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Wembanyama has a rough debut at Madison Square Garden as the Knicks rout the Spurs 126-105
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama saw the retired jerseys, soaked in the atmosphere and quickly understood why his coach and so many others told him Madison Square Garden was the best place to play basketball. “I think no matter how many times I will play here, it will always be...
Mavericks spoil Victor Wembanyama's NBA debut, beat the Spurs 126-119 in the teams' opener
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Luka Doncic had 33 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists and the Dallas Mavericks spoiled the NBA debut of No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama, beating the San Antonio Spurs 126-119 on Wednesday night. “It was fun,” Doncic said. “We knew the whole building was...
Suns docked 2024 second-round pick after league says team violated free agency rules
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns were docked a 2024 second-round draft pick by the NBA on Wednesday after the league said the team violated league rules on the timing of this season’s free agency discussions. The league said the Suns engaged in free agency discussions with forward...
Pelicans exercise options on Murphy, Daniels
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans have exercised a fourth-year option on wing player Trey Murphy and a third-year option on guard Dyson Daniels, securing both former first-round draft choices through the 2024-25 season. Murphy was selected 17th overall in the 2021 NBA...
Victor Wembanyama scores 15 points to lead the Spurs past the Rockets 117-103
Top draft pick Victor Wembanyama scored 15 points in 21 minutes to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-103 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets in preseason action on Wednesday night. The 7-foot-4 Wembanyama missed all five of his shots from the field in the first half, but made...
DePaul hires former Blue Demons and NBA star Mark Aguirre as special assistant to athletic director
CHICAGO (AP) — DePaul has hired former Blue Demons and NBA star Mark Aguirre as a special assistant to athletic director DeWayne Peevy. Aguirre will provide “strategic counsel” to Peevy and will “cultivate partnerships with key stakeholders, community partners, and DePaul...
