The Portland Trail Blazers closed their practice facility after three people in the organization tested positive for the coronavirus in four days.
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Anthony Davis on his five-year deal with Lakers, sharing workload with LeBron James
After signing his five-year deal with Lakers, Anthony Davis says he pursued long-term security partly because of his history with injuries.
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The Lakers secured a long-term extension with LeBron and a max deal with Anthony Davis, making them NBA championship favorites heading into the season
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Last season, the Pelicans’ Zion Williamson missed the first 44 games rehabbing his knee. He enters the 2020-21 NBA season feeling fully healthy.
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Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard defended former NBA player Nate Robinson for his boxing knockout loss to YouTube celebrity Jake Paul.
Warriors, Wizards begin mandatory workouts with positive COVID-19 tests
The Warriors reported that two players tested positive, while the Wizards said they have one.
Opinion: Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic will be even better in Year 3 with upgrades on roster around him
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NBA releases preseason schedule; champion Lakers will play Clippers twice early
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