one of the biggest reasons why. It’s not that Brown made coaching mistakes in Game…
3 months ago