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Magic, Messi to get Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Saturday, 04 January 2025 04:47
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEarvin "Magic" Johnson and Lionel Messi will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony Saturday at the White House.President Joe Biden will bestow the honor to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science.The White House said the recipients have made "exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or…
Sources: Kawhi plans to make season debut Sat.
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Saturday, 04 January 2025 04:47
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard plans to make his season debut Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks at Intuit Dome, sources confirmed to ESPN.The Clippers upgraded Leonard to questionable Friday night, indicating he was set to return to action for the first time since April 26. The team will assess Leonard on Saturday morning.Leonard has been sidelined all season…
Heat suspend Butler, will listen to trade offers
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Saturday, 04 January 2025 04:47
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Miami Heat have suspended star guard Jimmy Butler for seven games for "multiple instances of conduct detrimental to the team."Butler on Thursday night, after scoring only nine points in a loss to the Indiana Pacers, said he had lost his joy playing in Miami."Through his actions and statements, he has shown he no longer wants to be…
The Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat saga escalated quickly -- heres what we know and what could be next
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Friday, 03 January 2025 20:48
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsJimmy Butler's six-season tenure with the Miami Heat appears to be nearing its end. Butler, who led Miami to the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023, was suspended by the team Friday for "conduct detrimental to the team," one day after indicating to the Heat that he would like to be traded.Butler, who arrived at training camp this…
Pels' Alvarado (hamstring) plans to return Friday
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Thursday, 02 January 2025 23:54
EmailPrintNEW ORLEANS -- Pelicans reserve point guard Jose Alvarado plans to play Friday night at home against the Washington Wizards, ending a 23-game absence caused by a right hamstring strain."I will be playing tomorrow for sure. No doubt and I'm excited just to put the jersey back on and go out there and go hoop," Alvarado, who is officially listed…
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