The NBA’s claim to be 75 years old is drawing challenges.
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Social justice commitment graded in NBA report card
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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Former Gopher great to coach the Stockton Kings
In May, Bobby Jackson was named head coach of the Kings’ NBA G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings.
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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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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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New G League offers a ‘blueprint’ for going pro
‘I feel more of a responsibility, an obligation to prepare them for a lot of things outside of basketball.’
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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: 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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‘A strike for justice’: NBA players forgo playoff game to protest police/vigilante violence
In a move unprecedented in the last 50 years of U.S. professional sports history, the Bucks on Wednesday refused to take the court for their scheduled playoff game against the Orlando Magic.
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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.
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NBA and WNBA lead in diversity and inclusion
The WNBA and the NBA have for several years set the standard for diversity and inclusion in pro sport, consistently getting high marks in racial and gender hiring.
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Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns announces 100K donation to Mayo Clinic for COVID-19 testing
Karl-Anthony Towns announced that he would donate 100K to help the Mayo Clinic increase testing for the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Coronavirus: NBA stars, owners step up to aide laid-off arena workers
NBA stars and owners have stepped up to offer at least $100K to help pay the wages of stadium workers as a result of the NBA shut down.
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George brings good Kobe memories
I was reminded of some cool Kobe memories connected to former Benilde St. Margaret’s and Augsburg University basketball star Devean George.
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Timberwolves lose to Jazz
The Minnesota Timberwolves came up short against Utah Jazz on Wednesday evening losing 103-95.