Now that we’re in the thick of campaign season, it should surprise no one when endorsements start rolling in for the frontrunners for the 2019-20 Kia MVP. It need not be a solicited endorsement, either. Not in this social-media age where a viral clip does as much as (and, often, more than) any words about …
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Former NBA player, Anthony Morrow, who had a nine-season career with seven different teams, recently sat down with Sekou Smith to discuss various topics. These included his memories of Kobe Bryant and David Stern, why Atlanta isn’t a hot spot for many free agents, and his life after the NBA, among other things. * * …
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NEW YORK — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been fined $25,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court and using profane language during a live television interview, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. The amount of Embiid’s fine also reflects his multiple prior violations of acceptable …
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hornets guard Malik Monk has been suspended without pay for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug program. The suspension starts with the game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night and will remain in effect until he is confirmed to be fully compliant with the program. The Hornets released …
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VILLANOVA, Penn. (AP) — Kyle Lowry was as headstrong as any Villanova star to wear the uniform, and nearly wore out his welcome with coach Jay Wright before he ever hit the court. The two have since become extremely tight, and when Lowry returned for a night in his honor, Wright requested a picture with …
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Forget about Ja Morant and Zion Williamson for a minute. There’s another rookie breaking out in a big way. That would be Chicago’s Coby White, who is on a tear of epic proportions. White scored a career-high 35 points on Tuesday to become the first rookie in NBA history to score 30-plus in three straight …
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Forget about Ja Morant and Zion Williamson for a minute. There’s another rookie breaking out in a big way. That would be Chicago’s Coby White, who is on a tear of epic proportions. White scored a career-high 35 points on Tuesday to become the first rookie in NBA history to score 30-plus in three straight …
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This individual departed from Cleveland to head to Miami, where he secured his first championship. He then returned to his cherished northeastern Ohio, fulfilling a promise of yet another title, before leaving for the Los Angeles Lakers to face a new challenge. He participated in eight consecutive finals, and over the past decade, no other …
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He departed from Cleveland and moved to Miami where he achieved championship status. Then he returned to northeast Ohio, his cherished hometown, and fulfilled a promise by winning another championship. Following this, he transferred to the Los Angeles Lakers to face new challenges. He participated in eight consecutive finals, becoming the NBA player with the …
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Departing Cleveland for Miami, he eventually secured a championship title before returning to his cherished northeast Ohio, where he fulfilled another title promise. He then moved on to the Los Angeles Lakers, ready for a new challenge. He took part in eight consecutive finals, surpassing any other NBA player in the number of games won …
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