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Kentucky leads nation with 26 players on NBA opening-day rosters

The University of Kentucky men’s basketball program leads the entire nation with an impressive 26 former players on NBA opening-day rosters. Duke...

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Boston Celtics reportedly waiving Wenyen Gabriel

The Boston Celtics are reportedly waiving former Kentucky forward Wenyen Gabriel. Gabriel, who just signed with the Celtics a few weeks ago,...

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Darvin Ham wants Anthony Davis to shoot a bunch of three-pointers this season

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Harm wants Anthony Davis to take a bunch of three-pointers during the upcoming season. In fact,...

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Longtime NBA referee Eric Lewis retires in aftermath of burner account controversy

Veteran NBA official Eric Lewis, who has been under fire since May for alleged social media activity, has retired. The NBA announced...

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P.J. Washington lands new 3-year, $48 million deal with Hornets

Former Kentucky forward P.J. Washington has agreed to a new 3-year, $48 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets. Washington averaged a career...

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Sacramento Kings sign Skal Labissiere to partially-guaranteed one-year deal

The Sacramento Kings and former Kentucky forward Skal Labissiere have agreed to a partially-guaranteed one-year contract. For Labissiere, it will be a...

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Former Wisconsin star Frank Kaminsky III recalls the time DeMarcus Cousins made his lung collapse

Former Wisconsin star Frank Kaminsky III told a story on Twitter over the weekend about the time DeMarcus Cousins made one of...

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Murray, Gilgeous-Alexander highlight Canada’s training camp roster for FIBA World Cup

Former Kentucky stars Jamal Murray and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, along with ex-Duke star RJ Barrett were named to Canada’s training camp roster for...

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Atlanta Hawks Acquire TyTy Washington, Usman Garuba from Houston Rockets

On Saturday, the Atlanta Hawks sent the draft rights of Alpha Kaba to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Usman Garuba, former...

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Veteran NBA Referee Under Investigation for Alleged Burner Account on Twitter

Longtime NBA referee Eric Lewis is under investigation by the league over and alleged burner account that made numerous posts defending Lewis...

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Watch: A Look at Jamal Murray’s Unique Story and Lifestyle

Finessin Sports on YouTube has put together a video that takes a look at Jamal Murray’s unique story and lifestyle. The video...

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Memphis suspends Ja Morant over latest gun video

The Memphis Grizzlies have suspended star guard Ja Morant from all team activities after a video showing him holding a gun made...

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Coach K comes out of retirement to take NBA job

Former Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski is coming out of retirement to take a job in the NBA. Coach K will be...

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Three former Kentucky players named to All-NBA Teams

Three former Kentucky Wildcats were named to All-NBA Teams on Wednesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was voted to the All-NBA First Team. Julius Randle...