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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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    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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    Wizards’ Summer League opener is postponed because of coronavirus protocols

    The Wizards were scheduled to play the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.

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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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    2021 NBA mock draft: Strong top tier includes Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and Evan Mobley

    The post-Blake Griffin Detroit Pistons, post-James Harden Houston Rockets and post-LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for some hope.

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    Giannis Antetokounmpo’s victory is part of a greater basketball moment for Africa

    Giannis Antetokounmpo's Finals MVP award resonated in Nigeria, where his parents are from, and throughout a continent that will always claim one of its distant sons.

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    Milwaukee celebrates NBA championship and ‘Bucks in Six Day’ with a parade

    The parade will conclude at Fiserv Forum, where the Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 to win their first NBA championship since 1971.

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    In an era of superteams, the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo did it the hard way

    Even if this is the only championship that Antetokounmpo and the Bucks win together, it will still feel grand years from now as a singular feat. Some championships weigh more.

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    Milwaukee Bucks win their first NBA title since 1971 as Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 50

    The Bucks clinched the championship with a 105-98 win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday in Game 6.

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    Giannis Antetokounmpo stayed loyal to Milwaukee. His reward? An NBA Finals MVP and a title.

    Antetokounmpo didn’t leave the franchise that drafted him for better weather and brighter lights.

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    No. 1 pick Cunningham hits 7 3s to lead Pistons past Knicks

    Cade Cunningham is making a strong first impression on the NBA

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    With DeRozan and Ball, Bulls eye jump in Eastern Conference

    DeMar DeRozan sees big potential for the Chicago Bulls

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    Thanasis Antetokounmpo (Giannis' brother) staying with Bucks

    Forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo has re-signed with the Milwaukee Bucks

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    Clippers re-sign Nic Batum to complete free agent signings

    The Los Angeles Clippers have re-signed free agent Nicholas Batum, who revived his career during last season’s pandemic-shortened schedule

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    Tre Jones lifts Spurs with go-ahead layup and steal

    Tre Jones made a layup with less than a second remaining to give San Antonio the lead, then had a steal to prevent Charlotte from taking a final shot in the Spurs’ 106-105 victory over the Hornets on Thursday night in the NBA Summer League

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