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Chet Walker, N.B.A. Champion and Movie Producer, Dies at 84

[ad_1] Walker scored just 10 points in Game 6, though, and he was hospitalized after the Bulls lost Game 7 in Oakland, Calif., with the recurrence of a kidney infection that would later cause scarring and require ongoing medication.In the 2022 interview, Williams said he still regularly heard from Walker, adding: “One thing that eats at him is why the Bulls never retired his number, 25. He’ll say, ‘You and
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Bulls Hall of Famer Chet Walker dies at 84

[ad_1] Bulls Hall of Famer Chet Walker dies at 84 originally appeared on NBC Sports ChicagoBulls Hall of Fame forward Chet Walker has died, NBC Sports Chicago's K.C. Johnson learned on Saturday. He was 84. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report Walker's death.Walker played 13 seasons in the NBA, including his last six in the league with the Bulls from 1969-1975. With the Bulls, he earned four All-Star
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Is Caitlin Clark treated ‘harshly’ or is the WNBA a tough league?

[ad_1] 21 hours agoBy Holly Honderich and Caitlin Wilson, BBC NewsGetty ImagesCaitlin Clark fights for the ball in the fourth quarter during the Indiana Fever's game against the Washington Mystics on Friday.WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark, the women's basketball phenom who has taken the world by storm, created a sea of orange at a Washington arena on Friday night.The city's residents and locals from nearby communities in Maryland and Virginia appeared much more
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‘No panic’ for Mavericks ahead of G2 of NBA Finals vs. Celtics

[ad_1] Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff WriterJun 8, 2024, 02:48 PM ETCloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMBOSTON -- The Dallas Mavericks have proved to be a dangerous team when they're facing an 0-1 deficit in a playoff series. They have a lot of practice.The Mavs' 107-89 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals marked the
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Lawyer: Jontay Porter was ‘in over his head’ with gambling addiction

[ad_1] Jontay Porter, the former Toronto Raptors forward who was given a lifetime ban by the NBA because of a sports betting scandal, was "in over his head" with a gambling addiction, his lawyer said Friday.Jeff Jensen, a government investigations attorney in St. Louis, also said in a statement that Porter is cooperating with investigators."Jontay is a good young man with strong faith that will get him through this. He
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Utah Jazz coaching staff and basketball operations department update – NBA Blog – NBA Basketball Blog

[ad_1] Today, the Utah Jazz announced staff updates within the coaching staff and basketball operations department ahead of the 2024-25 season. Shane Fenske, who previously served as Vice President of Analytics and Insights has been moved into the role of Assistant General Manager. Prior to his time with the Jazz, the Blackduck, Minn., native spent six seasons with the Boston Celtics as a basketball operations and salary cap analyst and
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What Caitlin Clark’s Arrival Could Mean for WNBA’s Business

[ad_1] The business of women’s basketball is booming. And the start of the 2024 W.N.B.A. season has many wondering if the sport is entering a new economic era.The arrival of stars like Caitlin Clark, the former University of Iowa phenom who is now a rookie with the Indiana Fever, has boosted interest and ticket sales. All the league’s teams will fly charter for the first time this season, team sponsorships
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Danny Green recalls Klay’s 2019 Finals injury, Warriors villain tag

[ad_1] Danny Green recalls Klay's 2019 Finals injury, Warriors villain tag originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaIt’s been roughly five years since Klay Thompson tore his ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, and Danny Green still thinks about the pain he caused him, the Warriors and their fan base.Green, of course, accidentally caused the ACL tear when he fouled the Golden State