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NBA to play exhibition game in South Africa Aug. 1

The NBA will play its first exhibition game in Africa this summer. The league and the National Basketball Players Association announced Wednesday that the game will take place Aug. 1 at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Atlanta Hawks to reportedly be sold for $730M

A group led by Ares Management LP’s co-founder Tony Ressler has won the bidding for the National Basketball Association’s Atlanta Hawks, Bloomberg reported, citing three people familiar with the matter.

Rajon Rondo out indefinitely with back injury

If the Dallas Mavericks are going to rally from a 2-0 deficit to overtake the Houston Rockets in the best-of-seven Western Conference playoffs matchup, they might need to climb back into it without point guard Rajon Rondo.

Oklahoma City Thunder fire coach after 7 seasons

The Oklahoma City Thunder fired Scott Brooks as head coach on Wednesday after the team missed the playoffs for the first time in six seasons.

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While UNLV basketball coach Dave Rice has yet to prove March as a month that can define his program as either successful or relevant, he has this recruiting thing going like nobody’s business. He’s no April fool.

Curry, Warriors best bet in West as NBA playoffs begin

While boring, low-scoring games and ugly basketball continue to pollute the planet, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors represent the antithesis. The Warriors are entertainment.

Gorman’s Zimmerman chooses UNLV

Bishop Gorman center Stephen Zimmerman has chosen to continue his basketball career at UNLV. Zimmerman announced his decision on Twitter earlier tonight.

NBA to start HGH testing in 2016 season

The NBA will begin testing for human growth hormone next season, the league and National Basketball Players Association announced Thursday.

Pelicans, Nets round out playoff field

The New Orleans Pelicans charged into the postseason in style. The Brooklyn Nets, meanwhile, needed some help, but they sneaked into the playoff field, too.

How we know people still like LeBron James

When it comes to NBA jersey sales, LeBron James is still the King. James’ return to Cleveland from Miami before this season didn’t impact the popularity of the Cavaliers forward, whose jersey is the top seller for the sixth straight year.

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