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Could Five Doctors Keep Sixers' Joel Embiid From Being The Next Greg Oden?

Aug 20, 2015 08:21 AM EDT

The Philadelphia 76ers assembled a team of five doctors to work on Joel Embiid's bone-graft surgery on the navicular bone in his right foot in effort to avoid another setback. Doctors Martin O'Malley, Richard Ferkel, Dufetti Fufa, Jonathan Glashow and Sixers team physican Christopher Dodson did the three-hour procedure on Embiid at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

Shaq Says Prime Jordan Beats LeBron One-On-One

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Aug 20, 2015 08:21 AM EDT

Legendary NBA center Shaquille O'Neal sided with Michael Jordan when was asked who would win in a one-on-one with LeBron James if both are in their primes. O'Neal, who was a former teammate of James with the Cavs and had memorable battles with Jordan in the '90s, said he thinks a young Jordan should be chosen, according to CBS Sports.

Wall Feels Paul, Curry, Irving, Westbrook Will Edge Him As Guards For Team USA

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Aug 19, 2015 10:01 AM EDT

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall feels he may fall short of qualifying for United States team to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Wall noted that Chris Paul, Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook will all be nominated ahead of him, making the lineup too crowded at point guard for his inclusion.

New Spur LaMarcus Aldridge Complains San Antonio Makes Him 'Mentally Drained'

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Aug 19, 2015 02:07 AM EDT

LaMarcus Aldridge complained he didn't like having to get used to a new city in San Antonio, home of his new team, the Spurs. Aldridge joined the Portland Trail Blazers at age 20 and left as an unrestricted free agent in July for his new team and city at a ripe 30.

Thunder's Ibaka Having Fun as Grizzlies' Barnes Get Dissed by Rihanna

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Aug 18, 2015 06:39 PM EDT

Oklahoma Thunder center Serge Ibaka wasted no time to troll Memphis Grizzlies guard Matt Barnes after the latter was dissed by Rihanna for insinuating they're dating. Ibaka, who has been beefing with Barnes, savored the moment when Rihanna corrected Barnes.

UFC Middleweight Champ Chris Weidman Eyes Super Fight Against Jon Jones

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Aug 18, 2015 06:34 PM EDT

UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman hopes to one day fight former UFC light heavyweight titlist Jon Jones. Weidman said he will not be leaving MMA without fighting Jones, arguably the greatest fighter ever, and will be waiting for him to come back,

Kings Looking To Trade DeMarcus Cousins To Lakers For D'Angelo Russel?

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Aug 18, 2015 06:34 PM EDT

Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive and Chief of player personnel Vlade Divac denied a report that they are looking to trade center DeMarcus Cousins, presumably with Los Angeles Lakers No. 2 pick D'Angelo Russel. The report by Bleacher Report's Howard Beck said that most of the members of the Kings, including coach George Karl, wanted the All-Star Cousins traded.

China's First NBA Starter and Champion Mengke Bateer Retires Due to Diabetes

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Aug 18, 2015 08:15 AM EDT

Mengke Bateer, the first Chinese player to start in an NBA game and to win a title, has retired due to health issues, mainly diabetes. Bateer, who is from Inner Mongolia, joined the NBA's Denver Nuggets in 2002 after a five-year stint with the Beijing Ducks. It was also wth the Nuggets that Bateer became the as the first Chinese player to start in an NBA game, according to the website Complex. In that game, Bateer scored four points on a 28 percent shooting.

Cocky Roach Says Garcia An Easy Opponent For Pacquiao

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Aug 17, 2015 10:49 PM EDT

Boxing coach Freddie Roach wants eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao's next fight to be with Danny Garcia in an interview with Boxing News Online. bRoach termed the fight against Garcia as "the easiest fight in the f-----g world" and is very sure that his ward can knock out the Puerto Rican.

Jason Richardson Hooks Up with Hawks as Tayshaun Prince Joins T-Wolves

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Aug 17, 2015 10:45 PM EDT

Shooting guard Jason Richardson will join Atlanta Hawks while fellow veteran Tayshaun Prince will sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Yahoo Sports reported that Richardson, a 13-year-year NBA veteran, will sign a non-guaranteed contract. He visited the Hawks on Friday.

Baseball Player David Denson Admits Being Gay While on Verge of Mental Breakdown

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Aug 17, 2015 10:44 PM EDT

Brewers' minor leaguer David Denson became the first active player in affiliated baseball to come out as gay. Denson, 20, told the Journal Sentinel that he told his family and the Brewers in spring training about his sexuality.

Erectile Dysfunction? UFC Legend Anderson Silva Gets In Trouble For Using Sexual Enhancer

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Aug 17, 2015 10:44 PM EDT

UFC superstar Anderson Silva was suspended for one year retroactive to Jan. 31, and fined $380,000 for failing drug tests prior to and after his bout against Nick Diaz. Silva admission that he took a substance for sexual enhancement from a friend from Thailand may have aggravated his case.

Cavs More Dangerous With Tristan Thomson, Says LeBron James

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Aug 17, 2015 10:41 AM EDT

LeBron James said that restricted free agent power forward Tristan Thompson makes them more dangerous in both short and long terms. He made the comment while reminding the Cleveland Cavaliers front office it needs to make re-signing Thompson as No. 1 objective, according to ESPN.

Ex-NBA No. 1 Pick Greg Oden Taking His Disappearing Act to China

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Aug 17, 2015 05:20 AM EDT

Former NBA No.1 draft pick Greg Oden who last played for the Miami Heat is hoping to sign a one-year deal with Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association. One of the biggest busts among No. 1 draft picks in the NBA, the 7'0" Oden will undergo a one-week tryout. Oden hopes to use his stint in China as a springboard for a return to the NBA in the coming years.

Rookie Mistake? Kobe Responds to Russell After Saying McGrady is Greatest Ever

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Aug 16, 2015 02:50 PM EDT

Fans were saying that Los Angeles Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell committed a "rookie mistake" when he tweeted that Tracy McGrady may be the greatest all time basketball player, according to ESPN. They warned that Kobe Bryant will surely be learn about the comment and will create repercussions for the rookie.