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United States beats Puerto Rico 72-71, clinches AmeriCup berth

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Javonte Smart scored 16 points and the United States clinched a spot in this summer’s AmeriCup tournament with a 72-71 win over Puerto Rico in a qualifying game on Thursday night. Jahmius Ramsey scored 11 for the U.S.
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Pritchard and Tatum lead Celtics to 124-104 win over 76ers

Pritchard and Tatum lead Celtics to 124-104 win over 76ers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Payton Pritchard made eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Jayson Tatum finished with his fourth career triple-double, and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 124-104 on Thursday night.
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Victor Wembanyama's season is over. What's next for the Spurs star?

Victor Wembanyama's season is over. What's next for the Spurs star?

Victor Wembanyama is one of the faces of the NBA, the star of the San Antonio Spurs and already one of the biggest names in basketball.
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Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to miss remainder of season after blood clot diagnosis

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to miss remainder of season after blood clot diagnosis

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama's season is over after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder, a condition that will sideline one of the league's brightest stars and is the second massive health-related hit for the Spurs in a mat
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Wembanyama getting no shortage of well-wishes from other NBA players, coaches

Wembanyama getting no shortage of well-wishes from other NBA players, coaches

Tyronn Lue and Doc Rivers said they were saddened. Michael Malone and Erik Spoelstra were shocked when they heard the news.
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Pelicans waive veteran wing player Javonte Green

Pelicans waive veteran wing player Javonte Green

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans waived veteran reserve wing player Javonte Green, opening the way for him to potentially sign with a contending team for the stretch run of the NBA regular season.
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Anthony Davis out at least 2 more weeks, but Mavs say he's making good progress with groin injury

Anthony Davis out at least 2 more weeks, but Mavs say he's making good progress with groin injury

DALLAS (AP) — If the Dallas Mavericks can get mostly healthy by mid-March, there should be time for the defending Western Conference champions to play their way into a decent playoff position. Coach Jason Kidd understands it might be a big “if.
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WNBA expansion team Toronto Tempo introduces Wright Rogers as first GM

WNBA expansion team Toronto Tempo introduces Wright Rogers as first GM

TORONTO — Becoming a WNBA general manager has been a long time coming for Monica Wright Rogers. Wright Rogers was officially unveiled Thursday as the GM of the expansion Toronto Tempo.
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Bill Walton's family selling items from the late Hall of Fame basketball player's career

Bill Walton's family selling items from the late Hall of Fame basketball player's career

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The family of Bill Walton is selling items from the late Hall of Fame basketball player’s career covering his days as a prep player in San Diego to starring at UCLA under coach John Wooden and his time in the NBA along with his bro
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Mavericks add 7-2 center Moses Brown to depleted frontcourt

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have signed 7-foot-2 center Moses Brown to a 10-day contract, adding an option to a depleted frontcourt missing injured star Anthony Davis and others.
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