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Minnesota Timberwolves unveil new uniforms, logo and courts
The Timberwolves' new designs are what the team calls a blend of familiar pieces of franchise history.
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Jalen Brunson, Knicks keep focus ahead of NBA Finals Game 3
If the day before Madison Square Garden's first NBA Finals game since June 25, 1999, was any indication, Monday's Game 3 between the Spurs and Knicks will be a madhouse. But Knicks players are doing their best to stay focused.
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Spurs confident they can dig out of 2-0 hole in NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are remaining confident in their chances despite a 2-0 deficit in the NBA Finals with Game 3 set for Monday at Madison Square Garden.
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With Trump attending Game 3, watch party canceled, NYPD says
As part of enhanced security measures with President Donald Trump attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs on Monday night, there will be no watch party outside Madison Square Garden, the New York Police Department said Sunday.
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Stacey King, 3-time NBA champion with Bulls, dies at 59
Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls who became a fan favorite on their broadcast team after his playing career, has died at 59.
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Sources: 76ers promote Jameer Nelson; Elton Brand taking new role
The 76ers are promoting assistant general manager Jameer Nelson to be team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, making the one-time NBA All-Star the No. 2 executive for the franchise, sources told ESPN.
