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Nicolas Batum announces retirement after 18 NBA seasons
Nicolas Batum has announced his retirement after 18 NBA seasons. A mainstay of the French national team, Batum played most of his NBA career with the Clippers, Hornets and Blazers.
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Doc Rivers joins NBC as analyst, says coaching career over
Doc Rivers turned down an offer to become an NBA analyst for NBC after retiring as a player in 1996 because he couldn't promise then-NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol that he wouldn't become a coach.
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Clippers name lawyer John Gibson interim governor
Los Angeles-based trial lawyer John Gibson will serve as the Clippers' interim governor. He will take over for Steve Ballmer, who has been suspended one year following an investigation into salary cap circumvention.
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2026 NBA free agency: Grades for offseason signings, extensions
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Keyonte George's extension with the Jazz.
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The stat that could swing every NBA team's 2026-27 season
Let's dive into the trends, storylines and statistical nuggets that could define the NBA season.
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Raptors honor Kyle Lowry with golden 'GROAT' statue
Lowry also received a key to the city of Toronto and a special dinner to honor his contribution to the franchise.
