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Under-the-radar concerns for the Lakers, Nets and five other NBA title contenders
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Wednesday, 01 September 2021 05:19
The Brooklyn Nets enter September as the betting favorites to take home the 2021-22 NBA title -- and for good reason.The superstar trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving form the most-feared big three in the league. But that group played just 14 games together during the regular season and playoffs combined. Can they stay healthy throughout the…
Former Celtics center Fall joins Cavs on 1-yr deal
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Tuesday, 31 August 2021 21:53
The Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal with center Tacko Fall, his agents -- Bill Duffy and Justin Haynes -- told The Athletic.Fall, 25, spent his first two NBA seasons with the Boston Celtics, averaging 2.7 points and 2.6 rebounds in 26 total appearances. At 7-foot-5, he became an instant fan favorite in Boston, generating chants for playing…
Team USA draws Mexico, Cuba in qualifying
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Tuesday, 31 August 2021 14:35
Team USA will face Puerto Rico, Mexico and Cuba in the first round of qualifying for the 2023 Basketball World Cup.The Americans, who won a fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in Tokyo but finished only seventh at the most recent Basketball World Cup two years ago, found out their qualifying opponents Tuesday when the draw was held at FIBA headquarters…
Rondo on Lakers' age: 'Wisdom' key to title run
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Tuesday, 31 August 2021 14:35
Rajon Rondo has a pretty good idea of what it takes to win a championship, and as he was introduced officially as a Los Angeles Laker -- again -- he said the advanced age of the team will only help in the pursuit of another one."Wisdom is definitely key to winning a championship," Rondo said. "We have a lot of…
Sources: Rondo to rejoin Lakers on 1-year deal
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Monday, 30 August 2021 11:54
Rajon Rondo plans to sign a one-year, $2.6 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers upon clearing waivers Monday, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.Rondo, who agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, will still make his full $7.5 million salary this season between the buyout and his new deal with the Lakers.He is expected to sign…
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