During ESPN’s Oct. 15 NBA media call, Chiney Ogwumike, Malika Andrews, and Kendrick Perkins shared why representation and authenticity matter on air and how their work resonates with young Black fans. The NBA will honor trailblazers Chuck Cooper, Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, and Earl Lloyd throughout the season.
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Wolves ‘in the mix’ in stacked conference
The Minnesota Timberwolves open their 2025-26 NBA regular season on the road Wednesday, October 22 at Portland. Here’s what some say about the Wolves’ chances this year: CHRIS FINCH, Minnesota Timberwolves HC – “One of the things we know we have to get better at is our second unit or our non-Rudy [Gobert] defense. I […]
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Black head coaches to face off in 2024 NBA Finals
Two Black head coaches, Jason Kidd and Joe Mazzulla, are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2017, and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes that the Celtics have the advantage.