Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.
Category: NBA
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Boston’s historic 3-point performance continues — for better or worse
No team in NBA history makes and takes more 3s than these Celtics, but have the defending champs reached a point of diminishing returns?
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Don’t be surprised if … Tyrese Maxey averages 30 PPG
Eric Karabell forecasts what lies ahead for three players coming out of the All-Star break.
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Bucks’ Portis banned 25 games for positive test
The NBA has suspended Bucks forward Bobby Portis for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy, a ban that sidelines the 2021 champion for the majority of the remainder of the season.
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LeBron, Luka say roles in clutch go ‘both ways’
LeBron James missed two potential tying 3-pointers in the waning seconds of Wednesday night’s loss to the Hornets, but Luka Doncic said their roles in clutch situations are interchangeable.
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Sources: Green eyes Cavs move after Pels buyout
Pelicans forward Javonte Green has agreed to a contract buyout with the Pelicans and intends to sign with the Cavaliers upon clearing waivers, sources told ESPN
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Celtics G Holiday eyes Thursday return vs. 76ers
Celtics guard Jrue Holiday will be available for Thursday’s game with the 76ers after sitting out the past four games because of a shoulder injury.
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Wemby (illness) doubtful to face Suns in Austin
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has an illness and is doubtful for Thursday’s game against the Suns, the first game of a back-to-back that will be played in Austin.
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Gang’s selfies used to solve athlete break-ins case
The seven Chilean burglars who targeted Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Joe Burrow and others over three months late last year made some rookie mistakes that allowed the law to eventually catch up, the FBI says.
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Luka likely off minutes limit as Lakers return
Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Lakers, and he’s likely back to full speed as well.