Basketball
Nike's 'Mamba Week' to pay homage to Kobe
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Wednesday, 12 August 2020 20:50
To celebrate Kobe Bryant's Hall of Fame basketball career, along with its successful longtime partnership and impact on the athletic industry, Nike will launch "Mamba Week" on Sunday, Aug. 23, which would have been the Los Angeles Lakers icon's 42nd birthday.The following day, 8/24, will celebrate both of the jersey numbers worn throughout Bryant's 20-year playing career. The "Mamba Week"…
Pacers' Warren sits out due to plantar fasciitis
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Wednesday, 12 August 2020 18:18
Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren, one of the stars of the seeding schedule in the NBA's restart, sat out Wednesday's 108-104 win over the Houston Rockets because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot.A source told ESPN that the plantar fasciitis is "not serious" and will not prevent Warren from being ready for the playoffs next week.Pacers coach Nate McMillan…
Nurse lets assistant Griffin run Raptors vs. Sixers
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Wednesday, 12 August 2020 16:43
Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse is letting assistant Adrian Griffin take over the team for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, the team announced about 90 minutes prior to tip-off.Griffin thanked Nurse for the opportunity during pregame media availability."I think [Nurse] is an awesome human being," Griffin said. "He understands that a coach like me needs some reps at being…
Zion to miss rookie season finale with sore knee
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Wednesday, 12 August 2020 15:38
Zion Williamson's rookie season is officially over.The rookie was listed as out for the New Orleans Pelicans' season finale on Thursday night against the Orlando Magic with right knee soreness. Brandon Ingram (right knee soreness) and Jrue Holiday (right elbow soreness) are also out, while Josh Hart (right knee soreness) is listed as questionable.Williamson will miss his third game in…
Thomas to have stolen ASG MVP trophy returned
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Wednesday, 12 August 2020 15:38
The 1984 NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy stolen from Isiah Thomas is being returned after the trophy was listed for auction.Thomas, who spent his entire career with the Detroit Pistons, tweeted Monday that the trophy was stolen from St. Joseph High School the day his high school coach, Gene Pingatore, died on June 26, 2019. Thomas attended St. Joseph in…
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