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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Lisa Byington is making history as the Milwaukee Bucks’ new play-by-play voice on their television broadcasts. The Bucks announced the hiring Wednesday and said Byington is the first woman to work as a full-time television play-by-play announcer for any major men’s professional sports team. Byington replaces Jim Paschke, who retired after 35 …

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Wizards District Gaming – the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Washington Wizards – was crowned 2021 NBA 2K League Champion after sweeping Jazz Gaming in the 2021 NBA 2K League Finals Delivered with DoorDash.  Wizards District Gaming’s 3-0 series victory makes them the first NBA 2K League team to win multiple NBA 2K League …

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Richardson had one year remaining on his current contract before reportedly agreeing to extend with the Celtics. After acquiring Josh Richardson via trade with Dallas, the Boston Celtics are ensuring the veteran swingman remains under contract for at least one more season. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that Richardson and the Celtics have agreed …

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Kevin Garnett celebrates during Game 6 of the 2008 Finals. The most recent of Boston’s 17 NBA championships featured Kevin Garnett, one of the most visibly competitive stars in the franchise’s history. On Friday, the Celtics announced Garnett’s name and number will hang alongside those of the other 22 individuals that are synonymous with all …

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Kevin Garnett celebrates during Game 6 of the 2008 Finals. The most recent of Boston’s 17 NBA championships featured Kevin Garnett, one of the most visibly competitive stars in the franchise’s history. On Friday, the Celtics announced Garnett’s name and number will hang alongside those of the other 22 individuals that are synonymous with all …

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Kevin Garnett celebrates during Game 6 of the 2008 Finals. The most recent of Boston’s 17 NBA championships featured Kevin Garnett, one of the most visibly competitive stars in the franchise’s history. On Friday, the Celtics announced Garnett’s name and number will hang alongside those of the other 22 individuals that are synonymous with all …

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James Harden, for all his facilitating since arriving in Brooklyn, has continued his assault on the NBA’s scoring record books. Friday against the 76ers, Harden passed sharpshooter Kyle Korver to claim fourth place on the all-time 3-pointers made list. When Harden’s second 3 splashed, it marked 2,451 for his career. After finishing 3-for-7 on the …

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Stephen Curry (left) and Draymond Green will not suit up tonight vs. Detroit. The Golden State Warriors will be decidedly lacking in some star power Friday against the Detroit Pistons (7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass), starting with guard Stephen Curry. The NBA’s leading scorer, Curry is out with a left hip contusion, while starting …

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Stephen Curry (left) and Draymond Green will not suit up tonight vs. Detroit. The Golden State Warriors will be decidedly lacking in some star power Friday against the Detroit Pistons (7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass), starting with guard Stephen Curry. The NBA’s leading scorer, Curry is out with a left hip contusion, while starting …

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The crown for king of the 3 in Sacramento has been passed. With his first 3-pointer against the Jazz on Wednesday, Buddy Hield passed franchise icon Peja Stojakovic as the Kings’ all-time leader in made 3s. . . @buddyhield passes Peja Stojaković to become the in 3PTS made. pic.twitter.com/TJyxqVY4jD — Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) October 23, 2021 …

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