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Walker returns to NBA on 2-year deal with Sixers
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Tuesday, 18 February 2025 13:03
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLonnie Walker IV has agreed to a two-year, $3.7 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN on Tuesday.Walker has played for Zalgiris Kaunas in the Euroleague this season and had an NBA-out in his deal. He now enters his seventh NBA season after attending training camp with the…
Kyrie wants to play for Australia at LA Olympics
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Tuesday, 18 February 2025 10:22
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving said he wants to play for Team Australia and hopes to gain eligibility in time to represent the Boomers at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.Irving, who was born in Melbourne, Australia, was asked during All-Star Weekend whether he would consider making a switch from Team USA."We're in the process of that right now,"…
From dunks to disqualification: Inside Victor Wembanyama's first weekend as an NBA All-Star
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Tuesday, 18 February 2025 06:17
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSAN FRANCISCO -- Surrounded on a court in the cavernous lower level of the Moscone Center, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama stared into a crowd that kept swelling by the second.He had just dropped hoops jewels for kids in attendance, advising them to "work on your weaknesses so they become your strengths." Wembanyama then described his first…
Wolves' Edwards (groin) misses All-Star tourney
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Monday, 17 February 2025 14:59
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMinnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards did not participate in Sunday night's All-Star tournament due to a groin injury.Edwards told reporters he had hoped the injury wouldn't be an issue coming out of the break. The Timberwolves will return to action on Friday at the Houston Rockets.Edwards' status wasn't announced until after he didn't appear in the first game…
What worked, what didn't and what's next for NBA All-Star Weekend
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Monday, 17 February 2025 09:05
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSAN FRANCISCO -- After last year's NBA All-Star Game did a collective face-plant in Indianapolis, the NBA got together with its players -- including one of its standard-bearers in Stephen Curry -- to figure out what it could do to improve the league's signature midseason showcase.The result was a reimagined format -- one Curry played a part in…
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