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Japan crushes New Zealand to set up Asia Cup final against China

Japan crushes New Zealand to set up Asia Cup final against China

SYDNEY (AP) — Five-time defending champion Japan produced another commanding performance at the women’s basketball Asia Cup with a heavy 88-52 defeat of New Zealand in the semifinals on Saturday.
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Oladipo getting traded to Oklahoma City by Miami, source tells AP

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat traded Victor Oladipo back to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night in exchange for future draft compensation, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The move will create a $9.
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VanVleet to Houston; many big names stay put as NBA free agency opens

VanVleet to Houston; many big names stay put as NBA free agency opens

Fred VanVleet bet on himself, and the Houston Rockets are the beneficiaries. On an opening night of free agency where most big names — Kyrie Irving, Draymond Green, Khris Middleton, Kyle Kuzma and more — stayed put, VanVleet is headed to a new home.
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Nets trading Joe Harris, a two-time NBA 3-point leader, to the Pistons, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets are trading Joe Harris, who twice led the NBA in 3-point shooting percentage, to the Detroit Pistons, a person with knowledge of the details said Friday.
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Reports: Fred VanVleet leaving Raptors on three-year, US$130M deal with Rockets

Reports: Fred VanVleet leaving Raptors on three-year, US$130M deal with Rockets

The Toronto Raptors are entering a new era, bidding farewell to stalwart point guard Fred VanVleet, re-signing centre Jakob Poeltl and welcoming German guard Dennis Schroder.
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Suns agree to terms with 6 players to fill out roster behind trio of All-Stars, source tells AP

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns are moving quickly to fill in the roster around their three All-Stars.
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Kyrie Irving agrees to stay with Mavs, Doncic on a $126 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

Kyrie Irving agrees to stay with Mavs, Doncic on a $126 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving wants to run it back with Luka Doncic.
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Cavaliers come out firing in free agency, get deals with LeVert, Niang in first hour of free agency

Cavaliers come out firing in free agency, get deals with LeVert, Niang in first hour of free agency

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers came out firing in free agency. Looking to improve its roster after an illuminating playoff exit, Cleveland agreed to deals with forwards Caris LeVert and Georges Niang in the first hour on Friday.
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Pacers make early splash by agreeing to 2-year, $45 million deal with Bruce Brown, source says

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers tried to acquire a veteran wing before last week's NBA draft. When that didn't work, they shifted to Plan B — free agency.
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Draymond Green staying with Warriors on a new 4-year deal, source tells AP

Draymond Green staying with Warriors on a new 4-year deal, source tells AP

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green is sticking around to chase more championships with the Golden State Warriors after agreeing to a new $100 million, four-year contract, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement said.
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