Cavs forward Tristan Thompson suspended for 25 NBA games after positive drug test

11 months ago

Cavs forward Tristan Thompson suspended for 25 NBA games after positive drug test

The Independent

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson was suspended 25 games without pay by the NBA on Tuesday for violating the league's anti-drug policy. According to the league, the 32-year-old Thompson tested positive for ibutamoren, a growth hormone, and SARM LGD-4033, commonly used by body builders and weight lifters for muscle enhancement. Thompson will begin serving his suspension Wednesday when the Cavs play the first of two games in three days at Milwaukee.

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Draymond Green reinstated from suspension by NBA after missing 12 games

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Draymond Green reinstated from suspension by NBA after missing 12 games

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Draymond Green was reinstated by the NBA from his suspension on Saturday after the Golden State star missed 12 games for hitting Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic in the face on Dec. 12. The league said Green “demonstrated his commitment to conforming his conduct to standards expected of NBA players” during his suspension, which began Dec. 14. The …

Warriors star Draymond Green suspended indefinitely by NBA

1 year ago

Warriors star Draymond Green suspended indefinitely by NBA

Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was suspended indefinitely by the NBA on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he hit Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face and received a Flagrant 2 foul and ejection. The NBA noted that “this outcome takes into account Green’s repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts.” The Warriors didn’t have a …

Draymond Green given one-game suspension in NBA Playoffs

1 year, 8 months ago

Draymond Green given one-game suspension in NBA Playoffs

The Hindu

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was suspended for one game by the NBA for stepping on Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis’ chest on Monday in Game 2 of a Western Conference first-round playoff series. Green’s history of unsportsmanlike acts played a role in the league’s decision to issue the suspension, NBA executive vice president/head of basketball operations Joe Dumars …

Kyrie Irving returns to Brooklyn Nets action after suspension

2 years, 1 month ago

Kyrie Irving returns to Brooklyn Nets action after suspension

Daily Mail

Kyrie Irving made his Brooklyn Nets comeback from suspension Sunday night as he was named in the starting five for their 127-115 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Kyrie Irving made his Brooklyn Nets comeback Sunday night following suspension for Tweet Nets guard Kyrie Irving shoots over Memphis Grizzlies forward John Konchar The 30-year-old ignited controversy by tweeting a link to …

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LeBron suspended 1 game, Stewart 2 games for altercation

The Independent

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James suspended one game, Stewart two after on-court incident

3 years, 1 month ago

James suspended one game, Stewart two after on-court incident

The Hindu

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been handed a one-game suspension without pay and Detroit Piston's Isaiah Stewart a two-game suspension after an on-court incident on Sunday where a swing of James' arm bloodied Stewart's face, the NBA said. James was suspended for "recklessly hitting Stewart in the face and initiating an on-court altercation," Byron Spruell, president of league …

LeBron James won’t be suspended for partying with Drake and Michael B. Jordan

3 years, 7 months ago

LeBron James won’t be suspended for partying with Drake and Michael B. Jordan

LA Times

Lakers forward LeBron James won’t be suspended for violating COVID protocols and can play in the first round of the playoffs, the NBA ruled. LeBron James has been cleared to play for the Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs after he violated the league’s COVID health and safety protocols by attending a promotional event for his tequila …

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Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors’ 113-103 win over Timberwolves

2 days, 8 hours ago

Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors’ 113-103 win over Timberwolves

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Stephen Curry scored 11 straight points in the fourth quarter and 31 for the night as the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 on Saturday night. Trayce Jackson-Davis had 15 points and nine rebounds, while Brandin Podziemski had 12 and Curry — who made seven 3-pointers — added 10 assists for the Warriors. Curry hit three …

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NBA Cup roundup: Hawks beats Knicks, Rockets downs Warriors to reach semis

1 week, 5 days ago

NBA Cup roundup: Hawks beats Knicks, Rockets downs Warriors to reach semis

The Hindu

Houston Rockets edged Golden State 91-90 for its first win over the Warriors since 2020 and reached the semifinal of the NBA Cup on Wednesday, as Atlanta Hawks advanced with a come-from-behind victory over New York Knicks. Alperen Sengun scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Rockets and teammate Jalen Green’s 12 points included the game-winning free-throws …

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LeBron James is excused from Lakers’ practice and status for next game is unclear amid foot injury

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1 week, 5 days ago

LeBron James is excused from Lakers’ practice and status for next game is unclear amid foot injury

Associated Press

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James was excused from the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice on Wednesday for personal reasons, coach JJ Redick said. The top scorer in NBA history also was not at the Lakers’ training complex for the first practice during their extended break created by the NBA Cup tournament, but Redick described it as an “excused absence.” Los …

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Warriors host Houston without injured Stephen Curry, Draymond Green

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Warriors host Houston without injured Stephen Curry, Draymond Green

Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry and Draymond Green sat out against the Houston Rockets on Thursday with the hope they will return for the second game of the back-to-back when the Golden State Warriors host Minnesota on Friday night. “Obviously I would rather have Steph and Draymond, but I like seeing our other guys get opportunities.” Golden State had lost …

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Ravens suspend WR Diontae Johnson, saying he refused to enter their game against the Eagles

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ravens suspend WR Diontae Johnson, saying he refused to enter their game against the Eagles

Associated Press

— The Baltimore Ravens have suspended receiver Diontae Johnson for their next game, saying he refused to enter their recent matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Coach John Harbaugh said after the game that he wasn’t ready to comment on Johnson, and Harbaugh continued to hold off on commenting when he addressed reporters Monday. On Wednesday, general manager Eric DeCosta released …

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LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25

3 weeks ago

LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25

The Hindu

Rudy Gobert scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 109-80 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in Minneapolis. Hawks 124, Pelicans 112 De’Andre Hunter celebrated his 27th birthday by scoring 22 points to lead Atlanta past visiting New Orleans, extending the Hawks’ season-best winning streak to four games. Celtics …

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NBA says Hawks violated player participation policy by sitting Trae Young for Cup game

3 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA says Hawks violated player participation policy by sitting Trae Young for Cup game

Associated Press

The NBA fined the Atlanta Hawks $100,000 on Tuesday after an investigation determined that guard Trae Young could have played in an NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics on Nov. 12. The issue, the NBA said, was that the Hawks were in violation of the league’s player participation policy — which focuses primarily on what the league defines as …

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Cavaliers’ unexpected 17-1 start to season also produces unexpected star: reserve guard Ty Jerome

4 weeks ago

Cavaliers’ unexpected 17-1 start to season also produces unexpected star: reserve guard Ty Jerome

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — As the Cavaliers were pushing their home record to 10-0 and improving the franchise’s historic start to an eye-popping 17-1, a solitary voice rose from the seats that could be heard throughout the lower bowl of Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. “He’s in this zone,” Atkinson said of the 27-year-old Jerome, already with his fourth NBA team. “It’s phenomenal.” While …

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Minor league pitchers Luis Moreno, Alejandro Crisostomo suspended after positive drug tests

1 month ago

Minor league pitchers Luis Moreno, Alejandro Crisostomo suspended after positive drug tests

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Free agent pitchers Luis Gabriel Moreno and Alejandro Crisostomo were suspended for 80 games each by Major League Baseball on Friday following positive tests for performance-enhancing substances under the minor league drug program. Nineteen players have been suspended this year for positive drug tests, including eight under the minor league program and nine under the new program …

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NBA Roundup: Ty Jerome stars as Cleveland Cavaliers bounce back, Golden State Warriors roll on

1 month ago

NBA Roundup: Ty Jerome stars as Cleveland Cavaliers bounce back, Golden State Warriors roll on

The Hindu

Ty Jerome scored 29 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from its first defeat of the season with a 128-100 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The Cavs saw its 15-game unbeaten streak brought to an abrupt end by the Boston Celtics on Tuesday but dominated New Orleans with a wire-to-wire victory before its home crowd. In …

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LeBron James says he is taking break from social media over ‘negative takes’

1 month ago

LeBron James says he is taking break from social media over ‘negative takes’

The Hindu

NBA superstar LeBron James said Wednesday he was taking an indefinite hiatus from social media after sharing a post which railed against “negative” coverage in US media. James, who has some 212 million combined followers on his Instagram and X accounts, announced his break from social media after sharing a post by Rich Kleiman, the long-time agent of NBA star …

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NBA Cup 2024 roundup: Celtics end Cavs’ streak at 15 games

1 month ago

NBA Cup 2024 roundup: Celtics end Cavs’ streak at 15 games

The Hindu

Jayson Tatum had 33 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists on Tuesday to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Cavaliers 120-117, ending Cleveland’s season-opening, 15-game winning streak. Al Horford added 20 points and seven rebounds while Derrick White supplied 19 points for the Celtics, who made 22 of 41 3-point shots while winning an NBA Cup game. Lakers 124, …

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NBA 2024-25: Bronny James injured, doubtful for Lakers’ game against Jazz

1 month ago

NBA 2024-25: Bronny James injured, doubtful for Lakers’ game against Jazz

The Hindu

Bronny James has a bruised left heel, and he is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakers’ next game against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Bronny James has been suiting up for both the Lakers and their G League affiliate since the South Bay Lakers’ season began earlier this month. READ | LA Lakers to honour former coach …

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Cavs to test perfect start, as they get set for Celtics 'rematch'

1 month ago

Cavs to test perfect start, as they get set for Celtics 'rematch'

China Daily

Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland lays in a shot as Charlotte Hornets' Josh Green attempts a block during an NBA game in Cleveland on Sunday. "Boston Garden," said Cleveland first-year coach Kenny Atkinson, who has yet to lose in his new job. "It's incredible," Allen said of how the city is embracing the Cavs. Mitchell didn't play in the final two …

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Darius Garland scores 25, Cavaliers become 4th team to start 15-0 with 128-114 win over Hornets

1 month ago

Darius Garland scores 25, Cavaliers become 4th team to start 15-0 with 128-114 win over Hornets

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 25 points, Ty Jerome matched his career-high with 24 in place of Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers stayed unbeaten with a 128-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. The Cavs are the fourth team to start 15-0, joining the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and Washington Capitols. It’s a long season with …

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Cleveland Cavaliers become just fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0, plus more from Sunday’s action

1 month ago

Cleveland Cavaliers become just fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0, plus more from Sunday’s action

CNN

CNN — The Cleveland Cavaliers became just the fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0 after beating the Charlotte Hornets 128-114 on Sunday night. “We’ve always wanted to test ourselves against the best, we’ve always wanted to see where we stand with the best teams in the league.” Allen went on to call it a “rematch,” adding: …

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Draymond Green and Stephen Curry lead balanced Warriors past Grizzlies 123-118

1 month, 1 week ago

Draymond Green and Stephen Curry lead balanced Warriors past Grizzlies 123-118

Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green had 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists before a late ejection after two technical fouls in a 33-second span, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 on Friday night in a physical NBA Cup game. Stephen Curry overcame a slow start to finish with 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists, …

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LeBron James reveals retirement timeline: ‘I’m not going to play that much longer…'

1 month, 1 week ago

LeBron James reveals retirement timeline: ‘I’m not going to play that much longer…'

Hindustan Times

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James' NBA career is indisputably running out of fuel, and he's not one to deny it either. However, the elder James’ retirement question has long been on the mind since before he led the USA Basketball Men’s team to the Paris Olympics and subsequently returned as gold medal victors. LeBron James talks retirement “I’m …

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NBA roundup: Warriors clip Mavs in Klay Thompson’s return

1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Warriors clip Mavs in Klay Thompson’s return

The Hindu

Stephen Curry spoiled Klay Thompson’s return to San Francisco with a game-high 37 points, including 12 straight during a late flurry that lifted the Golden State Warriors to a 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Cup opener on Tuesday night. Knicks 111, 76ers 99 OG Anunoby scored 24 points and Josh Hart recorded a triple-double as New …

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Stephen Curry steals the show in Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Chase Center

1 month, 1 week ago

Stephen Curry steals the show in Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Chase Center

Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry scored 37 points, including Golden State’s final 12, to rally the Warriors past Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks 120-117 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup game. Thompson finished with 22 points in an emotional return to Chase Center for the first time since he departed to join Dallas in July. Key moment Coming …

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Steph Curry spoils Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Bay Area as Golden State Warriors beat Dallas Mavericks

1 month, 1 week ago

Steph Curry spoils Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Bay Area as Golden State Warriors beat Dallas Mavericks

CNN

CNN — Steph Curry spoiled the emotional return of his former “Splash Brother” Klay Thompson to Chase Center on Tuesday as the Golden State Warriors rallied late to beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-117. But it was Curry – with whom Thompson helped to revolutionize basketball with their three-point shooting – who had the last laugh, scoring 37 points and Golden …

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Warriors to honor Klay Thompson in his return to Chase Center with the Mavericks

1 month, 1 week ago

Warriors to honor Klay Thompson in his return to Chase Center with the Mavericks

Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Mere minutes after the final buzzer sounded, and with the score still showing on the big screen, an emotion-stirring graphic went up for all to see: side-by-side photos of Stephen Curry dribbling left-handed and Klay Thompson in nearly the same pose but now wearing a blue Mavericks jersey. The Golden State Warriors had just wrapped up their …

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Pistons’ Ausar Thompson cleared to play after blood clot issue: Source

1 month, 1 week ago

Pistons’ Ausar Thompson cleared to play after blood clot issue: Source

New York Times

Detroit Pistons second-year wing Ausar Thompson has been cleared to play by the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel after his rookie season ended early due to blood clots, a league source confirmed Monday. The 21-year-old started 38 of the 63 games he appeared in last season, averaging 8.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 25.1 minutes of action per …

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NBA roundup: Cavs rout Warriors for 10-0 start to season

1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Cavs rout Warriors for 10-0 start to season

The Hindu

Darius Garland put up 27 points as one of six Cavaliers to score in double figures and host Cleveland pummeled the Golden State Warriors 136-117 on Friday night for its 10th straight win to open the season. Brandin Podziemski chipped in 14 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals, but Golden State star Stephen Curry was held to 12 …

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Kings’ Tanner Jeannot suspended three games for illegal check

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kings’ Tanner Jeannot suspended three games for illegal check

LA Times

Kings left wing Tanner Jeannot chases after the puck during a game against the Nashville Predators on Nov. 4. Kings forward Tanner Jeannot was suspended three games Friday for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver’s Brock Boeser. Jeannot was given a match penalty and ejected from the teams’ game Thursday night in L.A. for the right-shoulder-to-head hit that …

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NBA roundup: Cavs set franchise mark with 9-0 start

1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Cavs set franchise mark with 9-0 start

The Hindu

Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers set the record for the best start in franchise history at 9-0 with a 131-122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Nuggets 124, Thunder 122 Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 20 rebounds and 16 assists, Peyton Watson made a game-sealing block with one second left, and host …

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Stephen Curry scores 27 points to lead Warriors past Celtics 118-112

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stephen Curry scores 27 points to lead Warriors past Celtics 118-112

Associated Press

BOSTON — Stephen Curry scored 27 points, Buddy Hield had 16 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. Boston forward Jaylen Brown missed his third straight game with a strained left hip flexor. Takeaways Warriors: They fared a lot better than their last trip to Boston, when they were …

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Today in Sports - Magic Johnson announces he has tested positive for the AIDS virus and is retiring

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Magic Johnson announces he has tested positive for the AIDS virus and is retiring

Associated Press

Nov. 7 1943 — The Detroit Lions and New York Giants play the last scoreless tie in the NFL. 1991 — Magic Johnson, who helped the Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA championships, announces he has tested positive for the AIDS virus and is retiring. 1999 — Tiger Woods becomes the first player since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win …

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76ers' Joel Embiid is suspended by NBA for three games for shoving newspaper columnist

1 month, 2 weeks ago

76ers' Joel Embiid is suspended by NBA for three games for shoving newspaper columnist

The Independent

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Curry's Comeback Game: Warriors Face Minutes Restriction in Crucial Win

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Curry's Comeback Game: Warriors Face Minutes Restriction in Crucial Win

Associated Press

Stephen Curry returned to action for the Golden State Warriors in their 125-112 victory over the Washington Wizards. Despite playing only 24:05, Curry scored 24 points, showcasing his ability to contribute despite his limited minutes. The Warriors' bench has been a significant contributor, scoring 60 points in the game. Curry's performance was crucial for the Warriors, who are off to …

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LeBron and Bronny James to Play Together in Second NBA Game

1 month, 3 weeks ago

LeBron and Bronny James to Play Together in Second NBA Game

The Hindu

LeBron James and son Bronny are expected to play together for the first time in the NBA when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's a significant moment for both father and son, fulfilling a long-held dream for LeBron and marking the beginning of a new chapter in their basketball careers.

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Warriors' Curry to Miss Two Games with Left Ankle Injury

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warriors' Curry to Miss Two Games with Left Ankle Injury

Associated Press

Stephen Curry will miss at least two games for the Golden State Warriors due to an ankle injury sustained in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Curry had an MRI exam after the game and it revealed a left peroneal strain, but no structural damage. He will be reevaluated Friday and will miss the Warriors' home games against the …

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NBA investigating Joel Embiid’s absence from 76ers: Sources

2 months ago

NBA investigating Joel Embiid’s absence from 76ers: Sources

New York Times

The NBA formally launched an investigation into Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid’s absence from the team’s season-opening loss to Milwaukee, multiple league sources said Thursday. Embiid not only was out of uniform for the Sixers’ 124-109 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday, but also has been ruled out for the team’s next two games even though he is neither injured, …

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LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing

2 months ago

LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing

Hindustan Times

LeBron James continues his impressive statistical dominance, with his 22nd season averaging 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Despite being 40, he remains a consistent scorer and playmaker, aiming to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record. James's pursuit of the scoring title is a testament to his unparalleled talent and longevity in the league.

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LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing

2 months ago

LeBron James' Statistical Ascent: Entering Year 22, James' Statistical Resume Only Keeps Growing

Associated Press

LeBron James enters his 22nd season, keeping his statistical dominance. Despite being 40, he remains a scoring force, sitting at No. 2 in regular season points and 30th in career games. He's on pace to potentially catch Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record, with the possibility of doing so as early as late November. James's consistency and longevity make him a force to …

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Pistons 2023 1st-round pick Ausar Thompson out of training camp after having blood clot last season

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pistons 2023 1st-round pick Ausar Thompson out of training camp after having blood clot last season

Associated Press

DETROIT — Detroit Pistons small forward Ausar Thompson is being held out of contact drills at the start of training camp after having a season-ending blood clot during his rookie year. Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon said Thompson is working through a medical process with the NBA and National Basketball Players Association. “I’m glad the doctors caught it,” …

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With Klay Thompson’s shooting, Mavericks believe their NBA title ‘dreams can be possible’

2 months, 3 weeks ago

With Klay Thompson’s shooting, Mavericks believe their NBA title ‘dreams can be possible’

New York Times

DALLAS — Stripping away all the intricacies of an NBA Finals, from the X’s and O’s to the matchups of stars to the chess game between coaches and even the sideshow of Kyrie Irving playing against his former team, Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd suggested Monday that his team lost to the Boston Celtics because of poor shooting. “And to …

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NFL upholds Chargers safety Derwin James Jr.'s 1-game suspension

2 months, 4 weeks ago

NFL upholds Chargers safety Derwin James Jr.'s 1-game suspension

Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr.'s suspension was upheld by the NFL on Tuesday. James was suspended one game without pay by the NFL on Monday for repeated violations of rules intended to protect players’ health and safety. Runyan pointed to James’ targeting of Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth during the third quarter of Sunday’s 20-10 loss at Pittsburgh …

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Steph Curry, Warriors agree to 1-year, $62.6 million extension: Source

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Steph Curry, Warriors agree to 1-year, $62.6 million extension: Source

New York Times

By Shams Charania, Marcus Thompson II and Mark Puleo The end of Steph Curry’s contract with the Golden State Warriors got farther away Thursday, as the star guard agreed to a one-year extension worth $62.6 million to keep him with the team he’s won four titles with through the 2026-27 season, a league source confirmed. Along with championship teammates Draymond …

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Cavaliers, center Jarrett Allen agree to 3-year, $91 million contract extension, AP source says

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cavaliers, center Jarrett Allen agree to 3-year, $91 million contract extension, AP source says

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has agreed to a three-year, $91 million contract extension with Cleveland, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Allen, who has become indispensable for the Cavs as well as one of the Eastern Conference’s top big men, will be guaranteed $131 million over the next five seasons, said the …

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Stephen Curry strong in US men’s basketball team’s 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic warmup

5 months ago

Stephen Curry strong in US men’s basketball team’s 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic warmup

Associated Press

Stephen Curry was relatively quiet offensively during the U.S. Olympic team’s first two exhibitions before the Paris Games. Curry scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 17 and the U.S. beat Serbia 105-79 to improve to 3-0 in its five-game slate of exhibitions in advance of the Paris Olympics. Anthony Davis finished with seven points, six rebounds and six blocks, helping …

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LeBron James, Stephen Curry had a ‘healthy resentment’ — the Olympics offer something new

5 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James, Stephen Curry had a ‘healthy resentment’ — the Olympics offer something new

New York Times

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2016, Curry’s Warriors played their first game in Cleveland since clinching the ’15 finals there seven months earlier, and Curry infamously quipped about the visitors locker room: “Hopefully, it still smells a little bit like champagne.” After the Warriors won in 2017, …

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Ex-NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty in case tied to gambling scandal that tanked his career

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty in case tied to gambling scandal that tanked his career

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Former NBA player Jontay Porter admitted Wednesday that he schemed to take himself out of games for gambling’s sake, pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy crime in the scandal that already got him banned from the league. Echoing findings in an NBA investigation and allegations in an ongoing prosecution of four other men, Porter acknowledged that he …

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Klay Thompson believes he could be the missing piece for the Mavs after leaving the Warriors

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Klay Thompson believes he could be the missing piece for the Mavs after leaving the Warriors

Associated Press

DALLAS — Klay Thompson remembers telling Luka Doncic he thought the Dallas superstar was on a path to greatness after Golden State beat the Mavericks in the Western Conference finals two years ago. “There was times last year it was tough, where it wasn’t as joyful as it had it been in the past,” Thompson said. And I’m going to …

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NFL suspends Steelers CB Cam Sutton for 8 games for violating the league's personal conduct policy

5 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL suspends Steelers CB Cam Sutton for 8 games for violating the league's personal conduct policy

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers safety Cam Sutton for the first eight games of the 2024 season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. The league announced the decision Monday, stipulating Sutton — who will not be paid during the suspension — would be eligible to apply for reinstatement on Oct. 29. AP AUDIO: NFL suspends …

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Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Durant has calf strain, USA Basketball considers him day-to-day at Olympic camp

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Kevin Durant is dealing with calf soreness that has kept him from being a full participant in USA Basketball’s training camp for the Paris Olympics, though he has assured team officials that he does not expect the issue to be a major one. “We’re just going to show an abundance of caution.” Durant is the second forward …

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Klay Thompson offers thoughtful farewell to Warriors, fans in Instagram post

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Klay Thompson offers thoughtful farewell to Warriors, fans in Instagram post

Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Klay Thompson offered a farewell message to the Bay Area and Golden State fans after departing the Warriors in free agency this week to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract. Splash Bros 4 life my guy.” Thompson had a frustrating 0-for-10 shooting performance in a 118-94 loss at Sacramento in the play-in tournament …

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Steve Kerr thanks Klay Thompson for ‘10 incredible years,’ says ex-Warrior needed ‘a shift’

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Kerr thanks Klay Thompson for ‘10 incredible years,’ says ex-Warrior needed ‘a shift’

New York Times

LAS VEGAS — Before he turned to the business of coaching Team USA, coach Steve Kerr thanked one of his favorite players he has ever coached who is no longer under his employ — Klay Thompson. “I want to thank Klay for 10 incredible years…that I was there for,” Kerr said Saturday, before taking any questions following his first day …

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Golden State Warriors Reveals Plans To Retire 4-Time NBA Champ Klay Thompson’s No. 11 Jersey

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Golden State Warriors Reveals Plans To Retire 4-Time NBA Champ Klay Thompson’s No. 11 Jersey

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The Golden State Warriors gave a wholesome tribute to Klay Thompson, thanking him for the 13 seasons he spent with the team. “We can’t overstate Klay Thompson’s incredible and legendary contributions with the Warriors during his 13 years with the team,” they wrote. Warriors statement on Klay Thompson: pic.twitter.com/qIscaFW5mN— Warriors PR July 2, 2024 The official statement of Thompson’s departure …

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Why Klay Thompson chose Mavericks over Lakers and put the Warriors in his past

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Why Klay Thompson chose Mavericks over Lakers and put the Warriors in his past

New York Times

The meeting was supposed to be about Klay Thompson and his free-agency future. But when the party of four settled in for a 90-minute dinner at the Bottle Inn Italian restaurant in Hermosa Beach, Calif., on Sunday night, just one block away from all those luxurious houses on The Strand that overlook the Pacific Ocean, the Golden State Warriors legend …

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