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Lakers send Bronny James to G League as minutes vanish in third season
Bronny James has averaged 2.4 minutes in five appearances for the 7-2 Lakers. His G League numbers tell a different story, but the gap between the two is the story.
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Doc Rivers says Giannis was playing games when trying to leave Bucks
The former Bucks coach told Bill Simmons that Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted out of Milwaukee but refused to ask publicly, forcing the front office to trade him. Rivers also questioned Giannis' basketball IQ and leadership.
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Ex-NBA player Ed Davis to plead guilty in sports betting case
Ed Davis signaled his intent to change his plea in a federal case alleging he bribed Malik Beasley to underperform during the 2023-24 season. Beasley agreed to plead guilty last week.
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LeBron scores eight in Cleveland return as 76ers fall to Cavaliers
LeBron James scored eight points on 3-for-12 shooting in his first game back in Cleveland since choosing the 76ers over the Cavaliers in free agency. Joel Embiid went 0-for-9.
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Luka Doncic scores 53, pushes scoring average past 40 for Lakers
Doncic is averaging 40.1 points through nine games, a mark no NBA player has reached since Wilt Chamberlain in 1962-63. He scored 53 in Friday's win over Portland.
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Heat unveil Vice City jerseys for GTA VI release eve
The Miami Heat partnered with Rockstar Games and Travis Scott's Cactus Jack for a Nov. 18 promotion timed to Grand Theft Auto VI's release the next day. The jerseys are black with pink accents and a flipped Nike Swoosh.
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Warriors' Porzingis steps away from NBA over lingering health issues
Kristaps Porzingis signed a two-year, $40 million extension with Golden State in June. He never reported to camp. Now he is stepping away from basketball entirely, and the Warriors are withholding his pay.
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Klay Thompson fights Father Time one corner 3 at a time
The Heat's 36-year-old sharpshooter scored 30 points and hit a game-winning 3 in overtime to beat the Clippers 117-116. It was his first 30-point game in 2.5 years. Erik Spoelstra says you can fight Father Time. Thompson is trying.
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Wembanyama is putting up Wilt Chamberlain numbers and he is 22
Victor Wembanyama scored 52 points with 24 rebounds and 8 blocks in a one-point Spurs win over the Mavericks. No player has done that since Wilt Chamberlain in 1964. He blocked three shots in 13 seconds. He is 22 years old and this was his second 50-point game.