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      Home > News > Sports > Basketball

    One of the more anticipated NBA debuts has a date

    One of the more anticipated NBA debuts has a date


    New Orleans Pelicans executive vice-president of basketball operations David Griffin, says forward Zion Williamson will take to the court next Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs.

    Having been drafted number one, the Duke freshman's yet to make his professional debut after tearing the meniscus in his knee during pre-season.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     30 Jan: The New Zealand Breakers have kept the NBL playoff door ajar with a 97-95 win over Melbourne United at Auckland's Spark Arena
     29 Jan: The Australian basketball league's game review panel is to investigate 10 players and coaches following the brawl between Adelaide and Brisbane last night
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     Today's News

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     Entertainment:
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     Auckland:
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     Entertainment:
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     Entertainment:
    The boss of the Hollywood sign has claimed that CGI was used in a video showing Sydney Sweeney decorating the landmark with bras 20:01

     Entertainment:
    Keke Palmer has no interest in living with romantic partners 19:31

     Business:
    A 53-year-old man's been arrested and charged in relation to a suspicious fire at a commercial premises on Oruanui Street in Taupo's CBD on Tuesday night 19:17

     Entertainment:
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     International:
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