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NBA responds to senators on Rwanda, BAL ties
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Wednesday, 25 September 2024 12:47
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIn a letter to two senators who accused the NBA of "putting profit over principle" for partnering with Rwandan dictator Paul Kagame, deputy commissioner Mark Tatum described how the league has championed several social impact initiatives in the country.Tatum also defended the NBA, as he did in an ESPN story that prompted Congressional interest, by noting the league…
Clippers to hold Kawhi (knee) out of camp drills
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Tuesday, 24 September 2024 18:21
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsINGLEWOOD, Calif. -- LA Clippers President Lawrence Frank said Tuesday that the swelling in Kawhi Leonard's inflamed right knee had decreased "significantly" but that the team plans to hold him out of drills training camp. Frank was also non-committal about Leonard being ready for the regular season."I think that the timing's all going to basically depend on how…
Griz to retire Allen's 9, joining 'Grit & Grind' stars
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Tuesday, 24 September 2024 14:45
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Memphis Grizzlies will retire guard Tony Allen's No. 9 jersey on March 15, the team announced Tuesday.Allen's number will be raised to the FedExForum rafters following a game against the Miami Heat.He is the third Grizzlies player to have his jersey retired, joining Zach Randolph (No. 50) and Marc Gasol (No. 33).Allen, now 42, played seven seasons…
'Hungry' Porzingis optimistic about full recovery
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Tuesday, 24 September 2024 12:09
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBOSTON -- Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis said he's excited about the state of his recovery from offseason surgery on a tendon in his left ankle, and he is optimistic about returning to the court without missing a beat once he is able to play."I've been doing a good amount of stuff, doing pretty good," Porzingis said during media…
Tatum: No motivation needed after Paris DNPs
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Tuesday, 24 September 2024 12:09
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBOSTON -- Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum joked that his coach, Joe Mazzulla, probably sees a chance to motivate him in the disappointments of an overwhelmingly positive year that included an NBA title and a gold medal.Even with the success, Tatum didn't win NBA Finals MVP and was a healthy scratch in two games as part of Team…
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