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Chris Paul makes exhibition debut with the Spurs, sets up Wembanyama for dunk with 1st assist

Chris Paul makes exhibition debut with the Spurs, sets up Wembanyama for dunk with 1st assist

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama seem to already be clicking.
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ACC's additions of Cal, Stanford create test for coast-to-coast basketball scheduling plans

ACC's additions of Cal, Stanford create test for coast-to-coast basketball scheduling plans

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brooke Demetre was ready to go.
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Napheesa Collier, the unassuming and unflappable superstar, has led the Lynx back to the WNBA Finals

Napheesa Collier, the unassuming and unflappable superstar, has led the Lynx back to the WNBA Finals

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After the Minnesota Lynx soundly defeated the Connecticut Sun in a winner-take-all game to advance to the WNBA Finals , Napheesa Collier carried her 2-year-old daughter with her to the podium for the postgame interview.
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Scottie Barnes to return to Raptors lineup on Friday in pre-season game in Washington

Scottie Barnes to return to Raptors lineup on Friday in pre-season game in Washington

TORONTO — Finally, Scottie Barnes will get to play some competitive basketball again. Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic confirmed on Wednesday that Barnes will return to Toronto's lineup for its next pre-season game.
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Mavs guard Dante Exum has wrist surgery as team offers no timeline for return

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum had surgery on his injured right wrist, the team announced Wednesday, without saying how long he will be sidelined.
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Liberty and Lynx both trying to make history as they face off in WNBA Finals

Liberty and Lynx both trying to make history as they face off in WNBA Finals

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx both have a shot to make history when the teams meet in the WNBA Finals. The Liberty are looking for the franchise's first championship while the Lynx are vying for a record fifth.
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New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx to meet for WNBA championship

New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx to meet for WNBA championship

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty are back in the Finals, looking for the first championship in franchise history. They'll have to beat the Minnesota Lynx to do it.
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Marshall is retiring as the CEO of the Mavericks at the end of 2024 but will remain as a consultant

Marshall is retiring as the CEO of the Mavericks at the end of 2024 but will remain as a consultant

DALLAS (AP) — Cynt Marshall is retiring as CEO of the Dallas Mavericks at the end of the year, and then she will stay on for another year as a consultant in the organization where she is credited for a comprehensive overhaul of workplace policies.
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RJ Barrett out for rest of Raptors pre-season with sprained right shoulder

RJ Barrett out for rest of Raptors pre-season with sprained right shoulder

TORONTO — The injury bug has followed the Toronto Raptors into the new NBA season.
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Magic agree to contract extension with center Wendell Carter Jr.

Magic agree to contract extension with center Wendell Carter Jr.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic agreed to a contract extension with center Wendell Carter Jr. on Monday. Carter averaged 11 points on 52.5% shooting in 55 games last season to help the Magic reach the postseason. Carter, the No.
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