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Doc Rivers joins NBC as analyst, says coaching career over

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Updated Sep 22, 6:18 AM ET

Doc Rivers turned down an offer to become an NBA analyst for NBC after retiring as a player in 1996 because he couldn't promise then-NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol that he wouldn't become a coach.

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DJ Armstrong Signs With Hornets

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The Hornets have announced the signing of free agent guard DJ Armstrong (via Twitter). Armstrong played last season with UMBC, averaging 16.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 33 games while shooting 46.4% from the field and leading the America East Conference in three-point shooting at 41.9%. He’s the son of former NBA player […]

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Lisa Leslie Grateful For Statue Alongside Lakers Legends

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Updated Sep 22, 10:26 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers are known for having many of the greatest players to ever step foot on a basketball court wearing the purple and gold. The same can be said for their Crypto.com Arena co-tenants the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA and arguably the greatest to ever wear that uniform, and one of […]

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Lajae Jones Signs With Italian Team

Hoops RumorsOutlet infoNBA logoNBAUpdated Sep 22, 6:38 AM ET

Warriors second-round pick Lajae Jones has signed with Pallacanestro Trieste, relays Emiliano Carchia of Sportando. The 22-year-old swingman will be a draft-and-stash for Golden State after being selected with the 54th pick in June. The Warriors will retain his NBA rights as he begins his professional career overseas. After playing his first three collegiate seasons […]

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Los Angeles Sparks Consume the Portland Fire

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Ariel Atkins #7 of the Los Angeles Sparks and Emily Engstler #21 of the Portland Fire look to rebound the ball during the game on September 20, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via...

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Lisa Leslie statue unveiled on Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena

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Updated Sep 23, 5:21 PM ET

WNBA trailblazer Lisa Leslie became the 16th person -- and first Sparks player -- honored with a statue in what's become known as Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena.

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Ronnie Burrell Named Head Coach Of Osceola Magic

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Ronnie Burrell was named the head coach of the Osceola Magic, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The team is the G League affiliate for the Orlando Magic. Burrell was previously named the G League Coach of the Year in 2023 while with the Long Island Nets.

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