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Connie Hawkins with the ABA MVP trophy, 1968. Photo: The Sporting News Collection, resized.Around the league
On this day in 1969: Connie Hawkins makes his NBA debut as the Suns edge San Diego 116-114
On October 16, 1969, Connie Hawkins finally debuted in the NBA — 16 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists…
Stephon Castle in the 2026 Western Conference Finals. Photo: Petsbikes / Wikimedia Commons. Resized.
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Mitch Johnson after Fox-Castle-Harper debut: ‘They’re three of our better players’
After San Antonio’s 123-103 preseason win over Phoenix, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said it was time to push the…
Rui Hachimura shoots a three for the Clippers against Denver in preseason. Photo credit: LA Clippers / X video still.Game night
Watch: Rui Hachimura heats up from three and the Clippers pull away from Denver in the third quarter
Jamal Murray closed the first half with a bang, then Darius Garland, Derrick Jones Jr. and Isaiah Jackson turned…
Philadelphia’s Tom Van Arsdale (5) guards Atlanta’s Pete Maravich, 1974. Photo by Frank Bryan, The Sporting News Collection, resized.Around the league
On this day in 1965: Dick and Tom Van Arsdale make their NBA debuts on the same night — against each other
On October 16, 1965, identical twins Dick and Tom Van Arsdale debuted on opposite sides of the Knicks’ 111-103…
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Dusty May puts Sergio de Larrea’s five turnovers on the help around him
After Dallas’ 101-97 preseason loss to New Orleans, Mavericks coach Dusty May said the team didn’t give rookie Sergio…
Thunder vs. Heat at Paycom Center, March 2024. Photo: HutchDoesStuff / Wikimedia Commons | CC0. Cropped.
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Thunder 2026-27 game nights at Paycom Center: new food, graffiti merch and home-opener guide
Oklahoma City opens Paycom Center Oct. 22 vs. Denver with birria nachos, a cookie dough bar, an arena-only Empire…
American Airlines Center, home of the Dallas Mavericks, October 2014. File photo: Per-Olof Forsberg / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0. Resized.Uncategorized
Tobi Lawal fouls out mad, then says he wants to be the best defender he can be
Lawal scored 16 on 8-of-8 free throws, fouled out calling himself a hack, and said he wants to be…
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Stephen Curry on LeBron to the Warriors: there was never real momentum
Curry told Frank Isola that a LeBron move to Golden State never had real momentum, saying James deserves to…
Chase Center exterior, September 2019. Photo by Dale Cruse, CC-BY-2.0, resized.The business of basketball
Warriors’ second-apron hard cap leaves room for only three of Williams, Terry, Niang and Bassey
Hard-capped at $221.686 million with about $348,000 of room, Golden State can keep only three of Brandon Williams, Dalen…
Crypto.com Arena exterior, November 2023. Photo by Troutfarm27, CC-BY-SA-4.0, resized.Uncategorized
Lakers waive Jahmir Young hours after signing him, make Tait-Jones official
Los Angeles made Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones official overnight and waived Jahmir Young in a corresponding move — hours after Young…