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Category: National Basketball Assn
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Twins Lead AL Central With Losing Record at Midseason
The Minnesota Twins could join the ignominious list of postseason teams with losing records. But that’s nothing compared to what’s happening in the U.S.F.L.
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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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Best-Dressed at the NBA Draft
Tailoring, bling and Louis Vuitton, oh my.
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After Midnight at the NBA Draft, Dreams Still Come True
The crowds had thinned by the second round, but several players lingered in the stands waiting to hear their names called. Dozens of fans waited to cheer them on.
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Victor Wembanyama Picked No. 1 Overall by Spurs in 2023 NBA Draft
Wembanyama, the 19-year-old French basketball star, had been perhaps the most-hyped prospect since LeBron James.
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Chris Paul Headed to Warriors as Wizards Trade for Jordan Poole
Paul, who has spent the past three seasons in Phoenix, is expected to be traded to Washington and then to Golden State.
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The Boot Camp for NBA Hot Takes
A two-day camp trains current and former basketball players in the lucrative art of broadcasting, podcasting and throwing verbal bombs on camera.
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Victor Wembanyama Takes the Subway to Yankee Stadium to Throw First Pitch
Wembanyama, the 19-year-old French basketball star, is in town for the N.B.A. draft. At more than seven feet tall, he’s hard to miss.
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Scoot Henderson Thinks He Should be the No. 1 Pick in the NBA Draft
Scoot Henderson finished high school early to start a two-year apprenticeship for the N.B.A. Now, at 19, his moment has arrived.
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Chris Paul Found Out About the Suns’ Trade From His Son
Paul, a 12-time All-Star, was on a promotional tour for a book he wrote about his grandfather and his N.B.A. career.