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NBA returning to China for pair of Suns-Nets preseason games in 2025, AP source says

NBA returning to China for pair of Suns-Nets preseason games in 2025, AP source says

The NBA is returning to China next season, striking a deal to play preseason games there more than five years after the league was effectively banned over Commissioner Adam Silver not punishing Daryl Morey for tweeting support of anti-government prot
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Edey return to action delayed as he recovers from ankle injury

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis rookie center Zach Edey's return to action was delayed a couple of weeks after he tested his injured left ankle Wednesday.
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Spurs star Wembanyama out of lineup against Bulls with sore lower back

Spurs star Wembanyama out of lineup against Bulls with sore lower back

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls with a sore lower back.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton likely to make his season debut at Boston

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee forward Khris Middleton is expected to make his 2024-25 debut Friday after missing the Bucks’ first 21 games while recovering from offseason surgeries to each of his ankles.
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NBA fines Rockets' Udoka, Sengun and Eason for actions in loss to the Kings

NBA fines Rockets' Udoka, Sengun and Eason for actions in loss to the Kings

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA fined Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka and center Alperen Sengun for their actions that led to ejections in a 120-111 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night, and forward Tari Eason for an interaction with a fan following
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Toronto Tempo revealed as handle for new WNBA team as leak accelerates unveiling

Toronto Tempo revealed as handle for new WNBA team as leak accelerates unveiling

TORONTO — Canada's new WNBA franchise will be called the Toronto Tempo, a handle officially unveiled with some haste Thursday morning after it was leaked the previous day.
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Toronto Tempo revealed as handle for new WNBA team as leak accelerates unveiling

Toronto Tempo revealed as handle for new WNBA team as leak accelerates unveiling

TORONTO — Canada's new WNBA franchise will be called the Toronto Tempo, a handle officially unveiled with some haste Thursday morning after it was leaked the previous day.
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Julius Randle scores 20 points as Timberwolves cruise to 108-80 victory over Clippers

Julius Randle scores 20 points as Timberwolves cruise to 108-80 victory over Clippers

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Julius Randle scored 16 of his 20 points in the first quarter, Anthony Edwards added 16 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rolled to a 108-80 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
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Hawks face the Lakers on 5-game win streak

Los Angeles Lakers (12-10, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (12-11, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta comes into a matchup against Los Angeles as winners of five straight games.
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Utah takes on Portland, looks to halt 5-game skid

Utah Jazz (4-17, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (8-14, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah heads into the matchup against Portland after losing five games in a row.
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