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LeBron at the buzzer does in Timberwolves
CLEVELAND (AP) — One second. One shot. One player. For one night, LeBron James made all of Cleveland’s problems disappear. James dropped in a fade-away jumper over Jimmy Butler’s outstretched…
Read MoreNowitzki cherishes 20 seasons, content to help Mavs rebuild
DALLAS (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki made peace years ago with the reality that spending his entire career with the Dallas Mavericks would likely mean little or no chance to win…
Read MoreLeBron says he’s staying put, as Cavs blow huge lead in loss to Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After another embarrassing defeat and two days before the trade deadline, LeBron James let it be known he’s not going anywhere, at least for now. “I’m…
Read MoreDUNK OF THE YEAR: Giannis leaps over Hardaway Jr. on lob from Middleton
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, two blocks, a steal and this basic dunk from Khris Middleton. And, keeping with the sarcasm, Giannis of course had to…
Read MoreI HATE IT: Bucks trade for Zeller (for those obsessed with NBA/Bucks)
MILWAUKEE – For those psychotic about the NBA and/or the Milwaukee Bucks, then you already know they made a trade Monday. I hate it (as much as you can hate…
Read MoreJust in time for trade deadline, Bucks PF Jabari Parker set to return from knee injury Friday, while Detroit lands Griffin
MILWAUKEE — Overshadowed by the Detroit Pistons landing Blake Griffin, things couldn’t look much rosier for the Milwaukee Bucks since they fired Jason Kidd. The Bucks beat the Philadelphia 76ers…
Read MoreBucks’ Parker expects target date for return this week
CHICAGO — Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker expects to know a target date this week for his return from the second major knee surgery of his young career. Parker played…
Read MoreTook 21 3-pointers and a Durant triple-double to take down Minnesota
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Durant called himself a “jerk.” The Minnesota Timberwolves had a different description of the Golden State Warriors’ All-Star forward, calling him “the best scorer in…
Read MoreNBA: Sports leagues deserve a cut of sports betting revenue
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The NBA and other professional athletic leagues deserve a cut of the proceeds if legalized sports betting expands across the country, a league executive told New…
Read MoreAntetokounmpo says Kidd helped him grow into dominant player
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo grew from a reed-thin, inexperienced teenager into one of the NBA’s dominant players under the tutelage of coach Jason Kidd, whom the Milwaukee Bucks fired…
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