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LeBron: Teaming up with Steph in Paris was 'everything and more,' but 'no idea' if it happens again

LeBron: Teaming up with Steph in Paris was 'everything and more,' but 'no idea' if it happens again

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James finally teamed up with Stephen Curry during the Paris Olympics, and the top scorer in NBA history got more than a gold medal out of the experience.
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Lonzo Ball set to play for first time in nearly 3 years when Bulls meet Timberwolves on Wednesday

Lonzo Ball set to play for first time in nearly 3 years when Bulls meet Timberwolves on Wednesday

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — The Chicago Bulls expect point guard Lonzo Ball to play for the first time in nearly three years after being sidelined because of a knee injury when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves in a preseason game on Wednesday.
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Cavaliers break ground on new state-of-the-art training facility scheduled to open in 2027

Cavaliers break ground on new state-of-the-art training facility scheduled to open in 2027

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell tried a new scoop shot on Monday.
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Expectations soar for Mavs with addition of Klay Thompson after run to NBA Finals

Expectations soar for Mavs with addition of Klay Thompson after run to NBA Finals

Dallas Mavericks Last season: 50-32, lost to Boston in NBA Finals. COACH: Jason Kidd (fifth season with Mavericks, 10th season overall, 323-296). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. San Antonio. DEPARTURES: F Derrick Jones Jr.
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WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement

WNBA and players' union closing in on opt out date for current collective bargaining agreement

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA had a record year in terms of growth in viewership and attendance, and with that the players now want a bigger piece of the financial pie. The players union and league have until Nov.
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Cancer survivor helps inspire college basketball doubleheader exhibition to benefit St. Jude

Cancer survivor helps inspire college basketball doubleheader exhibition to benefit St. Jude

MEMPHIS, Tenn.
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With Donovan Mitchell signed long-term, Cavs look to make deeper run under new coach Kenny Atkinson

With Donovan Mitchell signed long-term, Cavs look to make deeper run under new coach Kenny Atkinson

Cleveland Cavaliers Last season: 48-34, lost to Boston in Eastern Conference semifinals. COACH: Kenny Atkinson, (first-time NBA head coach, hired in June). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 at Toronto. DEPARTURES: Coach J.B. Bickerstaff, Marcus Morris Sr.
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Spike Lee's 1st trip, Michael Jordan's welcome to newcomers and more from basketball Hall of Fame

Spike Lee's 1st trip, Michael Jordan's welcome to newcomers and more from basketball Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Spike Lee got a photo with Larry Bird and a technical foul from a Hall of Fame referee. Not a bad first trip to basketball's birthplace to pick up an honor he didn't know existed.
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Bucks believe they're ready to bounce back after two straight first-round NBA playoff exits

Bucks believe they're ready to bounce back after two straight first-round NBA playoff exits

Milwaukee Bucks Last season: 49-33, lost to Indiana in first round of playoffs. COACH: Doc Rivers (2nd season with Bucks, 26th season overall, 1,896-1,114) SEASON OPENER: Oct.
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Pistons aim for respect after record-breaking season led to NBA's worst record for 2nd straight year

Pistons aim for respect after record-breaking season led to NBA's worst record for 2nd straight year

Detroit Pistons Last season: NBA-worst 14-68, including single-season record 28-game losing streak. COACH: J.B. Bickerstaff (first season with team; eighth overall 255-290) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Indiana at home.
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