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Done deal! Trae Young joins the Washington Wizards
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NBA: Done deal! Trae Young joins the Washington Wizards
Point guard and leader of the Atlanta Hawks since being drafted in 2018, Trae Young is traded for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert!/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Ficonsport-153748-0010-1-695b87150ae6b383673804.jpg "Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry hugs his father Dell Curry")
NBA: Stephen Curry and father Dell make NBA history
Dell Curry and Stephen Curry have combined for 2,135 career games played, a record for a father-son duo in NBA history.Jan 5,
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2026 Sporting Calendar: World Cup, Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games and more
Sports Mole brings you its 2026 Sporting Calendar, including the FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games, Winter Olympics and many more.Dec 29,
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NBA: Los Angeles Lakers suffer Christmas horror show against Houston Rockets
Dominant from start to finish, the Houston Rockets came to Los Angeles and hammered the Lakers: 119-96!Dec 26,
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NBA: Departure on the cards at the New York Knicks?
Sparingly used by the New York Knicks, a summer arrival - Guerschon Yabusele - could already be traded.Dec 23,
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NBA: San Antonio Spurs eye mega deal involving Sochan and Johnson
Despite an excellent start to the season, the San Antonio Spurs executives are working behind the scenes to further strengthen the roster.Dec 18,
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The New York Knicks overturn the San Antonio Spurs to win NBA Cup!
Down by 11 points in the third quarter, the Knicks produce their effort at the start of the final period thanks to Mitchell Robinson's rebounding dominance and 25 points and eight assists from NBA Cup MVP Jalen Brunson (124-113).Dec 17,
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NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo saga continues as Bucks sink deeper
Milwaukee were humiliated on Sunday on the Nets' court, 45-point winners, whilst behind the scenes the Giannis Antetokounmpo case has not been settled.Dec 16,
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NBA: Who are the 77 players eligible for trade from this 15th December?
From this 15th December, most players who signed a contract last summer become tradeable. It is the unofficial opening of the NBA transfer period.Dec 16,
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NBA: Despite 48 points from Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors fall at Portland
For the third time this season, the Blazers dominate the Warriors! The Sharpe-Grant duo combine for 70 points to respond to Stephen Curry's 12 three-pointers.Dec 15,
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NBA: San Antonio Spurs brace for departure during trade window
Will the upcoming trade period disrupt the San Antonio Spurs' revival? It is quite possible.Dec 12,
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NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder equal best start in history record
There was no contest between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns, crushed 138-89 for the Thunder's 24th victory in 25 encounters this season, the same start as the Golden State Warriors in 2015-16.Dec 11,
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NBA: Three franchises chase Anthony Davis
Dallas are hesitating to extend Anthony Davis, at the risk of having to trade him, whilst several squad veterans could also be sacrificed depending on results in the coming weeks.Dec 10,
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NBA: Lakers-Spurs Austin Reaves trade talk sends shockwaves through NBA
The Spurs face the Lakers this Thursday 11th December. In parallel, the two Western Conference franchises could well engage in another battle from a distance. That of the Austin Reaves trade.Dec 9,
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NBA: LeBron James puts on a show as LA Lakers see off Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James delivers his best match of the season, being decisive at the end, to overcome the Philadelphia 76ers (108-112).Dec 8,
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NBA: LeBron James sacrifices incredible streak to deliver Lakers victory
After 1,297 consecutive regular season matches with at least 10 points scored, LeBron James finishes with only eight points in Toronto. He however assisted Rui Hachimura on his game-winner for the Los Angeles Lakers.Dec 5,
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NBA: The five hottest cases ahead of the next trade deadline
The trade deadline is not yet officially known. Always placed after the All-Star Weekend, this appointment will be one of the highlights of the 2025-26 NBA season.Dec 4,
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NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo discusses his future with the Milwaukee Bucks
Frustrated by the Bucks' disappointing results, Giannis Antetokounmpo begins discussions with Milwaukee about his future.Dec 4,
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NBA: Nikola Jokic pips Gilgeous-Alexander to Player of the Month award
Nikola Jokic is named Western Conference Player of the Month for October/November, just ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. In the East, the NBA honours Cade Cunningham.Dec 3,
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Nba: Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on track for historic season with Lakers
Between them, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are currently averaging 63.9 points (!) and this is unprecedented for a duo since 1976.Dec 2,
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