Jonathan Kuminga‘s first game with the Hawks on Tuesday was a resounding success, writes Paul Newberry of The Associated Press. In 24 minutes off the bench, the former Warriors forward – who was dealt to Atlanta at the trade deadline – scored 27 points on 9-of-12 shooting to go along with seven rebounds, four assists, and a pair of steals. The Hawks outscored the Wizards by 16 … [Read more...] about Hawks Notes: Kuminga, Young, Johnson
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North Carolina primaries set the table for a heavyweight match to replace Sen. Thom Tillis
North Carolina voters on Tuesday will select nominees for the race to replace Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican who decided not to run again and is openly opposing President Trump, giving Democrats hope they can flip the seat. … [Read more...] about North Carolina primaries set the table for a heavyweight match to replace Sen. Thom Tillis
D’Angelo Russell’s future on the Wizards gets more confusing by the day
D'Angelo Russell's future in Washington remains up in the air as the buyout deadline approaches. … [Read more...] about D’Angelo Russell’s future on the Wizards gets more confusing by the day
Southeast Notes: Bane, Davis, Gardner, Heat, Giannis
It continues to be an up-and-down season for the Magic, who hold a 30-26 record and the No. 7 spot in the Eastern Conference standings. However, as Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (subscription required) writes, they’ve gotten all they could’ve hoped for out of veteran wing Desmond Bane after surrendering a package that included four first-round picks to acquire him last … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Bane, Davis, Gardner, Heat, Giannis
Russia could launch nukes at France and U.K. if they give atomic weapons to Ukraine, says Medvedev
Russia could launch a nuclear strike on targets in France and the U.K. if those countries provide Ukraine with nukes, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Russia could launch nukes at France and U.K. if they give atomic weapons to Ukraine, says Medvedev
