The New York Times – Sports:
Wilkes, a former U.C.L.A. star, knows that getting to pro basketball will be challenging. But after summer workouts with some N.B.A. stars, he is more confident than ever that it’s possible.
Category: Basketball
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NBA Christmas Day Games 2022: What to Know
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.B.A. brings out its stars on Christmas. This year, there will be some new rivalries, too.
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With Suns Deal, Mat Ishbia Is Close to His Basketball Dream
The New York Times – Sports:
Mat Ishbia was a walk on at Michigan State 20 years ago before he became a wealthy businessman. His $4 billion deal to buy the Phoenix Suns could help him live his sports dream.
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How Is Nikola Jokic This Good Again?
The New York Times – Sports:
With his seamless passing and box-score-busting offense, Jokic, the superstar Denver Nuggets center, is showing why his coach calls him a “generational talent.”
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Mat Ishbia to Acquire Phoenix Suns and Mercury For $4 Billion
The New York Times – Sports:
Ishbia, the chief executive of United Wholesale Mortgage, would replace Robert Sarver as the majority owner. Sarver was pushed to sell amid a misconduct scandal.
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The Inside Story of N.B.A. Players and Their Socks
The New York Times – Sports:
Zion Williamson rocks an orange stripe. Marcus Smart almost got fined over his socks. Some guys wear them on the wrong feet. (The wrong feet?)
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Louis Orr, 64, Dies; Syracuse Star, Knicks Forward and a Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
He helped lead a dominant squad at Syracuse and won all-American honors. He later became a role player for the Knicks and a college coach.
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The Sixers Give a Glimpse of How Good They Can Be
The New York Times – Sports:
Joel Embiid is formidable, and James Harden is keeping the offense on track. The Philadelphia 76ers are clicking — and hoping it lasts this time.
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Brittney Griner Goes Home, Pledges WNBA Return and Support for Paul Whelan
The New York Times – Sports:
Griner, in her first public comments since being freed from imprisonment in Russia, said she would return to the Phoenix Mercury next season and work to free wrongful detainees outside the United States.