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LeBron James (right) sits next to Bronny James on the bench during a game against the Warriors in San Francisco on Oct. 5
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Lakers superstar LeBron James to miss start of season due to sciatica
The Lakers revealed the diagnosis of right-side sciatica after the team's practice on Thursday.
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NBA back in China after six-year absence sparked by democracy tweet
The Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns will play sold-out games on Friday and Sunday in Macao, a special administrative region of China.
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Warriors free agent Jonathan Kuminga agrees to two-year deal
Kuminga's contract includes a team option for the second year that allows the Warriors to pivot toward negotiating a fresh deal with the former lottery pick.
Knicks guard Jeremy Lin looks to pass against the Raptors during a game in Toronto, Canada on Feb. 14, 2012.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 1, 2025
Jeremy Lin retires after 15 years that included ‘Linsanity’ with the Knicks
By Andrés R. Martinez
Lin became a New York icon and inspired a new generation of young Asian American basketball fans.
Wizards guard John Wall during a game against the Suns in Phoenix on Mar. 20, 2013
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Aug 20, 2025
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.
The Celtics logo is seen at midcourt during a game between the Celtics and Cavaliers on Feb. 28.
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Aug 14, 2025
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.
Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox with the ball in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas on March 2
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Aug 5, 2025
Spurs agree to four-year, $229 million extension with Fox
The 27-year-old American becomes a key player in the Spurs' future plans alongside 21-year-old French star big man Victor Wembanyama.
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
BASKETBALL / NBA
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.

Typhoon Halong to cause windstorms, heavy rain and high waves on the Izu islands
Typhoon Halong is moving north near the Izu Islands, with strong winds, high waves and heavy rain expected as it passes early on Thursday, prompting warnings from the weather agency.
Japan to move toward five-year integrated bachelor's-master’s programs
Japan plans to introduce nationwide five-year bachelor's-master's programs to raise graduate school enrollment and train more highly skilled professionals amid a shrinking workforce.
Chemistry Nobel winner Kitagawa says downtime helped him think up new material
Susumu Kitagawa speaks to reporters at Kyoto University on Wednesday after receiving the news that he had been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry the same day.
After 26 years, Komeito may be showing signs it will break with LDP
Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito (left) and LDP counterpart Sanae Takaichi meet in Tokyo on Tuesday.

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Growing families are being priced out of Tokyo’s condo market, forced to choose between downtown convenience and suburban space.
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