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Thursday, Dec 14

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Fenerbahce appoints Sarunas Jasikevicius as head coach until 2026

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In a swift change of leadership, Fenerbahce has named Sarunas Jasikevicius as the head coach through the 2025-26 season, replacing Dimitris Itoudis after his recent departure.

Adrian Wojnarowski: Draymond Green seeks help amid suspension

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green faces an indefinite suspension following his third ejection of the season, a flagrant foul against the Phoenix Suns, sparking concern and renewed scrutiny.

Willie Green sees similarities between Brandon Ingram and Allen Iverson

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New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green, who was a teammate of Allen Iverson during his playing days, sees similarities between his player Brandon Ingram and the Sixers icon.

Gilbert Arenas jokes about Draymond Green tackling more Europeans

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Draymond Green, the forward for the Golden State Warriors, got an unspecified suspension for hitting Jusuf Nurkic in the face, leading to a Flagrant 2 foul and his ejection from the game against the Phoenix Suns.

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Dwight Howard leaves Taiwan, has offer from Liga Endesa bottom team

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Former NBA All-Star Dwight Howard is back on the free-agent market after parting ways with the Taiwanese team Taoyuan Leopards, reigniting speculation about his future in professional basketball.

16

Bulls plan to reassess post-LaVine trade before further moves

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The Chicago Bulls are eager to trade Zach LaVine sooner rather than later, aiming to assess their team with new players before making additional moves.

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Zach LaVine would like to be traded to the Lakers

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Zach LaVine is currently sidelined due to inflammation in his right foot, but trade rumors are circulating about the Chicago Bulls guard. Reports suggest that LaVine is interested in joining the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Immanuel Quickley is not concerned by limited minutes in Knicks’ return

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The New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley made a comeback after dealing with a knee injury, displaying good shooting form.

Kenny Atkinson joins French national team coaching staff

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After a not-so-great showing at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the French National Team is shaking things up in the coaching department. Laurent Foirest won’t be coming back as an assistant coach, and Kenny Atkinson is stepping in to take his…

12

Why College Sports Beats the NBA in Kansas

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With the NBA season in full swing, most states have a team, or in some cases two or three to pick from. Other states like Kansas have none. Despite this, viewership numbers in neighboring states tend to far outpace that of local college…

11

Paul George’s ambition: Empowering Clipper fans to silence Lakers Nation

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In the fierce battle for Los Angeles supremacy, the Clippers, despite their star-studded lineup, are yet to clinch an NBA championship—a feat their crosstown rivals, the Lakers, have accomplished 18 times.

Gilbert Arenas advocates for Lakers to add Zach LaVine as another scorer

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Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is urging the Los Angeles Lakers to fortify their offensive arsenal, with Zach LaVine emerging as his prime candidate to add scoring depth to the team.

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Chandler Parsons on Draymond Green swinging at Jusuf Nurkic: “It’s annoying”

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Former NBA player Chandler Parsons voiced his frustration, labeling Draymond Green’s recent actions as “annoying” following another controversial incident swinging at Jusuf Nurkic.

Rick Carlisle addresses scuffle between Bucks and Pacers players over game ball

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic night, scoring a franchise-record 64 points for the Milwaukee Bucks in a 140-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers, took an unexpected turn post-game when a confrontation erupted over the coveted game ball.

Giannis Antetokounmpo explains scuffle against Pacers

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In an unforgettable performance, Giannis Antetokounmpo etched his name in the Milwaukee Bucks’ history books, scoring a franchise-record 64 points to secure a 140-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

09

Anthony Davis on Victor Wembanyama: “He’s one of them ones”

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In a thrilling contest, the Los Angeles Lakers (15-10) secured a hard-fought 122-119 win against the San Antonio Spurs (3-20), led by Anthony Davis’ outstanding performance with 37 points and 10 rebounds.

Collin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen propel Jazz to victory over Knicks

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In a dynamic performance, Collin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen led the Utah Jazz (8-16) to a 117-113 triumph over the New York Knicks (13-10).

Lakers hold on against Spurs as Victor Wembanyama shines with career-high performance

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In a nail-biting clash, the Los Angeles Lakers (15-10) narrowly escaped the San Antonio Spurs (3-20) with a 122-119 victory, extending the Spurs’ franchise-record losing streak to 18.

Giannis Antetokounmpo drops 64 points as Bucks take revenge against Pacers

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In a breathtaking display, Giannis Antetokounmpo set a franchise record by scoring an astonishing 64 points, leading the Milwaukee Bucks (17-7) to a dominant 140-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers (13-9).

Tari Eason propels Rockets to 11th straight home win over Grizzlies

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Tari Eason led the Houston Rockets (12-9) to a 117-104 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies (6-17), extending their home winning streak to an impressive 11 games.

Raptors snap losing streak, extend Hawks’ woes to five

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The Toronto Raptors (10-14) displayed a formidable offensive performance as Pascal Siakam’s 33 points and Scottie Barnes’ double-double of 27 points and 10 rebounds propelled them to a 135-128 victory over the struggling Atlanta Hawks (9…

Heat shows team effort, defeat Hornets

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The Miami Heat (14-10) secured a 115-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets (7-15) with Duncan Robinson leading the scoring charge with 23 points, supported by Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kyle Lowry, who each contributed 17 points.

08

Brandon Ingram’s 40-point explosion powers Pelicans past Wizards

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Brandon Ingram unleashed a scoring spectacle, notching a season-high 40 points, complemented by Trey Murphy III’s impressive 27 points, including six 3-pointers, leading the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans (14-11) to a commanding 144-122…

Joel Embiid’s dominance propels 76ers past struggling Pistons

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Joel Embiid showcased a scoring clinic, notching 41 points, with 30 in the first half, guiding the Philadelphia 76ers (16-7) to a decisive 129-111 victory over the struggling Detroit Pistons (2-22).

Draymond Green suspended indefinitely for striking Jusuf Nurkic

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green faces yet another suspension, this time indefinitely, after being ejected during a game against the Phoenix Suns for a flagrant foul on Jusuf Nurkic.

02

Charles Bassey suffers season-ending ACL injury

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The Spurs big man Charles Bassey won’t be playing for the rest of the season due to a torn left ACL. He got injured during a game with the Austin Spurs, the San Antonio G League affiliate.

Colby Covington reacts to LeBron James sitting during the National Anthem

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LeBron James, a veteran of the Los Angeles Lakers, chose not to stand during the National Anthem at a USC game, opting to walk around and eventually take a seat, exhibiting no evident respect for the United States’ Anthem.

01

Wendell Carter Jr: Markelle Fultz and I are going to propel us so much higher

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Orlando Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr. (finger) feels like the team will be even better once he and Markelle Fultz (knee) return from injury.

Wednesday, Dec 13

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Taj Gibson, Knicks agree to one-year deal

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The New York Knicks have officially inked a one-year contract with Taj Gibson. This move comes as a strategic response to the injury setback experienced by Mitchell Robinson, providing the Knicks with seasoned expertise at the center…

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Mark Cuban to retain 25 percent stake in Mavs post-sale

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Mark Cuban is holding onto about 25 percent ownership of the Dallas Mavericks after selling a portion to the Adelson and Dumont families. Despite the Mavericks being appraised by Sportico at $4.03 billion, Cuban sold the stake at a…