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76ers prez Morey taking 'careful process' in search for Rivers' replacement as coach

76ers prez Morey taking 'careful process' in search for Rivers' replacement as coach

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Joel Embiid was shocked the 76ers fired Doc Rivers . The NBA MVP had no say in his former coach’s fate -- and team president Daryl Morey says neither Embiid nor any other player will have a say in the new one.
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Nuggets' Jokic, Murray know they need title to get recognition of other duos

Nuggets' Jokic, Murray know they need title to get recognition of other duos

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray continue to turn in jaw-dropping performances during these playoffs, raising expectations along the way.
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Morant takes accountability for latest video, as Silver expresses disappointment

Morant takes accountability for latest video, as Silver expresses disappointment

Ja Morant spoke out Tuesday night about his latest troubles , three days after the Memphis guard apparently held a firearm again while being broadcast on social media and was suspended by the Grizzlies from all team activities.
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The Wembanyama sweepstakes and draft lottery has a winner: It's the Spurs

The Wembanyama sweepstakes and draft lottery has a winner: It's the Spurs

CHICAGO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama is set to follow in the footsteps of David Robinson and Tim Duncan, and the San Antonio Spurs are ready to welcome the French phenom. It sure seems like an ideal pairing.
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Analysis: Wembanyama and Popovich will soon be the NBA's newest dynamic duo

Analysis: Wembanyama and Popovich will soon be the NBA's newest dynamic duo

The NBA’s oldest coach. The NBA’s newest superstar. In an instant, the fortunes of the San Antonio Spurs changed in a big way. Victor Wembanyama is on his way to the NBA, and the coaching wins leader in Gregg Popovich will be waiting for him.
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Star-studded crowd watches Victor Wembanyama turn it on late, hours before NBA draft lottery

Star-studded crowd watches Victor Wembanyama turn it on late, hours before NBA draft lottery

PARIS (AP) — Hours before finding out his likely destination in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama drew a star-studded crowd in his last regular-season game in France and delivered another game-winning performance in the fourth quarter.
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Denver hosts Los Angeles with 1-0 series lead

Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (53-29, first in the Western Conference) Denver; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Nuggets -5.5; over/under is 226.
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Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener

Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers the last time these teams met in the Western Conference finals in the 2020 NBA bubble.
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Malfunctioning shot clock fixed in time for 2nd half in Game 1 of Western Conference finals

Malfunctioning shot clock fixed in time for 2nd half in Game 1 of Western Conference finals

DENVER (AP) — The second-half adjustments for the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets included a change in shot-clock location.
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Who is Victor Wembanyama? The NBA is about to get the answer to that question

Who is Victor Wembanyama? The NBA is about to get the answer to that question

The Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes has a winner. It's the San Antonio Spurs. The NBA draft lottery was Tuesday night in Chicago and 14 teams had hope that the ping-pong balls will bounce their way, giving them the No.
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