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Sports U: Curry says Pinoy fans have different passion for basketball

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 22 01:11 AM

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry cherished his visit to the Philippines because of Pinoy fans' love for the game. Read more »

NBA: Knicks president 'not taking any risks' on Porzingis

Reuters/Field Level Media
Posted at Sep 21 05:59 PM

When Kristaps Porzingis will return to the court at Madison Square Garden is anyone's guess. Read more »

Laker LeBron already in 'mid-season' form, says Magic

Rory Carroll, Reuters
Posted at Sep 21 05:53 PM

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson on Thursday said newly-acquired forward LeBron James is in excellent shape ahead of next week's training camp and will lead an up-tempo offense as the franchise attempts to return to NBA relevancy. Read more »

NBA: Magic praises Lonzo's shot, predicts breakout year

Field Level Media
Posted at Sep 21 11:47 AM

Lonzo Ball worked hard on his shot during the offseason. The young guard's hard work has earned at least one appreciative critic: Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson. Read more »

NBA: Curry, Paul, Wall launch Hurricane Florence fundraiser

Reuters
Posted at Sep 21 10:59 AM

Three star NBA guards have joined forces to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Florence in North Carolina. Read more »

Report: Timberwolves' Butler requests trade

Field Level Media
Posted at Sep 20 10:41 AM

A week before the start of training camp, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler reportedly has requested a trade.  Read more »

Mavs' Cuban to donate $10-M after probe into workplace harassment

Frank Pingue, Reuters
Posted at Sep 20 10:34 AM

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will donate $10 million to women's organisations following a seven-month investigation into sexual harassment allegations within the organisation, the NBA said on Wednesday. Read more »

Report: 76ers to promote ex-center Brand to GM role

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Sep 19 09:47 AM

The Philadelphia 76ers will name former on-court star Elton Brand to fill the team's vacant general manager role, ESPN reported Tuesday. Read more »

Spurs hire Barry as VP of basketball operations

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Sep 18 09:31 AM

The San Antonio Spurs hired former player and television analyst Brent Barry as vice president of basketball operations on Monday. Read more »

Wade back with Heat for final season

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Sep 17 12:45 PM

Dwyane Wade kept his fans waiting to almost the cusp of NBA training camp, but in an emotional video, he told them what they wanted to hear. Read more »

NBA: LeBron tops Sports Illustrated's 100 best players for 2019

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 15 12:36 AM

The Warriors' Kevin Durant and Steph Curry finished 2 and 3, while reigning league MVP James Harden of the Rockets was No. 4. Read more »

Celtics' Hayward: 'My goal is to help us get that banner'

Reuters
Posted at Sep 14 11:30 AM

Gordon Hayward said Thursday he's ready for his Boston Celtics debut, take two. Read more »

Nowitzki impressed with Doncic after scrimmages

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Sep 13 09:39 AM

Dirk Nowitzki said he sees a huge upside in No. 3 overall pick Luka Doncic after watching him in Dallas Mavericks scrimmages this week. Read more »

Thunder ace Westbrook out for month after knee surgery

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Sep 13 06:25 PM

LOS ANGELES - Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, the 2017 NBA Most Valuable Player, will miss the next four weeks recovering from arthroscopic right knee surgery, the team announced Wednesday. Read more »

NBA: Suns' Devin Booker undergoes hand surgery

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Sep 11 05:28 PM

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker underwent surgery on his right hand on Monday and will need approximately six weeks of recovery time, the team announced. Read more »

Britain's Deng joins Timberwolves for 15th NBA campaign

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 11 09:24 AM

NEW YORK - Britain's Luol Deng has signed a one-year NBA deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, becoming the fourth former Chicago Bulls player to join ex-Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau's squad. Read more »

Steph Curry, pinasaya ang Pinoy fans

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 11 02:44 AM

Hindi pa rin maka-get over ang Pinoy fans sa muling pagbisita ni NBA superstar Stephen Curry sa Pilipinas. Read more »

NBA star Steph Curry at UAAP opening

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 08 11:16 PM

NBA superstar Steph Curry addresses the crowd during the opening of University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 81 men's basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday.   Read more »

Ilang Kapamilya stars, PBA players, nakisaya sa pagdating ni Steph Curry

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 08 09:23 PM

Nakisaya ang ilang Kapamilya stars sa paglalaro ni NBA superstar Stephen Curry sa Mall of Asia Arena nitong Biyernes.  Read more »

Nash, Kidd highlight 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame class

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Sep 08 10:00 PM

The 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame class includes a sharp-shooting point guard from Canada and two NBA stars who shared both the rookie-of-the year award and the inductee podium at Friday's ceremony.   Read more »