The Liberty have a stacked roster and championship ambitions. But where are all the rookies?
Category: Basketball
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Denver Nuggets Role Players Get to Be Stars, Too
The Nuggets can sweep the Lakers in the Western Conference finals, and it’s not just because of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. The role players have been just as important.
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Why the Original ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Is Timeless
Unlike most sports films, the original tale of streetball adversaries, played by Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes, wasn’t about winning or losing.
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What to Know About the 2023 WNBA Season
New superteams, new rules and Brittney Griner’s return are reshaping the league as star rookies try to make their mark.
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The Miami Heat’s Undrafted Players Are Their Secret Weapon
The Miami Heat have nine undrafted players — more than any other N.B.A. team. “When you’re in that position,” one player said, “you’re willing to do anything.”
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How Victor Wembanyama Could Fit on the San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs know a thing or two about developing talented big men. But the once-stable franchise hasn’t been good for years.
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The Nuggets Want You to Forget What You Heard About the Nuggets
Denver is unraveling its reputation for playoff disappointment one win at a time.
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The Liberty Took a Few Jets and a Boat to Become a Superteam
Clara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai, the Liberty owners, improved their facilities and chartered flights, drawing a W.N.B.A. fine — and enticing top free agents.
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Ja Morant Apologizes After New Video With Apparent Gun
Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies guard, apologized Tuesday after days of backlash for a video that appeared to show him brandishing a gun for the second time.
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NBA Draft Lottery: Spurs Get No. 1 Pick and Right to Select Wembanyama
The top pick is widely expected to be Victor Wembanyama, a 19-year-old French basketball star.