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    Russell Westbrook’s career comes full circle with hometown Lakers

    The NBA’s most polarizing and scrutinized star has suddenly found himself on the sport’s biggest stage and brightest spotlight with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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    Knicks’ Nerlens Noel sues NBA agent Rich Paul, alleging ‘indifference’ cost him millions

    Paul, who represents LeBron James and several other NBA stars, is alleged to have refused to "do any work on Noel’s behalf,” including returning calls from teams interested in the center's services.

    • Des Bieler
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    The NBA’s new national TV darlings (and duds)

    While it’s no surprise to see LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant as headliners, this year’s television slate features plenty of new wrinkles.

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    Five things to know about the Wizards’ 2021-22 schedule

    The Wizards will return to a normal 82-game schedule with less back-to-backs and some national TV love.

    Katherine Evans takes over as Wizards VP of research and information systems

    Katherine Evans is the first woman in the NBA to head an analytics or research department.

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    Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope bring specific skillsets to new-look Wizards

    The Wizards needed to address scoring and defense even before they traded Russell Westbrook, but Montrezl Harrell and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are well-suited for those roles.

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    Lakers and Nets highlight Christmas Day games as NBA returns to standard 82-game schedule

    The NBA released some of the marquee games on its 2021-22 schedule, and LeBron James and Kevin Durant will meet on Christmas for the fifth time.

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    A starry draft class delivers on the hype at NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League

    Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes and Jalen Suggs have had impressive moments at the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League.

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    Russell Westbrook may have left, but Wizards GM is quite happy with what came back in trade

    Tommy Sheppard was at the center of the five-team deal that sent Russell Westbrook back home to Los Angeles. But the Wizards' GM was happy with the haul that came back.

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    Kyle Kuzma looks to take next step in D.C. after whirlwind start to career in Los Angeles

    Kyle Kuzma went from a main option to a role player with the Lakers after LeBron James arrived.

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    Spencer Dinwiddie, underappreciated and cerebral, felt the love from the Wizards

    Spencer Dinwiddie, who arrived in Washington on a new three-year, $54 million contract, talked about the rapport he developed with Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard and star guard Bradley Beal.

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    The Nets come out of free agency looking like the title favorites

    Kevin Durant's extension and the signing of Patty Mills give Brooklyn continuity and improve its depth.

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    Heat’s bold move for Kyle Lowry leads a billion-dollar opening day of NBA free agency

    The Miami Heat's bold addition of Kyle Lowry highlighted the opening day of NBA free agency, which saw more than $1 billion worth of agreements in the first 90 minutes.

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    NBA free agency: Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul and Kyle Lowry are the big prizes

    NBA teams can begin negotiating with free agents starting at 6 p.m. Eastern on Monday.

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    NBA draft winners and losers: The Pistons got their star while the Raptors made a curious pick

    Assessing the highs and lows from an NBA Draft night that featured surprising moves by the Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors and more.

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    Wizards draft pick Isaiah Todd bet on himself and took G League route to NBA

    Isaiah Todd was one of three G League Ignite players selected in the 2021 NBA draft.

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    Until they move on from Bradley Beal, the Wizards are just delaying the inevitable

    After trading Russell Westbrook, the Wizards need the courage to take the next step.

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    Wizards trade Russell Westbrook to Los Angeles Lakers

    Westbrook, 32, averaged a triple-double for the fourth time during his career in his lone season with the Wizards.

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    Wizards select Gonzaga’s Corey Kispert with No. 15 pick in NBA draft

    The selection comes on the same night the team agreed to trade Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers.

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    Cade Cunningham goes to the Pistons, leading stellar top five in NBA draft

    Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes went in that order to start a top-heavy 2021 draft.

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    The NBA’s international players and future stars sometimes need an assist from the ‘visa guy’

    Prospective NBA draft pick Jonathan Kuminga is one of the latest players to get help from the league with a visa issue.

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    Wizards GM says Bradley Beal has not requested a trade on eve of NBA draft

    The status of Bradley Beal has been the biggest question mark for the Wizards as Thursday’s NBA draft approaches.

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    Rajon Rondo re-signs with Lakers for another title push

    Rajon Rondo has re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers to pursue another championship ring

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    Grizzlies waive Rajon Rondo less than 2 weeks after trade

    The Memphis Grizzlies have waived veteran guard Rajon Rondo

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    Taking their shot: NBA referees to be vaccinated this season

    NBA referees will all be vaccinated against the coronavirus this season

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    AP source: Cavs getting Markkanen from Bulls in 3-way trade

    A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to acquire restricted free agent forward Lauri Markkanen from Chicago in a three-team trade

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