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Bill Walton dies: Tributes pour in for beloved basketball legend

One of the most beloved figures in basketball history has died. The NBA confirmed on Monday that Bill Walton died at the age of 71 following "a prolonged battle with cancer." Walton spent half a century as a fixture in the basketball world, crafting ...

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Bill Walton, Legendary NBA Player and Broadcaster, Dead at 71

The beloved Hall-of-Famer waged a years-long battle with cancer, the league said

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Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man, broadcaster Bill Walton passes at age 71

Walton had reportedly been quietly battling cancer - rest in peace.

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‘One of a kind’ NBA champion and broadcaster Bill Walton dies at 71

Hall of fame basketball star and two-time NBA champion Bill Walton has died of cancer at the age of 71, the NBA announced on Monday

The Guardian - US

Bill Walton, NBA Hall of Famer, dies at 71

His NBA career lasted 468 games with Portland, the Los Angeles Clippers and Boston among his teams

The Independent UK

Bill Simmons proposes the Lakers do Paul George-LeBron James swap

Would Bill Simmons proposed trade do anything to improve the Lakers next season?

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The rule change LeBron James wants the NBA to make

There is one quirk in the NBA's rules that hurt the Lakers in this year's playoffs, and it's one LeBron James wants the league to change.

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Why Roasts Are ‘Vile, Mean, Fascist’ Exercises in ‘Punching Down’ … That Netflix Will Probably Now Want To Do Again and Again

Also in this week’s ‘Next Text,’ we rediscover HBO's ‘Hacks,’ the NBC primetime schedule … and basic movie-theater civility

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J.J. Watt weighs in on Austin Rivers’ NBA vs. NFL take

Houston Texans legend J.J. Watt made sure to call out Austin Rivers for his egregious take on NBA players vs. NFL players

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Hoops fans are torn about potentially getting the NBA on NBC theme song back while losing Inside the NBA

We could see the NBA on NBC back with the iconic theme song ... but at what cost?

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Draymond Green Comments On Patrick Beverley's Recent Behavior

Draymond Green expresses concern over Patrick Beverley's recent behavior, including throwing a basketball into the crowd and a locker room incident. Beverl...

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Charles Barkley Blasts Patrick Beverley for Throwing Ball at Pacers Fans

The NBA legend thinks the Bucks guard is going to get a long suspension for his ugly actions.

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The start time for 76ers-Knicks’ Game 6 has hoops fans livid with the NBA schedulers

*yells at the sky incoherently*

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Will the NBA ever expand beyond the borders of the United States and Canada?

The NBA is quickly becoming an international league in terms of players, but what about teams?

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Apple's thirst for sports could add live NBA games to MLS and MLB as streaming deal talks get ready for tip-off

Apple's MLS and MLB streaming options could be joined by new NBA content with a new report noting that executives are ready to begin discussions over a potential decade-long deal.

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Nike needs to finally give A’ja Wilson a signature shoe or let someone else do it instead

This needs to happen. Now.

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Toronto Raptors Player Banned For Life From NBA For Gambling

Toronto Raptors player banned for gambling violations in NBA; leaked health info and bet against team.

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NBA Bans Raptors Forward Jontay Porter For Life Over Gambling Violations

The NBA banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life on Wednesday after a bombshell probe found he bet on league matches -- dubbed a "cardinal sin" by NBA commissioner Adam Silver.

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NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games

The Toronto Raptors player has been banned for life from the NBA after a probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose.

The Guardian - US

NBA hits Raptors’ Jontay Porter with lifetime ban for violating gambling rules

The NBA has banned Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter for life over violations of the league’s rules around gambling

The Guardian - US

‘It’s an addiction’: NBA’s ties to gambling trouble players past and present

The league has forged close links to betting companies. But many worry about how such relationships will affect athletes and fans

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NBA Commissioner Warns Of Possible Expulsion For Gambling Accusations

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addresses potential expulsion of player over gambling accusations and other key league updates.

The Independent UK

Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league

Toronto’s Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday

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Record-Low Free Throws In Bucks-Celtics Game

Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics set a record-low with only two free throw attempts in a game, surprising fans and experts. Will this trend continue in t...

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G League Ignite to shut down: Details from Shams Charania

G League Ignite, started in 2020 as a professional post-high school opportunity for basketball players, is shutting down after this season.

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