Check out Top 10 plays from Timberwolves last season

This team was fun last season and it's only going to get better.

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Creating a realistic expectation for Sidney Crosby’s point total in 2016

He probably will not be a 120-point scorer anymore, but he will still be one of the best in the league.

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Heat owner Tweet to Chris Bosh: “look forward to seeing in camp”

What owners want, owners get.

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Sixers waive both Carl Landry, just acquired Tibor Pleiss

Both still get paid this season, their contracts were guaranteed.

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Wozniacki once again thriving at U.S. Open

In what's been a difficult year for Caroline Wozniacki, the Dane is finding form in New York.

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Trail Blazers Noah Vonleh out 3-4 weeks following leg surgery

He needs a big season.

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Under Pressure: Derrick Pouliot

Will this be the year Pouliot becomes a regular member of the Penguins defense?

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Report: Celtics waive non-guaranteed John Holland, still have battle for last roster spot

This was expected

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Report: Ty Lawson’s one-year deal with Kings is non-guaranteed

It's essentially a make-good deal for training camp.

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Looking to make the leap: Daniel Sprong

Sprong is the Penguins top forward prospect

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Ben Simmons works out with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade (PHOTO)

Being a Klutch Sports client has its perks.

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Craig Sager undergoes bone marrow transplant (PHOTO)

Thanks to an anonymous donor.

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Report: Mychel Thompson, brother of Klay, working out for Kings

Thompson last played in the NBA in 2012.

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Report: Chris Bosh frustrated with Heat’s handling of his health

Bosh still hasn't been cleared to return to the Heat yet.

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‘He’s earned it’ — Jets name Wheeler new captain

Dustin Byfuglien and Mark Scheifele will serve as alternates.

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Kareem Abdul Jabbar: Continued racial inequality, not Colin Kaepernick sitting during nation anthem, is really un-American

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is sitting during the national anthem to protest racism in America. He has an ally in NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who’s no stranger to political stands. Abdul-Jabbar in The Washington Post: The discussion of the nuances of patriotism is especially important right now, with Trump and Clinton supporters each […]

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Flyers unveil golden 50th anniversary jerseys

They have gold on them.

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Stars promote White, Janko to assistant GM roles

Jim Nill adjusts his staff, with Les Jackson being "elevated" to senior advisor.

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Watching Serena 'a beautiful thing'

The eight-time grand slam champion gives his assessment of world No. 1s Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic.

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51Q: Can Sean Marks and Kenny Atkinson get blood from a stone in Brooklyn?

We continue PBT’s 2016-17 NBA preview series, 51 Questions. Between now and the start of the NBA season we will tackle 51 questions we cannot wait to see answered during the upcoming NBA season. We will delve into one almost every day between now and the start of the season (we’re taking some weekends off). Today: […]

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The Fleury-Murray watch in Pittsburgh is on

One of the league's most intriguing goalie situations.

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Report: Pelicans aggressively seeking ‘one of the higher level free agent guards left’

The Pelicans will reportedly work out Lance Stephenson, and whether or not they’re serious about him, they seem serious about somebody at his position. Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders: Pelicans have been pretty aggressive in trying to land one of the higher level free agent guards left. Looking for depth. — Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) August […]

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Former Magic player Keith Appling charged with four more felonies after third arrest in four months

Former Orlando Magic and Michigan Stare player Keith Appling was arrested for the third time in four months. The latest arrest brings four new felony charges. Elisha Anderson of the Detroit Free Press: The new charges Appling faces are carrying a concealed weapon, resisting and obstructing police, third-degree fleeing and eluding and felony firearm. Detroit […]

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Poll: Are the Pens poised to repeat?

Because getting back to the Final, let alone winning it, is no easy task.

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Rutgers uses NBA incomes of Ray Allen, Richard Hamilton, Andre Drummond, Steven Adams to pitch recruits

College men’s basketball teams earn vast revenue on the backs of players while conspiring to pay those players no more than a scholarship and some expenses. In lieu of the market dictating player salaries, that revenue is funneled to administrators and coaches – like Rutgers’ Steve Pikiell, who earns $1.6 million per year. But the […]

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Is this the end of Hope Solo's soccer career?

After a tumultuous few weeks, Hope Solo says she needs some time on her own.

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More trouble for Kenyan athletics

The Olympic Games may be over, but the drama continues for Kenyan athletics.

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Agent: Former Kansas star Perry Ellis to sign with Hornets

Every 2016 college basketball consensus All-American has reached the NBA. Ben Simmons, Kris Dunn, Buddy Hield, Jakob Poeltl, Denzel Valentine, Brice Johnson were drafted in the first round and received their guaranteed salaries. Tyler Ulis, Malcolm Brogdon and Georges Niang were picked in the second round and signed contracts. Jarrod Uthoff signed with the Raptors […]

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It’s Pittsburgh Penguins day at PHT

They are the defending Stanley Cup champions.

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Serena starts record bid in 'superhero' outfit

Serena Williams has sailed through her first round match at the US Open, showing no signs of the shoulder injury that derailed her quest for Olympic gold in Rio.

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Serge Ibaka writes he didn’t want trade from Thunder, excited about Orlando opportunity

Ibaka can be a free agent next summer.

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Anonymous donor makes possible third bone marrow transplant

Craig Sager couldn’t be in Rio covering the Olympics for NBC, his cancer wouldn’t allow it. That didn’t stop Team USA from reaching out to him before they left. Or from Nike designing a sweet pair of shoes for him. Now there is good news on his battle against leukemia — he will have a […]

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Capitals have big plans for Dmitry Orlov, but there is just one problem . . .

He's a restricted free agent and has yet to re-sign for the upcoming season.

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Report: With Joffrey Lauvergne trade, Mitch McGary likely done with Thunder

He's going to be tough to trade for much of anything.

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Maurice: ‘Zero repercussions’ for Jets prospect Laine following offseason knee surgery

Good news for the Jets and Team Finland.

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Dwight Howard is shooting 19-footers to improve his free throw stroke

If you can knock down a 19-foot shot, then a 15-footer should be easier. Right? Apparently that — and just basic muscle memory — is the latest attempt to improve Dwight Howard‘s free throw shooting. And, he seems to be knocking down those shots. Dwight Howard working on his muscle memory shooting from 19ft. This […]

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Report: Veteran big man Jason Thompson agrees to deal in China

Thompson split last season between the Warriors and Raptors.

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Capitals coaching staff remains intact, after close calls for Reirden and Lambert

Both Washington assistant coaches had interviews with other NHL teams for vacant head-coaching positions.

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Report: Veteran big man Kevin Seraphin working out for Pacers, getting pursued by Barcelona

Seraphin played for the Knicks last season.

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Lakers’ Julius Randle out 14 days after receiving stitches on right hand

Lakers forward Julius Randle has suffered a minor setback in his summer workouts. The team announced he received stitches on his right hand and will be sidelined for two weeks. Lakers forward Julius Randle suffered a laceration to his right hand (webbing between middle and ring fingers) yesterday while practicing. He received seven stitches and […]

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The future looks bright in Toronto, but no sense rushing prospect Mitch Marner

He's not eligible for the AHL next season.

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Evan Fournier “hated” being left off the French national team

Fournier addressed the controversy in a new interview.

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Jamal Crawford rocks Seattle pro-am defender with fake behind-the-back dribble (video)

The Seattle pro-am always produces great highlights. Here’s another. Jamal Crawford pretends to go behind his back with his dribble, leaving his defender off balance and whining about a carry. In a pro-am. However you can try to preserve your dignity, I guess.

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51 Q: Tom Thibodeau can coach, is he ready to run a franchise?

Thibodeau is the new coach and president of basketball operations for the Timberwolves.

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Bruins sign Dominic Moore to one-year, $900K deal

He's a veteran center that can play on the penalty kill.

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Veteran center Stoll to attend Blue Jackets training camp on a PTO

He scored four goals and nine points last season, split between the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild.

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Julius Randle lacerates hand, to be re-evaluated in two weeks

Julius Randle suffered a season-ending injury in his first NBA game. His third pro season includes an even earlier setback. Lakers release: Lakers forward Julius Randle suffered a laceration to his right hand (webbing between middle and ring fingers) yesterday while practicing. He received seven stitches and will be re-evaluated in approximately 14 days. Thankfully, […]

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Transfer deadline: Europe's biggest summer signings

The biggest deals of European football's summer transfer window.

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NFL's Kaepernick called an 'idiot' over protest

Sports figures weighed in Monday on Colin Kaepernick not standing for the national anthem, ranging from Tony Stewart calling him an "idiot" to Jim Brown supporting him "100 percent."

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NBA rookies name Kevin Durant their favorite player

Kevin Durant faced tremendous backlash for leaving the Thunder for the Warriors. But not from NBA rookies. In the league’s annual rookie survey, a plurality of first-year players voted Durant their favorite player: 1. Kevin Durant, Golden State — 29.7% T-2. Carmelo Anthony, New York — 9.4% LeBron James, Cleveland — 9.4% Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City […]

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