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Sixers' Simmons won't play in preseason finale
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Friday, 15 October 2021 15:35
Ben Simmons, who has cleared health and safety protocols and is eligible to rejoin the Philadelphia 76ers, will not play in Friday night's preseason finale, the team announced.Simmons' absence is listed by the team as "reconditioning," and he did not travel with the team to Detroit for the game. The Sixers open the regular season against the New Orleans Pelicans…
Bucks GM rewarded for title run with new deal
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Friday, 15 October 2021 09:08
After architecting the franchise's first NBA championship in 50 years, Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst has received a long-term contract extension.Horst had one year left on his contract, and his new multiyear deal -- finalized Friday morning with his agent, Brian Elfus, and team officials -- was announced by the Bucks on Friday.Horst's deal punctuates the signing of several…
Hornets sign LiAngelo; guard set for G League
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Friday, 15 October 2021 08:14
The Charlotte Hornets signed guard LiAngelo Ball to a non-guaranteed contract Thursday, paving the way for him to eventually sign with their G League team, a source confirmed to ESPN.Ball, who averaged 9.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 17.4 minutes across five games for the Hornets' entry in the Las Vegas Summer League, is expected to be released…
Durant 'positive' Kyrie situation 'will work out'
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Friday, 15 October 2021 08:14
Kevin Durant said he wishes "none of this stuff would happen" but that he isn't upset that Kyrie Irving is not with the Brooklyn Nets.Durant said he has not spoken to Irving since the Nets decided on Tuesday that their starting point guard will not practice or play with the team until he complies with New York City's COVID-19 vaccination…
Source: Smart missed flight, won't play vs. Heat
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Thursday, 14 October 2021 14:34
The Boston Celtics suspended guard Marcus Smart for Friday's preseason finale in Miami against the Heat because he missed the team's flight to Florida earlier this week, a source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski."We're going to keep that in-house," Smart said Thursday afternoon after practice in Miami. "It's over and done with. We're excited for the game at MSG, though."The Celtics,…
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