The New York Times – Sports:
Amen and Ausar Thompson said they’ve never spent more than two days apart. This is how they spent their last week together before heading to their new N.B.A. teams.
Category: Houston Rockets
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NBA Draft Lottery: Spurs Get No. 1 Pick and Right to Select Wembanyama
The New York Times – Sports:
The top pick is widely expected to be Victor Wembanyama, a 19-year-old French basketball star.
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What to Know About the N.B.A. Draft Lottery
The New York Times – Sports:
A draw on Tuesday in Chicago will determine the order for the first 14 picks in the 2023 draft, which will be held in June.
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Victor Wembanyama Wants to Take Over the NBA
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.
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Houston Rockets Introduce Coach Ime Udoka
The New York Times – Sports:
The Celtics fired Udoka in February after he violated team policies. Udoka said at a news conference for his hiring as Houston’s coach that he had worked on himself and become a better person.
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Houston Rockets to Hire Ime Udoka After Suspension by Boston Celtics
The New York Times – Sports:
Udoka took the Celtics to the N.B.A. finals last season, but he was abruptly suspended in September for violating team policies.
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Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Moves Toward ‘Redemption’ After Gun Video
The New York Times – Sports:
Back from an eight-game suspension, the Memphis Grizzlies guard said he had more work to do to improve himself. But there was also a hint of defiance in his approach.
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Damian Lillard Scores 71 Points in Trail Blazers Win Over Rockets
The New York Times – Sports:
“Was I supposed to be overly excited?” the Blazers All-Star said Sunday night. He was not the first to score 71 in a game this season, and he may not be the last.
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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?)