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NBA Rumors: Philadelphia 76ers Trade Jahlil Okafor; Is Joel Imbiid to Blame?
The Philadelphia 76ers are struggling at the bottom of the Eastern Conference this NBA season. With practically nonexistent chances of taking over the top spot from the likes of LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers, Derrick Rose's Chicago Bulls and Dwyane Wade's Miami Heat, the Jahlil Okafor squad would be better off rebuilding its roster. However, the rebuilding efforts of the Philadelphia 76ers appear to be more difficult than expected.

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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Open To Anderson Varejao Trade; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Consider Timofey Mozgov Exit
The Cleveland Cavaliers pride themselves of their spectacular roster. Apart from the entry of LeBron James in the NBA championship runner-up squad, several notable basketball stars were also included in the roster. Some of the noteworthy stars are Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. Another NBA star who had been promising upon acquisition is Timofey Mozgov.

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NBA Rumors: Portland Trailblazers' Damian Lillard Rejects LaMarcus Aldridge Path
The Portland Trailblazers lost a renowned member of the team when LaMarcus Aldridge opted out. With nine years of experience with the same basketball squad, the NBA veteran decided to seek his chances outside Portland. Throughout the NBA offseason, Aldridge had choice pickings offered to him by the likes of the New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers. At the end of the day though, the San Antonio Spurs emerged victorious in the bidding.

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NBA Rumors: Ex Los Angeles Clippers Star Lamar Odom Escapes Drug Charges
The estranged husband of Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Khloe Kardashian, former NBA player Lamar Odom, managed to escape a near death experience in 2015. According to the latest reports on his drug binging weekend though, death is not the only thing he freed himself from. Reports are now confirming that former Los Angeles Clippers star also escaped the drug charges purportedly planned to be filed against him.

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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers Sack Byron Scott? Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson's Coach Luke Walton On Kobe Bryant's Radar
The Los Angeles Lakers currently find themselves in the Golden State Warriors-led Western Conference. With a relatively young core, the Kobe Bryant squad has been expected to struggle in finding their footing the NBA season. Understandably, the skills of young stars D'Angelo Russell, Larry Nance, Jr, Julius Randle and Roy Hibbert have yet to be sufficiently honed. However, some fans are pointing out another main concern in the Los Angeles Lakers that should be remedied as soon as possible.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
