Ben Simmons makes Brooklyn Nets debut: 'I'm grateful just to be able to step on that floor'
NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons made his long-awaited debut with his new team on Monday after almost a year and a half away from the game.
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Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis relishing visit to UAE for 2022 NBA Abu Dhabi Games
Bobby Portis has promised a “great experience” for all concerned when his Milwaukee Bucks take on the Atlanta Hawks in two pre-season games in Abu Dhabi this week.
Canadian basketball is in a good place
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Sources -- Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns was on bed rest for days due to throat infection
Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns was hospitalized last week with a throat infection that caused him trouble breathing and forced him to be on bed rest for days, sources told ESPN.
WNBA star Brittney Griner to appeal 9-year jail sentence for drug possession on Oct. 25
A Russian court on Monday set Oct. 25 as the date for American basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession.
Russian court sets Brittney Griner's appeal hearing for Oct. 25
MOSCOW — A Russian court on Monday set Oct. 25 as the date for American basketball star Brittney Griner's appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession.
Raptors 905 add five to coaching staff, including Siakam's brother
TORONTO — Some familiar faces are joining the Toronto Raptors' NBA G League affiliate Raptors 905, including Pascal Siakam's brother.
Fantasy football news & notes: Taylor, Williams injuries mar Week 4
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