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Dwyane Wade becomes part owner of Utah Jazz - BNC

By: Christina Santi Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade bought an ownership stake in the Utah Jazz, becoming one of the organization's minority owners, the team announced last Friday. The small ownership group includes Wade, majority owner and team governor Ryan Smith and his wife, Ashley; Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes; investor and Accel partner Ryan Sweeney; and the Miller family, who previously owned the Jazz. View this post on Instagram A post shared by dwyanewade (@dwyanewade) The retired basketball star credits Smith, who he met on a golf course in 2019, with his involvement of the team. “As a […]

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Spelman College welcomes $1 million in scholarships from Frank Baker

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Kawhi Leonard says, “It doesn’t matter if we have a statement on the back of our jersey, it’s about doing the work” - Los Angeles Sentinel

Many of the black players in the NBA have dealt with racism their whole lives, says Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard. Now they are using their platforms to fight social justice issues, give back to the community, and educate the people. Racism is nothing new to the 2019 NBA Finals

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Nuggets look to spoil Clippers’ season - Stabroek News

The weight of a Game 7 contest will weigh more heavily on the Los Angeles Clippers, the Denver Nuggets believe. The article Nuggets look to spoil Clippers’ season appeared first on Stabroek News.

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Brooklyn Nets’ DeAndre Jordan Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The center will not be returning when the NBA season resumes in July.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lebron James Unanimously Selected to 2019-20 All-NBA First Team - Houston Forward Times

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James have been unanimously… The post Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lebron James Unanimously Selected to 2019-20 All-NBA First Team appeared first on Houston Forward Times.

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Lakers Sign Ben McLemore - Los Angeles Sentinel

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Ben McLemore, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. The post Lakers Sign Ben McLemore appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.

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NBA Christmas Day Game Schedule Includes Reigning Champs The Los Angeles Lakers

The 2020 NBA Champions will take on the Dallas Mavericks.

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Vince Carter, 43, retires after record 22 NBA seasons

Vince Carter made his retirement official on Thursday, announcing on his podcast that his 22-year NBA career has come to an end. The announcement was largely a formality because the 43-year-old Carter had said many times over the course of this season that this would be his last in the NBA. His 22

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Dunk specialist Carter announces retirement after 22 seasons - Stabroek News

(Reuters) Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter officially announced his retirement from professional basketball yesterday after an NBA record 22-season career during which his high-flying dunks made him one of the game’s top players in his

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Bertram M. Lee and Peter C.B. Bynoe sign an agreement to purchase the National B

Bertram M. Lee and Peter C.B. Bynoe sign an agreement to purchase the National Basketball Associations Denver Nuggets for $54 million. They become the first African American owners of a professional basketball team.

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Pelicans show balanced scoring in routing Thunder - Stabroek News

(Field Level Media) Brandon Ingram scored 20 points to lift the New Orleans Pelicans to a 113-80 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder yesterday. The article Pelicans show balanced scoring in routing Thunder appeared first on Stabroek News.

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Courtside with Clippers – Week 5

In the fifth game of their East Coast road trip, of which they were 3-1 before heading to Barclay’s Center to face the vaunted Brooklyn Nets. Yet the Clippers would be missing their defensive-minded point guard Patrick Beverley, who is still dealing with soreness in his knee. Like many NBA

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Vanessa Bryant Sues LA Sheriff Over Leaked Kobe Crash Photos Taken By Deputies

The department has a history of sharing photos.

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Leonard, Clippers beat Nuggets 96-85, take 3-1 series lead - Black News Channel

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard has the Los Angeles Clippers a win away from the franchise's first-ever trip to the Western Conference finals. They're not celebrating anything just yet. 'We've got a lot of work to do still,' Leonard said. 'We're still fighting.' Leonard finished an

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Jazz C Gobert still not fully recovered from COVID-19

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, the first NBA player to reportedly test positive for COVID-19 and who drew the ire of numerous people when the league initially suspended the season, says he is still not fully recovered more than three months after his original

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Kings F Barnes ‘doing well’ after positive COVID-19 test - Stabroek News

(Field Level Media) Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes said he is “doing well” after testing positive for the coronavirus. The article Kings F Barnes ‘doing well’ after positive COVID-19 test appeared first on Stabroek News.

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Tori Miller Becomes First Female NBA G League General Manager

Share0 (Image: NBA) In a major first, The Atlanta Hawks and its NBA G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, have announced that they have promoted Tori Miller to the

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Angola: National Basketball Team Relieved From Quarantine

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The national senior men's basketball team has been released from the 10-day quarantine they had been submitted after returning from Yaoundé (Cameroon), following their participation in the Afrobasket2021 qualifiers.

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ESPN Says Michael Jordan’s ‘The Last Dance’ Docuseries is Network’s Most-Watched Film Ever

The final viewership numbers for ESPN’s 10-part docuseries The Last Dance are finally in and the sports broadcasting giant has announced that its latest film project has cemented itself in a league of its own at the

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Johnson, Robert Louis (1946 - )

Robert Louis Johnson, founder, chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Black Entertainment Television (BET), is also the majority owner of the Charlotte (North Carolina) Bobcats of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the first African American billionaire. He was born in

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Robertson, Oscar

Robertson, Oscar, 1938–, U.S. basketball player, b. Charlotte, Tenn. Passionately devoted to basketball as a youth, Robertson led his high school team to 45 consecutive victories. After an athletically brilliant college career at the Univ. of Cincinnati, Robertson, known as the Big O, joined the

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All-Star Health and Safety Update - Los Angeles Sentinel

Prior to traveling to Atlanta, Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons had contact with an individual who is confirmed today to have tested positive for the coronavirus. As a result, Embiid (Team Durant) and Simmons (Team LeBron) will not play in tonight’s NBA All-Star

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Herndon, Wanda J. (1952- )

In 1978, Wanda J. Herndon launched her successful career in corporate America when she became the first African American exempt professional and external hire in the Communicator Development Program of The Dow Chemical Company. Later, she made significant contributions at other major

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Jul

31

1952

GRIZZ TRACK: Set for Orlando takeoff; roster moves - TSDMemphis.com

The Memphis Grizzlies head to Orlando on Wednesday (July 8) for the restart of the pandemic-shortened NBA season and a full-speed run at the playoffs. All NBA players have the option to opt out of the restart for various reasons. None of the Grizzlies players has indicated they would not be a part

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Tori Miller Becomes First Female NBA G League General Manager

The NBA G League team the College Park Skyhawks have announced that they have promoted Tori Miller to the title of general manager

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Funny Barack Obama Videos and Viral Clips

Funny Barack Obama Videos and Viral Clips

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11

2017

Former Chicago Bull NBA legend Jerry Sloan dies | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Former Chicago Bulls great and Utah Jazz legendary head coach Jerry Sloan passed away on Friday, May 22 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia at the age of

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What Michael Jordan Told Kobe Bryant During Their Final Game Together

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Durant, Kevin Wayne (1988- )

Kevin Wayne Durant is a professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association (NBA) who played for the Oklahoma City Thunder (formally known as Seattle Supersonics) and who now plays for the Golden State Warriors in

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