LeBron: Hoops can bridge U.S.-China tensions

LeBron James wrote a rare op-ed in Chinese state media this week, pointing to basketball as an avenue for diplomacy amid tensions with the U.S. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} LeBron: Hoops can bridge U.S.-China tensions

Sister of Wolves' Reid fatally shot by boyfriend

The sister of Timberwolves player Naz Reid was fatally shot at a New Jersey apartment complex by her boyfriend, who was charged with murder. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Sister of Wolves' Reid fatally shot by boyfriend

Dončić's 42 leads Slovenia; Georgia ousts France

Lakers star Luka Dončić had 42 points and 10 rebounds as Slovenia held off a fourth-quarter surge from Italy to win 84-77 and set up a quarterfinal match against World Cup winner Germany, while Georgia advanced with a dominant 80-70 win over France. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Dončić's 42 leads Slovenia; Georgia ousts France