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'It feels like a funeral': Inside the seasonlong conflict between Giannis and the Bucks
A lost season exacerbated a 13-year relationship that was already on the rocks, leading to more questions than answers in Milwaukee.
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Sources: Curry expected to return vs. Rockets
Following two successful scrimmages, Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected to get official clearance for a Sunday return to the lineup after missing the previous 27 games with a persistent right ...
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Sources: Rapper J. Cole to play pro hoops in China
Rap megastar J. Cole has signed a contract to play in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Nanjing Monkey Kings, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
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Sources: Curry (knee) ruled out another 2 games
The Golden State Warriors will rule star guard Stephen Curry out for another two contests because of his ailing knee, stretching his prolonged absence to at least 25 consecutive games, league sourc...
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NBA votes to mull Vegas, Seattle expansion bids
The NBA's board of governors has approved a vote for the league to explore bids and applicants for expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle, sources told ESPN.
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Arkansas' Acuff lands historic Reebok shoe deal
Arkansas star Darius Acuff Jr. has landed a signature shoe with Reebok, becoming the first NCAA men's athlete to receive one with a major U.S. brand while still in college, head of basketball at Re...
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Mexican prospect Lopez declares for NBA draft
Karim Lopez, who spent two seasons in the Australian NBL, has declared for the NBA draft and is poised to become the first player born in Mexico to be picked in the first round.
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Sources: OKC star Williams to return vs. 76ers
Thunder star Jalen Williams will return from a nagging hamstring injury for Monday's road game against the 76ers, sources told ESPN.
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Sources: NBA eyes key 1st vote for expansion
The NBA will hold a vote at the board of governors meetings next week to explore adding expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle, sources told ESPN.
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Warriors' Curry out 10 more days with knee issue
The Golden State Warriors have ruled out star guard Stephen Curry for another 10 days with a persistent right knee issue, the team announced Wednesday.
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UNC's Wilson (thumb surgery) done for season
North Carolina star freshman Caleb Wilson will miss the remainder of the season after breaking his right thumb during practice, the school announced.
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Nuggets bolster depth with vet point guard Jones
The Nuggets are bolstering their backcourt depth with the addition of free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones.
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Sources: Suns' Brooks suffered broken left hand
Suns guard Dillon Brooks broke his left hand in Saturday's game against Orlando and is expected to miss an extended period of time, sources told ESPN.
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Sources: NBA plans to enact anti-tanking rules
Commissioner Adam Silver informed the league's 30 general managers Thursday that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN.
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Magic's Wagner (ankle soreness) out indefinitely
Magic forward Franz Wagner will be sidelined indefinitely because of lingering soreness in his sprained left ankle, the team announced on Wednesday.
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Agent: Sochan joining Knicks after Spurs release
Free agent forward Jeremy Sochan, who was released by the Spurs, plans to sign with the Knicks after he clears waivers, his agent told ESPN.
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Bucks reach deal with former Nets guard Thomas
Cam Thomas, who was waived by the Nets earlier this week, has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Sources: Dubs deal Kuminga, Hield for Porzingis
The Warriors have agreed to trade forward Jonathan Kuminga and guard Buddy Hield to the Hawks for veteran center Kristaps Porzingis, sources told ESPN, unofficially putting an end to Golden State's...
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Sources: Giannis preps for Bucks exit amid offers
Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready for a new home ahead of the trade deadline as several teams have made aggressive offers to the Bucks, league sources told ESPN.
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Sources: Young to be out through All-Star break
New Wizards star Trae Young is still recovering from MCL and quad injuries on his right leg and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break, sources told ESPN.
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Sources: Hornets to retire Dell Curry's jersey
Charlotte Hornets great Dell Curry, father of guards Stephen and Seth Curry, is having his jersey retired in March.
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Sources: AD skips surgery; reevaluated in 6 weeks
After a second opinion with a specialist, Mavericks star Anthony Davis will not require surgery to his injured hand and will be reevaluated in six weeks, league sources said.
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Sources: AD out several months for hand surgery
Anthony Davis is expected to miss the next several months to undergo surgery to repair ligament damage in his left hand, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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