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Tyrese Proctor’s good old days
Tyrese Proctor would like you to get off his lawn. The Australian guard is in his junior year with Duke, which, in Blue Devil years, makes him eligible for Shady Pines. Folks just don’t stick […]
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Curry takes home MVP at NBA All-Star Weekend
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NBA action tips off this week
The NBA’s 79th season tipped off this week with Tuesday’s opening matchup between the New York Knicks and the defending champion Boston Celtics. It’s an exciting time for basketball fans as not only is the […]
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Ball’s triple-double not enough to overcome Doncic, Mavs
DALLAS — Luka Doncic didn’t have quite the fourth quarter that LaMelo Ball had. The Dallas superstar did plenty to lead a bounce-back win for the Mavericks. Doncic scored 23 points after a rare scoreless […]
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Irving, Rozier duel ends with Nets topping Hornets
NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving scored 33 points, Kevin Durant had 29 and the Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 122-116 on Wednesday night. Seth Curry added 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting to help the […]
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NBA free agency lucrative so far for NC players
A week after the NBA Draft, the league’s veterans step into the spotlight. The NBA’s silly season continues with the official opening of the free agent period. As usual, players with ties to North Carolina […]
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Ball scores 33 points, Hornets spoil Irving’s home debut
NEW YORK — LaMelo Ball had 33 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets spoiled Kyrie Irving’s first home game of the season by beating the Brooklyn Nets 119-110 on Sunday night. […]
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Irving scores 50 as Nets roll over Hornets with ease
CHARLOTTE — Seven-time NBA All-Star guard Kyrie Irving had a performance for the ages in Tuesday night’s matchup between Charlotte and Brooklyn, posting 50 points with six assists as the Nets pulled off a 132-121 […]
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Hornets off to 1st 3-0 start after win at Brooklyn
NEW YORK — LaMelo Ball had a good first three quarters in Brooklyn, then decided it was best if he watched the fourth. Ish Smith was rolling so well that the Rookie of the Year […]
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Hayward, Hornets hand Nets first loss of season
CHARLOTTE — Gordon Hayward gave Hornets fans a little taste of why owner Michael Jordan felt strongly about luring him to Charlotte with a four-year, $120 million contract last month. Hayward, acquired in a sign-and-trade […]