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Lakers sign shot-blocking centre

The Lakers announced on Monday that they have signed Robert Upshaw to a multi-year contract.

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Pat Connaughton throws 90 MPH first pitch

We can’t say that this is definitively the greatest ceremonial first pitch that anyone has ever thrown at a baseball game, but I can’t imagine anyone really topping this, especially another NBA player.

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Douglas-Roberts, Pelicans agree on deal

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a two-year deal with Chris Douglas-Roberts.

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Crystal Ball: All-Star debutants

NBA Australia’s experts survey the landscape of the league, delivering previews, predictions, and prognostications as the countdown to the 2015-16 season continues.

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Pressure on Miami's money men

Last year this time it was Chris Bosh carrying the added pressure of the huge free agent contract, and all that comes with it, into training camp with the Miami Heat.

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Barkley on Malone: I called him 'Dad'

TNT analyst Charles Barkley issued the following statement on the passing of fellow Hall of Famer Moses Malone.

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Webster signs with the Pelicans

Corey Webster and the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a three-year, non-guaranteed deal.

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Love pencils return for mid-October

It wasn’t accompanied by any doom-and-gloom duh-Duh-DUH! sound clip and was, in fact, offered up rather matter-of-factly.

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Bryant ready to go ‘full bore’

While the Lakers still sort out whether they’re ready for World Peace (as in Metta, their former sturdy forward) at training camp, they fully expect to have back a player not known for his peace-making domestically or abroad: Kobe Bryant.

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Bill now due for sliding Nets

Since the Warriors grabbed their first NBA title in 40 years in June, NBA teams have undergone a number of changes over the summer break. NBA.com will evaluate the state of each franchise in the month of September with a look at 30 teams in 30 days.

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Iverson, Pippen and others pay tribute to Malone

The Hall of Famer's death Sunday sent shock waves through the NBA world.

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Tristan Thompson MIA in Miami

Not all of the Cleveland Cavaliers will be taking their talents to South Beach for pre-training camp workouts organised by LeBron James.

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Bosh hints at clean bill of health

Miami Heat All-Star centre Chris Bosh says he’s ready to go for 2015-16.

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Doc on DeAndre's near-exit

To say the Los Angeles Clippers’ summer with DeAndre Jordan was wild is a bit of an understatement.

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Phoenix Suns unveil new uniforms, court

With just weeks before NBA training camps tip-off, the Phoenix Suns have their roster mostly in place.

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Crystal Ball: Breakout candidates

NBA Australia’s experts survey the landscape of the league, delivering previews, predictions, and prognostications as the countdown to the 2015-16 season continues.

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Sixers sign guard Kendall Marshall

The Philadelphia 76ers today announced they have signed point guard Kendall Marshall.

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Metta World Peace working out with Lakers

Metta World Peace might soon be back in the NBA.

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Crystal Ball: Coaching Pressure Index

NBA Australia’s experts survey the landscape of the league, delivering previews, predictions, and prognostications as the countdown to the 2015-16 season continues.

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Riley eyeing another title in South Beach

In terms of roster continuity, the Miami Heat had a pretty solid offseason.

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NBA to seed conference playoff teams by record

NEW YORK — The NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved changes to playoff seeding and qualification procedures effective with the 2015-16 season, the league announced Tuesday.

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Report: Jones signs deal with Nets

Despite averaging less than six points and two rebounds in the NBA, Dahntay Jones has carved out an 11-season career thanks to his defensive skill and ability to fit in on just about any squad.

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Parker makes history as France win

The outstanding Tony Parker surpassed Nikos Galis' record EuroBasket points tally as France maintained their 100 per cent record.

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Heat could have hard time keeping Whiteside

The Miami Heat have changed the terms of Hassan Whiteside‘s contract, which now gives him a fully guaranteed $981,348 salary for 2014-15, rather than partial guarantees until Dec. 1.

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Is Bradley Beal worth the max?

The Washington Wizards will have to figure out an answer to that question soon enough. A maxed out backcourt tandem of All-Star point guard John Wall and the sweet-shooting Beal could be on the horizon for a team with grand designs of climbing the ladder in the Eastern Conference in the coming seasons.

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The reinvention of Anthony Bennett is real

Anthony Bennett‘s summer has been one positive step after another, as the former No. 1 overall pick works to reinvent himself and prove that he’s not the “bust” some have labeled him. His work with Team Canada has only bolstered his cause.

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Minute reductions for LeBron, Kyrie?

The workload LeBron James and Kyrie Irving put in during their first season together in Cleveland won’t look the same this time around, and that’s not just because Kyrie might not be available until January due to injury.

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Matthews: "I want a ring"

What was the main reason behind Wesley Matthews' decision to sign with the Dallas Mavericks?

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Core Hawks helped with new uniforms

The Atlanta Hawks released their new uniforms this offseason, and now it has been revealed how they were created.

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Philippines still working to add Clarkson

There are just a few weeks before FIBA Asia tips off, meaning time is running short for the Philippines to add Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson to their official roster, which would also require Clarkson missing some of Lakers training camp.

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Colangelo looks ahead to 2016

The 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are about a year away, but USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo understands that it’s never too early to look ahead.

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Can the talented Kings come together?

Since the Warriors grabbed their first NBA title in 40 years in June, NBA teams have undergone a number of changes over the summer break. NBA.com will evaluate the state of each franchise in the month of September with a look at 30 teams in 30 days.

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Holiday to start camp with restrictions

Jrue Holiday has played just 74 games in his two seasons in New Orleans.

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Morris: 'My future will not be in Phoenix'

Things haven't been promising between Markieff Morris and the Phoenix Suns for some time.

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Jordan Clarkson impersonates Kobe

One of the cooler things about being on a team with a legendary basketball player is that not only do you get to see that teammate do work alongside you during games, but during practices you get to go up against that person.

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Can any team challenge the USA in Rio?

Qualifying for the Rio Summer Olympics continues this month with FIBA Americas and EuroBasket. Is there anybody out there who can truly challenge the USA in 2016?

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Injury update: Danté Exum

The following is a medical update on Danté Exum, courtesy of the Utah Jazz.

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Melo experience will help Karl

At times it was a rocky summer for George Karl and the Kings’ franchise player, DeMarcus Cousins.

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Winslow ready to transition to NBA

The Heat found a surprise selection in the summer draft in Justise Winslow, and the rookie guard is doing everything in his power to keep the franchise counting its blessings.

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Sixers remain in rebuilding mode

Since the Warriors grabbed their first NBA title in 40 years in June, NBA teams have undergone a number of changes over the summer break. NBA.com will evaluate the state of each franchise in the month of September with a look at 30 teams in 30 days.

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Pierce chose hometown Clippers over Celtics

According to Pierce's old coach-turned-new coach, it came down to Los Angeles vs. Boston.

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Martin fractures his left foot

Grizzlies first-round draft pick Jarell Martin has a fractured left foot.

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Williams can't wait to begin with Dallas

Deron Williams endured a tough season in Brooklyn, but is now in Texas and ready to get down to business.

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Cavaliers officially re-sign J.R.Smith

he Cleveland Cavaliers have re-signed guard J.R. Smith, General Manager David Griffin announced Wednesday from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Per league and team policy, terms of the contracts were not released.

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Thomas: 'I wanna be the best little guy'

Listed at 5-foot-9, Isaiah Thomas doesn't let his small stature get in the way of his potential to influence on the court.

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Jack ready to lead Nets

The NBA is a point guard-heavy league right now, which means if you don’t have an elite point guard, you’re going to, at the very least, struggle night after night against some of the league’s top talent.

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Rubio hopes to stay in Minnesota

At four seasons in and at 24 years old, Ricky Rubio is still in the early stages of his NBA career.

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Lawson ‘excited’ to join Rockets

The Houston Rockets advanced to the Western Conference finals last season, and as part of their efforts to strengthen their squad for the coming season, they traded for former Denver point guard Ty Lawson, who had been charged with two driving violations and would seem to benefit from a change of scenery.

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New York at a crossroads

Since the Warriors grabbed their first NBA title in 40 years in June, NBA teams have undergone a number of changes over the summer break. NBA.com will evaluate the state of each franchise in the month of September with a look at 30 teams in 30 days.

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Anthony Davis is ready to stretch his game

He’s already one of the most difficult players to deal with in basketball, an agile and super athletic big man who plays both ends of the floor like few can.

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Whiteside is taller than you think

Hassan Whiteside is seven-feet tall, which is a number we hear thrown around pretty often in regard to the NBA. Seven-footer? OK, put him in the paint and let him defend the rim.

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Air Canada: Wiggins dunks all over Nocioni

Wiggins was going to the 10th floor and decided to drop off the Nocioni at the 9th.

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Suns players begin unofficial workouts, without Morris

NBA training camps are still a few weeks from tipping off, but in Phoenix there are multiple Suns players already gathered in the Valley to begin workouts.

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Bennett shows FIBA resurgence

The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Anthony Bennett out of UNLV with the first overall pick of the 2013 NBA Draft, but the expected development once he reached the NBA has yet to fully occur.

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Timberwolves laying new foundation

Since the Warriors grabbed their first NBA title in 40 years in June, NBA teams have undergone a number of changes over the summer break. NBA.com will evaluate the state of each franchise in the month of September with a look at 30 teams in 30 days.

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Kings promote Vlade Divac to GM, hire Peja Stojakovic

The Sacramento Kings are getting the band back together.

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Wes Matthews gets buckets on a PhunkeeDuck

Wesley Matthews' recovery appears to be going just fine

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Report: Nick Young made a Boomers inquiry

Just how serious is Nick Young about playing for the Boomers?

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Clippers sign Chuck Hayes

The L.A. Clippers announced Monday the team has signed free agent centre/power forward Chuck Hayes.

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Dwight Howard praises James Harden

Dwight Howard had some high praise for his teammate, James Harden.

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Report: DeAndre Jordan parts ways with agents

DeAndre Jordan‘s summer of change is not over. After causing a stir with his free agent decision to leave for Dallas only to change his mind days later and stay with the Los Angeles Clippers last month.

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Report: Raptors an option for Thompson in 2016

LeBron James made it clear that he wanted Tristan Thompson by his side long-term.

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Shaq claims he never wanted to leave the Lakers

The former Lakers star was was taken aback at how boldly he stated his desire to be traded in a clip replay on his podcast.

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Kobe and Shaq get sentimental

The two superstars talked about their past on Shaquille O'Neal's podcast.

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Patty Mills farewells Australia

After an incredible few weeks in Australia, Patty Mills has taken time to say thanks over Instagram as he prepares to head back to Texas.

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Russell responds to criticism over tweet

D'Angelo Russell angered Lakers fans earlier in the month, when he suggested over Twitter that Tracy McGrady 'might have been the G.O.A.T.'

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Top 100 Plays of the 2014-15 Season

Do you have a spare 23 minutes? It's probably wise if you use it up watching this package!

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Jazz sign free agent J.J. O'Brien

The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has signed free agent forward J.J. O'Brien. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not released.

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Aminu, Nigeria earn trip to 2016 Olympics

Nigeria joined Australia, Brazil and the United States in the 2016 Men’s Basketball Olympic field, beating Angola in the final of Afrobasket on Sunday.

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New practice facility could help Pacers

At least that’s the hope of the organisation as it hones in on upgrading the team’s training facilities.

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Suns still unsure about Morris

As the start of training camp slowly approaches, there has been a pickup of activity in Phoenix, where players are beginning to file into town and conduct voluntary workouts.

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MKG discusses contract extension

After signing a four-year, $52 million deal earlier this month to remain in Charlotte with the Hornets, who could blame Michael-Kidd Gilchrist for being optimistic?

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Leonard says he’ll step up for Blazers

After making a commitment to one serious partnership by getting married this summer, now Trail Blazers big man Meyers Leonard says he’s ready to strengthen the bonds with teammate Damian Lillard in order to move the team forward.

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Kobe, Shaq express regrets

Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant teamed up on the Lakers to win three championships, but their publicly contentious relationship sometimes seemed as through they won despite each other instead of because of each other.

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VIDEO: Dieng delivers thunderous dunk

Minnesota Timberwolves centre Gorgui Dieng amassed 20 points, 17 rebounds, and eight assists in Senegal's 75-48 win over Algeria, but no play was more impressive than this.

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Report: Irving could be out until January

HANG TIME BIG CITY — Despite advancing to the NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers never really got to see what their team would like with everyone healthy, as they suffered injury after injury. And it may be a while before they see a fully healthy lineup again.

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NBA statement on Darryl Dawkins

NEW YORK — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement regarding the passing of Darryl Dawkins.

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VIDEO: Canada topple Puerto Rico

Andrew Wiggins' Canadian squad move to 4-0 in Marchand Cup competition, following a 78-72 win over Puerto Rico.

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VIDEO: Wiggins dunks all over Barea

J.J. Barea made a big mistake in Puerto Rico's friendly against Canada.

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Griffin shows off ball skills and new uniforms

Griffin shows off his unique skills, and the Clippers' new uniforms.

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The Blazers are starting over

If you look at each team individually with a positive outlook, you can think of a reason or two why 29 of the 30 could be better this season than they were last year.

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Amar'e eyes All-Star form, Heat title

Once one of the most feared big men in the NBA, Stoudemire hopes to regain All-Star form and help the Heat make a title run.

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Whiteside thinks the NBA is a big man's league

The two opinionated players faced off via Twitter on Tuesday evening.

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Iguodala takes Larry to Tokyo

Andre Iguodala has taken his NBA championship hardware to Japan, and is ready to celebrate with the fans.

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Noel working on jump shot

After sitting out his rookie season to recover from a knee injury, Sixers centre Nerlens Noel came close to averaging a double-double last season.

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Clippers fined for violation in Jordan negotiations

A presentation to DeAndre Jordan that contained a potential third-party endorsement opportunity has cost the Los Angeles Clippers $250,000.

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Bogut responds to Nick Young

Nick Young publicly pleaded for a spot on the Boomers' Rio roster, only for Andrew Bogut to respond.

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Matthews says he’ll be ready for opening night

No one wants the start of the 2015-16 NBA season the way Wes Matthews does.

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Nick Young wants to play for the Boomers

Nick Young, who is engaged to Australian musician Iggy Azalea, has expressed his desire to represent the nation his fiancé grew up in.

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Jazz sign Jeff Withey to multi-year contract

The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has signed centre Jeff Withey to a multi-year contract. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not released.

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Trey Burke is ready and able

There’s been plenty of worry in Salt Lake City over the knee injury suffered by Danté Exum, which will likely sideline him for all of the 2015-16 season.

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Kawhi Leonard is thinking big

It’s pretty common for players on the verge of stardom thinking they’re ready to take the next step, but in Kawhi Leonard‘s case, he might be on to something.

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Rubio thinks Wiggins will be big time

There’s lots of optimism in Minnesota about basketball, and it doesn’t centre on the Lynx for a change.

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Report: Broekhoff secures major move

After spending his summer with the Denver Nuggets and the Australian national team, Ryan Broekhoff has reportedly settled on a new team for the 2015-16 season.

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Bogut, Delly address friendly Finals rivalry

The return of Andrew Bogut and Matthew Dellavedova to Australia—following their epic NBA Finals matchup—highlighted an intimate gathering in Southbank, Melbourne.

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Looney undergoes hip surgery; out 4-6 months

Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney underwent a successful right hip arthroscopy this morning to repair a torn labrum, the team announced today.

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Valanciunas, Raptors agree on contract extension

Jonas Valanciunas and the Raptors agreed to a deal reportedly worth $64 million over four years.

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Want to buy a sponsored tweet from LeBron James?

A sponsored tweet by the Cavaliers forward to his 23 million followers is reportedly valued at $140,000, according to marketing experts. That's relatively cheap, they say.

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Embiid undergoes right foot surgery

PHILADELPHIA — President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Sam Hinkie provided this statement.

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Lemanis praises Bogut's resilient display

After spearheading the Boomers' triumph in Game 2, Andrew Bogut received praise from Andrej Lemanis and Matthew Dellavedova, with the big man guiding Australia to the Rio Olympics.

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Bogut-led Boomers book ticket to Rio

After claiming an important 12-point win in Game 1, the Australian Boomers punched their ticket to Rio de Janiero with an 89-79 win in Wellington on Tuesday night (AEST).

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Raptors, Valanciunas discussing extension

Big man Jonas Valanciunas and the Toronto Raptors reportedly are in advance discussions on a contract extension, according to ESPN.com’s Marc Stein, with terms said to be hovering in the DeMarre Carroll neighborhood of four years/$60 million.

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Bucks sign Milwaukee native Marcus Landry

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agent forward Marcus Landry, General Manager John Hammond announced Monday.

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LIVE SCORES: Boomers vs. Tall Blacks

Follow scores and commentary as the Australian Boomers take on the New Zealand Tall Blacks in the second game of the FIBA Oceania Championships.

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Harden welcomes Lawson to Houston

Most of the Houston Rockets players, coaches and executives, and certainly the vast majority of their fans, have only unanswered questions about Ty Lawson and what the troubled former Denver Nuggets point guard might bring to their team this season.

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Mills' fourth-quarter heroics lift Boomers

Behind a polished performance from Matthew Dellavedova and the streaky shooting of Patty Mills, the Australian Boomers have claimed the advantage in the FIBA Oceania Championships, defeating the Tall Blacks 71-59 on Saturday night (AEST).

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VIDEO: Delly connects with Bogut

Matthew Dellavedova timed the perfect alley-oop pass to Andrew Bogut, as the Boomers took control against the Tall Blacks.

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LIVE SCORES: Boomers vs. Tall Blacks

Follow real-time scores and commentary as the Australian Boomers take on the New Zealand Tall Blacks in the first game of the FIBA Oceania Championships.

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Exum thanks fans on Twitter

Nearly one week after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee, Danté Exum expressed his appreciation for the ongoing support of his fans.

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Kevin Durant to practice with Team USA, per report

The 2013-14 NBA MVP will practice at Team USA minicamp this week in another milestone on his road to recovery.

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Dellavedova: We’ve got to be physical

The countdown to Game 1 of the FIBA Oceania Championships at Rod Laver Arena has begun, as Matthew Dellavedova looks ahead to a rugged battle with the Tall Blacks.

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Thompson calls trade to Warriors ‘bittersweet’

Since when does a trade to the reigning champs qualify as “bittersweet” or the chance to play alongside reigning KIA MVP Steph Curry and an All-Star like Klay Thompson make one wistful for those days in Sacramento?

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Duncan ranks sixth on Spurs payroll

If you want to understand the full contribution of Tim Duncan to the success of the Spurs over the past two decades, it’s necessary to go beyond the shots, rebounds, blocks and solid defence.

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Karl looks forward to the Rondo challenge

So much of the offseason talk about the Kings has focused on the rocky start to the relationship between coach George Karl and DeMarcus Cousins.

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Exum suffers knee injury in Slovenia

Utah Jazz point guard Danté Exum has suffered a non-contact knee injury whilst representing the Australian Boomers in Slovenia.

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Exum suffers knee injury in Slovenia

Utah Jazz point guard Danté Exum suffered a non-contact knee injury whilst representing the Australian Boomers in Slovenia.

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Toronto Raptors unveil new 2015-16 uniforms

The Toronto Raptors, in partnership with NBA 2K16, announced Monday four new uniforms that will be worn with the start of the 2015 preseason.

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Nuggets extend Danilo Gallinari to multiyear deal

DENVER — After restructuring his deal, the Denver Nuggets have signed forward Danilo Gallinari to a multiyear contract extension, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly announced today.

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Boomers toppled by Lithuania

The Australian Boomers were left to rue their carelessness with the ball, falling 92-85 to Lithuania on Saturday morning (AEDT).

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Boomers humbled by Lithuania in friendly

Andrew Bogut’s long-awaited return to the Australian national team fold resulted in a 12-point defeat after a second-half fade by the Boomers.

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Dubs, Sixers, Suns & Jazz trade Twitter quips

It might only be late July, but the NBA's teams are in mid-season form on social media.

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Steven Adams' status confirmed

The news that Tall Blacks fans have been hanging out for finally arrived on Monday morning and it's not what they wanted to hear.

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Pistons re-sign point guard Reggie Jackson

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Detroit Pistons announced today that the team has re-signed guard Reggie Jackson to a multi-year contract. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Nuggets trade Ty Lawson to Rockets

Denver acquires Joey Dorsey, Nick Johnson, Kostas Papanikolaou, Pablo Prigioni, cash and first-round pick.

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Spurs' Anderson named Summer League MVP

LAS VEGAS — Kyle Anderson of the San Antonio Spurs was named Most Valuable Player of the Samsung NBA Summer League 2015, while nine additional top players highlight the Samsung All-NBA Summer League First and Second teams, as selected by a panel of media members.

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Smart confident of swift recovery

Marcus Smart spoke publicly for the first time since suffering a gruesome finger injury in the NBA Summer League, confirming his injury is not as bad as first feared.

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Seedings for Summer League championship

The championship round of the Samsung NBA Summer League 2015 tips off on Wednesday, July 15, in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

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Stacked Boomers roster announced

Basketball Australia has unfurled the star-studded roster set to tackle the Boomers’ campaign to qualify for Rio 2016.

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No Steven Adams in Tall Blacks roster

Paul Henare has today named his first roster as head coach of the national programme, with 14 players named to travel to Europe for games against Great Britain, Croatia and Slovenia before that number is further reduced to 12 for the Oceania Series against Australia in August, with the winner booking a place at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

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Nets waive Williams

The Brooklyn Nets have requested waivers on guard Deron Williams, General Manager Billy King announced today.

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Pacers trade Hibbert to Lakers

The Indiana Pacers announced Thursday they have acquired a future Second Round draft pick from the L.A. Lakers in exchange for Roy Hibbert.

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Duncan, James set to re-sign

The two best free agents of 2015 (and given good health, the two best bargains of the coming season) didn’t reach agreements with their teams until Thursday, the ninth day of free agency and the first day when deals could be officially signed.

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Pelicans sign Davis to contract extension

The New Orleans Pelicans today announced that at 12:01 p.m. local time in Hong Kong, China, All-Star forward Anthony Davis signed a contract extension with the club. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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DeAndre Jordan to re-sign with Clippers

Held captive by Clippers teammates inside his home for the better part of Wednesday night, DeAndre Jordan changed his mind to stay in L.A.

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Griffin teases the internet with a live look-in

Blake Griffin again proves why he's a funny guy!

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Clippers lobbying Jordan to reverse Mavs decision

Not so fast, DeAndre Jordan.

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Wiggins, LaVine put on dunking masterclass

There's the 'Splash Brothers' in Oakland, could we have the 'Bounce Brothers' in Minnesota?

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Report: Kevin Garnett to return for Timberwolves

The Big Ticket is back.

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Ingles returns to the Jazz

Joe Ingles has reportedly returned to the Utah Jazz on a two-year deal.

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Report: Reggie Jackson stays in Detroit

Reggie Jackson is staying in Detroit… and also getting P-A-I-D.

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Lou Williams agrees to deal with Lakers

The Lakers have reached an agreement with Lou Williams, the NBA’s reigning Sixth Man of The Year.

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Reports: Harris opts to stay Magic

Tobias Harris has reportedly decided to remain at the Orlando Magic.

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Lillard agrees to five-year max extension

Damian Lillard agrees to five-year max extension with Blazers.

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Knicks, Afflalo agree to two-year deal

Afflalo has accepted a two-year, $16 million offer from the New York Knicks.

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Report: Pacers agree to deal with Monta Ellis

Monta Ellis has agreed to a four-year deal with the Indiana Pacers, according to reports.

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Report: Talks are progressing between Dellavedova and Cavs

Matthew Dellavedova and the Cleveland Cavaliers are close to striking a multi-year deal, reports suggest.

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Tim Duncan says he will not retire, will play 19th season for Spurs

The big man is ready for his 19th NBA season — and he hopes he'll play it alongside LaMarcus Aldridge.

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Dwyane Wade stays put in Miami

Dwyane Wade tested the waters elsewhere, but ultimately decided to keep his talents in South Beach.

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Green re-signs and says he'll win 'lots of championships'

The deal is worth a reported $85 million over five seasons.

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Kings deal Stauskas, Thompson, Landry to 76ers

The Sacramento Kings have agreed to send Nik Stauskas, Jason Thompson and Carl Landry to the Philadelphia 76ers as part of a salary-dumping move to pursue free agents.

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Draymond Green commits to Warriors

Draymond Green is reportedly coming back to the Golden State Warriors.

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Report: Pierce signs deal with Clippers

Pierce has agreed to a three-year, $10 million deal to join the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Report: Cavaliers to bring back Iman Shumpert

Iman Shumpert has agreed to terms on a four-year, $40 million contract that will keep him in Cleveland.

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Millsap re-ups with Hawks for three years

Atlanta has reportedly reached a three-year, $59 million deal with All-Star forward Paul Millsap.

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Love staying with Cavaliers

Kevin Love has announced he is staying with the Cleveland Cavaliers - and he is reportedly getting a nine-figure deal.

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Davis signs maximum contract extension

The power forward accepted a five-year, $145 million contract extension at the 12:01 a.m. ET deadline that began free agency Wednesday.

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Budenholzer gets new title; Wilcox promoted to GM

The Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday announced that Head Coach Mike Budenholzer has been promoted to President of Basketball Operations in addition to his duties as Head Coach and Wes Wilcox has been promoted to General Manager.

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Cavs extend offers to Dellavedova, Shumpert and Thompson

The Cleveland Cavaliers have extended qualifying offers to guard Matthew Dellavedova, guard Iman Shumpert and forward/center Tristan Thompson, Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts.

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Curry, Warriors top NBA's merchandise lists

Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry and the 2015 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors secured the top spots on the NBA’s Most Popular Jersey and Team Merchandise lists based on overall sales on NBAStore.com from April through June.

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Don't expect the Jazz to be active in free agency

That's the message coming from Salt Lake City, where Dennis Lindsey was quick to quash any rumours of the Jazz's activity.

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Finals absence motivates Bogut for next season

While he remained a true professional, never complaining about his lack of playing time in The Finals, Andrew Bogut is still motivated to put in work during the offseason.

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Korver set for right elbow surgery

Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver is scheduled to have surgery Tuesday to remove loose bodies in his right elbow.

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Jordan set to meet with four teams

With free agency beginning in the coming days, reports suggest that DeAndre Jordan is being active in the lead up.

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Miami declines its team option on Michael Beasley

Miami declined its team option on forward Michael Beasley.

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LeBron opts out, expected to re-sign with Cavs

LeBron James, as expected, has reportedly opted out of his contract for 2015-16.

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Cavs get Osman, Christmas from Wolves for Jones

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired the draft rights to Cedi Osman, the 31st pick, Rakeem Christmas, the 36th pick, and a 2019 second round pick in exchange for the draft rights to Tyus Jones, the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft, to Minnesota.

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Report: Hibbert decides to stick with Pacers next season

The two-time All-Star center will opt in to the final year of his contract with the Pacers, which nets him a guaranteed $15.5 million.

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Knicks, Hawks Wizards in three-team trade

The Wizards and Hawks swapped their draft picks Thursday night, with the Wizards receiving Kansas swingman Kelly Oubre.

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2015 NBA Draft Board

Follow all of the selections from the 2015 NBA Draft with NBA Australia's live and interactive draft board.

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LIVE: 2015 NBA Draft

Follow along as NBA Australia brings you the latest from the 2015 NBA Draft.

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Report: Kings, Lakers talking Cousins deal

When is “zero interest,” well, slightly more than that?

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Blazers trade Batum to Hornets

The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired forward Noah Vonleh and guard Gerald Henderson from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for forward Nicolas Batum, it was announced today by President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey.

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Despite major setback, Qualls remains optimistic

Michael Qualls was shaping up to be one of the bargains in the 2015 NBA Draft.

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Report: Hornets deal Matt Barnes to Thunder for Jeremy Lamb

The trade will reunite Jeremy Lamb with former UConn backcourt mate Kemba Walker in Charlotte.

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Report: Batum traded to Charlotte

Things didn’t end well for the Trail Blazers. Not with guard Wesley Matthews tearing an Achilles tendon in March. Not with Portland finishing the regular season on a four-game losing streak.

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Report: Ellis to opt out of deal

The Dallas Mavericks got two solid seasons out of shooting guard Monta Ellis, but that appears to be all the time they’ll get with the gifted scorer.

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Love opts out of Cavaliers contract for free agency, report says

Kevin Love reportedly opted out of his contract with the Cavaliers, perhaps to explore "what else is out there."

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Sixers mourn passing of Pollack

It is with great sadness that the Philadelphia 76ers announce Harvey Pollack, Sixers Director of Statistical Information and the longest tenured NBA employee, passed away today at the age of 93.

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Jackson bemoans lack of 'beauty' in NBA offences

The legendary coach and current Knicks president had a lot to say about the state of today's game in general.

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Dellavedova's story set to be made into a film

The story of Matthew Dellavedova's meteoric rise to basketball stardom appears to have caught the attention of Hollywood.

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Willie Cauley-Stein: Singular Focus

Take a close look at Willie Cauley-Stein's determination ahead of the 2015 NBA Draft.

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Gentry sees championship potential in Pelicans

Gentry expressed optimism about his new team and budding superstar while being introduced as the new coach of the Pelicans on Monday.

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Can the Warriors stay together?

Though league rules prevent him from talking in specifics, first-year general manager Bob Myers hinted that keeping free agent Draymond Green is the high priority, but bringing back most of the roster that won Golden State’s first championship in 40 years is the plan for next season.

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Who are the best prospects of the 2015 NBA Draft?

We take a look at the players to watch in the 2015 NBA Draft.

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Blogtable: Cavs or Warriors in 2016?

Which team is more likely to reach The Finals in 2016: Warriors or Cavaliers?

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The 76ers introduce their new era

The Philadelphia 76ers unveiled their new jerseys for the 2015-16 season on Thursday night.

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Report: Hawks to promote Budenholzer, will soon part ways with Ferry

After months of uncertainty about the state of the franchise, the Atlanta Hawks were sold to Antony Ressler for $850 million in late April. That move won’t be made official until the NBA’s Board of Governors approves it next week and, when that goes through, more front office changes are apparently coming for the Hawks.

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Granger exercises player option with Suns

Phoenix Suns forward Danny Granger has exercised the one-year player option on his contract for the 2015-16 season.

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Dirk Nowitzki: 'We'd love to have' LaMarcus Aldridge in Dallas

With his days as a top player coming to a close, Dirk Nowitzki is eying help from Dallas native LaMarcus Aldridge.

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These Warriors among NBA's greatest title teams ever

Health of their Finals opponent aside, Golden State proved it's dominance in collecting its first NBA championship in 40 years

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Iguodala named NBA Finals MVP

Andre Iguodala won the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award for the 2015 series.

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Warriors clinch first title in 40 years

For the first time since 1975 and fourth time ever, the Golden State Warriors are NBA champions.

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VIDEO: Festus' furious finish

Festus Ezeli erupted in the third quarter, providing a pair of strong finishes at the rim in his stint off the bench.

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VIDEO: Thompson's pogo stick putback

Tristan Thompson crushes the putback dunk!

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VIDEO: Mozgov denies Iguodala with the HUGE rejection

Not in Mozgov's house!

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NBA League Pass to include single game, team packages

NBA LEAGUE PASS, the out-of-market live game service, will tip off the 2015-16 NBA season by providing fans with the opportunity to purchase single games and individual team packages.

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Numbers to know: Game 5

How did the Warriors pull through in Game 5? What numbers were the most crucial?

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Hornets deal Stephenson to Clippers for Barnes, Hawes

Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced Monday night that the team has acquired center Spencer Hawes and forward Matt Barnes from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for guard Lance Stephenson.

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Nuggets name Malone as new head coach

The Denver Nuggets announced Monday that they have hired Michael Malone as their new head coach. Per team policy, the terms of the contract were not announced.

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Kerr: Curry took over the game

Steph Curry sealed the Game 5 win for the Warriors, who re-claimed the NBA Finals lead on Sunday.

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