Carmelo Anthony, now with the Los Angeles Lakers, was the inaugural winner of the award that will be given annually to a current NBA player who pursues social justice, equality, respect, and inclusion.
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Pettigrew to oversee Wolves/Lynx diversity, equity, inclusion
Earlier this month Tru Pettigrew received his second promotion in less than a year as chief diversity and inclusion officer with the Timberwolves-Lynx organization.
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NBA Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits
The grants are part of the Foundation’s third grant round, totaling more than $6 million to 22 organizations around the country.
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College one-and-dones top picks in NBA draft
Since he declared he would leave Oklahoma State early for the pros, Cade Cunningham has been considered the top overall selection in this year’s draft.
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TWolves’ Diversity VP hopes to work himself out of the job
Tru Pettigrew, since last summer, has helped the players through the tough aftermath of George Floyd’s death.
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Rubio leads Wolves past Warriors
The Minnesota Timberwolves came away with a 126-114 victory over the Golden State Warriors Thursday evening at the Target Center.
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Towns, Russell lead Minnesota past Chicago
The Minnesota Timberwolves got 27 points each from Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell leading them to a 121-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
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Imagining a mountainside of legendary Black coaches
If a Mount Rushmore of Black coaches is ever erected, who would be the four faces to grace that mythical mountainside?
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Wolves pass over qualified Black for head coach
It’s “passover” season again for the MN Timberwolves, as they forgo Black coaches to hire Ryan Saunders’ replacement within a 24-hour period.
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New Dream co-owner: ‘Atlanta welcomes powerful women’
The WNBA’s Atlanta Dream is now owned and operated by a three-member investor group, which includes recently retired WNBA player Renee Montgomery.
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Karl-Anthony Towns tests positive for COVID-19
Karl-Anthony Towns is one of many NBA stars in recent days to have contracted the coronavirus.
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The Spencer Haywood story continues: Only one regret
Spencer Haywood found great success in his 12 years in the NBA, but he paid a personal price.
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The Spencer Haywood story continues: Back to basics in Detroit
A continuation of a series delving further into the little known story of Spencer Haywood.
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When will the losing stop?
Yes, the Timberwolves have talent, yet year after year they lose.
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Potential 2020 NBA Draft picks ‘look awfully impressive’
Because this year’s draft is unique due to COVID-19, we asked folk to give us their pre-draft expert analysis.
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Parting tributes to a basketball coaching legend
‘John Thompson made men. He showed them how to be men and showed them how they could make men.’
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Former prep star making his mark in NBA
Former Apple Valley High School boys’ basketball standout Gary Trent Jr is making waves in the NBA.
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NBA forges on to playoffs
The NBA playoffs begin this week in the land of Mickey Mouse and Disney World in Orlando; so far the bubble has not burst.
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The NBA, leading sports in diversity, still falls short
‘I want to see more Black people in positions of power.’
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‘Bubble-Wubble’ contrast a dirty shame
Whether starting later than usual or playing a season under unprecedented circumstances even for the COVID-19 era, the WNBA keeps getting slighted.