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Knicks guard Jeremy Lin looks to pass against the Raptors during a game in Toronto, Canada on Feb. 14, 2012.
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Jeremy Lin retires after 15 years that included ‘Linsanity’ with the Knicks
Lin became a New York icon and inspired a new generation of young Asian American basketball fans.
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Five-time All-Star John Wall announces retirement
Wall, who will turn 35 on Sept. 6, last played in the league with the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2022-23 season.
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NBA approves sale of Celtics for $6.1 billion
The Celtics are one of the most storied in the NBA's history, with a record 18 championships, the most recent coming in 2024.
Lakers star Luka Doncic speaks during an interview on Saturday in El Segundo, California, after his contract extension was announced.
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Aug 3, 2025
Doncic embraces championship hopes after inking $165 million contract extension
By Rory Carroll
Doncic, 26, arrived in Los Angeles in a stunning February trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks.
Gilbert Arena played in the NBA for 11 seasons and was a three-time All-Star
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Jul 31, 2025
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested in connection with illegal poker games
At his arraignment in federal court in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon, Arenas pleaded not guilty and was released on $50,000 bond.
Lakers guard Luka Doncic (left) moves the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (center) and center Rudy Gobert during the first half of a first-round playoff game at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles on April 30.
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Jul 29, 2025
Lakers' Luka Doncic shows off summer shred in Men's Health
The profile did not mention Doncic's current weight, but photographs showed off his slim look with greater muscle definition in his arms.
Former Kings center Jonas Valanciunas (left) drives to the basket against Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley during the first half at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on April 6.
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Jul 23, 2025
Jonas Valanciunas sets record straight: He will play for Nuggets
Denver acquired Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings earlier this month but the 33-year-old Lithuanian center was more interested in playing overseas for Greek team Panathinaikos.
Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura during a game on April 13
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Jul 20, 2025
Bulls sign Japanese guard Yuki Kawamura
Last season, Kawamura averaged 1.6 points and 0.9 assists over 22 games off the bench for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Bucks point guard Damian Lillard shoots the ball past Trail Blazers shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe during the second half at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon on Jan 28.
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Jul 18, 2025
Deal being finalized to return Damian Lillard to Trail Blazers
Lillard, who turned 35 on Tuesday, saw his season come to an abrupt end on April 27 after a torn left Achilles tendon knocked him out of the rest of the playoffs.
Adam Silver, commissioner of the NBA, at a conference earlier this month.
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Jul 16, 2025
Silver says NBA to study possible expansion beyond 30 teams
The NBA Board of Governors meeting in Las Vegas on Tuesday marked the first time team owners officially discussed expanding the league beyond 30 teams.

Haneda Airport security staff arrested over theft
Tokyo police have arrested a 21-year-old security inspector at Haneda Airport after he allegedly stole cash from a passenger during a baggage inspection.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
SDF spots China’s biggest aircraft carrier for first time
The Fujian aircraft carrier is seen in Shanghai in May 2024 as it leaves for its first sea trial.
White House threatens broad crackdown on liberal groups
FBI Director Kash Patel (right) listens to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
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