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Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura shoots over New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels during the semifinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas on Thursday.
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Hachimura helps Lakers reach final of NBA tourney
The Japanese forward played 21 minutes off the bench in his second game back from nasal surgery.
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Hachimura set to return for Lakers after nasal surgery
The Japanese men's national basketball team star has been out of action since suffering a nasal fracture against the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 22.
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The NBA’s new in-season cup is bringing in viewers
Modeled after cup competitions in European football, the tourney is meant to add some spice to a sometimes bland stretch of the NBA calendar.
The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama shoots over the Mavericks' Grant Williams during their game in San Antonio on Wednesday.
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Oct 26, 2023
Victor Wembanyama scores 15 in NBA debut with Spurs
Wembanyama is a 19-year-old phenomenon considered to be the top NBA prospect since LeBron James.
Victor Wembanyama speaks to members of the media a day before his NBA debut on Tuesday in San Antonio, Texas.
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Oct 25, 2023
'Butterflies' for Victor Wembanyama ahead of NBA debut
By Robin GREMMEL
The gifted No. 1 draft pick will be the center of attention across the league on Wednesday when he takes to the court in San Antonio's home opener.
Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo's new contract will give him the option to remain with the club through the 2027-28 season.
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Oct 24, 2023
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo agrees on contract extension
The Greek star has spent the entirety of his NBA career with Milwaukee since being drafted by the franchise in 2013.
Victor Wembanyama's combination of size and skill has led many to label the Spurs rookie as once-in-a-generation talent.
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Oct 23, 2023
Victor Wembanyama set to take center stage when NBA season tips off
By Rob Woollard
Wembanyama will be attempting to lead San Antonio back to the playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 campaign.
Suns forward Yuta Watanabe is aiming to raise his three-point accuracy from the 44.4% he recorded last season to 50%.
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Oct 10, 2023
Yuta Watanabe ready to make impact for title-chasing Suns
Watanabe arrived in Phoenix this offseason with the assurance of a two-year contract and a clearly defined role.
Suns forward Kevin Durant says he's ready to represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics as he seeks a fourth gold medal.
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Oct 3, 2023
Kevin Durant among NBA stars ready to play for Team USA at Olympics
LeBron James has been a major force behind the scenes in pulling together top players for Team USA, according to some who may join him in the squad.
Steve Kerr, who coached Team USA at the recent FIBA Basketball World Cup, is entering the final year of his contract with the Warriors.
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Sep 26, 2023
Steve Kerr sees future at Warriors despite expiring contract
Kerr has led the Warriors to four NBA championships since taking over as coach in 2014.

North Korean defector plans new life after high-risk escape by sea
Kim, 31, who loaded his family into a homemade wooden boat in May and sailed away from his native North Korea, attends a job fair for North Korean defectors in Seoul while holding a whiteboard that reads "Navigator."
Actors say sexual abuse is a structural problem in Japan’s film industry
Actress Midori Suiren (center), filmmaker Kenzo Kaga (right) and cinematographer Shin Hayasaka attend a news conference in Tokyo on Thursday.
Japan plans to make university tuition free for large families
With the envisioned free university tuition program for families with three or more children, the government hopes to step up its financial assistance to households struggling with education costs.
Starbucks heads for record losing streak as sales concerns mount
Starbucks' stock has fallen for the past two weeks amid concern about "still-slow China data” and sales trends, according to one analyst.
Yayoi Period village remains found on former British Embassy grounds
Remains of a Yayoi Period building found on the former British Embassy property in Tokyo

Podcast

The Climate Action Network holds an event at the venue of the U.N. climate change conferences in Dubai on Sunday to give its 'fossil' award to countries including Japan.
Feeling anxious? Wastewater, heat and Japan’s year in climate

Longform

Tokyo Healthcare University professor Takayuki Mifune explains how he is trying to re-create bonito broth from 1,300 years ago.
The quest to re-create what the Japanese ate 1,300 years ago
By Alex K.T. Martin

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