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Last week, the Los Angeles Lakers learned that DeMarcus Cousins had torn his ACL, a tragic turn for one of the league’s most beleaguered stars. After the shock wore off, discussion turned toward roster replacements. Over the weekend, one name dominated: Dwight Howard, currently a member of the Memphis Grizzlies but not expected to play for the young team.
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, Aug. 13, 2019 – The Jr. NBA Asia Pacific Boys Team became the first international team to beat a U.S. team in the Jr. NBA Global Championship at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida. Australian guard Donte Nance scored the game-winning basket against the U.S. South Boys Team for a 61-59 overtime win to finish a successful campaign for Asia Pacific.
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In the aftermath of the devastating news that DeMarcus Cousins suffered a torn ACL earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to sign a free agent center sooner rather than later. While they could just sign someone that’s available like Joakim Noah, Zaza Pachulia or Salah Mejri, they reportedly have eyes for a player that’s currently under contract with another team: Dwight Howard.
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Last month, Jimmy Butler was the NBA’s only top free agent to willingly choose a life of star solitude over championship contention. Selecting the Miami Heat instead of the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, or Los Angeles Lakers was at once odd, admirable, and a little vain. It was also on brand.
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich gave his thoughts on the recent mass shootings that have rocked the country on Tuesday.

Over the weekend, 31 people were killed in mass shootings. In El Paso Texas, 22 people were killed when a man walked into a Walmart and started shooting. A day later, another shooter killed nine people in Dayton after he was not let into a bar.

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Since the Toronto Raptors won their first NBA title back in June, Drake and the Larry O’Brien Trophy have been good friends.

The rapper and passionate Raptors supporter — who became an entertaining addition to Toronto’s playoff run via his passionate courtside antics and clever clothing choices throughout the postseason — partied with the trophy and team during their championship parade through the city’s streets.

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