Tag: Men’s basketball
Capela is backbone of Hawks — and quite a trash talker, too
ATLANTA — If Trae Young is the unquestioned star of the Atlanta Hawks, then Clint Capela is the backbone.
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Embiid still uncertain to play for 76ers with knee injury
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid's status for Game 1 of Philadelphia's playoff series is still unknown because of a cartilage tear in his knee.
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Marshall AD Mike Hamrick moving into new role at school
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall athletic director Mike Hamrick is stepping down at the end of the month to take on a new role...
The NBA awaits a new champion, and the path is wide open
In this NBA, this much is already clear: There will be a new champion.
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Wizards hire Evans, 1st woman to run an NBA team’s analytics
WASHINGTON — Katherine Evans is joining the Washington Wizards as the first woman to head the research or analytics department of an NBA franchise.
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Bucks’ Jrue Holiday wins Joe Dumars Trophy for sportsmanship
NEW YORK — Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday has won the Joe Dumars Trophy as the NBA player who best represents the ideals of...
Blazers face uncertain offseason after playoff elimination
PORTLAND, Ore. — After a second straight first-round playoff exit, it has become clear the Portland Trail Blazers need more than just the heroics...
Anthony Davis back in Lakers’ starting lineup for Game 6
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis is in the Los Angeles Lakers' starting lineup Thursday night as they face playoff elimination in Game 6 of...
After exit, Lakers hope to run it back with healthier team
LOS ANGELES — After two seasons that felt like one relentless grind interrupted only by a strange championship celebration, the Los Angeles Lakers simply...
Nuggets eliminate Trail Blazers in Game 6 with 126-115 win
PORTLAND, Ore. — Nikola Jokic had 36 points and the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Portland Trail Blazers in six games with a 126-115 victory...
