Tag: Professional basketball
Spring chickens? Hawks’ hot start catches eye of rival Bison
<p>FARGO, N.D. — A hot start by the University of North Dakota in the strange spring football season precipitated by the coronavirus pandemic has...
NBA tells teams rules will be relaxed for vaccinated persons
The NBA is relaxing some of its health and safety protocols for individuals who are fully vaccinated, changes including fewer mandated coronavirus tests, no...
Bucks land PJ Tucker from Rockets for playoff push
MILWAUKEE — P.J. Tucker is now a member of the Milwaukee Bucks, an addition for the team's playoff push.
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Kentucky’s Jackson to enter NBA draft, but not hire an agent
<p>LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky forward Isaiah Jackson says he will enter the NBA draft and be evaluated but not hire an agent, leaving the...
Curry, WNBA players receive Jackie Robinson award from NAACP
SAN FRANCISCO — NBA star Stephen Curry is drawing acclaim from civil rights leaders for his work campaigning for social justice, his support of...
At long last, Ariza getting his chance to play for Heat
Trevor Ariza remembers working out for the Miami Heat before the 2004 NBA draft, and how he could envision himself playing for the team.
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Bey’s double-double leads Pistons over slumping Raptors
<p>DETROIT — Saddiq Bey had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons overcame Norman Powell's 43 points to beat the Toronto Raptors...
NBA Academy alums lining up for NCAA Tournament
Roland Houston tells his players at the NBA academy in Africa that “there's nothing like cutting down a net.”
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Family ties: Payton II wins G League defensive player award
NEW YORK — Gary Payton II is following in his father’s footsteps when it comes to elite defense.
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