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Klay Thompson wants do decompress from season before delving into what's next as a free agent

Klay Thompson wants do decompress from season before delving into what's next as a free agent

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fighting his emotions from the most frustrating of nights, Klay Thompson peered high into the upper deck of Sacramento's Golden 1 Center and caught a glimpse of one remaining fan wearing his No. 11 jersey.
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Donovan Mitchell healthy, ready to make second playoff run with Cavs a year after painful early exit

Donovan Mitchell healthy, ready to make second playoff run with Cavs a year after painful early exit

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Donovan Mitchell understands what's at stake — all of it. In the weeks ahead, his reputation, his stature among the NBA's stars, maybe even his future with Cleveland, is on the line.
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NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games

NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games

Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose.
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Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter gets lifetime ban from NBA

Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter gets lifetime ban from NBA

TORONTO — Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA for life. The former Toronto Raptors backup centre's punishment was announced on Wednesday after the NBA completed its investigation into gambling allegations against Porter.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard makes progress with his adductor issue before the start of the playoffs

Bucks' Damian Lillard makes progress with his adductor issue before the start of the playoffs

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard took a small step forward Wednesday in his bid to be ready for the start of the Milwaukee Bucks' Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers.
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Denver Nuggets realize defending their NBA championship will be a tough task in improved West

Denver Nuggets realize defending their NBA championship will be a tough task in improved West

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets met coach Michael Malone's challenge not to let up after winning the franchise's first NBA title.
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Clippers preparing to have Kawhi Leonard for Game 1 against Mavericks

Clippers preparing to have Kawhi Leonard for Game 1 against Mavericks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard has yet to practice five-on-five with the Los Angeles Clippers as they prepare to face the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs.
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The Celtics have been the NBA's most dominant team. Only a championship will make season complete

The Celtics have been the NBA's most dominant team. Only a championship will make season complete

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics know that no one cares about everything they’ve accomplished during the regular season. Being the only team to win 60 games? That’s cool.
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Masai Ujiri: Toronto Raptors' culture remains strong after challenging season

Masai Ujiri: Toronto Raptors' culture remains strong after challenging season

TORONTO — A year ago, Masai Ujiri declared that the Toronto Raptors had to change their culture. But after a challenging and disappointing 2023-24 season, the team's president said that their culture is just fine.
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Zion Williamson out for playoff play-in game vs. Kings; out 2 weeks if Pelicans advance

Zion Williamson out for playoff play-in game vs. Kings; out 2 weeks if Pelicans advance

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson has been ruled out of the New Orleans Pelicans' Western Conference play-in game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night because of a left hamstring injury — and is expected to miss up to two weeks should New Or
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