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The National Basketball Association (NBA) is in danger of "sportswashing" rights abuses through its links with the United Arab Emirates, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday.

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In five seasons, Tyler Herro has already seen a lot. An NBA finals appearance in his rookie season, which was during COVID, but one that was undeniably successful, with the added bonus of a significant contribution in the playoffs. Then a second chance at the big stage in 2023, which he didn't play in because of an unfortunate hand fracture at the start of the playoffs. But he already had a trophy - the 2022 Sixth Man of the Year - when his stint on the bench to boost the Miami Heat's second unit was a resounding success.

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Gregg Popovich, the legendary head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, suffered a mild stroke on November 2, the team announced on Wednesday. The 75-year-old coach, who holds the record for the most wins in NBA history, is currently in rehabilitation and is expected to make a full recovery, though his timeline for returning to the sidelines remains uncertain.

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Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball said Sunday night that he didn’t mean to offend anyone with a comment the NBA said was “offensive and derogatory” while slapping him with a $100,000 fine.

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Jayson Tatum delivered 31 points and 12 rebounds to spark the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics over Milwaukee 113-107 on Sunday despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's 43-point performance for the Bucks.

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Victor Wembanyama became the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points in an NBA game when the 20-year-old Frenchman led the San Antonio Spurs to a 139-130 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. The first overall pick in last year's draft rattled up his career-high 50 points in just 26 minutes and ended the game with 18-29 shooting with eight three-pointers - also a career-high.

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Stephen Curry (36) scored 37 points as the Golden State Warriors spoiled Klay Thompson's (34) return to the Bay Area with a thrilling 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the opening round of the NBA Cup on Tuesday.