Basketball
Hip-Hop 50: A lyrical name-drop is earned, and NBA legend Sam Cassell got it honest
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Monday, 07 August 2023 05:29
Editor's note: In honor of hip-hop turning 50, ESPN tapped the culture's top voices to write about their favorite athlete name-drops in hip-hop history."Imma get Bucks like Milwaukee, cuz like Sam I Cassell" -- Jadakiss on "Put ya Hands Up" (2001) In New York City, we don't applaud effort; we celebrate results. Notable New York Knicks like Larry Johnson and…
Jackson Jr.: Griz need to 'navigate' Ja's absence
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Sunday, 06 August 2023 16:47
LAS VEGAS -- Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. said he and his teammates have little choice but to deal with the absence of Ja Morant across the first 25 games of the upcoming season, but Jackson said Morant will still find ways to impact the team during his suspension."We just gotta navigate it," Jackson said after Team USA's final…
Kerr pegs Brunson as Team USA's 'natural leader'
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Saturday, 05 August 2023 18:16
LAS VEGAS -- Team USA head coach Steve Kerr expected to go through several out of bounds plays to end Saturday afternoon's practice here in Sin City. But, on the second one, the Senior National Team stole the ball from their Select Team counterparts and Jalen Brunson found himself with no one between him and the basket.And when the New…
Sources: Nuggets F Cancar suffers torn left ACL
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Saturday, 05 August 2023 10:02
Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Cancar suffered a torn ACL in his left knee while playing for Slovenia in a World Cup preparation game Friday, sources confirmed to ESPN.Cancar was injured when he landed after a transition dunk in traffic during the loss to Greece. He had to be helped off the floor, and an MRI confirmed that he suffered the…
Cavs' Rubio pauses career, cites mental health
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Saturday, 05 August 2023 08:00
Cleveland Cavaliers and Spanish National Team point guard Ricky Rubio announced Saturday that he was putting his career on hold indefinitely to focus on mental health."I have decided to stop my professional activity to take care of my mental health. I want to thank all the support I have received from the (Spanish national team to understand my decision," Rubio…
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