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NBA Spurs rally to keep Lakers winless with LeBron, 143-142
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James hit the tying 3-pointer late in regulation. He led a Lakers lineup of three second-year pros and a rookie making his NBA debut to…
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NBA suspends Ingram, Rondo, Paul in Lakers-Rockets dustup
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lakers teammates Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul of the Rockets were suspended without pay Sunday for an on-court fight, with Paul taking the…
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NBA Preview: It’s the Warriors, and then everyone else
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will be at Oracle Arena on Tuesday night, handing the Golden State Warriors what will be their third set of championship rings from the last four…
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James captivates crowd in his Los Angeles Lakers debut
SAN DIEGO (AP) — LeBron James rubbed his hands in chalk powder at the scorer’s table, yelled “Yes!” to ecstatic fans in the first few rows and the Los Angeles…
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Warriors vow to live in the moment, chase another title
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — With unsettled contract situations making many of the players’ futures beyond this season uncertain, Warriors coach Steve Kerr is encouraging his team now more than ever…
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LeBron James says in Kaepernick reference: I stand with Nike
NEW YORK (AP) — Clutching his young daughter in his arms, LeBron James said he stands with Nike, a clear reference to the company’s Colin Kaepernick ad campaign. The basketball…
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Manu Ginobili, a 4-time champion with Spurs, retires at 41
Manu Ginobili has played his final game, and with that a new era awaits the San Antonio Spurs. Ginobili announced his decision to retire Monday, the 41-year-old wrapping up what…
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Celtics 1st-rounder on missing flight: ‘It’s all on me’
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics first-round draft choice Robert Williams got a lecture from the team about accountability and said they are moving on from the bad first impression he…
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Giant LeBron banner to be removed again in Cleveland
By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The massive LeBron James banner hanging downtown is being removed again following the superstar’s announcement he’s leaving Cleveland. The 10-story billboard, which…
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AP source: Kawhi Leonard wants to a trade from Spurs
By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Basketball Writer A person familiar with the situation says Kawhi Leonard has told the San Antonio Spurs that he would like to be traded this summer, the…
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AP sources: Pistons, Dwane Casey agree to 5-year deal
By LARRY LAGE, AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Dwane Casey has agreed to a five-year deal to become head coach of the Detroit Pistons, two people familiar with the situation…
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Golden Still: Warriors sweep Cavs for second straight title
By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — There were still a few seconds left on the clock when the Golden State Warriors stormed off their bench to begin a…
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Round 4: It’s Cleveland vs. Golden State, again
Here we go again. And again. And, well, again. Round 4 — as many predicted, and others probably lamented — is happening. Cleveland and Golden State will meet for the…
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Borrego ready to coach Hornets team with existing roster
By STEVE REED, AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — New Hornets coach James Borrego plans make Charlotte relevant again in the NBA’s Eastern Conference by developing the existing players on…
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