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CJ McCollum will serve as the new president for the National Basketball Player’s Association. CJ McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers was elected President of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) at Saturday’s Board of NBPA Player Representatives. McCollum replaces Chris Paul, who served as president for eight years.  Introducing the new NBPA President, @CJMcCollum…

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James understands what it’s like being a kid on the outside looking for hope. He’s giving them some. James, who has been committed to helping kids in his hometown through a variety of educational programs, is teaming up with Akron public schools to open the “I Promise School” dedicated to…

Victor Wembanyama and France will take center stage during quarterfinals action in Paris.  • Download the NBA App • Paris Olympics coverage PARIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama is finally about to get a taste of the Olympic spotlight — in the host city. For the first week of the Paris Games, the basketball tournament was played in a…

Giannis is the 4th player over the last 25 seasons to shoot 10% or worse on free throws in a game (min. 10 FTA). MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo has a plan to end his growing struggles from the foul line. “It’s simple,” the reigning two-time MVP said Friday night after making just one of…

The New Orleans Pelicans got off to a rough start this season, losing their first eight games while ranking 29th in the league in offensive efficiency. Anthony Davis was putting up big numbers, but his supporting cast wasn’t very supporting. But things have turned around quickly. The Pelicans are 5-2 since that 0-8 start and…

Deni Avdija lay on the floor for several minutes following the injury. WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Wizards rookie Deni Avdija suffered a serious-looking injury to his right ankle and was taken from the court in a wheelchair on Wednesday night. Avdija landed awkwardly after missing a layup late in the second quarter against Golden State….