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Depth could be even more critical in teams’ NBA title chase

July 27, 2020 Associated Press

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NBA teams recognize that bench strength will likely be more of a factor than usual during this pandemic-delayed title chase in which a positive coronavirus test could sideline an elite player at any moment. “Depth is going to be at a premium for everyone,” New Orleans Pelicans general manager David Griffin said. The good news […]

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Down in Disney, Bucks hope to finish the job this season

July 26, 2020 Associated Press

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There were no defenders nearby. There wasn’t even another team on the court. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s shooting display was nothing spectacular. Dozens, perhaps hundreds of NBA players would knock down a few 3-pointers in a row under the same circumstances. None has the Greek Freak’s combination of size and athleticism. So, videos of his perimeter progress […]

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To NBA coaches, racial equality is a priority of the restart

July 23, 2020 Rick Solem

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Dallas’ Rick Carlisle now starts every interview session by reading from a calendar that highlights something that happened on that day in the country’s racial history. Toronto’s Nick Nurse is often wearing shirts to practice proclaiming that Black Lives Matter. Orlando’s Steve Clifford, in lieu of pre-practice film, showed […]

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A whole new look, for a whole new NBA game experience

July 21, 2020 Associated Press

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — There’s no bench. The courtside broadcasters will not be courtside. And the stat crew will be doing their work inside what loosely can be described as an oversized hockey penalty box. The NBA comes back Wednesday with a very different look. The league’s marketing motto for the restart of […]

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Bucks’ Bledsoe, Pacers’ Brogdon have COVID-19

July 17, 2020 Rick Solem

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Eric Bledsoe tested positive for COVID-19. The guard hasn’t joined the Milwaukee Bucks for the NBA restart. “I am asymptomatic and feeling fine,” Bledsoe said in a statement. “Once I meet the NBA protocols, I look forward to joining my teammates in Orlando.” Once he’s gets to Orlando, Bledsoe will […]

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Inside the bubble, NBA players have plenty of options

July 16, 2020 Associated Press

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Every team in the NBA bubble has played golf. Most have had at least a few players go fishing. Some have taken boats out. Bowling is available for a few hours most nights. The barbers arrive for the first time later this week. And the walking trail is pretty […]

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Bucks will take messages for social change onto the court

July 15, 2020 Associated Press

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks team members will join other NBA players who plan to put messages for social change on the back of their jerseys once games resume at the end of the month. Both Kyle Korver and Khris Middleton will substitute “Black Lives Matter” for their names on their jerseys. “I think it’s […]

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At the NBA restart, team equipment is a challenge to manage

July 13, 2020 Associated Press

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Rob Pimental spent a good amount of time thinking about everything the Miami Heat would need for what could be a three-month trip to Walt Disney World. He is the Heat equipment manager. Every jersey, sock, sneaker, whatever the team needs, it’s his responsibility to have it ready. So, […]

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NBA practices begin at Disney, as teams begin restart routines

July 9, 2020 Associated Press

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Nikola Vucevic had to raise his voice a bit to answer a question. He had just walked off the court after the first Orlando Magic practice of the restart, and some of his teammates remained on the floor while engaged in a loud and enthusiastic shooting contest. After four months, basketball was truly back. Full-scale […]

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SORRY FOLKS, PARK’S CLOSED: Lopez twins scheming to sneak out of NBA bubble, to check out Disney World

July 8, 2020 Rick Solem

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Mickey Mouse better look out. Robin Lopez has it in for mascots. Two 7-footers roaming Walt Disney World. It’s happened before. It could happen again, only the theme park might be closed. As the Milwaukee Bucks get set to head to Orlando, as the NBA season prepares to re-start from inside the bubble, Robin’s twin […]

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