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Moriah Jefferson
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Moriah Jefferson

San Antonio Stars 5-6, G

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June 2017
Jonquel Jones
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Jonquel Jones

Connecticut Sun 6-6, F

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June 2017
Blue Chip
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Blue Chip

He may not have won Rookie of the Year, but CARMELO ANTHONY’s first NBA season was responsible for the rebuilding—and rebranding—of the Denver Nuggets.

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June 2017
A Welcome Distraction
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A Welcome Distraction

As we endure a divisive, troublesome shift in American politics, basketball is a solace. And, appropriately, nowhere has that been truer this season than in Washington, DC. 

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June 2017
Harlem's Legendary Holcombe Rucker Park
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Harlem's Legendary Holcombe Rucker Park

The ultimate home for summer basketball is Harlem's Holcombe Rucker Park, whose namesake died 50 years ago but let the game in good hands.

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September 2015
LeBron: Charged Up
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LeBron: Charged Up

LeBron James spent the past year breathing new life into the Cavaliers and the city of Cleveland as a whole, in ways both tangible and immeasurable. The next step? Well, you know.

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October - November 2015
How Stance Became the Official Sock of the NBA
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How Stance Became the Official Sock of the NBA

Against plenty of odds, Stance has become the official sock of the NBA. Here’s a look at how it happened.

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February 2016
Class Is In Session
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Class Is In Session

Unlike most of his peers, Sacramento Kings rookie JUSTIN JACKSON didn’t begin his hoops career at a powerhouse high school. Instead, Jackson was homeschooled until he took off for the University of North Carolina.

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January/February 2018
Color Blind
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Color Blind

During the 2002-03 season, TIM DUNCAN took a blue collar approach to a legendary season that saw him win regular season MVP, a title and Finals MVP—all while rocking the classic black and white Spurs jersey.

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January/February 2018
He Got Next
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He Got Next

Trainer CHRIS BRICKLEY’s “Black Ops” offseason pick-up runs brought out the biggest stars in the NBA and took social media by storm. Here, he explains how he made it happen.

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January/February 2018
Punks: Grindin' My Whole Life
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Punks: Grindin' My Whole Life

A top-5 recruit headed to Duke in 2018, CAMERON REDDISH joins some elite company as the latest blue chip prospect to declare he’s taking his talents to the aptly named Cameron Indoor Stadium.

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January/February 2018
New Found Glory
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New Found Glory

Despite a prolific hoops career at the high school and collegiate levels, BILQIS ABDUL-QAADIR isn’t able to play professional basketball because of her commitment to her religion. Until FIBA changes its antiquated rules against headwear on the court, she’s finding new ways to share her spirit with the world.

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February 2017
Rage & The Machine
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Rage & The Machine

With the enigmatic RUSSELL WESTBROOK now the face of the franchise and young guns STEVEN ADAMS and VICTOR OLADIPO locked up long-term to be his sidekicks, the Oklahoma City Thunder have a brand new core. Beware—a storm is brewing.

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February 2017
Everything I Am
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Everything I Am

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker showed flashes of brilliance last season that indicate an All-Star selection in ’16-17 is within reach. More importantly, the 21-year-old has become one of the most outspoken players in the League when it comes to social issues and giving back to the community, especially in his home city of Chicago.

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October/November 2016
I Got The Juice
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I Got The Juice

JOEL EMBIID’s rookie season was put on hold for years as he struggled through foot injuries and jokes at his expense. Finally healthy, he’s proven in a few short months on the court why he’s the franchise player the Sixers were searching for—and the kind of star personality Philadelphia loves.

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May 2017
Grindin' for the Longest
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Grindin' for the Longest

Like many women’s hoops stars, ANGEL MCCOUGHTRY spends her WNBA offseasons playing more pro ball overseas. Which is why the 30-year-old is stepping away from the Atlanta Dream this coming season.

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May 2017
Mr. Big Shot
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Mr. Big Shot

The impossible dribble combinations. The clutch shots. The sneakers. The hardware. KYRIE IRVING is the hottest player in the NBA right now. The craziest part? The 24-year-old Cavs PG is only just beginning to find himself.

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April 2017
The Backbone
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The Backbone

Midway into his fifth season in Toronto, All-Star PG KYLE LOWRY is the most comfortable he’s ever been in his NBA career. And he’s the ever-competitive, emotional leader of a Raptors team that has designs on avenging last year’s conference finals loss.

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April 2017
Old Man Game
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Old Man Game

THE LEGENDS CLASSIC —a curious and short-lived experiment featuring former, often out-of shape players—helped revitalize the spirit of NBA All-Star Weekend in the ’80s and early ’90s.

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April 2017
Bigger Than You
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Bigger Than You

JAMAICAN BORN-AND-BRED PROSPECT KOFI COCKBURN WORKED HIS WAY TO BECOMING ONE OF THE BEST HS PLAYERS IN THE US AND A STANDOUT IN HIS CURRENT HOMETOWN OF NYC

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October 2018
If You Know You Know
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If You Know You Know

There's no place in the world quite like a new york city on a summer afternoon

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October 2018
Lance Stephenson- Ready For More
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Lance Stephenson- Ready For More

After battling through multiple injuries, 10-day contracts and even being waived over the past three seasons, 28-year-old Lance Stephenson has returned to Los Angeles, where he’s quickly become a fan favorite under the bright Staples Center lights.

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December 2018
Vernon Maxwell- One Hell Of A Hooper
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Vernon Maxwell- One Hell Of A Hooper

Vernon Maxwell was known for his…let’s call it fierceness. But what can’t be ignored is that the Houston Rockets legend and two-time NBA champion was one hell of a hooper.

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December 2018
Are 'The Warriors' The Best Team Ever?
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Are 'The Warriors' The Best Team Ever?

Will the Warriors ever lose? Well, yes but its tough to figure out exactly what it is that will undo the best team in basketball (and maybe the history of basketball) or if itll happen anytime soon. Here, we take a stab at it.

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October 2018
The Windy City Welcomes Winter
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The Windy City Welcomes Winter

Even the basketball players aren’t safe as violence continues to hit CHICAGO’S WEST SIDE. Here, a former coach looks back and wonders if things will ever get any better.

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January - February 2019
Ready For More
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Ready For More

After battling through multiple injuries, 10-day contracts and even being waived over the past three seasons, 28-year-old LANCE STEPHENSON has returned to Los Angeles, where he’s quickly become a fan favorite under the bright Staples Center lights.

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January - February 2019
Swerve On Em
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Swerve On Em

While the Lakers have been getting most of the hometown hype, Clippers rookie PG SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER is steadily proving it’s just a matter of time until he becomes a star for L.A.’s other pro team.

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January - February 2019
Say
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Say

ALLONZO TRIER didn’t storm into the NBA the way you might’ve thought he would had you followed his hype-filled childhood. But he’s kept a level head and is becoming a strong piece of the Knicks’ increasingly bright future.

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January - February 2019
The Skills To Pay The Bills
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The Skills To Pay The Bills

WANT TO BREAK INTO THE SPORTS WORLD? AN ONLINE MANAGEMENT SCHOOL HELPS PEOPLE LOOKING TO MAKE A CAREER IN THE SPORTS INDUSTRY LEARN THE TOOLS NEEDED TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL AGENTS, SCOUTS, GMS AND MUCH MORE.

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July - August 2019
Mann Of The Hour
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Mann Of The Hour

CLASS OF 2019 GUARD TRE MANN’S GAME WILL FEEL FAMILIAR TO ANYONE WHO’S WATCHED THE NBA’S MOST PROMINENT SHARPSHOOTER OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. NOT THAT THAT’S A BAD THING.

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July - August 2019