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Explaining the NBA's 65-game rule and its impact on Luka Doncic's MVP chances
Luka Doncic is almost certainly going to win the NBA scoring title this season. And it’s now very possible that he doesn’t make the All-NBA team. That’s rare, but it might be this season’s reality. The roster of award-caliber players who won’t be winning awards this season continues to grow, with Doncic — the Los Angeles Lakers standout guard...
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‘This is it.' Chris Paul announces retirement after 21 NBA seasons
Chris Paul, the “Point God” who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Paul made the announcement on the first day of the NBA’s All-Star weekend at the home of the Los Angeles...
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Tkachuk Sends Panthers to Stanley Cup Final, After Topping Hurricanes 4-3 for Sweep
Matthew Tkachuk scored a power-play goal with 4.9 seconds left, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 36 shots to cap off a brilliant series, and the Florida Panthers earned their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 27 years by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Wednesday night to win the Eastern Conference title in a sweep.
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NBA Approves Sale of Phoenix Suns, Mercury to Mat Ishbia
Mat Ishbia is the new majority owner of the Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Mercury, after the NBA’s board of governors approved the sale of the teams.
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Spain Overtakes Team USA for No. 1 spot in FIBA Men's Rankings
For the first time in 12 years, USA Basketball is not atop the world men’s rankings.
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Orlando Magic Set to Lose a 2nd Consecutive Practice Day to Storm
Due to Hurricane Ian, the Orlando Magic were forced to cancel their second consecutive practice of the team’s training camp schedule.
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LeBron James Named AP Male Athlete of the Year for Record-Tying 4th Time
LeBron James told the world in 2020 that Black Lives Matter. He helped convince many who had never voted to finally head to the polls. He found more ways to continue elevating the lives of people in his hometown.
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AP source: Lakers on Verge of Acquiring Dennis Schröder, as NBA Trade Market Set to Open
Teams may begin making trades Monday, according to a memo sent to teams and obtained early Sunday by The Associated Press. And the first deal known to be tentatively agreed upon would send guard Dennis Schröder from Oklahoma City to the champion Los Angeles Lakers for Danny Green and the No. 28 pick in Wednesday’s draft, a person with knowledge...
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It's Official: NBA Returning on Dec. 22 for 72-Game Season
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association announced Monday night that they’ve struck a deal on rules for this coming season, setting the stage for what will be a frenzied few weeks before games resume.
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NBA Finals Game 6: Lakers' Green Gets Death Threats; LeBron Sets Another Playoff Record
Sunday’s Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat will be the 260th of James’ playoff career, lifting him into sole possession of first place on the league’s postseason appearances list.
