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The Sports Business Journal reported the eight-year deal
confirmed by the league Monday would be worth $2.66 billion per
year, increasing the number of games televised exponentially and
adding elements of digital streaming and exclusive content to
partners under the ESPN and Turner Sports umbrella.
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Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said Jameer Nelson will get
the first crack at earning the starting point guard job.
Nelson averaged 12.6 points and 5.4 assists in 10 seasons with
the Orlando Magic before joining the Mavericks this offseason.
Dallas also has veteran point guards Devin Harris and Raymond
Felton.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young underwent successful surgery
to repair a torn radial collateral ligament in the thumb. The
surgery was performed by Dr. Steven Shin of the Kerlan-Jobe
Orthopaedic Clinic.
Young is expected to miss approximately eight weeks.
(Editing by Frank Pingue)
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