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Russell Westbrook is doing this to himself
The struggling former MVP refuses to accept that he’s not what he used to be
Culture
Rockets’ Josh Christopher lands full-circle Jordan Brand shoe deal
After finding a passion for footwear thanks to his older brother Patrick, ‘JayGup’ looks to make his mark on — and off — court with the Jumpman
Sports
Meet Babacar Sane, who ‘represents something a little bit different’ with the NBA’s G League Ignite
The 19-year-old has a chance to make history as the first Basketball Africa League alum to be drafted into the NBA in 2024
Sports
When Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard speaks, Anfernee Simons is listening
Simons, 23, is emerging as a standout guard for Portland in part because of Lillard’s tutelage
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LeBron James, Kevin Durant, James Harden among NBA All-Stars joining Mitchell & Ness ownership group
Fanatics founder Michael Rubin announces expanded ownership which includes Chris Paul, CJ McCollum, Devin Booker, Joel Embiid, Odell Beckham Jr., Rich Paul and Kevin Hart, among others
Culture
Sneaker supply chain issues disrupt another NBA season
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, others, shift release of signature shoes
Sports
Rest in peace, Tony Brown
The longtime NBA referee died following a battle against pancreatic cancer. In his final months, he wanted to share the story of his diagnosis to raise awareness.
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Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham keeping perspective about first NBA coaching job, state of Black executives
Ham knows his team will have to be ‘willing and patient’ while finding chemistry. He also hopes to see more diversity in front offices.
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Michael Porter Jr. grateful in his Denver Nuggets return: ‘My confidence in my game doesn’t leave me’
Riddled by injury so far in his NBA career, Porter Jr. has gained perspective through his faith and working on his mental health