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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski and Heat's Jaime Jaquez Jr. among NBA sophomores expected to make leaps

Warriors' Brandin Podziemski and Heat's Jaime Jaquez Jr. among NBA sophomores expected to make leaps

MIAMI (AP) — The first three names last season on the NBA All-Rookie team list were no surprise. San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 overall pick in 2023 and unanimous rookie of the year, was an obvious lock.
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Leonard won't play for Los Angeles Clippers to start the season while rehabbing knee, report says

Leonard won't play for Los Angeles Clippers to start the season while rehabbing knee, report says

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard won’t play for the Los Angeles Clippers to start the season because of ongoing rehabilitation from inflammation in his right knee, according to a report.
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During WNBA season, bars and restaurants say they saw greater customer demand for women's sports

During WNBA season, bars and restaurants say they saw greater customer demand for women's sports

CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Pehlke remembers having to beg and plead at bars and restaurants to get them to show WNBA games just a few years ago. Too often, the answer was a flat-out no. These days, he doesn't have to worry as much.
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Liberty hope their last-second shot provides a new outcome, a WNBA title, rather than 1999's letdown

Liberty hope their last-second shot provides a new outcome, a WNBA title, rather than 1999's letdown

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It's been 25 years since the New York Liberty had a chance to close out a WNBA championship . Just like in 1999, a last-second shot gave them the opportunity to play for a title.
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Raptors point guard Quickley questionable ahead of final pre-season game vs. Nets

Raptors point guard Quickley questionable ahead of final pre-season game vs. Nets

TORONTO — Even off the court, Immanuel Quickley is always looking to make an assist. Quickley was upgraded to questionable by the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, a day before they're scheduled to play their final game of the pre-season.
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Thunder C Hartenstein out at least a month with a broken bone in his left hand

Thunder C Hartenstein out at least a month with a broken bone in his left hand

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will miss at least a month after sustaining a small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand during a preseason game in Denver.
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Nepotism debates surrounding LeBron and Bronny James stem from a longstanding stigma in America

Nepotism debates surrounding LeBron and Bronny James stem from a longstanding stigma in America

LeBron James stood on the court next to his son Bronny and couldn't help but glance over at him to take in the moment. The duo wore matching Los Angeles Lakers jerseys with “James” and “James Jr.” embroidered in big purple letters on their backs.
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While LeBron and Bronny prepare for their historic family pairing, the Lakers shrug off the critics

While LeBron and Bronny prepare for their historic family pairing, the Lakers shrug off the critics

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James gets to end every practice these days by shooting hoops with his son.
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Amid all the fascination with Bronny at No. 55, NBA history says that pick rarely leads to stardom

Amid all the fascination with Bronny at No. 55, NBA history says that pick rarely leads to stardom

Amid all the fascination over the Los Angeles Lakers drafting Bronny James this year, there's a story about No. 55 picks that is worth remembering.
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Minnesota can't finish off New York and now must find way to win two straight games for 5th title

Minnesota can't finish off New York and now must find way to win two straight games for 5th title

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Lynx got the start they wanted. They just couldn't finish off the New York Liberty.
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