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 Without Bosh, the Heat missed the playoffs last season, finishing
with a 37-45 regular-season record. It was only the second time in
the past 12 years that Miami failed to advance to the postseason.
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Jason Richardson decided that 14 years in the NBA is enough.
Richardson announced Wednesday night on Instagram that he's
retiring. He had signed an unguaranteed contract with the Atlanta
Hawks during the offseason but will not go to training camp.
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The NBA is changing the format for the Finals in 2016 to help with
travel and give players more time to rest.
A new formula introduced by the league abandons the traditional
Tuesday-Thursday-Sunday schedule and includes two days off whenever
travel to another city is required.
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The Golden State Warriors apparently are close to adding veteran Ben
Gordon to compete for a roster spot at training camp.
ESPN.com reported Thursday that a deal could be completed before the
defending NBA champions begin preseason camp. Gordon has been
working out for the team the past few days.
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Indiana Pacers will wear throwback Hickory uniforms, commemorating
the 30-year anniversary of the Academy Award-winning movie
"Hoosiers," for the first time on Nov. 6 at home against the Miami
Heat.
The Pacers announced Thursday that the uniforms will be worn 10
times during the season. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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