THE CLOCK IS TICKING
Wednesday: Reports emerge that Jimmy Butler has asked to be traded by the Timberwolves.
Monday: Timberwolves are slated to host media day, with all players present for interviews.
Tuesday: Training camp opens.
Sept. 29: Preseason opener at Golden State.
Oct. 15: Deadline for Karl-Anthony Towns to sign his contract extension.
Oct. 17: Regular-season opener at San Antonio.
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The three traditional men's basketball powers have a combined .500 record this season and are all unranked at the same time for the first time in 60 years.
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Tubelis' tip lifts Arizona to 84-82 win over Arizona State
Azoulas Tubelis scored on a tip-in at the buzzer after blocking Remy Martin's shot at the other end, capping Arizona's 84-82 comeback victory over rival Arizona State Thursday night.
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James, Lakers open long trip by beating Bucks 113-106
LeBron James says the results of last season's NBA awards voting didn't provide extra motivation as his Los Angeles Lakers prepared to face Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Sports
AP source: Cavaliers trading Porter to Rockets for pick
The Cleveland Cavaliers are finalizing a trade to send troubled forward Kevin Porter Jr. to the Houston Rockets for a future draft pick, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press on Thursday night.
Sports
Ngumezi lifts Jacksonville St. past Murray St. 85-82
Amanze Ngumezi had 17 points as Jacksonville State edged past Murray State 85-82 on Thursday night.
