Bradley Beal cleared from concussion, will play in Wizards preseason opener

John Wall is still not back on the court at full speed in Washington, still recovering from having both knees operated on this summer. The good news is his backcourt running mate Bradley Beal has been cleared following his concussion suffered at the start of training camp, and will start in Tuesday’s preseason game, reports […]

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How do teams slow down the Warriors’ offense? Make them work on defense, to start

In its preseason debut this weekend, the Golden State Warriors’ offense looked like that of a team which had four practices before stepping on the court. There was plenty of sloppy to go around, starting with Kevin Durant being 2-of-9 from the field. There were turnovers and missteps galore. Nobody thinks that will continue. There […]

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Rangers hoping for bounce-backs from veterans, growth from younsters

They only lasted five playoff games last season.

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Dwight Howard worked on jumper, wants to be known as more than post player

For years, the knock on Dwight Howard is that he demanded old-school touches in the post when in reality he was far more dangerous when on the move. Whether rolling after setting a pick, getting out in transition, or just making a cut, his offensive numbers were far better than his post up stats. He […]

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Amid trade rumblings, Ducks giving young d-men ‘every opportunity’ to make team

Could a deal be coming soon?

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Dan Boyle expected to announce retirement

San Jose has announced a press conference for this Wednesday.

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Justin Holiday says brother Jrue’s focus on new baby, wife Lauren, not basketball. As it should be.

Nobody knows when Jrue Holiday will return to the New Orleans Pelicans. Nobody is pressuring him to get back. Holiday took leave from the Pelicans — with the team’s blessing — to be with his family: His pregnant wife Lauren was found to have a benign brain tumor. The baby has been born and is […]

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