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NBA creates award in honor of Abdul-Jabbar
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Thursday, 13 May 2021 07:11
The NBA has created a new award in honor of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the league's all-time leading scorer and a noted civil rights activist, that will recognize a player who best embodies his strive for social justice and racial equality, the league announced Thursday.The winner of the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award will be announced during the playoffs and…
Lakers unveil banner No. 17, set sights on No. 18
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Wednesday, 12 May 2021 22:15
LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Lakers finally unveiled the franchise's 17th NBA championship banner at Staples Center on Wednesday night, and LeBron James used the occasion to set his sights on No. 18."We said we would not unveil this banner until we had some of you guys in the seats, so this is your guys' moment," James said, speaking…
NBA again breaks season record for 3s per game
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Wednesday, 12 May 2021 19:46
The NBA's 3-point dependence is stronger than ever.For the ninth consecutive season, the league record for 3-pointers made per game has been broken. Even if zero 3s are made in the final four days of a regular season that ends Sunday, the league's average in 2020-21 will be higher than any other season.The 3s-per-game record was clinched when Washington's Davis…
Heat's Oladipo to have season-ending surgery
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Wednesday, 12 May 2021 19:46
Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo has opted to have season-ending surgery on his right quadriceps tendon, the team announced Wednesday.Oladipo will have the surgery Thursday in New York, and the team said there currently is no timetable for his recovery and return to play. Oladipo has been out since injuring his right knee in Miami's win over the Los Angeles…
Pistons extending coach Casey to lead rebuild
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Wednesday, 12 May 2021 19:46
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a contract extension with coach Dwane Casey through the 2023-24 NBA season.Casey had two years left on his original five-year deal and will now be extended for one more season."Dwane's ability to adapt and lead us through a challenging but very exciting year of growth and development has further established his place as one…
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