How well is Russell Westbrook going to mesh with the rest of the Houston Rockets?
Are Westbrook and Harden going to be able to collaborate well enough to get the Rockets to the championship?
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson expected to miss start of season
No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson is expected to be sidelined for the start of the NBA regular season.
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Shaquille O'Neal donates home to family of Atlanta boy paralyzed in shooting
Shaquille O'Neal heard Isaiah Payton couldn't go home after he was paralyzed from the chest down. So Shaq donated an accessible house to his family.
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Michael Jordan opens health-care clinic to serve low-income communities in Charlotte
Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan unveiled the Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic that will serve low-income community members.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes, Eagles' Malik Jefferson to cover funeral costs for Atatiana Jefferson
Harrison Barnes of the Dallas Mavericks and Malik Jackson of the Philadelphia Eagles will cover the funeral costs for Atatian Jefferson's family.
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Adam Silver: China wanted Rockets GM Daryl Morey fired over tweet, NBA said 'no chance'
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday the Chinese government and partners asked the NBA to fire Daryl Morey fired, but Silver staunchly refused.
Adam Silver: China wanted Daryl Morey fired, NBA said 'no chance'
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday the Chinese government and partners asked the NBA to fire Daryl Morey fired, but Silver staunchly refused.
How far can the Pelicans go this season?
USA TODAY Sports' Trysta Krick and Jeff Zillgitt break down the potential for the New Orleans Pelicans this season.
LeBron James' controversial comments 'furthers his brand power in China'
How much is LeBron James’ deal with Nike worth? He makes $32 million annually from the popular apparel and shoe company, according to Forbes.
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Kings' Buddy Hield on contract talks: 'Name one big free agent who came to Sacramento'
Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield told reporters Wednesday that he felt insulted by the team's contract extension offer.
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Your second-half read as this Warriors-Lakers game goes along: Steph Curry opens up about how hard this season will be, with the smallest of margins for error, and how he sees the LBJ-AD Lakers, Russ joining James in Houston and more https://t.co/4QNNXUXWbT -
RT @Matthew_Tynan: Quote completely unsolicited. He was answering basketball questions questions and then just went in. https://t.co/TFMQ8FWNFV
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RT @Matthew_Tynan: (Cont) “...it’s ridiculous, and it’s sort of boring in a way because we’ve seen it all before. But the people who really anger you are people who don’t speak out.”
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RT @Matthew_Tynan: Gregg Popovich: “What’s most notable isn’t even basketball. It’s the ineptness, the lack of understanding for country, for having any notion of conducting one’s self for the good of that country... Everybody knows what I’m talking about. It’s disgusting, it’s transparent...
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Sources, at @TheAthletic: One of the NBA's best young big men might be on the move https://t.co/PyZpzOkUZb
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RT @JeffZillgitt: I'm sure you interpreted this 'statement' in the way it should be, but just in case, on Oct. 9. China's foreign minister said, "The NBA has been working with China for a long while. It knows very well what it should say and do next.” China wanted Daryl fired from the start. -
RT @sam_amick: The Steph perspective, at @TheAthletic: As this whole new Warriors world becomes more real, the two-time MVP talks about this no-margin-for-error season and breaks down the loaded West (Lakers, Rockets et al) https://t.co/srJFnRHPzL
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RT @davidaldridgedc: The Wizards had a good day Thursday, getting a $72 million extension commitment from @RealDealBeal23. Now, even bigger challenges lie ahead. •My thoughts, in @TheAthleticDC: https://t.co/bNdUeP1tLW •And @FredKatz on what this means for the rebuild: https://t.co/t5qTeJhPET
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I'm sure you interpreted this 'statement' in the way it should be, but just in case, on Oct. 9. China's foreign minister said, "The NBA has been working with China for a long while. It knows very well what it should say and do next.” China wanted Daryl fired from the start.
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