Nick Young’s reaction to Jaden Ivey’s unraveling week was not centered on the original controversy alone. In Young’s telling, the most damaging part of the episode was Ivey dragging Stephen …
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Chicago Bulls Cut Ties With Jaden Ivey After Offensive Social Media Rants
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe Chicago Bulls made a decisive move Monday, waiving guard Jaden Ivey for “conduct detrimental to the team” after a series of Instagram videos in which he made anti-LGBTQ remarks …
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Horace Grant Reveals What He Ate Growing Up Poor: “Raccoon Is No. 1”
by Len Werleby Len WerleHorace Grant’s latest story from childhood is striking on the surface because of what was on the plate. But the real point is what it says about the conditions he …
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Michael Jordan’s Comeback Game 31 Years Ago Today, Was The Most Watched Regular Season Game Ever
by Len Werleby Len Werle31 years ago today, on March 19, 1995, the sports world stood still as Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, stepped back onto the court after …
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Raymond Felton Believes Michael Jordan Would Still Dominate Today’s NBA
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasRaymond Felton’s view of Michael Jordan in the modern game is simple: the rules would make an all-time great even more dangerous. In recent remarks that circulated widely online, the …
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Michael Jordan Came Within One Hour From Signing With The Knicks In The Summer Of 1996
by Len Werleby Len WerleOn October 6, 1993, Michael Jordan announced his retirement from basketball, due to a loss of desire to play the game, and the death of his father. The sudden retirement of the …
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Nikola Jokić’s latest trip to Chicago produced a milestone that normally dominates headlines: another triple-double. His 182nd. Moving him past Oscar Robertson into second place on the NBA’s all-time list. …
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Kevin Johnson, Michael Jordan, And The Church Across The Street
There are certain matchups that don’t need scouting reports, only a deep breath. Kevin Johnson says he found out he was getting one of those matchups the way you learn …
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Negative 30 Minutes: Ousmane Dieng And The Most Backwards Trade Timeline In Deadline History
by Len Werleby Len WerleTrade deadline season always produces one or two “wait… what team is he on?” moments. This year’s clubhouse leader might be Ousmane Dieng, whose social-media timeline briefly made it look …
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30 Years Ago Michael Jordan And Magic Johnson Played Against Each Other For The First Time Since The 1991 NBA Finals
by Kano Klasby Kano Klas30 years ago today, on February 2, 1996, basketball fans were treated to a memorable showdown between the Chicago Bulls and the LA Lakers. This game was particularly special as …
