Nike’s objections delay LeBron James jersey number 23 swap with Anthony Davis: Reports

James had offered to give NBA teammate Anthony Davis his Los Angeles Lakers number 23 jersey but that could have hurt the apparel maker financially.

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· Jul 13, 2019 · 01:08 pm

NBA: Westbrook traded to Houston Rockets in reunion with former Thunders’ teammate Harden

Thunders traded Westbrook for Chris Paul and two first-round NBA draft picks.

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· Jul 12, 2019 · 10:27 am

NBA approves coach's challenge, use of replay center reviews for upcoming season

The measures, are being used in NBA Summer League games and will be adopted on a one-season trial basis for the 2019-20 season.

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· Jul 10, 2019 · 11:19 am

NBA: Six-time all-star guard Kyrie Irving leaves Boston Celtics to sign for Brooklyn Nets

Irving, 27, averaged 23.8 points, career highs of 5.0 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.5 steals over 67 games with Boston last season.

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· Jul 08, 2019 · 01:06 pm

NBA: Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard and Paul George set to join Los Angeles Clippers in mega deal

The Clippers had enough draft picks stockpiled to deal away future talent to create an instant contender without losing the nucleus of their team.

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· Jul 07, 2019 · 12:06 pm

NBA: Kevin Durant to move from Golden State Warriors to Brooklyn Nets

The 30-year-old announced on social media that he will sign a maximum-level deal with the Nets

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· Jul 01, 2019 · 08:19 am

NBA: Milwaukee Bucks’ Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo named 2018-19 MVP

The 24-year-old from Greece wept as he accepted the honor, becoming the youngest MVP since Derrick Rose was the youngest winner ever in 2011.

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· Jun 25, 2019 · 04:28 pm

NBA: Two injured in shooting during Toronto Raptors’ victory parade

The shooting happened at Nathan Phillips square where about 65,000 people had gathered to celebrate Raptors title triumph

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· Jun 18, 2019 · 07:11 am

A global triumph: How international stars combined to help Toronto Raptors win historic NBA title

The global nature of the lineup brought something special to the dynamic of the only team from outside the United States to win an NBA crown.

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· Jun 14, 2019 · 04:29 pm

The story is not over yet: Injury-hit Warriors vow to bounce back after losing NBA crown to Raptors

The Raptors downed Warriors 114-110 on Thursday to capture the best-of-seven series four games to two and claimed their first NBA title.

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· Jun 14, 2019 · 12:05 pm

Toronto Raptors claim first NBA title after thrilling 114-110 win over Warriors in Game 6

Toronto won the best-of-seven series four games to two.

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· Jun 14, 2019 · 09:58 am

NBA Finals: How a family tragedy made Kawhi Leonard understand life and excel on basketball court

Kawhi Leonard’s 31.1 points a game in the playoffs have sparked the Raptors to a 3-2 edge in the best-of-seven series.

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· Jun 13, 2019 · 11:35 am