The N.B.A, returns to China this week, after a hiatus sparked by a controversial 2019 tweet. In Macau, New York Times business reporter Tania Ganguli reveals the behind-the-scenes stakeholders who orchestrated the league’s return.
Category: Houston Rockets
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A Trump Oligarchy Is Moving to Washington, and Buying Up Prime Addresses
Billionaires and multimillionaires are flocking to a city where power has been more important than money, but is now deeply intertwined with it.
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Thompson Twins Are Ready for the NBA, but Not to Split Up
Amen and Ausar Thompson said they’ve never spent more than two days apart. This is how they spent their last week together before heading to their new N.B.A. teams.
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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.
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What to Know About the N.B.A. Draft Lottery
A draw on Tuesday in Chicago will determine the order for the first 14 picks in the 2023 draft, which will be held in June.
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Victor Wembanyama Wants to Take Over the NBA
The 19-year-old French basketball star is the most hyped N.B.A. prospect since LeBron James, but he says he isn’t fazed by the pressure.
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Houston Rockets Introduce Coach Ime Udoka
The Celtics fired Udoka in February after he violated team policies. Udoka said at a news conference for his hiring as Houston’s coach that he had worked on himself and become a better person.
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Houston Rockets to Hire Ime Udoka After Suspension by Boston Celtics
Udoka took the Celtics to the N.B.A. finals last season, but he was abruptly suspended in September for violating team policies.
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Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Moves Toward ‘Redemption’ After Gun Video
The New York Times – Sports:Back from an eight-game suspension, the Memphis Grizzlies guard said he had more work to do to improve himself. But there was also a hint of defiance in his approach.
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Damian Lillard Scores 71 Points in Trail Blazers Win Over Rockets
The New York Times – Sports:“Was I supposed to be overly excited?” the Blazers All-Star said Sunday night. He was not the first to score 71 in a game this season, and he may not be the last.
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The Inside Story of N.B.A. Players and Their Socks
The New York Times – Sports:Zion Williamson rocks an orange stripe. Marcus Smart almost got fined over his socks. Some guys wear them on the wrong feet. (The wrong feet?)
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NBA Season Preview: The Nets and the Lakers Are the Wild Cards
The New York Times – Sports:Newly healthy stars and rising young players could shift the power dynamics in both conferences. But if the Nets and the Lakers can recover from off-season drama, they may be the teams to beat.