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Villarreal inflicts heaviest defeat of Espanyol in La Liga this season

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Villarreal scored twice in each half to hammer Espanyol 4-1 in La Liga and hand the Catalan club its heaviest defeat of the season on Monday. The result ended a poor run which had seen Villarreal take one point from its previous three games. The win lifted it to equal on points with third-placed Atletico Madrid and seven ahead of Real Betis, although Villareal has a game in hand on both.

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James Harden breaks down why he asked for trade to Cavs

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About two weeks before the NBA trade deadline, LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said the team expected to have a relatively quiet trade deadline. Fast forward to Thursday’s deadline, and both James Harden and Ivica Zubac have been traded from the franchise. The Clippers traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers the Tuesday before […] The post James Harden breaks down why he asked for trade to Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Judge denies Bediako's motion to play for Alabama

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Updated Feb 10, 7:14 PM ET

An Alabama circuit judge on Monday denied Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako's motion for a preliminary injunction, ending the 7-foot center's collegiate eligibility and his season with the Crimson Tide.

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Kevin Durant makes ‘stuck in our ways’ admission on disastrous Suns tenure

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The Phoenix Suns have been one of the surprises of the NBA season thus far, sitting in solid postseason position after many expected this to be a rebuilding year. The rationale for that expectation was the team’s trade of Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets this past summer, ending a disastrous 2.5-year run that amounted […] The post Kevin Durant makes ‘stuck in our ways’ admission on disastrous Suns tenure appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Phoenix Suns expected to waive Cole Anthony after recent trade - Sportando

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Updated Feb 10, 10:14 AM ET

Arizona Sports 98.7’s John Gambadoro reports Phoenix’s backcourt depth could lead to a waiver, allowing Anthony to seek a rotation role elsewhere L'articolo Phoenix Suns expected to waive Cole Anthony after recent trade proviene da Sportando .

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Lakers signing Kobe Bufkin makes sense and was a smart move

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Updated Feb 9, 10:53 PM ET

LOS ANGELES — Before the Lakers’ victory over the Warriors, president of basketball operations/general manager Rob Pelinka told a handful of beat reporters the team would likely fill its 15th and final open roster spot after doing its “due diligence”. A few hours later, the Lakers solidified how they wanted to use the roster slot...

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Injury-depleted Pacers lose Johnny Furphy to torn right ACL

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Updated Feb 10, 4:42 AM ET

The injury-depleted Pacers have been dealt another blow, announcing Monday that second-year forward Johnny Furphy is expected to miss the rest of this season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

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Tatum cleared to practice with G League squad

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Updated Feb 10, 4:34 PM ET

The Celtics said Jayson Tatum would participate in portions of the G League practice at the Auerbach Center in Boston along with teammates Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams before being recalled by Boston.

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NBA Notes: Jazz, Jaren Jackson Jr, Pistons, Nuggets, Lonzo Ball

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Updated Feb 10, 8:35 AM ET

Jazz Jaren Jackson Jr. is officially up and running in Utah. The newly acquired big man made his Jazz debut Saturday against Orlando, posting 22 two points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals in just 25 minutes. He sat during crunch time, along with several other rotation pieces, in what very much looked like […] The post NBA Notes: Jazz, Jaren Jackson Jr, Pistons, Nuggets, Lonzo Ball appeared first on Hoops Wire .

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Kawhi Leonard keeps it real on Ivica Zubac trade to Pacers

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Updated Feb 10, 11:55 AM ET

The LA Clippers made a couple of surprising moves at the NBA trade deadline, first sending star guard James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a trade for Darius Garland. The second move might’ve been even more surprising, with the Clippers trading Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, and a […] The post Kawhi Leonard keeps it real on Ivica Zubac trade to Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Will Wizards’ Trae Young actually play again this season with Anthony Davis out?

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Updated Feb 10, 12:59 PM ET

The Washington Wizards recently made a splash by acquiring Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks at the NBA trade deadline. The move gives Washington two All-Star caliber players to build around in Davis and Trae Young, whom the team acquired from the Atlanta Hawks a month ago. Recently, it was announced that Davis would likely […] The post Will Wizards’ Trae Young actually play again this season with Anthony Davis out? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Spurs’ Stephon Castle living the dream after historic 40-point triple-double

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Updated Feb 9, 9:50 PM ET

The company that Stephon Castle now keeps in NBA history following a 40 point, 12 rebound and 12 assist performance is ridiculous. And it’s not lost on the young San Antonio Spurs star. “Having a game like this is definitely a dream come true.” "Having a game like this is definitely a dream come true…" […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle living the dream after historic 40-point triple-double appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Northwest Notes: Nuggets’ Roster, Youngblood, McCain, Jackson Jr.

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Updated Feb 10, 8:20 AM ET

The Nuggets currently have 13 players on standard contracts and will have to add at least one more by Feb. 19 to comply with NBA roster limits. Coach David Adelman indicated the front office and coaching staff are carefully weighing their options, Bennett Durando of the Denver Post writes. “The conversations we’ve had have been interesting,” […]

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Darko Rajakovic: Scottie Barnes will be NBA Finals MVP

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Updated Feb 9, 10:25 PM ET

Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic praised Scottie Barnes after Toronto’s 122-104 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. “Scottie was good in the third quarter… we ended up having 16 more possessions in this game than them and did really good job in the second half… Scottie was amazing with defense and blocking shots, changing […] The post Darko Rajakovic: Scottie Barnes will be NBA Finals MVP appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Multiple Teams Made Trade Calls On Kawhi Leonard After Clippers' Ivica Zubac Deal

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Updated Feb 9, 11:47 PM ET

Multiple teams contacted the LA Clippers about Kawhi Leonard during the final hour before last Thursday's trade deadline, league sources told The Stein Line. The inquiries arrived after news spread leaguewide that Los Angeles had agreed to send Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers. Los Angeles rejected the incoming interest in Leonard. The Clippers' decision to trade Zubac and James Harden despite a recent 17-4 run has left rival organizations questioning the franchise's direction. Leonard has o...

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid sits vs Portland Trail Blazers to rest right knee - Sportando

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Updated Feb 10, 2:52 AM ET

Joel Embiid did not play against the Portland Trail Blazers to rest his right knee. L'articolo Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid sits vs Portland Trail Blazers to rest right knee proviene da Sportando .

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