D’Tigress ’ll survive ‘group of death’– NBBF
Players of D’Tigress celebrate after winning the African title. NBBF says they will survive the ‘group of dearth’ in the qualification to Paris 2024 Olympics
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NBA Abu Dhabi Games: No Anthony Edwards, no problem as Timberwolves beat Mavericks
He was the star of the show for Team USA at the Etihad Arena in August, but high-scoring Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was not on court to repeat his heroics against the Dallas Mavericks in a sold-out Etihad Arena on Thursday night.
Minus VanVleet, Raptors look to fill leadership void at training camp
Whether it was on the court, in the locker room, or in front of cameras and microphones, Fred VanVleet was the voice of the Toronto Raptors for the past two NBA seasons.
Austin Reaves, Lakers have Nuggets' ring night circled - ESPN
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers' regular-season opener against the Denver Nuggets might still be three weeks away, but after hearing the defending champions talk all summer, L.A. already sounds ready for it.
Jrue Holiday 'perfect fit' for Celtics, team president says - ESPN
BOSTON — When Celtics president Brad Stevens arrived at the team practice facility for a 9 a.m. meeting Monday he found his prized new player, Jrue Holiday, had beaten him into work.
NBA Abu Dhabi Games: Dallas coach assures fans they will see Doncic and Irving in tandem
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has promised UAE basketball fans will get to witness his team’s star duo Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving on court together during next week’s NBA Abu Dhabi Games.
Timberwolves' Edwards shocked, motivated by Kerr's criticism - ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards drew high praise from Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr during their time together for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup this summer, but Edwards revealed Thursday afternoon that wasn't always the case.
Alyssa Thomas, DeWanna Bonner carry Sun to 5th straight WNBA semifinals - ESPN
The Connecticut Sun wanted a sweep of their WNBA first-round series against the Minnesota Lynx. But having to go the distance and win a decisive Game 3 on the road Wednesday brought out the best in Sun standouts Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner.