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.
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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.
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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.