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NBA draft day arrives, and for Wembanyama a big man will realize his big dreams

NBA draft day arrives, and for Wembanyama a big man will realize his big dreams

NEW YORK (AP) — The day Victor Wembanyama has dreamed of for years has arrived. The 19-year-old from France figures he was about 12 when he began thinking about being an NBA player and then being selected No.
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Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics in 3-team deal with Smart headed to Grizzlies, AP sources say

Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics in 3-team deal with Smart headed to Grizzlies, AP sources say

The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Kristaps Porzingis to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team trade that also includes Marcus Smart heading to the Memphis Grizzlies, two people with knowledge of the deal said Thursday morning.
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People with no chance at playing in the NBA can still enter the NBA draft

People with no chance at playing in the NBA can still enter the NBA draft

If you want to be in the NBA, it helps to be, among other things, excellent at the playing of basketball. If you want to be in the NBA draft, basketball skills aren't required.
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NBA-champion Nuggets trade into the 1st round by swapping picks with the Pacers, AP source says

NBA-champion Nuggets trade into the 1st round by swapping picks with the Pacers, AP source says

DENVER (AP) — The NBA-champion Denver Nuggets traded into the first round of the draft by acquiring the 29th overall pick from the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said.
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Amile Jefferson leaving Duke to become Boston Celtics assistant, AP source says

Amile Jefferson leaving Duke to become Boston Celtics assistant, AP source says

Duke assistant coach Amile Jefferson is leaving the Blue Devils to become an assistant with the NBA's Boston Celtics, a person with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday.
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Who's No. 2? Kupchak says Hornets likely to keep that pick in NBA draft

Who's No. 2? Kupchak says Hornets likely to keep that pick in NBA draft

The Charlotte Hornets are leaning toward keeping the pivotal No. 2 pick in Thursday night's NBA draft.
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Frank Vogel and Suns announce coaching staff including Kevin Young and David Fizdale

PHOENIX (AP) — New Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel on Wednesday announced his coaching staff for the coming season, which includes associate head coach Kevin Young and former NBA head coach David Fizdale.
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NBA mock draft: Wembanyama easy No. 1; AP has Miller second, Henderson third

NBA mock draft: Wembanyama easy No. 1; AP has Miller second, Henderson third

Victor Wembanyama's NBA draft experience will be quite unlike last year's No. 1 pick. Paolo Banchero could never be certain he would be taken first. There was too much speculation that Orlando was also considering Jabari Smith Jr.
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Lucas Oil Stadium to host NBA's All-Star Saturday night festivities

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NBA All-Star weekend organizers announced Wednesday the popular Saturday night skills challenges will be held Feb. 17 at Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.
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Bruce Brown opts out of his contract with the NBA-champion Nuggets, AP source says

Bruce Brown opts out of his contract with the NBA-champion Nuggets, AP source says

DENVER (AP) — Bruce Brown is set to become a free agent after declining his $6.8 million player option with the NBA-champion Denver Nuggets, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday.
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