Pro Basketball (NBA)

At long last, Ariza getting his chance to play for Heat

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Trevor Ariza remembers working out for the Miami Heat before the 2004 NBA draft, and how he could envision himself playing for the team. ...

Poeltl has 20 points, 16 rebounds as Spurs rally past Bulls

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CHICAGO — Jakob Poeltl tied a career high with 20 points and set one with 16 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs used a...

Curry, WNBA players receive Jackie Robinson award from NAACP

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<p>SAN FRANCISCO &mdash; NBA star Stephen Curry is drawing acclaim from civil rights leaders for his work campaigning for social justice, his support of...

Spring chickens? Hawks’ hot start catches eye of rival Bison

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FARGO, N.D. — A hot start by the University of North Dakota in the strange spring football season precipitated by the coronavirus pandemic has...

LeBron puts Lakers past Hornets 116-105 for 4th straight win

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<p>LOS ANGELES &mdash; LeBron James had 37 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers moved back into second place in...

Family ties: Payton II wins G League defensive player award

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NEW YORK — Gary Payton II is following in his father’s footsteps when it comes to elite defense. ...

Sexton, Garland help Cavs snap 4-game slide, beat Celtics

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CLEVELAND — Collin Sexton scored 29 points, Darius Garland added 25 and Cleveland's young guards made big plays down the stretch as the Cavaliers...

NBA Academy alums lining up for NCAA Tournament

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<p>Roland Houston tells his players at the NBA academy in Africa that “there's nothing like cutting down a net.”</p> ...

Beal’s 43, Westbrook’s triple-double lead Wizards over Jazz

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WASHINGTON — Bradley Beal scored 43 points, Russell Westbrook had 35 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in his 13th triple-double of the season...

Atlanta Hawks get 14 players vaccinated for COVID-19

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<p>ATLANTA &mdash; Fourteen Atlanta Hawks players received their first vaccinations for COVID-19 following Thursday night's win over Oklahoma City.</p> ...