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NBA board unanimously approves expansion bids process for Seattle and Las Vegas
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Following anticipation at the March board meetings, the NBA board of governors unanimously approved on March 25 a measure to begin accepting bids for new franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas, with expansion fees projected at $7-10 billion. Commissioner Adam Silver highlighted the markets' strong basketball support, targeting a 2028-29 debut.
MBC Syntainics basketballers secured their third consecutive win, moving closer to avoiding relegation in the Basketball Bundesliga. They defeated Rasta Vechta 90:82.
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Valencia Basket beat Casademont Zaragoza 82-72 in the Copa de la Reina semifinals to advance to the final against Hozono Global Jairis. Rubén Burgos's team controlled the game with strong defense and key contributions from Leo Fiebich and Elena Buenavida. In the other semifinal, Jairis edged Perfumerías Avenida 76-73.
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee late in overtime during Monday's win over the Dallas Mavericks. The team announced Tuesday that he will undergo surgery later this week and miss the rest of the season. Players from both teams watched in horror as Moody was carted off the court on a stretcher.
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Paul George is set to return to the Philadelphia 76ers lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls after serving a 25-game suspension for a failed drug test. He apologized Tuesday for the impact on his team's momentum and said he is ready to take on a larger role. The 76ers have struggled with multiple injuries during his absence.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 134-126 on the road Thursday, pushing their winning streak to eight games. Luka Doncic scored 60 points, while LeBron James posted a triple-double of 19 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. The win came one day after Doncic's 40 points against the Rockets.
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With three weeks left in the regular season, the NBA's 65-game rule is impacting MVP, All-NBA and other award races due to recent injuries. Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung diagnosis puts his eligibility in jeopardy if he misses the April 4 game. Players like Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Edwards have limited wiggle room remaining.
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