The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting Detroit Pistons' Malik Beasley to improve their three-point shooting. Beasley, enjoying a career-best season with a 41.8% success rate from beyond the arc, could complement the Lakers' playmakers Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Reuniting with Beasley could enhance their offensive efficiency and boost their championship hopes.
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Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BSF of facilitating illegal border-crossing from Bangladesh, alleging a central government agenda to undermine her administration. She plans to address this with the Centre. The BSF refuted the claims, emphasizing their commitment to their duties at the border. Banerjee also attributed the murder of a local TMC leader to police negligence.
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