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Wednesday's (ET) best game, top fantasy performers

A huge 11-game slate filled the NBA schedule, with plenty of highlight performances to go around, headlined by the marquee contest in Milwaukee between the two most recent NBA Champions in the Bucks and Lakers.

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On This Date: LeBron dominates Heat with 50-piece

It marked the 12th 50-point game of LeBron's career, moving him past Allen Iverson on the all-time leaderboards. The performance was also the first 50-piece by a Laker since Kobe Bryant's career finale, when he dropped 60.

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What has STAPLES Center been renamed to?

Beginning Dec. 25, 2021, the STAPLES Center will be renamed to Crypto.com Arena after a naming rights deal that is reportedly worth over $700 million.

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George is pacing Clippers' latest hot streak

After starting the season 1-4, the Clippers have bounced back by winning eight of their next nine led by Paul George's MVP level of play.

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What has STAPLES Center been renamed to?

Beginning Dec. 25, 2021, the STAPLES Center will be renamed to Crypto.com Arena after a naming rights deal that is reportedly worth over $700 million.

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NBA set for preseason games in Abu Dhabi

As part of a multi-year partnership deal signed between the NBA and Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the league will play its first NBA games in Abu Dhabi. The exhibition games, who's venue and participating teams are yet to be announced, are approximately set for Oct. 2022 as part of the 2022-23 preseason schedule.

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Warriors clicking with new-look supporting cast

The new-look Warriors, without any major offseason signings, have been clicking all cylinders led by their MVP candidate Stephen Curry and their new high-efficiency role players.

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On This Date: Kemba erupts for 60 points

Walker set a number of franchise records with his red-hot showcase, but it wasn’t quite enough for the Hornets to get the win.

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Frustrated AD calls Lakers blowout loss 'embarrassing'

This is the Lakers' sixth loss through 13 games and nearly every one of them has been in dramatic fashion. Against the Timberwolves, the game was decided in the third quarter when the Lakers got outscored 40-12.

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This is the Lakers' sixth loss through 13 games and nearly every one of them has been in dramatic fashion. Against the Timberwolves, the game was decided in the third quarter when the Lakers got outscored 40-12.

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Celtics' Schroder playing far better than his contract

For his current salary on the books, Schroder is certainly outplaying his value. Most recently against the Bucks, he erupted for 38 points, just three shy of his career-high, with a majority of those coming after the fourth quarter started.

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NBA probe on FA tampering in advanced stages

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA's probe into the possible pre-free agency tampering involving the signings of Kyle Lowry and Lonzo Ball has reached the "advanced stages."

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Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA's probe into the possible pre-free agency tampering involving the signings of Kyle Lowry and Lonzo Ball has reached the "advanced stages."

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Four players ejected as Turner, Gobert scuffle

Days after the dual ejection of Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris in Denver, the NBA witnessed another one. This one, not far from the altitudes of Ball Arena, occurred in Salt Lake City in a game between the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers.

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Olynyk (knee) to miss extended time

Prior to the injury, Olynyk had played nine of his 10 games off the bench with averages of 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

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Report: Simmons' agent believes 76ers impacting star's mental health

Simmons' agent Rich Paul, in an exclusive with The Athletic's Shams Charania, shared that the franchise's recent tactics geared towards ramping up Simmons' return to action are only worsening the star's mental health.

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On This Date: 76ers acquire Butler in stunning trade

Completed nearly two months after Butler had requested a trade from the Timberwolves, the deal saw the five-time All-Star paired in Philadelphia alongside the young star-studded duo of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.

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Days after the dual ejection of Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris in Denver, the NBA witnessed another one. This one, not far from the altitudes of Ball Arena, occurred in Salt Lake City in a game between the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers.

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Ben Simmons, Rich Paul believe 76ers worsening star's mental health

Simmons' agent Rich Paul, in an exclusive with The Athletic's Shams Charania, shared that the franchise's recent tactics geared towards ramping up Simmons' return to action are only worsening the star's mental health.

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Report: Butler (ankle) won't play vs. Clippers

Jimmy Butler left the game after playing all 12 minutes of the first quarter. He appeared to sprain his right ankle around the 1:19 mark of the first quarter after injuring it in a lock-up with Lakers guard Wayne Ellington.

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Mind-boggling stats from 13-game Wednesday

Wednesday night witnessed 26 of the 30 NBA teams taking the floor. Across the 13 games, we saw multiple thrilling plays, record-setting performances and some blowouts as well. All put together, there were some head-scratching, eye-popping numbers from every game.

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Butler leaves game vs. Lakers with sprained right ankle

Jimmy Butler left the game after playing all 12 minutes of the first quarter. He appeared to sprain his right ankle around the 1:19 mark of the first quarter after injuring it in a lock-up with Lakers guard Wayne Ellington.

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Bucks riding Giannis and depth in early title defence

The reigning Finals MVP is the only starter from last year's regular season to have played more than half the Bucks' games. He's played every one of the 12 games so far and is averaging numbers that are not far off his career-highs with 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.8 blocks.

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Will Duke's Banchero be the No.1 pick?

As per the Mock Draft by Sporting News' Draft Expert Kyle Irving, Duke's Paolo Banchero leads the early race for the No. 1 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft.

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Jokic ejected after altercation with Morris

Bringing the ball up the floor, Nikola Jokic was fouled hard by Markieff Morris which sparked quite the physical reaction from the Serbian Center. Tensions flared but after things calmed down and upon review, both players were ejected.

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NBA players with most 50-point games

It comes as no surprise that Wilt Chamberlain leads the NBA's all-time charts for most 50-point games. Among active players, James Harden is one of three in the top 10 with 23 to his name.

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OTD: The second-longest game ever

The quintuple-overtime contest is the second-longest game of all-time and the longest in the shot-clock era. Dale Ellis of the Seattle SuperSonics went off for a career-high and set an NBA record with his playing time.

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Monday's (ET) best game & top fantasy performers

Monday's eight-game slate provided historic performances, thrilling overtime games, and plenty of exciting plays. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

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Bringing the ball up the floor, Nikola Jokic was fouled hard by Markieff Morris which sparked quite the physical reaction from the Serbian center. Tensions flared but after things calmed down and upon review, both players were ejected.

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Bucks set for White House visit

US Presidents have typically hosted champions of major college tournaments and professional leagues. However, the Bucks visit marked the first time that an NBA team will visit the White House since the Cleveland Cavaliers were hosted by Barack Obama in 2016.

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Clippers beat Hornets with 22-0 run, win 4th straight

Over the final seven minutes, the Clippers went on a game-sealing 27-4 run. The loss was the fourth straight for the Hornets, who had started the season positively by winning five of their first seven.

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On This Date: Lillard's first 60-point game

This showcase, which came in a loss, was the first of three 60-point games for Lillard over the course of 2019-20 season - a feat only one other player had previously achieved in NBA history.

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Popovich on cusp of all-time coaching record

Gregg Popovich, one of two active head coaches that are among the 10 winningest coaches ever, stands a chance to rise to the top of the leaderboard in the 2021-22 season.

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Heat dominate Mavs, continue strong start to season

We're only seven games in but nothing says dominance more than ranking second-best on offence and league-best on defence. The Heat have made a strong statement on why they should be considered alongside the Nets and Bucks as contenders.

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“It looked like me and Shaq had a baby,” Barkley said, sharing his initial reaction to the clip much to the delight of O'Neal. Not one to mince words ever, Barkley did get serious after all the laughs ended.

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On This Date: Kobe begins legendary career

The late, great Kobe Bryant headlines a number of notable NBA players who played their first game on Nov. 3.

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Tuesday's (ET) best game & top fantasy performers

Just five games on a Tuesday night but there was plenty of action and performances to look back on with plenty of marquee teams taking the floor like the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat. In case you missed the action from the slate, here's a recap with the top performers, best game, top highlight and the final scores.

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Who are the tallest NBA players?

Heading into the NBA's 75th anniversary year, there are seven players who are listed as being taller than 7-feet. Who are the tallest players in the NBA?

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PG steps up big in comeback win

Paul George scored 27 of his 32 points in the second half, including being responsible for 18 of the team's final 27 points, as the Clippers overcame OKC with a 17-3 game-sealing run over the final 2:43 minutes.

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Collapse vs. Bulls latest of Celtics' rough losses

A late collapse against the Chicago Bulls has continued a difficult start to the season for one of the league's oldest and marquee franchises.

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Monday's (ET) best game & top fantasy performers

On a nine-game Monday night, the NBA provided plenty of highlights and had numerous superstars stepping with noteworthy performances. In case you missed the action from the slate, here's a recap with the top performers, best game, top highlight and the final scores.

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Billups era in Portland off to confusing start

It's understood that seven games is too small a sample size but taking a look at the Trail Blazers results and more specifically, the margins of victory or defeat, will have you scratching your head.

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LBJ, Robin Lopez & NBA world celebrate Halloween

Last year (2020), the NBA schedule gave the festivities a rare miss as the 2019-20 restart culminated early in October and the 2021-22 season didn't tip-off until days before Christmas Day. So, who were the best dressed up in Halloween 2021? Sporting News has got you covered with some of the best costumes.

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Harden, Nets returning to form but 'got ways to go'

Coming into the game against the Pistons, the Nets' offence was ranked among the bottom six teams. However, on Halloween, Scary Hours returned at the Barclays Center as the Nets' offence set a new franchise record in a blowout victory.

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Veteran Lakers flex muscles on young Rockets

The final scoreline of 95-85 doesn't rightfully illustrate the domination of the Lakers. With this victory, during which they led by as many as 28 points, the 17-time NBA champions climbed above .500 for the first time in the 2021-22 season.

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Sunday's (ET) best game and top highlights

A highlight-filled five-game slate on Halloween weekend provided quite the entertainment with top teams like the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers and the defending champs - the Milwaukee Bucks in action.

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NBA world celebrates Halloween with epic costumes

Last year, the NBA schedule gave the festivities a rare miss as the 2019-20 restart culminated early in October and the 2021-22 season didn't tip-off until days before Christmas Day. So, who were the best dressed up in Halloween 2021? NBA Global has got you covered with some of the best costumes.

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Ayton leaves game with right leg contusion

During the fourth quarter of the game against the Cavaliers, the Suns would make it official. It was a 'right leg contusion' and that Ayton wouldn't be returning for the remainder of the game.

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Ayton leaves game with right leg contusion

During the fourth quarter of the game against the Cavaliers, the Suns would make it official. It was a 'right leg contusion' and that Ayton wouldn't be returning for the remainder of the game.

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By The Numbers: Barrett's career-high vs. Pelicans

En route to a 123-117 victory, the Knicks had six players finish in double figures but rode the career-night of young Canadian guard RJ Barrett especially down the stretch in crunch time.

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Wizards' depth huge key to early success

Six games in, they sit atop the Eastern Conference as one of three teams with a 5-1 record. What's working? Is their secret to early success sustainable?

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Heat making early statement with stifling defence

It's early days but the Miami Heat are restricting teams and making it hard to score with some hard-nosed defence. The proof is in the numbers as the team handsomely leads the league in defensive rating.

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Harden returns to offensive form

After attempting a combined 15 free throws through the first five games, courtesy the new rules, James Harden erupted against the Indiana Pacers. In his 29-point night, he attempted 19 free throws - 11 of which came in the first half alone.

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After attempting a combined 15 free throws through the first five games, courtesy the new rules, James Harden erupted against the Indiana Pacers. In his 29-point night, he attempted 19 free throws - 11 of which came in the first half alone.

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Grizzlies more than just Morant, def. Dubs in OT

Against the Warriors, over the fourth quarter and overtime, Memphis outscored their opponents 31-22 with just five points from Morant, who nailed the eventual game-winning dagger for the Grizzlies' second straight overtime win at the Chase Center.

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Ejection & quadruple-double headline Russ' return to OKC

When ejected, Westbrook had a triple-double to his name with 20 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists - his first as a Laker and the 185th of his career. However, along with those numbers, he was also responsible for 10 of the team's 17 turnovers, helping him extend his unenvious quadruple-double record.

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3 reasons why Lakers shouldn't panic...yet

The Lakers may be 2-3 and are coming off a loss to the Thunder, but there are some reason for optimism in LA despite the slow start.

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Thunder are loaded with future draft picks

Since the 2019 offseason, the Thunder have been in the business of acquiring as many future draft picks as possible after trading away two All-Stars in Paul George and Russell Westbrook. How many draft picks do they have over the next five years?

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The NBA's 2021-22 season, the league's 75th year, has gotten off to an exciting start and early in week two, the thrilling action continues with a matchup between two big-market teams in New York City as the All-Star Julius Randle and the Knicks host All-Star Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Here's all you need to know for the 76ers vs. Knicks game.

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Curry crosses 5,000 assists mark

Curry, who was already the franchise's all-time assists leader, becomes the first Warriors player ever and 69th player in NBA history to reach and pass the 5,000 assists milestone. For the historic dime, he threw the ball ahead in transition for a 3-pointer to his brother-in-law Damion Lee.

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Jalen Green announces himself vs. Celtics

The statement performance made Jalen Green the first Rockets rookie with at least 30 points and eight 3-pointers, and the first player from the 2021 Draft class to score at least 30.

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Herro, Duarte emerging as early 6MOY, ROY candidates

Five days in, nearly every observation could be an overreaction but two young guards - who faced-off on Saturday night (ET) as the Pacers hosted the Heat at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse - are already showing out.

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Which teams feature most on NBA 75?

The league's three oldest franchises - the Warriors, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks - were well-represented on the team. However, they weren't the franchise with the most players on the team.

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Why did the Kings bench former No. 2 pick Bagley?

Marvin Bagley III was the second overall pick by the Kings in the 2018 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-11 forward, who has only played in 118 of a possible 226 games over the three previous seasons, has reportedly been left out of head coach Luke Walton's rotation.

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76ers collapse late in home opener vs. Nets

Over the final 5:32 minutes of their home opener against the Brooklyn Nets, the Philadelphia 76ers gave up a 10-point lead and eventually went on to lose 114-109 by allowing the Nets to go on a game-sealing run 16-1 run.

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Shades of 2021 playoffs as 76ers collapse vs. Nets

Over the final 5:32 minutes, the 76ers gave up a 10-point lead and eventually went on to lose 114-109 by allowing the Nets to go on a game-sealing run 16-1 run.

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Opening week of the NBA's historic 75th season continues on Day 4 with another marquee matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers. This is the second game of the regular season for both teams with each coming into this off a loss in their respective season openers.

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Opening week of the NBA's historic 75th season continues on Day 4 with another marquee matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets. This is the second game of the regular season for both teams as each comes into this one with contrasting results in their respective season openers.

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Opening week of the NBA's landmark 75th season continues with the one of the league's charter franchises - the Golden State Warriors hosting the LA Clippers. Here's what you need to know about how to watch Warriors vs. Clippers during the NBA's opening week.

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Knicks outlast Celtics in epic 2OT thriller

The back-and-forth contest, with 11 lead changes and 10 ties, had the Garden buzzing and even had basketball greats like LeBron James and Sue Bird reacting on Twitter. While putting on a show, the players and the game set and broke plenty of records.

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On This Date: Wilt records 53-35 vs. Knicks

This 53-point and 35-rebound double-double against the Knicks was the third game, in as many days, to tip-off Wilt Chamberlain's dominant 1961-62 season.

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Highlights, final scores from Wednesday's action

An entertaining opening night was followed by an action-packed 11-game slate on Day 2 of the NBA's 75th anniversary season. Follow along for all your final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

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Epic Knicks-Celtics 2OT game gets Twitter buzzing

The historic franchises of the Knicks and Celtics opened up their 75th seasons against each other and boy did they not disappoint. A combined 272 points - the second-most combined points in an NBA season opener and 58 minutes of actions later, New York came out on top 138-134.

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Charles Barkley sounds off on unvaccinated Kyrie Irving

Praising the Nets for putting their foot down and sidelining Irving, Charles Barkley was stilled bugged by the fact that the point guard would earn approximately $17 million while sitting at home.

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Curry's triple-double powers Warriors over Lakers

The Stephen Curry-led visiting Warriors came into STAPLES Center and pulled off an upset against the star-studded hosts. Registering the 121-114 victory, the Warriors ensured the new-look Lakers, who were coming off a 0-6 preseason, remained winless.

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Who is on ESPN's NBA Countdown this season?

While the network's on-air talent for the games have more or less returned for the 2021-22 season, ESPN's 'NBA Countdown' was one of the two studio shows to undergo a cast makeover in the 2021 offseason.

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Full list of NBA's national and regional broadcasters

The league's landmark 2021-22 season will see the first-ever female full-time TV play-by-play announcer among major men's pro leagues in Lisa Byington. We've got you covered with a full list of all the television broadcasting crews for all NBA telecasters - national and regional?

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Holiday leaves game vs. Nets early with injury

Jrue Holiday was ruled out of the season opener against Brooklyn Nets, just after 17 minutes of action. The point guard subbed out of the game with 3:13 left in the first half and had 12 points (5-7 FGs) to his name at that point.

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How have defending champions fared on ring night?

After the 2021-22 season opener, the league's defending champions are 59-16 (.784) in regular-season openers. With their 127-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, the Bucks improved to 2-0 as champions on opening night.

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Holiday leaves early vs. Nets with injury

The point guard subbed out of the season opener with 3:13 left in the first half and had 12 points (5-7 FGs) to his name at that point.

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Full schedule of NBA games on TNT during 2021-22 season

The team to feature the most on TNT's schedule is the championship favorite - the Los Angeles Lakers, who will be showcased 13 times. They are followed by the Golden State Warriors (12) and Brooklyn Nets (11).

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Average age of every NBA team

There are no surprises for the oldest and youngest teams entering the 2021-22 NBA season. The Los Angeles Lakers are comfortably the oldest while the rebuilding the Oklahoma City Thunder are the youngest.

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On This Date: Robertson, West make NBA debut

Hall of Famers West and Robertson made their NBA debuts against each other, just over a month after they were a part of the gold medal-winning United States team at the 1960 Olympics - considered the greatest amateur sports teams in basketball history.

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Winningest WNBA franchises ever

Three teams in the Minnesota Lynx, Houston Comets and Seattle Storm have won the most titles, combining for nearly half of the WNBA's 25 championships.

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Who has won the WNBA Finals MVPs?

In WNBA history, 18 different players have been named the Finals MVP. Of the 18, only five have won the award multiple times, with only a few players winning it in consecutive seasons.

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Which players deserve to have their jerseys retired?

With the Los Angeles Lakers announcing that Paul Gasol's No.16 will go up in the rafters, our NBA.com Staff share their picks of who is next in line to receive the same honour.

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Sky dominate Game 3, take 2-1 series lead

Kahleah Copper scored 20 of her game-high 22 points in the first half as the Sky romped home to a blowout 86-50 victory. The Chicago franchise, which has lost just twice this postseason through nine games including this one, is one win away from their first title in franchise history and avenging their Finals loss at the hands of the Mercury back in 2014.

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Lakers' Big 3 focus on positives in 0-6 preseason

The margin at the final buzzer was just four points, far fewer than any of their previous preseason games, but it still counts as a loss. The 116-112 final at Sacramento meant the Los Angeles Lakers finished their 2021-22 preseason schedule winless.

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KD 'positive' about situation between Kyrie & Nets

Speaking for the first time since Kyrie Irving's Instagram Live on Wednesday night, Kevin Durant answered multiple questions about the situation, how the Nets might adjust and whether he was upset with Irving.

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KD 'positive' about situation between Kyrie & Nets

Speaking for the first time since Kyrie Irving's Instagram Live on Wednesday night, Kevin Durant answered multiple questions about the situation, how the Nets might adjust and whether he was upset with Irving.

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Details on the 2022 NBA All-Star Game

The 71st annual NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 20, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, home of the Cavaliers, during the NBA’s 75th anniversary season.

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Kyrie denies retirement rumors in Instagram live

Kyrie Irving broke his silence late on Wednesday night, in an Instagram live session, where he addressed multiple topics from his unvaccinated status to reports of his retirement.

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Mercury edge Sky in OT of thrilling Game 2

In a thrilling Game 2, including overtime, the Phoenix Mercury came from behind to outlast the Chicago Sky 91-86 and tie the WNBA Finals at one game apiece.

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NBA Twitter reacts to WNBA Finals Game 2

The competitive, back-and-forth Game 2, which saw the Phoenix Mercury win 91-86 in overtime, got NBA Twitter buzzing including the reactions of multiple NBA players - past and present.

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WNBA Finals Game 2 thriller gets twitter buzzing

Clutch shot after clutch shot down the stretch in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and Chicago Sky made for must-see basketball and had Twitter buzzing from WNBA and NBA players - past and present.

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Who are the tallest players in the NBA?

Heading into the NBA's 75th anniversary year, there are nine players who are listed as being taller than 7-feet. Who are the tallest players in the NBA?

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Full list of Canadians entering 2021-22 season

There's no overlooking the growth of basketball in Canada over recent years. The nation is the second-most represented country in the NBA outside of the USA.

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Thunder depth chart for 2021-22 season

The Thunder lost a number of players in the 2021 offseason via trades and free agency, doubling down on their rebuild by bolstering the roster through the draft.

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Can Thunder take next step in rebuild?

The 2021-22 season will be the first full campaign for the Thunder since they began their rebuild in the 2019 offseason. What's in store for the young team?

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Report: Simmons arrives in Philly

Despite Simmons' camp reportedly making it clear that the All-Star point guard had no intention of playing again for the franchise, the Aussie returned to Philadelphia on Monday as per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The 76ers are 'hopeful to start moving toward the next steps of a return' but how will it all unfold?

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Report: Simmons arrives in Philly

Despite Simmons' camp reportedly making it clear that the All-Star point guard had no intention of playing again for the franchise, the Aussie returned to Philadelphia on Monday as per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The 76ers are 'hopeful to start moving toward the next steps of a return' but how will it all unfold?

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How to watch today's NBA preseason games?

The NBA preseason slate includes seven games on Monday, headlined by the Philadelphia 76ers hosting the star-studded Brooklyn Nets at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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On This Date: Lakers win 2020 NBA title

With the NBA Finals taking place in October in the bubble, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 106-93 in Game 6 to win their 17th title and tie the Boston Celtics for the most ever.

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Sky cruise to Game 1 victory in WNBA Finals

Courtesy of six players scoring in double figures, the Sky flipped the script of Game 1 with their monster 26-6 run to cap-off the first half. After halftime, they kept the pressure on to eventually record a comfortable 91-77 victory and take a 1-0 series lead.

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Irving cleared to join Nets' practice

With the Nets facility - HSS Training Center - considered a private facility, Kyrie Irving would be allowed to participate in practices. However, he would still need to meet the city's coronavirus vaccination mandate to play home games at the Barclays Center.

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2021-22 NBA season preview: Northwest Division

Last season, three of the five Northwest Division teams were part of the Western Conference playoff picture while the latter two were right at the bottom of the conference. How will things shape out for the division in the NBA's 75th anniversary season?

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Phoenix Mercury seal 2021 Finals berth

The victory sends the Phoenix franchise to their fifth appearance in the championship round and first since 2014, having gone 3-1 in their four instances. The fifth-seeded Mercury advance to the WNBA Finals to face the sixth-seeded Chicago Sky on Sunday (ET).

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Celtics' Brown tests positive for COVID-19

The team announcement also included that the 24-year-old is asymptomatic and in quarantine.

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Jaylen Brown tests positive for COVID-19

If Brown remains asymptomatic and clears the league's health and safety protocols in 10 days, he would be missing the team's three remaining preseason games but should be eligible for team's season opener against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

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Irving cleared to practice at Nets facility

Despite the clearance to practice at the Brooklyn Nets' facility - HSS Training Center - Kyrie Irving will still be unavailable for the team's home games unless he meets the city's coronavirus vaccination mandate.

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Fact or Fiction: What to expect from LaMelo in Year 2

LaMelo Ball exceeded all expectations in his first NBA season, taking home Rookie of the Year honours. After leading the Hornets to the Play-In Tournament last season, what will the phenom have in store for his team in Year 2?

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WNBA Playoffs 2021: Sky punch ticket to Finals

Parker, in her first season with her hometown franchise, nearly recorded a triple-double in the 79-69 Game 4 win. The Sky return to the WNBA Finals for the first time since 2014.

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Hornets depth chart for 2021-22 season

Although they didn't land any stars in free agency, the Hornets quietly had a solid offseason by adding a number of key players to their roster. How do all the offseason transactions impact the team's rotation?

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Can LaMelo lead the Hornets to the playoffs?

Despite injuries to multiple key players last season, the Hornets won 33 games and snuck into the Play-In Tournament as the 10th seed. For the upcoming season, can Charlotte build on a good offseason to improve their record from last year to advance to the playoffs?

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New-look Bulls put on a show in preseason opener

En route to a dominating 131-95 victory, the Bulls flexed their muscles and put on a dunk show at the United Center.

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Bucks-Grizzlies game suspended due to fire alarm issue

As per the Grizzlies, a sprinkler was inadvertently triggered in a non-public area. Although their update mentioned that the issue was being worked on, the lengthy delay eventually led to a suspension after the league consulted with both teams.

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Young leaves preseason opener with injury

The young superstar point guard left the game early in the second half for an injury he seemed to have picked up in a collision with Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent.

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Trae Young leaves preseason opener with injury

The young superstar point guard left the game early in the second half for an injury he seemed to have picked up in a collision with Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent.

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WNBA Playoffs: Mercury & Sky take 2-1 series leads

On Sunday (ET), Game 3s of the WNBA Semifinals went down and once again, the on-court action didn't disappoint. The lower seeded franchises from Phoenix and Chicago are now one win away from facing each other in the 2021 WNBA Finals.

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On this date: Butler outduels LeBron in Finals Game 3

Jimmy Butler's triple-double of 40 points, 13 assists, 11 rebounds was the first ever 40-point triple-double in Finals to come in a victory.

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WNBA Playoffs: Taurasi helps Mercury shock Aces

Games 2 of the WNBA Semifinals on Thursday night (ET) didn't disappoint. Wins to the Phoenix Mercury and Connecticut Sun mean both best-of-five series are tied 1-1 with a shift of scenery for Games 3 and 4.

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Warriors depth chart for 2021-22 season

The Golden State Warriors were quietly among the most active teams in the 2021 offseason. How do all of their transactions impact the team's depth chart and rotation?

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Can Warriors make noise in the West?

Quietly, the Warriors were among the most active teams in the 2021 offseason. Is their re-tooled roster, which includes missing Klay Thompson for approximately half of the season, good enough to make a run for a playoff spot after missing out last year?

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On This Date: Team USA clinch gold in Sydney

Team USA's squad at the Sydney Olympics, which included seven NBA All-Stars, went an unbeaten 8-0 in the tournament and clinched their third consecutive gold medal and 14th overall in 16 appearances.

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Which NBA teams have 3 max contract players?

At the tip-off of the 2021-22 season, as many as four NBA teams have three max players on their roster including strong contenders in the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Lakers.

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WNBA Playoffs: Sky stun No. 1 seed Sun in Game 1

Behind Courtney Vandersloot's performance for the history books, the Chicago Sky shocked the league's No. 1 seed Connecticut Sun with a 101-95 double-overtime victory in Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals.

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Lowry excited to meet Heat's championship aspirations

On his 16th NBA Media Day, veteran point guard Kyle Lowry spoke on the longevity of his career, how he feels in a new uniform and pursuing the Miami Heat's goal of winning another NBA championship.

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Morant shares dream dunk contest participants

In an interview with Bleacher Report's Taylor Rooks, the 2019-20 Rookie of the Year named his dream dunk contest participants, two of whom were former dunk contest winners at the NBA All-Star Weekend.

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Mercury shock reigning champs Storm

Both single-elimination playoff games on Sunday (ET) witnessed upsets as the Phoenix Mercury and the Chicago Sky stunned the higher seeds to advance to the Conference Semifinals of the 2021 WNBA playoffs.

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On this date: Jordan signs with Wizards in 2001

The announcement came just 21 months after the six-time NBA Champion had taken over as the President of Basketball Operations for the Wizards. In January of 1999, Jordan was famously quoted saying he was “99.9 percent certain” he would never return to the NBA.

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Mavericks depth chart for 2021-22 season

The Mavericks added to their depth this offseason by signing three free agents and acquiring one player via trade. How does their depth chart and rotation look for the 2021-22 season?

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Can new leadership unlock Mavs' full potential?

With a new front office and coaching staff, can the Mavericks take a leap beyond the first round of the playoffs led by their international duo of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis?

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Mercury and Sky advance to next round

In the first two games of the 2021 postseason are in the books. One literally went down to the final second, the other was a relative no-contest which set-up another two exciting single-elimination games on Sunday (ET)

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The NBPA and its current leadership group

The current structure of the National Basketball Players' Association (NBPA) consists of the Player Representatives, an Executive Committee and the Executive Director. Read on to find out more about the NBPA's leadership group.

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WNBA all-time postseason rebounds leaders

A 2012 WNBA champion and Finals MVP, Tamika Catchings is the league's all-time leader for playoff rebounds heading into the 2021 postseason. Check out who else ranks among the Top 10 and how many active players are included.

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WNBA all-time postseason assists leaders

Lindsay Whalen, a four-time WNBA Champion with the Minnesota Lynx, is the all-time leader for career assists in WNBA Playoff history heading into the 2021 postseason. Check out who else ranks among the Top 10 and how many active players are included.

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Countries to have hosted NBA regular season games

In the history of the NBA, four countries - obviously apart from the United States of America and Canada - have hosted regular season games with Japan having played spectator to the most.

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Countries to have hosted NBA preseason games

Over 15 countries have hosted preseason games between NBA teams with China hosting the most with 25.

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On this date: USA Basketball name Dream Team

On Sep. 21 in 1991, USA Basketball announced 10 of the eventual 12 players on the 'Dream Team' for the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. The duo of Christian Laettner and Clyde Drexler were added to the team later on May 12, 1992.

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WNBA's 2021 playoff bracket is set

Courtesy of losses by both the Washington Mystics and the Los Angeles Sparks on the final day, the Liberty advance to their 16th postseason in franchise history and the first since 2017. Thus, snapping their longest playoff drought of three years.

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Structure & format for current WNBA playoffs

The current WNBA playoff format and structure, vastly different from the NBA playoffs, has been in effect since 2016.

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Are retooled Wizards ready to take next step?

A lot of new faces in Washington, including a new first-year head coach, surround a veteran franchise superstar in Bradley Beal. Can the retooled Wizards make some noise in the East this season?

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Wizards depth chart for 2021-22 season

The Washington Wizards are second only to the Memphis Grizzlies with respect to the number of players acquired via trade in the 2021 offseason. With each of them set to play a key role in the Wizards' rotation, how and where do they fit in the team's depth chart alongside the rest of the roster?

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On This Date: LBJ breaks record for most All-NBA selections

By being voted to the All-NBA First Team for the 2019-20 season, James received his 16th All-NBA selection. That broke a tie with legends such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant for the most All-NBA selections in NBA history and propelled the King to the top of the leaderboard.

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Bucks make historic hire with Lisa Byington

Lisa Byington replaces Jim Paschke, who retired at the end of the 2020-21 campaign after 35 seasons with the franchise.

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Memorable moments from NBA's restart in Orlando

In recent times, August and September have been the quietest months on the NBA calendar. However, that wasn't the case in the COVID-19-impacted 2019-20 season. Here's a look at some of the most memorable moments from the NBA restart in the Orlando bubble.

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Shortest players in NBA history

In NBA history, there have been 25 players with a height of 5-foot-9 or shorter. The shortest player in NBA history is Muggsy Bogues, who's 14-year career is tied for the most played in the league by a player 5-foot-9 shorter.

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On This Date: Nuggets make history with 3-1 comeback

Denver became one of three franchises (Boston, Houston) to record multiple 3-1 series comebacks, however, the Nuggets set themselves apart by doing so in the same postseason (2020) having also beaten the Utah Jazz in the first round after being down 3-1.

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Are Lakers-Nets destined to meet in Finals?

Ever so often, there comes an NBA season when the two finalists from each conference appear to be a lock. Heading into the 2021-22 season the Lakers and Nets are giving off that aura. Coming off their spectacular offseasons, they look set to emerge out of their respective conferences and contend for the title in the 2022 NBA Finals.

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Aces honour WNBA legend Becky Hammon

The Las Vegas Aces - formerly the San Antonio Silver Stars - paid tribute to the WNBA legend by retiring her No. 25. The current assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs played the final eight seasons of her 16-year WNBA career for the franchise.

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LA Sparks keep playoff hopes alive with blowout win

The win, which snapped a six-game losing streak, improves the Sparks record to 11-19, good for ninth in the standings. With just over a week remaining in the 2021 regular season schedule, they are in a close fight for the final playoff spot with the Mystics and the Liberty.

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Tallest players in NBA history

In NBA history, there have been 14 players to stand 7-foot-4 or taller. Of the 14, Boston Celtics center Tacko Fall and Dallas Mavericks big man Boban Marjanovic are the only active NBA players.

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List of Naismith and FIBA Hall of Famers

Only 26 players and 14 coaches have both been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame and the FIBA Hall of Fame.

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Young's career-game propels Aces to blowout Lynx

In a showdown between two of the five best teams in the league, the Las Vegas Aces - without All-Star Liz Cambage - blew out the Minnesota Lynx 102-81. Keeping their foot on the gas all through the game, the Aces led by as many as 23 points and finished with five players in double figures. Among them, Jackie Young was the star.

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Players to be inducted as coaches into HOF

Since the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's inaugural class of 1959, only five players have also been later enshrined as a coach. 11-time NBA Champion Bill Russell, a member of the Hall of Fame Class of 2021 as a coach, is the latest to join the group.

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Latest on players who suffered season-ending injuries

There were a number of players who suffered season-ending injuries in the 2020-21 season and are set to return at some point in the 2021-22 season. From Klay Thompson to Kawhi Leonard, here are the latest updates on those players.

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Connecticut Sun extend win streak to 10

Including their current streak, the Sun have now won 14 of their last 15 games and hold a two-game lead for the league's top seed with almost every team having four games remaining. The 10-game winning streak is the longest active streak in the WNBA this season and is the second-longest in franchise history, trailing only the franchise-best of 12 from 2006.

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OTD: LeBron becomes winningest player in playoff history

Along with wins, James is also the all-time leader in NBA playoff history for games played (266) and career points (7631). He ranks second all-time in assists (1919) and triple-doubles (28).

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NBA players with multiple retired jerseys

In NBA history, a total of 13 players have had their jerseys retired by multiple teams. Of the 13, Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain and Pete Maravich lead the way, having had their jerseys retired by three different franchises.

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Mercury edge Fever, win 9th straight

The nine-game winning streak is the second-longest in franchise history with seven of the nine victories coming by a double-digit margin. Including this streak, the Mercury have won 13 of their last 16 games which has helped them improve their 5-7 start to a solid 18-10 record.

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LeBron passes Fisher for most playoff wins ever

LeBron James, the only active player at least in the top 25 of this list, sits at the top of the leaderboard with 174 wins.

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Full list of female assistant coaches in 2021-22

For the NBA's 2021-22 season, there are seven women on coaching staffs. Entering her eighth season with the San Antonio Spurs, Becky Hammon is the longest-serving female assistant coach in NBA history.

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List of female assistant coaches in the NBA history

In NBA history, there have been 15 women to have served as assistant coaches. Of the 15, seven are currently with the NBA teams for the landmark 75th anniversary season led by Becky Hammon, who is the longest-serving female assistant coach in NBA history

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Masai unveils Mandela inspired 'Humanity' installation

The 'Humanity' installation, inspired by Raptors vice chairman Masai Ujiri's idol Nelson Mandela, is 2.4-metres high and is made up of the 35 words that reflect what humanity means to Ujiri.

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Stewart leads Storm to much-needed W

Breanna Stewart, the reigning Finals MVP, scored 21 of her 33 points in the second half with 13 of those 21 coming in the third quarter. This was her 30-point game of the season and first since Jun. 28 as the victory snapped the Storm's three-game skid.

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PHX celebrate clinching playoff spot with 7th straight W

Skylar Diggins-Smith was one of five Mercury players who scored in double digits as the team knocked down a season-high 14 3-pointers. The victory over the Sky was the Phoenix franchise's seventh consecutive and came as a celebration to the news of them clinching their ninth consecutive playoff spot.

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OTD: Murray's epic 50 helps force Game 7

This was Jamal Murray's second 50-point performance in three games, making him only the fourth player after Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson and Donovan Mitchell (earlier in the series) to score 50 or more twice in a single series.

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Candace Parker stars in Sky's big win vs. Storm

Former two-time league MVP Candace Parker was the game's leading scorer with 25 points as the Chicago Sky recorded a 32-point victory over the reigning WNBA champions in the Seattle Storm. The 25 points are a season-high for Parker while the 32-point margin of victory is a franchise record.

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Winningest players in NBA history

LeBron James, who ranks eighth all-time with 869 wins out of 1,310 games played entering the 2021-22 season, is the only active player among the 10 most winningest players in NBA regular season history.

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Complete list of WNBA MVPs

In WNBA history, 16 different players have been named league MVP. Of the 16, six have received the recognition multiple times with only one of them winning the award with different franchises.

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Two-time champ Bill Laimbeer makes WNBA history

Bill Laimbeer reached the 300-win landmark in 514 games and only trails Mike Thibault - the current head coach of the Washington Mystics - who has 354 victories to his name.

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Longest single-season winning streaks in NBA history

Three of the five teams that own the longest winning streaks in NBA history went on to clinch the NBA title that season. What about the other two?

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Las Vegas Aces become 3rd team to clinch playoff spot

The Mercury's Big 3 came to play in their 106-79 win. Improving to 14-10 for the season, with only eight remaining in the regular season, the Phoenix franchise is currently fifth in the standings and just a game behind fourth-seeded Minnesota Lynx. The victory also gave the Las Vegas Aces a reason to celebrate.

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10 superstar matchups to watch

The NBA schedule is back to 82 games, which means more superstar matchups to circle on your calendar. Take a look at a compilation of 10 superstar battles to watch out for during the regular season.

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Who are the members of the NBA's 50-40-90 club?

The incredible shooting accomplishment of shooting at least 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from beyond the 3-point line and 90 percent from the free throw line has been achieved 13 times by nine different players in NBA history.

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The four players to record a quadruple-double

A quadruple-double is recorded when a player finishes with 10 or more in four of the five major statistical categories such as points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. Here are the four players in NBA history who have achieved the incredible feat.

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NBA career leaders in games played

Hall of Famer and four-time NBA Champion Robert Parish sits atop the leaderboard for the most regular season games played in NBA history. Prior to the 2021-22 season, LeBron James is the highest-ranked active player at 19th with 1,310 games played.

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JR Smith cleared by NCAA to compete in collegiate golf

The 35-year-old has been granted an approval by the NCAA to play golf for North Carolina A&T University, an HCBU. “It was probably one of the most exciting feelings I’ve had in a while,” J.R. Smith said in an exclusive interview to The Undefeated.

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Players with multiple 60-point games in NBA history

Only six players in NBA history have scored at least 60 points more than once. The duo of James Harden and Damian Lillard are the only active players among those six.

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On this date: Team USA edge Spain for gold in 2008

On Aug. 24 in 2008, Team USA defeated Spain 118-107 to win the Gold Medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.This was Team USA's first gold medal victory at the Olympics in eight years after they had only managed a Bronze in the 2004 Olympics at Athens.

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Storm celebrate 2020 title with White House visit

The Storm's visit marked the first time that an NBA or WNBA team had visited the White House since the Cleveland Cavaliers were hosted by Barack Obama in 2016.

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On this date: Mitchell & Murray's epic 50-point duel

Donovan Mitchell scored 51 points, helping the Jazz overcome Jamal Murray's 50-piece and win the hard-fought contest 129-127. It was the first time in NBA playoff history that opposing players had scored at least 50 in the same game.

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NBA's notable unbreakable records

'Records are meant to be broken.' Well, not every time. Every now and then, legends come around and set benchmarks that nobody else comes close to, let alone surpassing.

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Lowry headlines 'return games' in 2021-22

The matchups on the league's marquee days such as Opening Week, Christmas Day and MLK Day obviously steal the spotlight, and rightfully so but there are plenty of storylines from the offseason that make for other interesting dates to be marked as well. Following are four return matchups to circle on the calendar.

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Nneka's heroics keeps LA Sparks' charge on track

The Sparks third-straight victory puts them within touching distance of the playoff spots and Nneka Ogwumike's game-winner is the second clutch shot in the WNBA in as many days.

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Masai talks Pascal, playing in Toronto and more

Earlier in August, Masai Ujiri and the Raptors agreed to a multi-year deal that would make him the team's President and Vice Chairman. Nearly a fortnight since the announcement of that deal, Ujiri addressed the media for the first time on Wednesday and discussed a host of topics.

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Full list of Summer League MVPs

Davion Mitchell and Cameron Thomas have been named co-MVPs for the 2021 NBA Summer League. Which other players have taken home the honours at the annual summer exhibition?

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Breakout performers on final day of Summer League

The final day of the 2021 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas saw 14 teams take the floor, capped off by the championship game. Stay up to date with the breakout performers, top storylines, highlights, scores from Day 10

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Full list of former Summer League Champions

Since 2013, seven different teams have won the Las Vegas Summer League and the Sacramento Kings, with their title in 2021, became the first franchise to win two Summer League titles.

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OTD: Mitchell explodes for 57 points

Donovan Mitchell's game-high points tally was a new franchise record in the postseason, eclipsing Karl Malone's tally of 50, and was the third-highest individual in a single playoff game, trailing only Michael Jordan's 69 in 1986 and Elgin Baylor's 61 in the 1962 NBA Finals.

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Breakout performers on Day 9 of Summer League

Day 9, the penultimate day of the Las Vegas NBA Summer League, provided plenty of highlights. So, we've got you covered with the breakout performers, top storylines and the final scores.

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All NBA players with contracts worth $200 million or more

The extension of the NBA's TV deal with ESPN and Turner Sports in 2014, worth $2.6 billion per year over a nine-year period starting from 2016, gave a huge boost to the salary cap. That rise, given the players-league revenue split as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) at that time, subsequently led to a leap in player salaries which led to multiple large contracts being handed out since.

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Teams set for Summer League championship game

The Celtics and Kings are two of four undefeated teams, from the round-robin games, with the Boston franchise leading the standings with their point differential 21.0 while the Kings finished second with a 13.8 point differential.

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Breakout performers on Day 8 of Summer League

On Day 8, 16 teams took the floor with plenty of actions, storylines and highlights, headlined by a couple of overtime games, Cam Thomas' 36-point outing and Paul Reed's stat-sheet stuffing performance.

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HOF announces presenters for Class of 2021

The Class of 2021 includes first-ballot Hall of Famers in Paul Pierce and Chris Bosh while alongside the likes of Ben Wallace and Chris Webber, who were voted in after eight and four years of eligibility respectively.

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Storm dominate, win 1st WNBA Commissioner's Cup

The reigning WNBA Champions recorded a wire-to-wire victory, leading by a maximum margin of 31 points, before eventually winning 79-57.

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Report: JR Smith awaiting approval to play collegiate golf

According to multiple reports, JR Smith is heading back to college and intends to play golf. The 16-year NBA veteran has enrolled at North Carolina A&T, a historically Black university, and is awaiting the NCAA's approval to join the men's team.

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Breakout performers on Day 4 of Summer League

With seven games of action, take a look at some of the top performers, best highlights and scores from each contest.

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OTD: Lillard explodes for 61 points

The herculean performance from Lillard, a couple of days after dropping 51 against the Philadelphia 76ers, helped the Portland Trail Blazers book a spot in the first-ever Play-In Tournament in the Western Conference.

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For Westbrook, homecoming to Lakers is a blessing

In his official unveiling as a Laker, Russell Westbrook discussed a number of things, including playing alongside LeBron James, his relationship with the late Kobe Bryant and coming back home.

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