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As draft and free agency loom, Pat Riley’s eyes remain on the main thing

June 21, 2023 Associated Press

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MIAMI (AP) — Pat Riley sometimes finds himself waking up in the middle of the night these days, turning on the television because he’s unable to sleep. This is when […]

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Bradley Beal trade could be huge for La Crosse native Johnny Davis

June 19, 2023 Rick Solem

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The news that Bradley Beal will be traded from the Washington Wizards is big for La Crosse. Beal’s departure to the Phoenix Suns opens a big minutes hole at shooting […]

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San Antonio fans say ‘Spurs Are Back’ with the pending arrival of Victor Wembanyama

June 19, 2023 Associated Press

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio businessman Roland Ramirez predicted the outcome of the NBA draft lottery months before Commissioner Adam Silver announced the Spurs had won the No. 1 […]

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Phoenix still evaluating travel plans, after Brittany Griner was harassed at airport

June 13, 2023 Rick Solem

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Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury’s first two road trips have put the travel issues facing her and the league back in the spotlight. For the Mercury’s season-opening weekend trip […]

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Analysis: Nuggets built a championship team the right way, and built it to last

June 13, 2023 Associated Press

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This may be just the start for the Denver Nuggets. The newly crowned NBA champions — they got there Monday night, beating the Miami Heat 94-89 to end the NBA […]

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Denver’s Nikola Jokic adds missing piece to impressive resume with NBA title

June 13, 2023 Associated Press

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DENVER (AP) — There are no more holes in Nikola Jokic’s impressive resume. Denver’s do-it-all center commandeered these playoffs, smashing a 56-year-old playoff record with 10 triple-doubles, and he completed […]

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Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat

June 12, 2023 Associated Press

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DENVER (AP) — Confetti flying in Denver. The Nuggets sharing hugs while passing around the NBA championship trophy. Those scenes that, for almost a half-century, seemed impossible, then more recently […]

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Down 3-1 in NBA Finals, Heat looking for inspiration any place they can find it against Nuggets

June 11, 2023 Associated Press

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DENVER (AP) — The Miami Heat are searching for inspiration anywhere they can find it, including a tennis great’s record-setting win at the French Open and even their mascot’s quick […]

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Minnesota Lynx retire Sylvia Fowles’ jersey

June 11, 2023 Associated Press

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sylvia Fowles has always deflected praise to others. The Minnesota Lynx great couldn’t escape the spotlight as the team retired her jersey Sunday night. The jersey retirement […]

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Heat still confident, Nuggets remain focused as NBA Finals reach Game 4

June 9, 2023 Associated Press

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MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler showed up in plush blue slippers for what was officially called practice. Kyle Lowry was trying to distract him during an interview session. Nikola Jokic […]

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