Adam Silver was surprised about the Doncic-Davis trade, urges angry Mavs fans to keep faith

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The league’s commissioner also said he wasn’t going to second-guess Dallas’ decision. SAN FRANCISCO — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has a message to those Dallas Mavericks fans who are still angry, two weeks later: He feels your pain. That said, he’s also sure that the Mavericks believe that their decision to trade Luka Doncic to the … Read more

Stephon Castle impressed judges as he made Dunk Contest Finals but Mac McClung takes home third straight title after jumping over car

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McClung needed to be nearly perfect to top Stephon Castle in the final round after Castle followed up a 49.6 with his first dunk with a 50 on his second. SAN FRANCISCO — Mac McClung pulled off four perfect dunks for an unprecedented NBA dunk contest three-peat. The G League star and dunk maven put … Read more

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul disqualified from NBA Skills Challenge

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Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul were disqualified in the obstacle course that features players speeding through stations with various passing and shooting drills. SAN FRANCISCO — Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul made history on All-Star Saturday night. The wrong type of history, that is. The San Antonio teammates were disqualified from the Skills Challenge on … Read more

Scout troop in the Heights celebrates its centennial anniversary, one of the oldest in Houston

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Troop 30, which was born in the living room of its first Boy Scout in 1925, celebrated its 100th anniversary with some of its longtime members. HOUSTON — One of Houston’s oldest scout troops celebrated a milestone on Saturday. Boy Scout Troop 30 originated at 508 Merrill, which has produced over 100 Eagle Scouts in … Read more

Jasper police investigate after Jasper High School coach claims he was assaulted by another coach

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Jasper coach Kwame Spikes is accusing another coach of assaulting him according to Jasper Police Chief Garrett Foster. JASPER, Texas — Jasper Police are investigating a serious complaint by a Jasper High School coach in an incident involving another coach. 34-year-old Jasper coach Kwame Spikes is accusing another coach of assaulting him according to Jasper … Read more