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👀 Heat, Rockstar Games partner for Grand Theft Auto VI promo
With Grand Theft Auto VI's long-awaited release date set for Nov. 19, the Heat are partnering with Rockstar Games to offer a topical lead-up event the night before.[read more]
Duren relieved to return to Pistons, calls Detroit 'home'
Despite a prolonged negotiation that appeared to turn sour at times, Jalen Duren said he is relieved and excited to return to Detroit.[read more]
Trail Blazers quickly fire new announcer over social media posts from 2012-13
The Trail Blazers hired then on the same day fired Braiden Bell as their play-by-play announcer after a series of inappropriate social media posts from when he was a teenager came to light.[read more]
NBA experimenting with smart basketballs, referee wrist wearables
The NBA is experimenting with smart basketballs and wrist wearables for officials in select preseason games in order to collect data on the review process.[read more]
Spurs forward Harris to miss preseason with calf strain
Spurs free agent acquisition Tobias Harris sustained a calf strain during camp that has him questionable for the team's Oct. 20 season opener vs. OKC.[read more]
Hornets shut down White for rest of preseason after calf strain
Hornets guard Coby White suffered a left calf strain during training camp and will miss the remainder of preseason, the team announced Monday.[read more]
Sources: Clippers' Strus (foot) to be reevaluated in 4 weeks
Clippers wing Max Strus suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot and will be reevaluated in four weeks, league sources told ESPN.[read more]
KAT: 'Don't look good' for Knicks deal before regular season
Karl-Anthony Towns says the chances "don't look good" for him getting a new extension with the Knicks before the start of the regular season.[read more]
76ers lose Hukporti to torn Achilles in blow to center depth
The 76ers' thin frontcourt took a big blow Tuesday after an MRI confirmed backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn right Achilles.[read more]
Five ways new NBA lottery rules could impact this season
How could the changes aimed at circumventing tanking likely affect on-court outcomes this season?[read more]