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How LaMelo Ball became the star Puma needed
His new MB.02 signature sneaker looks to follow the breakout success of its predecessor
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Brooklyn Nets’ Ben Simmons has always had David Patrick’s support in his basketball journey
The three-time All-Star and the Sacramento State men’s basketball coach have a bond that has lasted through Simmons’ career triumphs and struggles
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Cleveland Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen is giving to STEM students during Thanksgiving season
The All-Star center has brought his love of science, technology, engineering and math to charity, providing elementary students with meals and a chance to learn
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CJ McCollum diary: ‘Around the holidays, it’s important to share the love and spread the love’
The New Orleans Pelicans guard discusses the team’s growth, life with his family, his business and charity involvement and the recent Kyrie Irving suspension
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Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant discusses teammates Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, why he backed off trade request
The 12-time All-Star spoke about early-season adversity, life, and more
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Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton and his mom are bringing a family recipe to Phoenix restaurants
In collaboration with Fox Restaurant Concepts, the Ayton family’s Caribbean cuisine will raise money for local charity Helping Hands for Single Moms
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Langston and Sabrina Galloway are taking sneakers in a new direction with Ethics
The pro baller and his wife keep it all in the family with their footwear line
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From Kevin Garnett to Karl-Anthony Towns: Being Black in Minneapolis as an NBA player and beyond
In a community still reeling from the police murder of George Floyd, everyone from pro players to local business owners are figuring out what the city means to them
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Brooklyn Nets’ hire of Jacque Vaughn historic for the NBA
There’s high praise for the promotion of Vaughn, who gives the league a record 16 Black head coaches