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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley was sentenced Tuesday to 120 days in jail after pleading guilty to a felony charge of threats of violence for pointing a rifle at a family outside his home last fall. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced that Beasley can serve his stay in the workhouse after the conclusion of his NBA …

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Reportedly, Dwight Howard is departing from the Lakers for the second time, following his first NBA championship win. Agent Charles Briscoe has informed Shams Charania of The Athletic that Dwight Howard and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed on a one-year contract. Free agent Dwight Howard has agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, …

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In the 2020 NBA Finals against Miami, LeBron James had an average of 29.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists. Heat (12-17) at Lakers (22-8) 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC • The Lakers rank fifth in the league in scoring inside the key, averaging 52.3 points in the paint per game. However, Miami excels in protecting …

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NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2021 – Of the 470 players tested for COVID-19 since Feb. 3, one new player has returned a confirmed positive test. People who have tested positive or have been identified as having close contact with an infected individual are isolated or quarantined. They remain so until they meet the clearance criteria …

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Klay Thompson, a guard for the Warriors, hasn’t returned to an NBA court since he walked off with an ACL tear during Game 6 of the 2019 Finals. The enjoyable and glamorous lifestyle was entertaining and thrilling while it lasted, wasn’t it? It managed to lift the basketball gloom that had enveloped the Bay Area …

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The restart of the 2019-20 NBA season had social justice as a crucial element. NEW YORK — The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today announced the formation of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition, an organization that will lead the NBA family’s collective efforts to advance equality and social justice.  …

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This season, Luka Doncic with 27.8 points per game (ppg) and Trae Young with 26.7 ppg rank fifth and tenth in scoring, respectively. Hawks (11-12) at Mavericks (11-14) 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN • Luka Doncic (23.4) and Trae Young (20.3) rank second and third, respectively, in drives per game. Doncic leads all players in scoring …

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Lately, Cousins has been performing well in fantasy. He has the potential to deliver great value in tonight’s HOU-NYK game. See below for a breakdown of value plays for tonight’s slate of games on Fan Duel by FantasyPros. Rudy Gobert (UTA) $8,600: While this isn’t the best matchup on paper, Gobert excels at a thing Miami …

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Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, with a 10-10 record, are currently 9th in the West standings. Each week during the season, NBA.com writer John Schuhmann surveys the league to compile stats and notes for his in-depth Power Rankings. Before the next rankings drop on Monday, here are some of the storylines he’s keeping an eye …

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Reports on Thursday suggested that Gordon Hayward decided to opt out of his contract with the Celtics. Keep up on all the latest news, reports and more as the offseason rolls along. Here are some key moves to know today: Reports: Thunder, Warriors finalizing Oubre trade Celtics’ Hayward reportedly opts out Reports: Hawks trade Dedmon …

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