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Jeff Zillgitt

@JeffZillgitt

NBA reporter for USA TODAY Sports. Word guy. Food and spirits guy. Fly-fishing guy. IG: jzillgitt

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver addresses Timberwolves sale involving Alex Rodriguez. Says it's not clear to what, if any, extent the league will get involved. Purchase agreement between parties states disputes will go to arbitration/mediation.

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From NBA commissioner Adam Silver:
* In first season of player participation rules (minimum 65 games played) to make All-NBA, win MVP, games missed by star players down 15% in 2023-24.
* NBA will set attendance record this season.
* Silver makes nod to women's college game.

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head coach Doc Rivers said Giannis Antetokounmpo will undergo an MRI & Achilles test.
“So, we’re just gonna hope for the best.”

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Such a smart piece by Jeff Zillgitt on why many people, including the biggest names in the game, find the women’s game more entertaining these days.
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Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung has been named the 2023-24 Kia NBA G League Most Valuable Player. He earned the honor in a vote by the league’s 31 head coaches and general managers.

During the 2023-24 regular season, McClung averaged a G League-high 25.7 points, 4.7 rebounds…

Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung has been named the 2023-24 Kia NBA G League Most Valuable Player. He earned the honor in a vote by the league’s 31 head coaches and general managers. During the 2023-24 regular season, McClung averaged a G League-high 25.7 points, 4.7 rebounds…
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NBA fines 76ers $100,000 for violating injury reporting rules regarding Joel Embiid’s availability in his return from a knee injury. P

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WNBA and Prime Video extend partnership, per news release. Prime will stream 21 games each season, including championship game of WNBA Commissioner’s Cup.

WNBA and Prime Video extend partnership, per news release. Prime will stream 21 games each season, including championship game of WNBA Commissioner’s Cup.
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ESPN Sources: The Hornets have secured permission to interview several assistants for franchise’s head coaching opening: Denver’s David Adelman, Sacramento’s Jordi Fernandez, Boston’s Charles Lee and Phoenix’s Kevin Young. More candidates are expected to be interviewed.

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. LeBron James discusses his new children's book and how it meshes with his life mission.

'It's important for me to continue to spread the positive word to these kids that understand that they can become anything they want.'

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Khaman Maluach, Duke prospect and 2025 projected top-five pick in the NBA draft, takes an incredible journey from South Sudan to Uganda to Senegal to cusp of NBA dream. Here is his story:
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Khaman Maluach, Duke prospect and 2025 projected top-five pick in the NBA draft, takes an incredible journey from South Sudan to Uganda to Senegal to cusp of NBA dream. Here is his story:
usatoday.com/story/sports/n…

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After failing to get an arena deal done in Alexandria for Wizards and Capitals, Monumental Sports and Entertainment, owner of the franchises, reaches deal with D.C. to renovate and modernize Capital One arena and immediate downtown area. D.C. commits to $500 million.

After failing to get an arena deal done in Alexandria for Wizards and Capitals, Monumental Sports and Entertainment, owner of the franchises, reaches deal with D.C. to renovate and modernize Capital One arena and immediate downtown area. D.C. commits to $500 million.
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Jimmer Fredette among familiar names selected for USA men’s Olympic 3x3 basketball team usatoday.com/story/sports/o…

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Jazz guard Kris Dunn suspended two games and Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. suspended one game for their fight in Saturday’s game, per NBA.

Jazz guard Kris Dunn suspended two games and Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. suspended one game for their fight in Saturday’s game, per NBA.
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