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Chet Holmgren: No. 2 overall pick shines in NBA Summer League debut as he sets record

CNN — He came in with a lot of hype and expectation, and in his first professional outing, Chet Holmgren shone. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder donned the blue jersey for the first time on Tuesday in the NBA Summer League. The Summer League is …

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Knicks get hit with tampering charges after signing Jalen Brunson

Jalen Brunson was a key part of the Dallas Mavericks’ postseason run.Image: Getty Images The free-agent frenzy has come and gone again in the NBA, and it’s the same old story in New York for the Knicks and their fan base. Another year, another “big” free agent signing fails to move the needle. The team …

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Trial for WNBA star Brittney Griner opens in Russian court

MOSCOW (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial Friday, 4 1/2 months after her arrest on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for a Russian team, in a case that unfolded amide tense relations between Moscow and Washington . The Phoenix Mercury center and two-time US Olympic gold medalist …

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5 players, $1.1 billion: NBA free agency starts with a bang

The NBA generated more basketball-related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of $9 billion. Business is good. The first night of free agency underscored how good. Nikola Jokic agreed to the biggest contract in NBA history, Bradley Beal agreed to a deal worth a quarter-billion dollars, and the …

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NBA analyst says the LA Lakers are about free agency and trades, not homegrown guys

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the worst teams in the NBA last season. LeBron James and the squad won only 33 games, which was a very disappointing result. They have a chance to make some roster changes this summer and will have to make smart moves if they want to compete next season. …

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