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Basketball News for 14 September 2019
U.S. tops Poland to wrap up 7th place at FIBA
ESPN - 14 Sep 2019 13:51
The United States closed out a disappointing FIBA tournament with an 87-74 win over Poland and a seventh-place finish.
NJ to allow Fertitta's casino to accept NBA bets
ESPN - 14 Sep 2019 00:55
New Jersey's governor signed a bill that will allow Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta's casino in Atlantic City to accept bets on most NBA games.
Pelicans add defensive guru Bzdelik to staff
ESPN - 14 Sep 2019 00:39
Jeff Bzdelik, who received credit for the Rockets' defensive turnaround over the past three seasons, has been hired by the Pelicans as an associate coach.
Raptors launch branded hijabs in fan outreach
ESPN - 14 Sep 2019 19:04
The Toronto Raptors say they are the first NBA team to offer an athletic hijab for Muslim women after unveiling the team-branded apparel Friday.
U.S. Defeats Poland at Basketball World Cup. But for 7th Place.
The New York Times - 14 Sep 2019 18:09
When does a victory feel like defeat? When an American team with N.B.A. players exits the tournament without a medal.
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