WASHINGTON – The more things change with the Toronto Raptors, the more things stay the same. And so they’re heading back to Toronto with their first round series against the Washington Wizards tied at two games apiece, having struggled to deal with the opposing defense taking away what has been their strength all season. The …
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WASHINGTON – The more things change with the Toronto Raptors, the more things stay the same. And so they’re heading back to Toronto with their first round series against the Washington Wizards tied at two games apiece, having struggled to deal with the opposing defense taking away what has been their strength all season. The …
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Team LeBron head coach Dwane Casey has selected reigning MVP Russell Westbrook to replace the injured DeMarcus Cousins in the starting lineup for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game (8 p.m. ET, TNT). Cousins is unable to play after suffering a season-ending left Achilles tendon rupture. Westbrook joins James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis …
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CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Hornets Chairman Michael Jordan announced today that the team has named Mitch Kupchak President of Basketball Operations & General Manager. Kupchak, who brings more than 30 years of NBA front office experience to Charlotte, including 17 seasons as an NBA General Manager, will be responsible for leading the organization’s day-to-day basketball operations. …
Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin will miss at least one week after an MRI revealed he a bone bruise on his right ankle, the team announced today. He missed last night’s game against the Washington Wizards due to the injury. Pistons shutting Blake Griffin down for at least a week with a bone bruise in …
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Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin will miss at least one week after an MRI revealed he a bone bruise on his right ankle, the team announced today. He missed last night’s game against the Washington Wizards due to the injury. Pistons shutting Blake Griffin down for at least a week with a bone bruise in …
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Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin will miss at least one week after an MRI revealed he a bone bruise on his right ankle, the team announced today. He missed last night’s game against the Washington Wizards due to the injury. Pistons shutting Blake Griffin down for at least a week with a bone bruise in …
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Kawhi Leonard is a man of few words on the court. The two-time NBA All-Star with the San Antonio Spurs prefers to let his play do the talking. During a recent weeklong trip to China, Leonard’s interaction with Chinese youth and his appreciation for the country’s culture and love of basketball spoke volumes. > Spurs.com: …
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Kawhi Leonard is a man of few words on the court. The two-time NBA All-Star with the San Antonio Spurs prefers to let his play do the talking. During a recent weeklong trip to China, Leonard’s interaction with Chinese youth and his appreciation for the country’s culture and love of basketball spoke volumes. > Spurs.com: …
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In the closing moments of the Philadelphia 76ers’ 108-97 road win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dario Saric finished off a dunk with 12 seconds left. That basket pushed the Sixers’ lead to 107-97. Cavs guard Jordan Clarkson then collected the ball after it fell threw the hoop and tossed it at Saric’s back. That move …
