Tag: NBA
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NBA warns of possible South American theft rings targeting players, NFL urges stars to secure homes
The NBA warned players to safeguard valuables against “well-organized, sophisticated” transnational crime rings, according to a memo obtained by NBC News on Friday, matching a similar caution issued earlier this week by the NFL. Security officials with two of the world’s most prominent professional sports leagues are on edge following a series of brazen home…
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How will Bronny James fare in the pros? Second-generation NBA players give their take
LOS ANGELES — Gary Payton II called the moment “crazy.” Midway through a preseason game last week in Las Vegas, the Golden State Warriors guard looked up and was guarding Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James. To see the 20-year-old competing on the same floor as his father — and now teammate — LeBron James…
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Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with cancer and LeBron could make NBA history with son Bronny: Morning Rundown
Why relations between the U.S. and China will be rocky regardless of whether Harris or Trump wins the presidency. Harvey Weinstein is undergoing treatment for cancer. And LeBron James and his son Bronny could make NBA history tonight. Here’s what to know today. U.S.-China relations expected to be bumpy no matter who is in the…
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NBA icon and NASCAR owner Michael Jordan suing circuit
Two racing teams, one owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan, filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, accusing NASCAR operators of being “monopolistic bullies” who line the pockets of the circuit’s founding family. Front Row Motorsports and the basketball star’s 23XI Racing made those allegations in a federal restraint-of-trade, antitrust lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court…
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Dikembe Mutombo, Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA global ambassador, dies at 58
Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo, one of basketball’s most feared shot blockers, died following a battle with brain cancer, the NBA announced on Monday. Mutombo was 58. He rejected 3,289 shots, the second most in NBA history, during his long career that included stops in Denver, Atlanta, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York and Houston.…
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Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose retires after 16-year career that was often derailed by injuries
Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose announced his retirement from basketball on Thursday as the 35-year-old guard brought the curtains down on a career spanning 16 years. Once the lynchpin of the Chicago Bulls franchise after he became the number one pick in the draft, Rose began his NBA career with a Rookie of the Year…