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Simmons among NBA players on Australia’s 2019 FIBA World Cup roster

When Australia suits up for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in late August, it will have Philadelphia 76ers star Ben…

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Damian Lillard reportedly playing with separated ribs

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has struggled during the Western Conference finals series against the Golden State Warriors, and…

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‘Decent is probably not good enough’: Raptors must improve

The Toronto Raptors certainly let one get away in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday. But there’s…

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Lopez sticks to the Bucks plan, and it’s more fun for everyone

MILWAUKEE — Come for the 3-point melodrama, stay for the rim protection, the put-backs, the block-outs and the blocked shots.…

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Reports: Wolves to interview multiple candidates for coaching vacancy

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a variety of names in the mix to interview for their coaching job, with several prominent…

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Horry Scale: Leonard eliminates 76ers with rim-bouncing 2-pointer at buzzer

A reminder on The Horry Scale: It breaks down a game-winning buzzer-beater (GWBB) in the categories of difficulty, game situation (was…

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Q&A: Patrick Beverley on close friend Derrick Rose, his first free agency and more

Near the top of the unwritten list of players who opponents hate to face but would love as a teammate resides…

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Q&A: John Lucas brings wealth of experience to Rockets

* Tonight On TNT: Rockets vs. Warriors, Game 5 (10:30 ET) The first pure point guard ever taken with the…

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Q&A: Millsap embraces duty as elder statesman for rising Nuggets

Paul Millsap is a believer. He was before the Denver Nuggets came up on the wrong side of a four…

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Texas’ Jaxson Hayes has NBA scouts intrigued over his potential

Hayes did put up some impressive numbers. He finished third in the Big 12 in blocked shots. He shot 82.3…

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Sixers besting Raptors in battle of bench minutes

* Tonight on ESPN:  Game 3, Sixers vs. Raptors (8 ET) Some numbers to take note of as Game 3…

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About Last Night: Spurs ring in New Year in style

The Spurs entered the break in Monday’s home game with the Celtics down by six points. Not the worst situation…

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