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Mista don’t play: Ja Morant and Memphis are holding each other up
A struggling city sees a beacon of hope in its new superstar
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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards: ‘I think I can be as good as anyone’
With his all-around game, the Minnesota guard is establishing himself as a known quantity despite limited national TV exposure
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Suns general manager James Jones signs multiyear contract extension
Jones, a key figure in Phoenix’s resurgence, is proud to be part of progress for Black sports executives
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Cade Cunningham rookie diary: ‘I’m just feeling more comfortable seeing defenses each and every night’
The No. 1 pick in the NBA draft reflects on his time in quarantine, the Pistons’ growing chemistry and the chance to participate in All-Star Weekend
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Former top-10 pick Stanley Johnson is seizing his opportunity with the Lakers
The 25-year-old is trying to jump-start his career in LA: ‘I’m not even anywhere close to my prime, anywhere close to the player that I can be’
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Malcolm Brogdon reflects on MLK’s impact and his family’s connection to HBCUs
The Indiana Pacers guard and his mother, an associate vice president at Morehouse, announce social justice HBCU tour for 60 students
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‘I never thought about giving up or quitting’: Oscar Robertson on MLK’s legacy
For the Basketball Hall of Famer, an early life of segregation and racism shaped his actions for fairness and equality
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Kyrie Irving honors late mom with latest charity sneaker
Proceeds from sales of the shoe to benefit groups in New Jersey and the Dakotas
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Rajon Rondo: ‘I still want to compete at a high level’
The 35-year-old point guard is playing more and growing into a mentor following the trade from the Lakers to Cavaliers