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LeBron: Best thing about deal is future with son
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Monday, 07 December 2020 16:15
LOS ANGELES -- LeBron James says that the most satisfying part of the two-year, $85 million contract extension he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers last week isn't the money. It isn't the fact that it assures him 20 seasons in the NBA. It isn't the pride in knowing he's worked hard enough to stay on top of his game…
Stotts: One player among 3 Blazers positive tests
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Monday, 07 December 2020 15:20
Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts says a player was among the three people connected to the team who tested positive for the coronavirus.The player was not identified. The Blazers are set to tip off a four-game preseason schedule Friday with a game against the Sacramento Kings at the Moda Center.The team plans to hold its first practice of the…
NBA relaxes rest rules for non-national TV games
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Monday, 07 December 2020 15:20
In a memo sent to teams by the NBA Monday morning, the league laid out resting policies for the 2020-21 regular season -- including granting significant flexibility to teams resting players in non-nationally televised games, particularly at the start of the season.The memo, which was obtained by ESPN, says that flexibility applies to teams playing back-to-back games and presents examples…
76ers point Simmons back to old role: 'Facilitator'
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Monday, 07 December 2020 12:35
Last season, one of the most scrutinized things about a much-scrutinized Philadelphia 76ers team was what position Ben Simmons was playing.He began the season, as he had the prior two, as the team's point guard. When the Sixers arrived inside the NBA's bubble at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, he was playing power forward.But now that Philadelphia…
Bam buys mom house after growing up in trailer
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Monday, 07 December 2020 12:35
Miami Heat All-Star center Bam Adebayo gave his mom the birthday present of a lifetime on Sunday. After years of struggling while living together in a single-wide trailer, Adebayo bought his mom, Marilyn Blount, a home she can call her own.Just a couple of weeks after signing a five-year max extension that could earn him close to $200 million if…
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Monday, 07 December 2020 12:35
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Wall vows to return to All-Star form with Rockets
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Signature package: Giannis gets pens as present
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Bulls' Temple says he's recovering from virus
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Blazers close facility after 3 positive COVID tests
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Porter Jr. ready to step up as Nuggets' third star
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Wizards' Westbrook won't change on-court ways
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NBA warns of sanctions for protocol violations
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DeRozan on home intruder: 'Been through worse'
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AD: Injury history made me seek long-term deal
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Kawhi: 'Love' the challenge after playoff collapse
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Towns: 'Hardened, humbled' after COVID deaths
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Melo: Wasn't easy, but committed to bench role
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Beal: Wall trade 'shocking' but like fit with Russ
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