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Pelicans star Zion Williamson still has Brandon Ingram as a wingman -- for now

Pelicans star Zion Williamson still has Brandon Ingram as a wingman -- for now

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans star power forward Zion Williamson still has Brandon Ingram as a wingman for now.
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Five things to know ahead of Toronto Raptors training camp in Montreal

Five things to know ahead of Toronto Raptors training camp in Montreal

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors begin their pre-season training camp on Tuesday in Montreal. Here are five things to know about what the Raptors' pre-season will look like.
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Raptors have 'clean slate' heading into new season as team leans into rebuild season

Raptors have 'clean slate' heading into new season as team leans into rebuild season

TORONTO — Head coach Darko Rajakovic is putting on his foreman's helmet as the Toronto Raptors lean into developing their young core this season.
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Knicks tiptoe into training camp while waiting for acquisition of Towns to become official

Knicks tiptoe into training camp while waiting for acquisition of Towns to become official

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns was in the Knicks' building, though not yet on their team.
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Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell relieved to be in Cleveland for long haul after signing extension

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell relieved to be in Cleveland for long haul after signing extension

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell carried a heavy burden last season, the weight of expectations and speculation about his future combining to make every move on and off the court a challenge. It's been lifted. The All-Star guard is freed.
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Raptors president Masai Ujiri says there are no issues with Edward Rogers

Raptors president Masai Ujiri says there are no issues with Edward Rogers

TORONTO — Toronto Raptors team president Masai Ujiri tried to lay to rest rumours that he has friction with Edward Rogers, the executive chair of Rogers Communications, Inc.
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Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer

Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer

Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced. He was 58.
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Grizzlies guard Ja Morant happy and says that's scary for a lot of people

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant happy and says that's scary for a lot of people

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant is in no mood to prove anyone wrong or forget everything he's gone through the past two years. The Memphis Grizzlies point guard is just glad to be back on a basketball court again.
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Embiid, Maxey and George enter the season richer, and expectations are higher for the 76ers

Embiid, Maxey and George enter the season richer, and expectations are higher for the 76ers

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Joel Embiid won a gold medal this summer and lost about 30 pounds.
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Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tries to remain focused as outside expectations rise

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tries to remain focused as outside expectations rise

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spent several years in Oklahoma City as an unheralded scorer on a losing team in a small market. Then, he improved his defense and became an All-Star.
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