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• Butler Felt Heat Were Changing Course Without Him In Mind
Jimmy Butler wanted to be traded because he felt the Miami Heat were changing direction without him in mind, Andscape’s Marc Spears reported. Over the course of the season, it was evident Tyler Herro was becoming the main feature of Miami’s offense. Herro’s had a tremendous season, blossoming to the extent of being named an […] The post Butler Felt Heat Were Changing Course...2025
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• Jimmy Butler Sought Trade Because Heat Were 'Moving Without Him In Mind'

Jimmy Butler sought a trade from the Miami Heat because he felt the franchise was "moving without him in mind and he wanted to be more valued," sources tell Marc Spears. The Heat were not interested in extending Butler last offseason and they also shifted the offense this season to focus more on Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo. While Butler preferred a trade to the Phoenix Suns and the Golden State Wa...2025
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• Cavs’ Darius Garland Aiming To Return Friday To Face Celtics

The Cavaliers are 2-0 since All-Star point guard Darius Garland went out with a hip contusion, but ideally, you want him on the court. Right? Right. And good news may be on the horizon. Per Marc Spears of Andscape, Garland is hoping to make his return for Friday’s big road game against the defending champion […] The post Cavs’ Darius Garland Aiming To Return Friday To Face Celtic...2025
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• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Celtics superstar is investing in a community that helped make him who he is today. OAKLAND, Calif. — It took less than a year for Jaylen Brown to fall in love with the city of Oakland. In 2015, the 18-year-old basketball player, a freshman at UC Berkley, frequently ventured south from his prestigious university, eager to explore the nearby c...2025
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• Report: Warriors ‘Moving On’ From Kevin Durant Trade Since He Has No Desire To Go Back
According to NBA insiders Shams Charania and Marc J. Spears of ESPN, Kevin Durant has no desire to play for the Golden State Warriors again. Per Spears, the Warriors are “moving on” from their pursuit of Durant. Marc Spears: “I was told that a couple of days ago when Kevin heard about this Warriors rumbling, […] The post Report: Warriors ‘Moving On’ ...2025
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• Report: Jimmy Butler Wants To Be Traded Anywhere But To Grizzlies
According to NBA reporter Marc J. Spears of ESPN, Jimmy Butler wants to be traded anywhere but to the Memphis Grizzlies. Butler has requested a trade from the Miami Heat. Marc Spears on the Jimmy Butler saga: “I was told today from someone close to the situation that his wish list is just out of […] The post Report: Jimmy Butler Wants To Be Traded Anywhere But To Grizzlies ...2025
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• Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan Fractures Thumb, Needs Surgery
Spurs swingman Jeremy Sochan has a left thumb fracture that will require surgery this week, ESPN’s Marc Spears relays via a team press release (Twitter link). The fracture is in the proximal phalanx of his thumb. He suffered the injury during the second quarter of the team’s game against the Clippers on Monday. The team […]...2024
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• Draymond Green Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks Due To Sprained Left Ankle

Draymond Green suffered a sprained left ankle during a pickup game at Chase Center earlier this week, sources confirmed to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Green is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks, he told Marc Spears of Andscape. The injury is not a high ankle sprain. The Warriors open up the preseason next Saturday against the Lakers....2023
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• Tyler Herro Breaks Hand; Giannis Injures Back
Heat guard Tyler Herro suffered a broken right hand in Game 1 of the Heat’s series against the Bucks, Marc Spears of ESPN tweets. Herro’s injury occurred late in the first half while diving for a loose ball. Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo left Sunday’s game earlier in the half due to a lower back contusion, […]...2023
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• Michael Porter Jr. Opens Up About His Confidence Within His Body and Game
In a recent interview with Marc Spears, Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. opened up about his mindset and confidence going into the 2022-2023 NBA season. Porter Jr. has had a tough stretch of NBA seasons so far, as yet another lower-back injury caused Porter to miss out on yet another season of action. After just […] The post Michael Porter Jr. Opens Up About His Confidence Within His Body ...2022
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• REPORT: Free agent Chris Paul undergoes surgery on wrist
The Phoenix Suns are scrambling after veteran point guard Chris Paul officially became an unrestricted free agent after declining his option. Then came the news from Marc Spears of The Undefeated, who said Paul underwent surgery. “Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul is expected to be ready for the start of training camp next season after having […] The post REPORT: Free agent Chris Pau...2021
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• Brandon Knight Works Out with Bucks as They Look to Fill Roster Spot
Brandon Knight, the eighth overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, hasn’t played an NBA game since last March. He’s bounced around the league due to a string of injuries, playing for five different teams in his eight-year NBA career. According to Marc Spears of The Undefeated, Knight worked out for Milwaukee on Saturday as […] The post Brandon Knight Works Out with Bucks as They Look to Fill Ro...2021
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• Klay Thompson Suffers Torn Achilles Tendon
An MRI on Thursday confirmed the fears within the Warriors organization: All-Star guard Klay Thompson tore the Achilles tendon in his right leg. According to ESPN’s Marc Spears, the injury occurred during a pickup game in Southern Californa on Wednesday. Thompson needed to be helped off the court. Thompson will be forced to miss a […] The post Klay Thompson Suffers Torn Achilles Tendon...2020
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• Source: Barton needs hip surgery, out 5-6 weeks
Nuggets guard Will Barton will have surgery Tuesday on his right hip area to repair the adductor muscle and is expected to be out five to six weeks, a source told ESPN's Marc Spears....2018
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• Steve Kerr has response for Rockets’ Chris Paul claims
A lot of talk surrounding the Houston Rockets has been that they would have won the Western Conference Finals had Chris Paul been healthy. After all, they were essentially up 3-2 in the series when CP3 injured his hamstring at the end of Game 5.According to an article by Marc Spears in The Undefeated, Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni even told Kevin Durant during Game 7 that the Rockets wo...2018
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• Derrick Rose thinks he's 'a go' to make return Thursday
Derrick Rose on Wednesday said he thinks he’s “a go” to make his long-anticipated return to the lineup when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Orlando Magic at Quicken Loans Arena.Rose was in the process of rehabbing a sprained left ankle when it was announced in late November he would be taking a leave of absence from the Cavs, allegedly to contemplate his NBA future.The veteran point guard returne...2018
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• Kevin Durant, Warriors Set to Face Unprecedented Pressure After Joining Forces
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"“Because he is so smart, it might be intimidating to some teams,” an anonymous assistant general manager famously told ESPN’s Marc Spears before the draft, adding that Brown “didn’t fit the mold of a so-called basketball player."

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"Spurs swingman Jeremy Sochan has a left thumb fracture that will require surgery this week, ESPN’s Marc Spears relays via a team press release (Twitter link)."

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"Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons, in an interview with Marc Spears of Andscape, said he would be open to playing again for the Philadelphia 76ers."

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"Draymond Green told Marc Spears of Andscape that […] The post Draymond Green sounds off on Warriors teammate Jonathan Kuminga’s All-Star future appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"Speaking to Marc Spears of The Undefeated, IT made a very bold claim: Also told Warriors have sincere interest in @isaiahthomas, sources said."

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"In a recent interview with Marc Spears of The Undefeated, Durant explained that he had no plans of playing at all this season."

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"18 return to the floor, a source told The Undefeated's Marc Spears."

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"Only one problem: According to The Undefeated‘s Marc Spears, James is not expected to even consider the Clips this summer."

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"Marc Spears of The Undefeated first reported the deal."

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"Evan Fournier re-signed with the Magic for $85 million over five years, according to ESPN's Marc Spears."

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" "I have to talk to him," Curry said, according to Yahoo Sports' Marc Spears."

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"His reaction, per Marc Spears of Yahoo Sports: "He used to talk individually to the players before, but not like that."

• Jimmy Butler Sought Trade Because Heat Were 'Moving Without Him In Mind'
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• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is
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• New York Notes: Schroder, Wilson, Johnson, Brunson
Dennis Schroder is entering his walk year with the Nets. He’ll make $13MM next season and his expiring contract could be an attractive trade piece. If it were up to him, Schroder would settle down with the rebuilding franchise. He told Andscape’s Marc Spears he doesn’t want to be moved. “I want to be in […]...2024
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• Keldon Johnson Could Be Moved By Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs are working through a surplus of young wing players this season. In part, that's led to San Antonio experimenting with Jeremy Sochan playing point guard. Ultimately, it'll probably take a trade to thin things out a bit. If that happens, it could be Keldon Johnson who is on the move from the Spurs. ESPN's Marc Spears said that he continues to hear that Johnson may not really f...2023
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• Nets’ Ben Simmons open to return to 76ers, calls Philly ‘a second home’
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons, in an interview with Marc Spears of Andscape, said he would be open to playing again for the Philadelphia 76ers. Here’s what you need to know: Simmons said Philadelphia is his preferred destination if ever traded, calling the city “a second home to me.” The 76ers drafted Simmons with the No. 1 pick in 2016. He averaged 15.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.7 assists per...2023
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• Damian Lillard has ‘over 5 teams’ willing to facilitate Heat trade

The Damian Lillard bidding war is heating up. After news broke that superstar Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard requested a trade out of Portland, many teams have been linked to the All-NBAer in trade talks including the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Clippers among others — but Lillard has his sights set on the Miami Heat exclusively according to ESPN’s Marc Spears. ESPN’s Adrian W...2023
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• Report: Dubs expect Dray to opt out, will push to retain him
Andscape's Marc Spears reported Friday that the Warriors expect Draymond Green to opt out of the final year of his $26 million contract....2023
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• Suns big man Deandre Ayton’s brutally honest take on failed contract negotiations amid hot start
Deandre Ayton was eligible for a max extension in the offseason, but the Phoenix Suns failed to give the former first overall pick a big payday. While he will become a restricted free agent next summer, Ayton is only worried about one thing right now: winning. In a recent interview with Marc Spears of The […] The post Suns big man Deandre Ayton’s brutally honest take on failed contract...2021
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• REPORT: Free agent Chris Paul undergoes surgery on wrist
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• Former Warriors reserve and NBA champion signs with Big 3
The Golden State Warriors are gearing up for their playoff run as they look to sneak a victory in the play-in tournament. On another note, a former member of the Warriors championship teams has signed a deal with the Big 3. According to Marc Spears of ESPN, Warriors mentor and former NBA champ Leandro Barbosa […] The post Former Warriors reserve and NBA champion signs with Big 3 appeared fir...2021
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• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is
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• Southeast Notes: Suggs, Brogdon, Coulibaly, Williams, Salaun, Diabate
Magic guard Jalen Suggs won’t play in tonight’s game against Charlotte due to a left hamstring strain, Marc Spears of ESPN tweets. Suggs has started all of Orlando’s previous 18 games, averaging 14.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists. Suggs signed a five-year, $105.5MM extension last month. We have more from the Southeast Division: Malcolm […]...2024
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• Nets’ Ben Simmons open to return to 76ers, calls Philly ‘a second home’
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• Damian Lillard has ‘over 5 teams’ willing to facilitate Heat trade
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• Stephen Curry to play in Game 1 vs. Rockets
Warriors‘ All-Star point guard Stephen Curry will play in Game 1 Sunday's Western Conference Semifinals matchup against the Rockets, reports Mark Medina of The Mercury News. Curry, as well as backcourt mate Klay Thompson, were both listed as questionable for Game 1 with sprained right ankles, and while head coach Steve Kerr says Curry is good to go, Thompson will test his ankle out pregame before ...2019
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• Jarrett Culver Expected To Declare

Jarrett Culver is meeting with agents this week and is expected to announce that he’ll declare for the 2019 NBA Draft, Marc Spears of ESPN tweets. The sophomore carried Texas Tech to the National Championship game and sits in the No. 3 spot on Tankathon’s NBA Draft Big Board. Culver averaged 18.5 points, 6.4 rebounds […] The post Jarrett Culver Expected To Declare appeared first ...2019
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• Jarrett Culver Expected To Declare

Jarrett Culver is meeting with agents this week and is expected to announce that he’ll declare for the 2019 NBA Draft, Marc Spears of ESPN tweets. The sophomore carried Texas Tech to the National Championship game and sits in the No. 3 spot on Tankathon’s NBA Draft Big Board. Culver averaged 18.5 points, 6.4 rebounds […] The post Jarrett Culver Expected To Declare appeared first ...2019
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• Report: Lakers, Warriors among teams interested in Crawford
Three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year winner Jamal Crawford will play a 19th season in the NBA when the new campaign comes calling next month.It’s not yet decided where that will be after Crawford suited up for the Minnesota Timberwolves last season.But according to ESPN’s Marc Spears (h/t Clutch Points), the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers are among the teams inter...2018
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• Spurs to send Tony Parker to G-Legue for rehab
The San Antonio Spurs will send veteran point guard Tony Parker to the G-League here soon. It will be the next step in a rehab process that has spanned the past six months.“The San Antonio Spurs will send veteran point guard Tony Parker to their G-League affiliate, the Austin Spurs, for a rehabilitation assignment,” ESPN’s Marc Spears and Michael Wright reported Wednesday.Parker suffered a torn qu...2017
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• Rockets reportedly make contract offer to Andre Iguodala
We have no idea whether Andre Iguodala will move on from the defending champion Golden State Warriors. But he is most definitely testing the free agent market.Iggy’s first meeting as free agency opened at midnight on Saturday was with the San Antonio Spurs. He also spoke with the Los Angeles Lakers.Now comes this report from ESPN’s Marc Spears indicating that not only did Iguodala meet with the Ho...2017
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• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is
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• Warriors Notes: Wiggins, Poole, Kuminga, Adjustments
Andrew Wiggins is humbled by the patience the Warriors’ organization showed while he attended to a family matter over the past two months, he told Marc Spears of Andscape. Wiggins, whose four-year extension kicks in next season, returned to action in Game 1 of the first-round series with the Kings. “In this organization, I feel […]...2023
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• Kevin Durant, Warriors Set to Face Unprecedented Pressure After Joining Forces
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• NBA 3-Point Contest 2016: Winner, Score Results and Twitter Reaction
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• Fresh NBA Trade Deadline Deals for the New York Knicks to Consider
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• Cleveland Cavaliers Are Ready to Lock in on Their Championship Chase
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• Stephen Curry Responds to Mark Jackson's Claim He's 'Hurting the Game'
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• Lakers Rumors: Kevin Seraphin Would Add Much-Needed Depth to LA Roster
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• Everything You Need to Know About Crazy Day 1 of 2015 NBA Free Agency
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• 3-Step Plan for New Orleans Pelicans to Return to the Playoffs in 2015-16
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• Stephen Curry Responds to Mark Jackson's Claim He's 'Hurting the Game'
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• LeBron James' Barber Discusses His Hair, Says It's His 'Hardest Haircut'
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• Stephen Curry Jumps to No. 2 Behind LeBron James in NBA Jersey Sales
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Live Updates, Rumors and Signings for July 4
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• Everything You Need to Know About Crazy Day 1 of 2015 NBA Free Agency
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• Steve Kerr Comments on Warriors' Pursuit of Bulls' Record, Resting Players
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• Nets’ Ben Simmons open to return to 76ers, calls Philly ‘a second home’
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• LeBron James' Leadership Is the Final Step in His Superstar Evolution
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• Jaylen Brown wants to revive Oakland, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is
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• Keldon Johnson Could Be Moved By Spurs
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• Chris Paul Expected To Start For Warriors

On a recent episode of the Good Word with Goodwill podcast from Yahoo! Sports, veteran ESPN/Andscape reporter Marc Spears dropped some intel on Chris Paul's fit with his new team. Spears told Vince Goodwill that Paul is expected to start for the Golden State Warriors this season. "I do expect him to start. And I think it's like five-minute spurts," Spears said. "I don't know that they really want ...2023
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• Jayson Tatum Has Tried Recruiting Damian Lillard To Boston

In an appearance on the "Sports By Northwest" podcast by The Oregonian, ESPN's Marc Spears gave an update on Damian Lillard's trade request. Spears said Lillard is still focused on getting to the Miami Heat, but that Jayson Tatum has tried to recruit the star guard to the Boston Celtics. "He's kind of got that kind of like military basketball mentality. He wants to work. Also, the stability of the...2023
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• Nets’ Ben Simmons open to return to 76ers, calls Philly ‘a second home’
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• Draymond Green sounds off on Warriors teammate Jonathan Kuminga’s All-Star future
The Golden State Warriors showed massive confidence in Jonathan Kuminga in the NBA playoffs. Steve Kerr made him the youngest player ever to start a postseason game despite having other veterans he could have played. The entire franchise knows that they have someone special on their hands. Draymond Green told Marc Spears of Andscape that […] The post Draymond Green sounds off on Warriors tea...2022
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• REPORT: Free agent Chris Paul undergoes surgery on wrist
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• Former Warriors reserve and NBA champion signs with Big 3
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• J. Cole signing contract in Basketball Africa League
The inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League is starting soon, and a major American rap star will be participating. That would be known hoops lover J. Cole, who plans to officially sign a contract with the Rwanda Patriots BBC on Thursday, according to Marc Spears of The Undefeated. The New Times Rwanda originally broke […] The post J. Cole signing contract in Basketball Africa League...2021
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• Nets’ James Harden questionable in matchup with former co-star Russell Westbrook, Wizards
The Brooklyn Nets are set to take on the Washington Wizards on Sunday and they may be without one of their All-Stars. According to ESPN’s Marc Spears, James Harden is questionable to play his former teammate in Russell Westbrook on Sunday. Nets Status Report for tomorrow night's game at Washington: James Harden (left thigh contusion) […] The post Nets’ James Harden questionab...2021
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• Kevin Durant (Achilles) confirms Nets season is over
Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant has confirmed that he won’t be returning for the rest of the 2019-2020 NBA season, ending persistent speculation. In a recent interview with Marc Spears of The Undefeated, Durant explained that he had no plans of playing at all this season. “My season is over,” Durant said. “I don’t plan […] The post Kevin Durant (Achilles) ...2020
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• Bradley Beal says he wants to finish career with Wizards
When Bradley Beal signed a contract extension with the Wizards during the 2019 preseason, he only tacked one guaranteed year onto his previous deal, plus a player option for 2022-23. However, despite not opting for a longer-term contract that would secure his place in Washington for years to come, Beal says he has no plans to leave the Wizards. “I hate change. If it happens, it happens,” Beal said...2020
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• Report: LeBron James not expected to consider Clippers in free agency
The Los Angeles Clippers have made it clear they’re not going into full-scale rebuild mode after the trade of franchise big man Blake Griffin on Monday.For Doc Rivers and Co., the idea is to reload on the fly while remaining competitive. It’s a plan that has not necessarily worked for other teams around the league.But following Monday’s shocking trade, various suggestions have come out indicating ...2018
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• Nick Young on relationship with D'Angelo Russell: 'It is what it is'
One of the stranger NBA incidents in recent memory came at the end of the 2015-16 season with then Los Angeles Lakers teammates Nick Young and D’Angelo Russell.Russell recorded Young — who was in a high-profile relationship with Iggy Azalea — talking about sexual relationships with other women. The recording quickly surfaced and turned into a nightmare for both players.Two seasons later, Russell i...2017
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Live Updates, Rumors and Signings for July 4
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Live Updates, Rumors and Signings for July 2
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• DeMarcus Cousins suspended one game for yelling at George Karl in the huddle
In totally shocking news no one could have seen coming, DeMarcus Cousins is in some trouble for fighting with his coach. The Sacramento Kings have suspended Cousins, perhaps the NBA’s most mercurial star, for one game following a loud altercation with George Karl during Wednesday night’s loss to the Cavaliers, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Marc Spears. The Kings suspended center DeMarcus Cousins fo...2016
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• Report: Unlikely the Warriors make a move before trade deadline
This isn’t necessarily the most shocking news to come our way around the NBA. According to Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports, the defending champion Golden State Warriors are unlikely to make a move prior to Thursday’s trade deadline. The chances appear slim that the Warriors will make a trade before Thursday's deadline, a source said. — Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) February 16, 2016 At 48-4 on t...2016
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• Pacers vs. Warriors: Score, Highlights and Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
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• Stephen Curry Responds to Mark Jackson's Claim He's 'Hurting the Game'
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