
You Can Get a Free Chipotle Burrito for Watching the NBA Finals
If you watched game one of the NBA Finals on Thursday, you will have seen more than just the Boston Celtics take an early series lead against the Golden State Warriors. The fast-casual chain restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grille partnered with the National Baske…

NBA Warriors coach: 'When are we going to do something?'
Golden State Warriors' Steve Kerr condemns gun violence and refuses to answer basketball questions.

Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner’s Pretrial Detention, Her Lawyer Says
Ms. Griner, one of the most decorated athletes in women’s basketball, has been held in custody in Russia since mid-February.

Brittney Griner: Players step up calls for basketball star's release from Russian prison
Players intensify their calls for Brittney Griner's release from Russian prison on the 100th day of the basketball star's detention.

Anybody Can Dribble a Basketball. But Few Can Do It Like This.
Three elite dribblers of the past — God Shammgod, Tim Hardaway and Oscar Robertson — share their secrets, and name their favorites now.
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Russian court extends U.S. basketball player Griner's detention - Reuters
A Russian court on Friday extended the pre-trial detention of U.S. professional basketball player Brittney Griner by one month, her lawyer told Reuters.
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Bulls and Pistons to play regular season game in Paris - Reuters.com
The six-time NBA champion Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons will play a regular season game in Paris in January, the National Basketball Association said on Tuesday.

How This Coach Turned an Emotional Season Into a Powerful Book for Kids
Entrepreneur and community leader Miles Davis discusses his new book, 'A Basketball Story.'

At 14, He Fired a Fatal Shot. At 18, He Was Finally Sentenced.
Aaron Nathaniel Jr., who was only 14 when he killed Timi Oyebola, 16, was sentenced after delays that frustrated families on both sides.

Uvalde, Jan. 6, Thrifting: Your Friday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
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Griner's wife breaks silence, urges Biden to get WNBA player home - Reuters
The wife of detained Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) player Brittney Griner has urged U.S. President Joe Biden to help get the twice Olympic gold medalist out of Russia.
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Bucks, Hawks to play two pre-season games in Abu Dhabi - Reuters
The reigning champion Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks will play the first National Basketball Association pre-season games in the United Arab Emirates and the Arabian Gulf this October, the league said on Tuesday.

Sydney Kings end 17-year title drought in front of record crowd - Reuters.com
There was no room for sentiment in Australia's National Basketball League finals as the Sydney Kings swept the best-of-five game series against the Tasmania JackJumpers to snatch the title for the first time since 2005.
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Getting Griner home the 'number one priority' for NBA, WNBA, says Silver - Reuters
National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner Adam Silver said getting WNBA player Brittney Griner home was the "number one priority," after a Russian court extended her pre-trial detention last week.
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U.S. consular officer visited detained basketball player Griner in Russia on Thursday - Reuters.com
A U.S. consular officer visited detained basketball player Brittney Griner in Russia on Thursday but the United States insists that Moscow grant regular access to her and other detainees, the State Department said on Friday.
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U.S. top diplomat spoke with wife of detained basketball player Brittney Griner - Reuters.com
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken with Brittney Griner's wife, assuring her that securing the release of the American professional basketball player detained in Russia is a top priority for the Biden administration, a senior State Department o…

NBA play-offs: Miami Heat-Boston Celtics goes to decider after Jimmy Butler's 47 points in game six
Jimmy Butler scores 47 points - a career play-off high - as Miami Heat beat Boston Celtics 111-103 to send the Eastern Conference finals to a decider.

This basketball-inspired pong game is on sale for $129.99
Summer is right around the corner, and that means a lot of things to different folks. You might be gearing up for camping, picnics, or pre-game tailgates. On the other hand, it's also the perfect time to invite friends and fam over for get-togethers and backy…
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NBA, players union fight lawyer's bid to revive case over agent credentials - Reuters.com
The National Basketball Association and the league's players union have asked the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the dismissal of a lawyer's claim that the two organizations unlawfully conspired to deny his application to become a certified playe…

Former NBA and Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne is shot and killed
Payne, 31, was known for the bond he formed with a young girl who had become ill with cancer. A 29-year-old man has been charged with murder in the Orlando shooting and is in custody.