The New York Times – Sports:
The 19-year-old French basketball star is the most hyped N.B.A. prospect since LeBron James, but he says he isn’t fazed by the pressure.
Author: Tania Ganguli
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He Saw ‘Greatness’ in the Lakers When They Were at Their Worst
The New York Times – Sports:
Terrance Burney, an airline employee, has stood outside many Lakers home games this season with encouraging signs — even when the team had the worst record in the N.B.A.
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Anthony Davis Leads Lakers Past Golden State
The New York Times – Sports:
Only Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O’Neal previously had 30 points and 20 rebounds in a Lakers playoff game.
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LeBron James Has First 20-20 Game
The New York Times – Sports:
A 22-point, 20-rebound game by James led the Lakers in Game 4 against the Grizzlies, a win that put Ja Morant and Memphis on the brink of elimination.
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Draymond Green’s Suspension Could Sink Golden State. Again.
The New York Times – Sports:
The Golden State forward’s antics are a constant threat to his team’s championship hopes.
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Former NBA Star Shawn Kemp Charged in Tacoma Mall Shooting
The New York Times – Sports:
Kemp, the former N.B.A. star, is accused of shooting at people in a mall parking lot last month after he said his car was broken into. Kemp’s lawyer said it was self-defense.
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Old Friends. New Team. Same Knicks Championship Dream.
The New York Times – Sports:
Knicks guards Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart were college friends, then took a twisty road to a reunion in the N.B.A.