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Raja Bell: Shaquille O’Neal had signal to freeze out Kobe Bryant when Lakers guard shot too much
Bell played with Shaq in Phoenix, where they had a teammate – Gordan Giricek – several Suns thought shot too much. So, Shaq provided a solution: The Suns would signal by clenching two fits and tapping their...
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Luis Scola moves into No. 2 spot on World Cup scoring list
More World Cup updates are included.
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Poland’s Mateusz Ponitka steals inbound pass, scores to force overtime in win over China (video)
China had the lead and the ball in the final seconds.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo blocks Nikola Vucevic, dunks all over Montenegro (VIDEO)
This is how we expect Antetokounmpo to play against lesser teams in this World Cup.
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Watch Rui Hachimura dunk all over Ersan Ilyasova (VIDEO)
Japan lost by 19 to Turkey in this game, and Ilyasova finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds in a leading effort.
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RJ Barrett says winning Rookie of the Year is ‘definitely important’
Rookie of the Year will be a tough ask in the face of Zion Williamson.
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Australia holds off Canada in wild World Cup opener
Canada came to the World Cup expecting that its group would be extremely challenging, and Australia proved that to be correct.
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Kemba Walker, Donovan Mitchell put on show in USA World Cup win
Team USA is going to lean heavily on the combination of Kemba Walker and Donovan Mitchell.
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Warriors’ owner: Not re-signing Klay Thompson “didn’t even remotely cross my mind”
"I, and we, want Klay to be here for a long time. He's one of my favorite players in the world."
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Lakers coach Vogel on Dwight Howard: ‘We feel really good about where he’s at as a person’
"It’s gonna be more of a role player type of role as opposed to being the lead and he understands that.”
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FIBA World Cup Day 1 wrap up: Serbia impresses, Puerto Rico wins dramatically
Spain, Italy, and Argentina cruised to wins as well.
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LeBron James’ company files to trademark “Taco Tuesday,” plans podcast with that name
This in no way means the Lakers are going to try to acquire Tacko Fall. Probably. 
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NBCsports.com’s “50 best players in 5 years” recap: Players 25-1
If you wonder who we had No. 1, you need to watch more Greek Freak highlights.
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Study finds Golden State Warriors most popular team in China
Jeremy Lin was the most popular NBA player in China last season, followed by Stephen Curry.
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Five teams with a shot to beat Team USA in FIBA World Cup
Serbia and Nikola Jokic are the biggest threat.
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Gordon Hayward on Andrew Luck: “I know where he’s coming from”
Hayward is an Indianapolis native.
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Eric Gordon agrees to extension with Rockets worth at least three-years, $54 million
A fourth year of the contract kicks in if Gordon makes the All-Star team or if the Rockets win a championship.
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Raptors bringing back Dino uniforms for 25th anniversary
The NBA understands alternate jerseys.
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Team USA focused on defense, chemistry in China as they prepare for World Cup
"They've become close in a short period of time."
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This photo of Kevin Durant and Larry David is absolutely perfect
What a great moment from a recent Los Angeles Dodgers game!
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Report: DeMarcus Cousins not cleared to fly, which complicates response to arrest warrant
Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins faces a domestic-violence misdemeanor charge in Mobile, Ala.
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Suns improve, but to what end?
Grading the Phoenix Suns' offseason.
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Nikola Vucevic donates to Magic fan’s cancer GoFundMe
This is a testament to the closeness the league has done well to foster between the players, organizations, and fans.
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NBCSports.com’s 50 best players in 5 years: Anthony Davis, Zion, Giannis, the top 5 players
Also in the top five, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic.
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Ice Cube says Lakers fans should give Dwight Howard ‘a clean slate’
The “Now This Is Going To Be Fun” Lakers are all in the past, according to Cube.
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Brian Scalabrine says Carmelo Anthony should join the Big3
Scalabrine also said that he expects to see Joe Johnson on an NBA roster this year.
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Athletics closer says he’s happy Warriors are moving to San Francisco
You in a couple of championships and all of a sudden you go all big time on everyone.
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Warriors hire Zaza Pachulia as consultant, promote Mike Dunleavy Jr. to assistant GM
Pachulia won two rings as a center for the Warriors.
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PBT Podcast: The NBA’s top 25 players in 5 years, ranked
Five years from now, who will be the best player in the NBA?
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Report: Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving pushing Nets to sign Carmelo Anthony
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving already got Brooklyn to sign one past-his-prime former star in DeAndre Jordan. Could they convince the Nets to add another in Carmelo Anthony?
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Report: Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving pushing Nets to sign Carmelo Anthony
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving already got Brooklyn to sign one past-his-prime former star in DeAndre Jordan. Could they convince the Nets to add another in Carmelo Anthony?
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DeMarcus Cousins charged with domestic-violence misdemeanor
Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins has been charged with a domestic-violence misdemeanor after allegedly threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend.
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DeMarcus Cousins charged with domestic-violence misdemeanor
Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins has been charged with a domestic-violence misdemeanor after allegedly threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend.
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Pelicans’ Darius Miller ruptures Achilles tendon
The Pelicans seemingly re-signed Darius Miller to a $7.25 million starting salary with $7 million unguaranteed salary the following season for two main reasons.
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Pelicans’ Darius Miller ruptures Achilles tendon
The Pelicans seemingly re-signed Darius Miller to a $7.25 million starting salary with $7 million unguaranteed salary the following season for two main reasons.
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Nets’ Wilson Chandler suspended 25 games for performance-enhancing drug
Injury and aging have taken a toll on the 32-year-old Chandler in the last few years.
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Nets’ Wilson Chandler suspended 25 games for performance-enhancing drug
Injury and aging have taken a toll on the 32-year-old Chandler in the last few years.
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NBCSports.com’s 50 best players in 5 years: Kawhi Leonard, Ben Simmons, players 10-6
Also in this group: Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, and Karl-Anthony Towns.
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Joe Johnson reportedly getting workouts with Sixers, Clippers, more after Big3 MVP
This would be a huge boost for the Big3 among players if it happens.
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Reggie Jackson says he considered retiring after current contract: ‘I had hit basketball depression’
In 2015, everything came together for the Pistons point guard.
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Reggie Jackson says he considered retiring after current contract: ‘I had hit basketball depression’
In 2015, everything came together for the Pistons point guard.
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Former teammate, reportedly: Lakers lost in 2004 because Kobe Bryant wanted to be NBA Finals MVP
Kobe Bryant's recent comments about Shaquille O'Neal have given us a chance to relitigate their breakup.
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Former teammate, reportedly: Lakers lost in 2004 because Kobe Bryant wanted to be NBA Finals MVP
Kobe Bryant's recent comments about Shaquille O'Neal have given us a chance to relitigate their breakup.
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Cavaliers unveil 1990s throwback uniforms (photos)
Every sports uniform, no matter how ugly, becomes delightfully nostalgic after enough time.
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Cavaliers unveil 1990s throwback uniforms (photos)
Every sports uniform, no matter how ugly, becomes delightfully nostalgic after enough time.
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Chris Paul has apparently put his Houston mansion up for sale (PHOTOS)
This week it was reported that Paul had listed his Houston mansion for $8.3 million.
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Kobe, Shaq say they have no beef (then Shaq takes a shot at Dwight Howard for fun)
To say Shaq wasn't single-mindedly obsessed like Kobe or Jordan is different from saying he didn't put in the work.
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Steve Kerr says he would welcome Andrew Bogut back to Warriors next season
"We loved having Bogues at the Warriors last year." —Steve Kerr
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