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Jarnell Stokes Eyes Second Opportunity With Heat Following Brief Stint in China

For Jarnell Stokes, agreeing to a deal with the Miami Heat represents more than just a basketball contract. It represents a second chance, the opportunity to succeed with a world-class…

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REPORT: Lakers Agree to Buyout With Luol Deng

The Los Angeles Lakers and veteran forward Luol Deng have reached agreement on a buyout, according to Chris Haynes of ESPN.com. Deng signed a four-year, $72 million deal with the…

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Nick Young Arrested for Obstruction of Justice in Hollywood

Free agent guard Nick Young was placed in handcuffs following a routine traffic stop in Hollywood Friday night, a witness to the situation confirmed to Def Pen Hoops. The news…

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Miami Heat Sign Free Agent Jarnell Stokes

Free agent Jarnell Stokes has signed a contract with the Miami Heat, the 24-year-old confirmed to Def Pen Hoops in a text message. Stokes played for the Heat during the…

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Jahlil Okafor Opens Up About Body Transformation, Struggle With Anxiety

In a post to his Instagram followers this week, free agent forward Jahlil Okafor opened up about his offseason and struggle with anxiety, crediting Kevin Love and The Players’ Tribune…

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Team World Defeats Team Africa 96-92 in NBA Africa Game 2018

Team World defeated Team Africa 96-92 in the NBA Africa Game 2018 on Saturday, with both teams entertaining thousands of fans while helping communities of South Africa thrive and grow…

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Carmelo Anthony Says U.S. Government ‘Completely Turned Their Backs’ on Puerto Rico

Former NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony sounded off on the United States government this week, saying they completely turned their backs on Puerto Rico after the island was slammed by Hurricanes…

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