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Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell is all geared up to make his return to the team against the Toronto Raptors on Friday.  “Took some time off, unfortunately, but ready to get back out there and contribute,” Russell said, per Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles…

Credit 2022 Getty Images-SCANPIX After a short NBA stint, combo guard Gabriel Lundberg returned to Europe and joined Virtus Bologna, where he found two old friends in the locker room: Toko Shengelia and Daniel Hackett. “It definitely helps to come into a new environment where you have similar faces who can…

Photo: Peter Baba Dallas Mavericks’ basketball prodigy, Luka Doncic, known for his remarkable skills on the court, recently experienced a significant milestone in his personal life. The 24-year-old Slovenian sensation joyfully announced the arrival of his newborn daughter, Gabriela, via a heartfelt post on Instagram. Doncic, celebrated for his dazzling…

Photo: fiba.basketball Olympiacos formally announced the acquisition of Ignas Brazdeikis, and the official statement came with a slight twist. The player has committed to a three-year contract, although the details regarding any potential exit options remain unspecified. Nevertheless, the Greek club has ensured their intention to keep him for an…

In a nail-biting showdown, the Oklahoma City Thunder (53-25) clinched a narrow 121-118 victory over the Charlotte Hornets (19-59) on Sunday night, securing a vital win to break their three-game losing streak. Led by Josh Giddey’s triple-double performance (20 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists), the Thunder triumphed in a tense…

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter Boston Celtics may be open to the return of Blake Griffin, who made a positive impact in the team’s locker room last season. Nonetheless, it seems unlikely that Griffin will rejoin the team at this time as he contemplates his future, a league source tells Adam Himmelsbach…