Lonzo Ball’s first game came with lots of hype, rookie learning experiences

For the first time more than a year, a Lakers game felt like an event.

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Locked arms for anthem, talk of unity, actions at first NBA preseason games

It felt like every other NBA game. 

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Former Lakers, Bulls assistant Frank Hamblen dies at 70

Frank Hamblen won seven NBA championships as an assistant to Phil Jackson in Los Angeles and Chicago.

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Penguins release McClement from PTO

Shortly after today's preseason game versus Columbus.

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Olynyk makes a big splash in end-of-camp Heat scrimmage

Heat are working hard to incorporate Olynyk into a somewhat fairly roster.

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Owen Tippett will ‘probably be in our starting lineup,’ says Panthers GM

Florida selected him 10th overall in the 2017 NHL Draft.

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Video: Blackhawks announcer Pat Foley gives shout out to Eddie Olczyk at Wrigley Field

Very cool moment.

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Paul George says Russell Westbrook’s decision “absolutely” will factor into his

"For him to be committed here, it says a lot." —Paul George on Russell Westbrook

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Alex DeBrincat continues push to crack Blackhawks roster

"Just seems like every time he's around the puck, something good happens."

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Report: DeAndre Jordan negotiating his own extension with Clippers

With Steve Ballmer looking to get a new stadium built in Los Angeles, he wants to keep his stars in place.

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Trotz urges Capitals to ‘quit with the self pity’ after playoff disappointment

Washington opens the 2017-18 season Thursday versus Ottawa.

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Gainnis Antetokounmpo’s father, Charles, passes away from heart attack

The Antetokounmpo family is incredibly close, this is a real blow.

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Olympics could be hot topic in next round of NHL CBA talks

A number of NHL players have expressed disappointment about not competing in the 2018 Games.

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Kawhi Leonard to sit out entire preseason to rest thigh issue

The Spurs wisely are being cautious with their star.

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Canadiens place Peter Holland on waivers

He signed a two-year contract with the team over the summer in free agency.

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Three questions the Memphis Grizzlies must answer this season

Our season preview of the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Blues bringing in Upshall to meet with GM, coach

The Blues are dealing with a ton of injuries up front.

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Sebastian Aho one of the reasons for optimism in Carolina this season

If the Hurricanes get back in the playoffs this season he will be a big reason why.

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Westbrook got paid, now real work starts — keep super team together

The deal is signed and now the hard work begins not to let this opportunity pass the Thunder by.

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Stan Van Gundy: You want NBA parity? Eliminate draft, max contracts

How much would Russell Westbrook have gotten on an open market? North of $50 million a season, then try to build a super team.

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Connor McDavid’s deal ushers in age of NHL’s millennial millionaires

Eight years, $100 million, if you'll recall.

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LeBron misses second straight practice with ankle injury

LeBron James missed his second straight practice with a sprained left ankle.

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Report: NBA sends memo to teams reminding them players must stand for anthem

Was this a smart move by the league? Is this a battle they want to pick with players?

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Report: Kings release journeyman Chris Lee from PTO

He turns 37 years old next week.

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Virtanen proving he’s up to the challenge of cracking Canucks roster

But will it be enough to start the season in Vancouver?

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Pacers’ Glenn Robinson III to miss months with severe ankle sprain

This is a rough way for the Pacers to start training camp.

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Mavs’ fan sends Nowitzki $20 for lunch to thank him for taking discounts

Brilliant gesture.

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Oilers’ 2017 first-round pick Yamamoto making a push to begin season in Edmonton

Edmonton took him 22nd overall in June.

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Suns’ rookie Josh Jackson jokingly calls Stephen Curry “small and unathletic”

Jackson was having a little fun and people took it seriously. Welcome to the Internet.

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Hischier ‘played his way’ into top-six role with Devils

The 2017 first overall pick has left quite an impression during training camp.

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Russell Westbrook signs largest contract in NBA history, $205 million extension

Westbrook was impressed enough with the Thunder offseason — as he should be — to say he will stay with the Thunder through his prime.

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NBA Morris twins miss start of training camp while standing trial

NBA training camps began this week for the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards, but the Morris twins were not there.

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Agent: Jaromir Jagr currently talking with three NHL teams

Another development.

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Dwyane Wade: LeBron started recruiting me right after Jimmy Butler trade

LeBron was smart and started recruiting early.

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2018 Winter Olympics: What you need to know

The 2018 Winter Olympics are set for February 9-25. Here's a quick guide, including location, new events, venues, how to watch the Games, the mascot and ticket sales. Competitions will be held at 13 venues for the Winter Games. For the first time, TV viewers in all US time zones will have access to live coverage of the Games, instead of a delayed replay.

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Welcome James van Riemsdyk to the trade rumor mill

The Maple Leafs forward enters the final year of his six-year deal.

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North Korean skaters qualify for 2018 Winter Olympics

On Friday afternoon, in the small Bavarian ski-town of Oberstdorf, figure skaters Ryom Tae-Ok and Kim Ju-sik became the first North Korean athletes to qualify for South Korea's 2018 Winter Olympics -- a development that could have diplomatic implications as well as sporting ones.

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Hawks’ Dennis Schroder arrested on misdemeanor battery charge

This is not what the Hawks needed during training camp.

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‘That group can be way better’: Babcock calls out Kadri, Marleau, Komarov line

The trio needs to get going.

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Wild release Ryan Malone from PTO

He will now head down to the AHL.

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Willie Reed claims man arrested in NCAA bribery scandal cost him $13.5 million

Reed claims Heat offered 3-years, $15 million, but now arrested guy told him to turn it down. Reed signed for the minimum.

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Sens ink Craig Anderson to two-year, $9.5 million extension

He was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent.

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J.R. Smith doesn’t want to get in… um, contest with Wade about starting

Who starts at the two guard spot for the Cleveland Cavaliers, between Isaiah Thomas (eventually) and LeBron James. Kyle Korver will certainly come off the bench, so that leaves just acquired Dwyane Wade and J.R. Smith, who started 35 of the 41 games he played in last season. Some players have their egos hung up […]

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Despite scoring a bunch of goals, Tarasenko is ‘not happy’ with his last three seasons

He is focused on getting the Blues a title and being a better two-way player.

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Five questions the Portland Trail Blazers must answer this season

Portland will need a full season of Jusuf Nurkic and a huge leap on defense to make the playoffs -- and keep their team together.

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Trotz to Capitals: ‘It’s step up time’

Trying to remain contenders after losing several key pieces.

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LaVar Ball says “every summer” he had received “illegal offers” from recruiters

For once, I don't think LaVar Ball is being bombastic, exaggerating, or just talking out his ***.

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India's meditating golfer Anirban Lahiri 'zoned in' for Presidents Cup

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Cuda's judo icon

Only the most dedicated athletes represent their nation at the Olympic Games. Fewer still get to do so on more than one occasion.

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Adam Silver says NCAA scandal is “disconcerting to say the least”

He again said that the bigger problem is the structure of American youth basketball.

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