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Ex-Clips staffer: Fired for questioning Kawhi care
A former LA Clippers strength and conditioning coach has sued the team, alleging wrongful termination in part for raising concerns about the management of Kawhi Leonard's health and injuries, according to a copy of the lawsuit obtained by ESPN.
Bronny prop to score among most popular ever
Bronny James over/under 0.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook in Tuesday's opener between the Lakers and Timberwolves was not only the most popular NBA player prop of the night, but also one of the most popular ever for the sportsbook.
Guard Murray fractures hand in Pelicans debut
Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray will be sidelined for an extended period of time after fracturing his left hand during Wednesday night's season opener.
Clippers fan 'Wall' baffles KD, but Suns prevail
"The Wall," a feature of the LA Clippers' new arena, the Intuit Dome, baffled Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, but he still managed to score 25 points and the Suns beat the Clippers 116-113 in overtime.
Referee Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling, who was just the third female full-time official in NBA history, has decided to retire, citing knee issues.
NBA investigating 76ers over Embiid participation
The NBA is likely to begin an investigation later this week into the Philadelphia 76ers surrounding the player participation of All-NBA center Joel Embiid, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Bulls' Ball returns: 'Just trying to give good minutes'
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball checked into Wednesday night's game with 6:14 left in the first quarter to mark his first official NBA game since January 2022.
Kerr flaunts Warriors' depth with 12-man rotation
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he "couldn't justify" not using a 12-man rotation in Wednesday night's season-opening win, saying this is "as a deep of a team as I've ever coached."
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