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One day after Lakers star Luka Dončić narrowly avoids serious injury, NBA and Cavs agree to look for solutions to Cleveland’s unique, potentially dangerous court design, with @danwoikesports.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Cavaliers, NBA to discuss changes to unusual raised court after Luka Dončić’s injury
The raised floor in the Cavaliers' arena has long been an oddity — and potential hazard — in the NBA.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:03 AM
One day after Lakers star Luka Dončić narrowly avoids serious injury, NBA and Cavs agree to look for solutions to Cleveland’s unique, potentially dangerous court design, with @danwoikesports.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
NEWS: Cavs, NBA to discuss court changes in Cleveland after Luka narrowly avoids injury. Story with @danwoikesports.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Cavaliers, NBA to discuss changes to unusual raised court after Luka Dončić’s injury
The raised floor in the Cavaliers' arena has long been an oddity — and potential hazard — in the NBA.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:00 AM
NEWS: Cavs, NBA to discuss court changes in Cleveland after Luka narrowly avoids injury. Story with @danwoikesports.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
NBA Europe wants a billion dollars (more, actually) from its London team. The number prices out the London Lions, but there is plenty of room among 9 million people for two teams, if interest goes up, @TheAthleticNBA www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Basketball isn’t a priority in London. The NBA believes it can change that
The British government has historically funded almost any sport — including lawn tennis — more than basketball. But that is changing.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
NBA Europe wants a billion dollars (more, actually) from its London team. The number prices out the London Lions, but there is plenty of room among 9 million people for two teams, if interest goes up, @TheAthleticNBA www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
I spent a week in London, speaking privately with Adam Silver, heads of city and state, deep-pocketed investors, and the London Lions. Here is what NBA Europe wants — and doesn’t want — for foggy Londontown
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Basketball isn’t a priority in London. The NBA believes it can change that
The British government has historically funded almost any sport — including lawn tennis — more than basketball. But that is changing.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:36 PM
I spent a week in London, speaking privately with Adam Silver, heads of city and state, deep-pocketed investors, and the London Lions. Here is what NBA Europe wants — and doesn’t want — for foggy Londontown
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Clippers, team president of basketball ops Lawrence Frank reach agreement on multiyear extension, with @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Resurgent Clippers give executive Lawrence Frank multiyear contract extension: Sources
The Clippers began the season 6-21, but are 15-3 in their last 18 games and have climbed into playoff contention.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Clippers, team president of basketball ops Lawrence Frank reach agreement on multiyear extension, with @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
New: Pau Gasol could have key role in NBA Europe, as well as Saudi PIF. Adam Silver’s league is taking shape
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Pau Gasol could have large role as vision for NBA Europe takes shape
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January 19, 2026 at 7:26 PM
New: Pau Gasol could have key role in NBA Europe, as well as Saudi PIF. Adam Silver’s league is taking shape
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver suggests the sovereign wealth funds that invest in NBA Europe could lead to rule change in U.S. www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
Possible sovereign wealth investment in NBA Europe could change U.S. rules
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January 17, 2026 at 8:05 PM
NBA commissioner Adam Silver suggests the sovereign wealth funds that invest in NBA Europe could lead to rule change in U.S. www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
After what Adam Silver said about Alba Berlin, it’s clear the German team is a frontrunner to be a part of NBA Europe. Here’s how Alba got to that point, @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
Why Alba Berlin is a frontrunner for the NBA’s new European league
Alba Berlin is Germany's most successful basketball team with a youth program that has produced more than 70 pros across the US and Europe.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:13 AM
After what Adam Silver said about Alba Berlin, it’s clear the German team is a frontrunner to be a part of NBA Europe. Here’s how Alba got to that point, @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...
What’s it like to eat at arguably Berlin’s finest restaurant, with the Orlando Magic, while the Pinot flows (at my table) and a soft, heavy snow blankets the streets outside?
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Franz and Moe Wagner, proud products of Berlin, show off hometown to Magic teammates
Paolo Banchero and others braved a snowstorm after a late arrival to show support for the brothers.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:50 PM
What’s it like to eat at arguably Berlin’s finest restaurant, with the Orlando Magic, while the Pinot flows (at my table) and a soft, heavy snow blankets the streets outside?
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The Orlando Magic Wagner brothers hoped to entertain teammates at one of Berlin’s finest restaurants, and I got to tag along. The dinner almost didn’t happen, which made the meal they shared even more special for Franz and Moe
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Wagner brothers, proud products of Berlin, offer Magic teammates a taste of home
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January 14, 2026 at 1:06 PM
The Orlando Magic Wagner brothers hoped to entertain teammates at one of Berlin’s finest restaurants, and I got to tag along. The dinner almost didn’t happen, which made the meal they shared even more special for Franz and Moe
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Here in Berlin, one NBA star about to be traded, and another who is a local hero, both could return from injury Thursday. On the prospects of Ja Morant and Franz Wagner playing — under vastly different circumstances
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Grizzlies say 'chance' Ja Morant plays in Berlin amid NBA trade speculation
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January 13, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Here in Berlin, one NBA star about to be traded, and another who is a local hero, both could return from injury Thursday. On the prospects of Ja Morant and Franz Wagner playing — under vastly different circumstances
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‘Lay it up, Don.’ If the Cavs are going to be a bad rebounding team, then they can’t do the other stuff they did in a narrow, brutal Christmas loss www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Cavaliers' brutal Christmas loss reveals team flaw, slim margin for error
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December 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
‘Lay it up, Don.’ If the Cavs are going to be a bad rebounding team, then they can’t do the other stuff they did in a narrow, brutal Christmas loss www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Cleveland’s Kenny Atkinson is not on the hot seat admits the Cavs’ poor start. The organization is ‘upset’ to be sure, but is viewing what’s gone wrong through a wide-angle lens www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
What I'm hearing about struggling Cavs: Kenny Atkinson's job security, trade deadline
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December 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Cleveland’s Kenny Atkinson is not on the hot seat admits the Cavs’ poor start. The organization is ‘upset’ to be sure, but is viewing what’s gone wrong through a wide-angle lens www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Can the Miami Heat trade Terry Rozier? No clarity from NBA on ‘unprecedented’ dilemma, Silver says www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Miami Heat in limbo with Terry Rozier charged in illegal gambling case
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December 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Can the Miami Heat trade Terry Rozier? No clarity from NBA on ‘unprecedented’ dilemma, Silver says www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Adam Silver says NBA expansion decision coming in 2026, with Las Vegas and Seattle the focus. After years of ‘teasing’ the league is gonna decide whether to go to 32 teams. www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Adam Silver says NBA expansion decision coming in 2026, with Las Vegas and Seattle the focus
The NBA last added a team in 2004, when the Charlotte Bobcats became the league's 30th franchise.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Adam Silver says NBA expansion decision coming in 2026, with Las Vegas and Seattle the focus. After years of ‘teasing’ the league is gonna decide whether to go to 32 teams. www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Move the NBA Cup out of Vegas? It took Christmas longer to catch on than we’re giving this tournament www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Move the NBA Cup out of Vegas? What to know about the future of the tournament
The NBA is considering options beyond Vegas, but changing locations might not do much for an event that is growing anyway.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Move the NBA Cup out of Vegas? It took Christmas longer to catch on than we’re giving this tournament www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
We saw momentous occasions pass between Oklahoma City losses. After dropping the NBA Cup semifinals Saturday, Warriors’ all-time wins record is next target for Thunder www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
After Thunder's 'frustrating' loss at NBA Cup, wins record is next target
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December 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We saw momentous occasions pass between Oklahoma City losses. After dropping the NBA Cup semifinals Saturday, Warriors’ all-time wins record is next target for Thunder www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
There is still about $480K in the table for each player at the NBA Cup, which is about what the new fishing boat costs that Desmond Bane is fixin’ to buy if the Magic win www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
NBA Cup cash is substantial. If Orlando wins, Desmond Bane will buy a boat
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December 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
There is still about $480K in the table for each player at the NBA Cup, which is about what the new fishing boat costs that Desmond Bane is fixin’ to buy if the Magic win www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
NBA Cup cash is substantial — half a mil per player to the winner. If Orlando wins, Desmond Bane will buy a boat www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
NBA Cup cash is substantial. If Orlando wins, Desmond Bane will buy a boat
Prize money has risen each season for the Cup, with total winnings for champion players reaching $530,000 this year.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
NBA Cup cash is substantial — half a mil per player to the winner. If Orlando wins, Desmond Bane will buy a boat www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
NBA Europe’s October 2027 launch is ‘realistic target’ for launch, FIBA official says, but in meantime there is a EuroLeague mess to address www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
October 2027 is 'realistic target' for launch of NBA's Europe league
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December 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
NBA Europe’s October 2027 launch is ‘realistic target’ for launch, FIBA official says, but in meantime there is a EuroLeague mess to address www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
The LA Clippers have experienced turbulence all over the place in this their All-Star season. But they value continuity at the top, and are confident many of their troubles will clear www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
The LA Clippers were supposed to be triumphant this season. They've been a disaster
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December 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The LA Clippers have experienced turbulence all over the place in this their All-Star season. But they value continuity at the top, and are confident many of their troubles will clear www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
The LA Clippers were supposed to be triumphant this season. Instead it’s been scandal, injuries, and losing. Here’s what they plan to do about it www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
The LA Clippers were supposed to be triumphant this season. They’ve been a disaster
With a talented roster and All-Star weekend in their home arena, the LA Clippers were poised to have a great 2025-26 season. What happened?
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December 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The LA Clippers were supposed to be triumphant this season. Instead it’s been scandal, injuries, and losing. Here’s what they plan to do about it www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
James Harden said the Clippers’ problems were ‘not just Chris,’ meaning CP3. ‘It’s a lot,’ Harden said. www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Kawhi Leonard, James Harden learned of Chris Paul decision via social media
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December 4, 2025 at 5:12 AM
James Harden said the Clippers’ problems were ‘not just Chris,’ meaning CP3. ‘It’s a lot,’ Harden said. www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Like others before him, MarJon Beauchamp uses USA qualifier to make NBA case www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Team USA cruises in World Cup qualifying as MarJon Beauchamp makes case for NBA call
Monday night's Team USA blowout over Nicaragua was a Beauchamp showcase. Will NBA teams be interested in him?
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December 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Like others before him, MarJon Beauchamp uses USA qualifier to make NBA case www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
You should have seen MarJon Beauchamp play last night. No, really. What he did for Team USA in a World Cup qualifier was impressive, even if few fans care right now www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
MarJon Beauchamp makes his case for an NBA call during World Cup qualifying
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December 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
You should have seen MarJon Beauchamp play last night. No, really. What he did for Team USA in a World Cup qualifier was impressive, even if few fans care right now www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...