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This morning’s headlines: Hornets still committed to Kidd-Gilchrist Ainge made tough call on trade Curry hoping to inspire Is Dennis Smith Jr. the Mavs’ foundation? Hornets still committed to Kidd-Gilchrist — The Charlotte Hornets drafted Malik Monk in the lottery and another wing (Dwayne Bacon) in the second round, with four years and $99 million …

Read more “Shootaround (Sept. 10) — Charlotte Hornets still committed to Michael Kidd-Gilchrist”

This morning’s headlines: The skinny on jersey numbers Wizards look to take over the Nation’s Capitol MVP odds already? * * * The skinny on jersey numbers — Did you know that not every member of the Basketball Hall of Fame has his jersey retired? The latest player to be inducted into the Hall, and …

Read more “Shootaround (Sept. 9) — Tracy McGrady part of unique group … in the Hall but not hanging in rafters”

This morning’s headlines: The skinny on jersey numbers Wizards look to take over the Nation’s Capitol MVP odds already? * * * The skinny on jersey numbers — Did you know that not every member of the Basketball Hall of Fame has his jersey retired? The latest player to be inducted into the Hall, and …

Read more “Shootaround (Sept. 9) — Tracy McGrady part of unique group … in the Hall but not hanging in rafters”

This morning’s headlines: The skinny on jersey numbers Wizards look to take over the Nation’s Capitol MVP odds already? * * * The skinny on jersey numbers — Did you know that not every member of the Basketball Hall of Fame has his jersey retired? The latest player to be inducted into the Hall, and …

Read more “Shootaround (Sept. 9) — Tracy McGrady part of unique group … in the Hall but not hanging in rafters”

This morning’s headlines: The skinny on jersey numbers Wizards look to take over the Nation’s Capitol MVP odds already? * * * The skinny on jersey numbers — Did you know that not every member of the Basketball Hall of Fame has his jersey retired? The latest player to be inducted into the Hall, and …

Read more “Shootaround (Sept. 9) — Tracy McGrady part of unique group … in the Hall but not hanging in rafters”

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat Charitable Fund, Carnival Corporation and the Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation said Thursday they are giving up to $10 million in Hurricane Irma relief efforts across Florida and the Caribbean. The pledge starts with an immediate $2.5 million donation by the Arison family to Direct Relief, UNICEF and …

Read more “Miami Heat, Carnival, Arisons donate $10 million to Irma relief”

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat have signed guard Larry Drew II, who will be heading to training camp with the team for the third time in five years. Drew helped the U.S. win gold at the FIBA AmeriCup this past weekend. He has been in 96 games with Miami’s NBA G League affiliate in …

Read more “Miami Heat sign guard Larry Drew II”

A year ago, Bradley Beal called his Washington Wizards “the best team in the East.” It wasn’t the first time that the Wizards made a claim that they’d yet to earn. And after this particular boast, the team proceeded to finish eighth in the Eastern Conference and lose in the first round of the playoffs. …

Read more “Deeper Wizards again full of potential … and self-confidence”

A year ago, Bradley Beal called his Washington Wizards “the best team in the East.” It wasn’t the first time that the Wizards made a claim that they’d yet to earn. And after this particular boast, the team proceeded to finish eighth in the Eastern Conference and lose in the first round of the playoffs. …

Read more “Deeper Wizards again full of potential … and self-confidence”

The Los Angeles Lakers defense has taken a notable hit since second-year guard Lonzo Ball went down with an ankle sprain and bone bruise against the Rockets on January 19. It’s been 14 games as of Thursday, and it looks like the count will continue, leaving the defense without a crucial piece during the stretch …

Read more “Lonzo Ball (ankle) needs more recovery time”