Kevin Durant returned to the court Sunday for a preseason game. The next step in his comeback will be matching up with, and beating, the NBA’s best.
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Trail Blazers close practice facility amid positive tests for COVID-19
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Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns enters NBA season with heavy heart: ‘I’ve seen a lot of coffins in the last seven months’
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Anthony Davis on his five-year deal with Lakers, sharing workload with LeBron James
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Opinion: Lakers begin another dynasty with securing LeBron James, Anthony Davis to long-term deals
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