NBA News
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Houston -
July was a busy month for most NBA franchises reeling in high-calibre free agents, but for those like the Houston Rockets that failed to add the big name talent they coveted, a trade to acquire star PG Rajon Rondo could remedy their situation.
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Los Angeles -
The wife of embattled Los Angeles Clippers co-owner Donald Sterling can sell the NBA team for $2 billion despite strenuous objections by her husband, who is almost certain to appeal.
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Phoenix -
With most free agents being picked up since the signing of LeBron James in Cleveland, the Phoenix Suns and their star Eric Bledsoe are still not close on a deal.
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Washington, D. C. -
Late Saturday night Paul Pierce agreed to sign with the Washington Wizards for two years/$11 million. What does this signing mean for Brooklyn and how will he fit with the Wizards?
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Cleveland -
Friday was perhaps the biggest day in NBA free agency since, well, four years ago when the league was wrapped around LeBron's decision. What does his signing with the Cavs mean for his career legacy?
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Bath -
Police in Bath, Ohio, 29 miles south of Cleveland, have reportedly been contacted to increase patrols near LeBron James' home after 3 p.m. today. Akron Beacon Journal reporter Phil Trexler expects a decision tonight.
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Los Angeles -
What ultimately happens to the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team — and possibly the crumbling marriage of its owners — could be resolved later this week in a courtroom as a lawsuit to determine who controls the NBA franchise gets underway.
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Valerie Kasanita Adams, a shot putter from New Zealand, a four-time World champion, three time World Indoor champion and two-time Olympic and Commonwealth champion, thanked her chiropractor In a tweet for her 51st straight win.
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Toronto -
Raptors' point guard Kyle Lowry was highly sought after as one of the most valuable free agents available this year. Numerous teams were courting Lowry, but the Raptors pulled out all the stops to re-sign him.
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NBA Free agency began midnight (EST) Tuesday and the stage is set for one of the most exciting free agency periods in recent history. Digital Journal examines the Top Ten free agents and their most likely destinations.
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Orlando -
After a disappointing 23-59 campaign last season, the Magic made an attempt to rebuild with two top-ten picks in the 2014 NBA Draft. Orlando selected Aaron Gordon No.4 overall and took Alfrid Payton with the No.10 selection.
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The 2014 NBA Draft is set to take place this Thursday. The No.1 spot in the draft could go either way between Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker, but there's one player that will be the better selection.
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Carmelo Anthony will inform the Knicks Monday of his intentions to opt-out of the final year of his contract, as ESPN writes. Does this mean 'Melo will take his talents to South Beach and join forces with LeBron James?
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With the recent beatdown the Miami Heat received via the San Antonio Spurs, speculation has circled the sports world regarding the future of the "big three," which consists of LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Dwyane Wade.
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New York -
Derek Fisher and Phil Jackson will soon be reunited once again in New York, as Fisher has accepted the head coaching job of the New York Knicks.
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The NBA Finals will take action Thursday night as the two-time defending champions Miami Heat take on the San Antonio Spurs.
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Miami -
One of the most flagrant fouls of the week-long Indiana Pacers-Miami Heat NBA playoffs series began tonight when the Pacers' Lance Stephenson went for a loose ball against the Heat's Norris Cole. The Heat guard ended up with a hard face-slap.
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Los Angeles -
Co-owners Shelly and Donald Sterling are preparing to drop their legal challenges and could sell the Los Angeles Clippers baskeball team as early as this week, sources say.
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The NBA's Rookie of the Year, Philadelphia 76ers' point guard Michael Carter-Williams, was unanimously selected to the all-rookie first team.
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Embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling told the National Basketball Association on Friday that he won't pay a $2.5 million fine and objects to his lifetime ban for racist comments.
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Los Angeles -
Embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling denied being a racist Tuesday in a new recording obtained by a celebrity gossip website.
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Los Angeles -
American footwear company Skechers USA expressed their interest to bid for the ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers, a move considered by their lead investment group to acquire a share from the Western Conference NBA team.
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Portland -
It's Damian Lillard's world and we're just thrilled to watch it unfold. The star point guard for the Portland Trailblazers sunk a three-pointer with 0.9 seconds left on the clock, propelling Portland to its first playoff series win in 16 years.
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At least three prominent sportsmen have shown interest in taking over ownership of L.A. Clippers, an NBA franchise owned by Donald Sterling, who has been banned by NBA for his racially-charged statements about black people.
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A Scientific American magazine editor was apparently told by a producer of the show 'Fox and Friends' that he was not to talk about climate change.
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New York -
None of his fellow National Baskeball Association team owners were willing to support Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling if the league's commissioner tries to force him to give up his team.
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New York -
Controversial Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was barred from the National Basketball Association for life on Tuesday and fined $2.5 million after making racist comments that made headlines across the country.
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The decision was swift, decisive, and severe. At a press conference in New York, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling would be banned for life from the NBA, and fined $2.5 million dollars.
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The NBA has taken the splinter that was Donald Sterling out of the collective eyes of its owners, but a log remains in the eyes of the players union.
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Today, the National Basketball Association banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling from basketball for life and fined him $2.5 million for racist remarks attributed to him in recordings posted online.
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DIRECTIONS: Los Angeles Clippers Coach Doc Rivers shouts instructions to his players in a game against the Wizards in December 2013.
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Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics
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TEAM: Players for the Los Angeles Clippers meet near the foul line after warming up for a game against the Washington Wizards in December.
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Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines
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Los Angeles Clippers coaches and players share the bench during a game against the Washington Wizards in Washington, D.C., in December.
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Durant waiting for the play to start.
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Conseco Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers
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New Orleans guard Eric Gordon (right)
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Lakers PG Steve Nash
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L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling
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Greg Monroe of the Detroit Pistons (right)
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Deron Williams of the Utah Jazz being guarded by Tony Parker
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Williams dribbling the ball up the court.
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Vanilla cupcake topped with vanilla buttercream and a handmade fondant Toronto Raptors logo.
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