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LA Clippers guard Norman Powell thriving in ‘biggest year’ of career
Veteran role player earned spotlight in 10th NBA season
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Ball Up Top: Lakers, Fakers, Quakers … Wolves in 5
David Dennis Jr. and Justin Tinsley talk J.J. Redick, LeBron Passive Aggressive Watch and more
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Siblings Ime and Mfon Udoka inspire each other through basketball careers
Houston Rockets coach ‘idolized’ his older sister, now the women’s basketball coach at Beacon College (Fla.)
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Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is carrying brother, family with him in NBA playoffs
After death of Drew Gordon in 2024, Aaron has been getting through via basketball, love of nephews
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Morgan State alum DJ Heat provides the soundtrack for D.C. sports teams
Nicole Mosley also performed during games in Unrivaled’s inaugural season
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Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II changes Game 3 vs. Rockets to dad’s delight
Between coaching Alameda College and in Big 3, Hall of Famer Gary Payton Sr. has reveled in watching his son make big plays
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Ball Up Top: Which NBA playoffs teams are cooked/not cooked?
Sixteen teams are in the first round. Some are already finished.
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Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. shares love of aviation with youth
NBA veteran once wanted to be a pilot, astronaut. Now, he’s fostering interest among minority youth through his foundation.
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NBA celebrating 75th anniversary of first Black draft picks
Nat ‘Sweetwater’ Clifton, Chuck Cooper and Earl Lloyd’s children remember barrier-breaking fathers