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Craig Sager is hoping to return to NBA sidelines by November after receiving a rare third bone marrow transplant

Associated Press,Cork GainesSep 1, 2016, 22:53 IST

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Craig Sager, TNT's NBA sideline reporter, has received a rare third bone marrow transplant as he continues his fight against cancer.

"OK, third time's the charm," the 65-year-old Sager said moments after the procedure began Wednesday at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

The AP was granted access to the facility during Sager's treatment. Here's a collection of images chronicling the hours-long process.