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Hornets waive veteran guard Reggie Jackson less than a month after trade with Denver

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have waived guard Reggie Jackson, less than a month after acquiring him and three future second-round draft picks in a deal with the Denver Nuggets.
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Warner Bros. Discovery informs NBA it will match Amazon Prime Video's offer to air games

Turner Sports intends to continue its longtime relationship with the NBA. Warner Bros. Discovery informed the league Monday that it will match the $1.8 billion per year offer by Amazon Prime Video.
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Canadian women settle for silver at U17 World Cup after 84-64 loss to U.S.

LEON — It was a big night for North American youth basketball, but Canada came up one podium step short of making it the best night ever.
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Sam Hauser agrees to four-year, $45 million extension with Celtics, AP source says

Sam Hauser agrees to four-year, $45 million extension with Celtics, AP source says

The Boston Celtics locked up another member of their championship core on Sunday, agreeing to a four-year, $45 million extension with Sam Hauser, a person with knowledge of the details said.
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Canada downs Puerto Rico in pre-Olympic men's basketball tune-up game

Canada downs Puerto Rico in pre-Olympic men's basketball tune-up game

ORLEANS — Canada's national men's basketball team wrapped up pre-Olympic play with a 103-93 win over Puerto Rico on Sunday.
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Arike Ogunbowale and Caitlin Clark lead WNBA All-Stars to 117-109 win over U.S. Olympic team

Arike Ogunbowale and Caitlin Clark lead WNBA All-Stars to 117-109 win over U.S. Olympic team

PHOENIX (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale was the dominant scorer on the floor. Caitlin Clark was the best passer. Angel Reese was her usual double-double machine. The U.S.
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Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says

Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley has agreed to a five-year, $224 million contract extension with Cleveland, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday night.
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Bucks sign former Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gary Trent Jr. has left the Toronto Raptors to join the Milwaukee Bucks’ backcourt. The Bucks announced the signing of the 6-foot-5 guard on Saturday. Trent averaged 13.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.
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Lakers shut down Bronny James after back-to-back promising performances

Lakers shut down Bronny James after back-to-back promising performances

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bronny James was a spectator on Saturday after the Los Angeles Lakers determined that they have seen all they need out of the NBA's most talked-about rookie.
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Jazz waive Westbrook as expected to clear his departure, likely for the Nuggets

Jazz waive Westbrook as expected to clear his departure, likely for the Nuggets

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz waived point guard Russell Westbrook on Saturday, creating the opportunity for him to potentially join the Denver Nuggets.
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