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METAIRIE, La. (AP) — When Zion Williamson finished his first full-court, five-on-five work since returning to practice last week, he spent extra one-on-one time with assistant coach Fred Vinson on the free throw line. Ultimately, the Pelicans will require Williamson to successfully make crucial free throws sooner rather than later. Coach Alvin Gentry refrained from …

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In recognition of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern and his immeasurable contributions to the NBA, all players and referees will sport a commemorative black band on their uniforms for the duration of the 2019-20 NBA season, playoffs and Finals included. * * *

Paul George did not play in the second half of the Clippers’ 126-112 win Thursday against Detroit due to hamstring tightness. The six-time All-Star finished with 12 points, three rebounds and three assists in 16 minutes of action. Shortly before halftime, George headed to the locker room and was initially reported as potentially returning to …

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Paul George did not play in the second half of the Clippers’ 126-112 win Thursday against Detroit due to hamstring tightness. The six-time All-Star finished with 12 points, three rebounds and three assists in 16 minutes of action. Shortly before halftime, George headed to the locker room and it was uncertain if he would be …

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1. Thunder, Sixers head in opposite directions Barely a week into 2020 and the Thunder have won five in a row and are 4 1/2 games back of the No. 4-seeded LA Clippers. On the flip side, the Sixers are 1 1/2 games out of No. 4 in the East, falling into that spot because …

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1. Thunder, Sixers head in opposite directions Barely a week into 2020 and the Thunder have won five in a row and are 4 1/2 games back of the No. 4-seeded LA Clippers. On the flip side, the Sixers are 1 1/2 games out of No. 4 in the East, falling into that spot because …

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1. Thunder, Sixers head in opposite directions Barely a week into 2020 and the Thunder have won five in a row and are 4 1/2 games back of the No. 4-seeded LA Clippers. On the flip side, the Sixers are 1 1/2 games out of No. 4 in the East, falling into that spot because …

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1. Thunder, Sixers head in opposite directions Barely a week into 2020 and the Thunder have won five in a row and are 4 1/2 games back of the No. 4-seeded LA Clippers. On the flip side, the Sixers are 1 1/2 games out of No. 4 in the East, falling into that spot because …

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1. Thunder, Sixers head in opposite directions Barely a week into 2020 and the Thunder have won five in a row and are 4 1/2 games back of the No. 4-seeded LA Clippers. On the flip side, the Sixers are 1 1/2 games out of No. 4 in the East, falling into that spot because …

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LeBron James recently celebrated his 35th birthday by throwing a party and extending invites to the entire Lakers team. The players enjoyed their time, smoking cigars, feasting and laughing heartily. The private event, which required black-tie attire, was reported to be as festive as any post-Oscar celebration. Despite jokingly complaining about having to foot the …

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