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10 months

New @chron — “He’s unique, you know. He’s different. He’s Şengün.” I chatted with Tiago Splitter and Alperen Şengün about confident jumpers, Dirk Nowitzki impressions, and a refined routine leading to a Year 3 leap. Fun insight from both. More ⬇

Spins, dunks & Dirk fades: Alperen Şengün's bag of tricks keeps growing

Houston's center continues to be one of the NBA's most inventive offensive players.

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5 years

James Harden not exactly on-board with the NBA’s in-season tournament idea: “Are we in college?”

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Ime Udoka said he wrote 3 numbers on the board today for the Rockets: 17, 20, 22. Houston wins in the last three seasons. Said it’s clear the franchise’s change needs to start this year.

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Spoke with Austin Rivers postgame tonight. He had plenty of thoughts on Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. and the Rockets’ rebuild. “Somebody needs to teach KPJ and Jalen how to play the right way. … They need those vets.” Can check out the full chat tomorrow @chron

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"Major League Baseball is not just another business. It is the national pastime." I spoke with Sen. Bernie Sanders about his fight to stop the contraction of 42 minor league teams for @SInow

Bernie Sanders Q&A: Inside His Fight Against MLB

Bernie Sanders is publicly battling MLB and Rob Manfred to protect the state of Minor League Baseball.

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Harden on his step-back imitators in the NBA: “Im a creator, game changer. I’m here to inspire, whether it’s the youth or my peers.”

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Russell Westbrook on his recent rebounding surge. “I've been BS-ing, leaving it up to Clint when that's a huge part of my game. I'm going to stay locked in on that. ...I feel like I'm the best at that at my position."

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Draymond Green with some extended thoughts on Houston’s rebuild. “It’s very easy to build bad habits. But habits are hard to break. You build bad habits and it kind of becomes who you are “It’s important to try to play the right way.”

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5 years

James Harden won’t be taking the Kawhi route anytime soon “Have you ever seen me not play because of load management?”

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2 years

Jalen Green appears energetic and excited to return to the floor tonight. On the final 22 games of the season: “I actually called coach the other day and was just telling him, like, ‘these last games I’m with you, I’m ready to lock in.” More ➡️

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5 years

Russell Westbrook on his mindset joining the #Rockets : "I'm a positive guy. When I got here I told guys, 'there's gonna be adversity. When adversity hits, whatcha gonna do?' I've been through so many different things. ...My whole mindset has been positive."

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Jalen Green’s last three games: 10 rebounds vs. Hornets 10 rebounds vs. Nets 12 rebounds vs. Lakers Ime Udoka on Green’s effort on the glass: “We showed him a lot of film of him kind of standing and watching. … It’s an effort and focus thing he’s really bought into lately.”

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2 years

Astros bullpen tonight: 12 innings 0 ER 7 hits 22 (!) K's Terrific performance by Luis Garcia. 5 scoreless innings to close it out.

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Green was also complimentary of Tari Eason and K.J. Martin. Detailed a conversation he overheard between the two on the floor ⬇️ “To hear them talking through things like that, you know they’re well coached because what they’re working through is actually the right thing to do.”

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Jalen Green appears proud of forcing a Chris Paul travel tonight: “That’s the ultimate trickster in the league. He be having the refs on his side, he controls the whole game.”

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Justin Verlander and Trey Mancini embrace in the locker room.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo postgame: "We were just trying to find whoever James Harden was guarding.” Harden has allowed just 0.55 points per post-up this season, 0.87 points on all isolations. Perhaps a pregame scouting report would have helped.

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7 years

Sure looks like Jericho Sims came to play today. #HookEm

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Russsell Westbrook reflects on his 11 years in Oklahoma City: “Obviously that place is always going to be very special to me because I grew up there. ...Good organization, great people. Nothing but great things came from me being there.”

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5 years

Did Mike D’Antoni consider leaving James Harden in with 60 points after three quarters? “Nah, you guys would kill me if I did that and he got hurt. I’d kill myself first of all, and y’all would then shoot me.”

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5 years

Bruno Caboclo (and his 7’7” wingspan) warming up for #Rockets practice

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P.J. Tucker arrived at Texas in 2003 as an out-of-shape freshman, struggling to finish drills in front of Rick Barnes. Over 16 years later, Tucker is an NBA iron man and the backbone of the small-ball #Rockets . “P.J. isn’t backing down from anybody.”

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6 months

@matthewkitchen Jalen Green with some fun candor on the chase to catch Golden State: “I’m looking at [the standings] every day. I was watching the Warriors last night.”

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5 years

Touching Kobe Bryant tribute tonight at the Toyota Center.

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Weird sequence here. Harden converts a dunk, ball goes under and back through the net. Basket doesn’t count, Mike D’Antoni and the #Rockets are furious.

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2 years

Trophy and a quick shower for Michael Brantley.

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Jalen Green on matching up against Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. “We one of the best backcourts in the league, too.”

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5 years

James Harden a bit kinder than Russell Westbrook when discussing Patrick Beverley. "I've played with him for a couple years so I know Pat. He competes his butt off, that's why he's in the position that he's in now. I'm proud of him, but tonight was one of those nights."

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10 days

Some fun morning news for y’all @chron : Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta will submit a bid on a WNBA expansion franchise, per a source familiar with the expansion talks. Will the Comets return to Houston later this decade? Learn more ⬇️

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta in 'active' talks on WNBA expansion

Fertitta is now in 'active' talks to revive the Comets and bring the WNBA back to...

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5 years

Russell Westbrook said his hand is feeling better than it was early this season, helping strong stretch: “Finding my rhythm, picking my spots. My hand is better now, hoping I can move with the ball a little better.”

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1 year

Quick news on Ime Udoka’s contract before today’s press conference. Udoka’s deal is worth $28.5 million over four years, according to contract details obtained by @chron . He will earn $6.75 million in 2023-24. Story with further details coming soon.

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7 years

Emotional Eyes of Texas for Shaka Smart and the Longhorns. #HookEm

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4 years

How would John Wall assess his partnership with James Harden thus far? "It's been a little rocky, not going to lie about that. I don't think it's been the best it could be. That's all I can say."

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@mshap2

5 years

Who says Russell Westbrook can’t shoot threes? 35 points tonight. #Rockets lead 101-89.

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4 years

James Harden just made some strange NBA history. Harden now has the most points by any left-handed player in NBA history. He passed David Robinson.

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Mike D’Antoni on James Harden’s 37-point effort after flying back from Los Angeles on Monday. “It’s unbelievable what he can do tired, distracted or not in his routine. He just keeps plugging away.”

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@mshap2

11 months

#Rockets are sending Cam Whitmore to the G League squad in Rio Grande Valley, per a team source. Not exactly sure when the move will be announced. G League season starts Friday.

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@mshap2

2 years

Tari Eason on being passed over for the Rising Stars event. “I had to get it out the mud my whole life. I’m going to continue that mentality wherever I go.”

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3 months

Fun assignment today 👀

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Mike D'Antoni on the coverage James Harden faced against the Clippers: "Two of the best defenders in the league have to go double team James. I find that a little bit interesting."

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2 years

Source inside the Rockets says the market for Gordon is “heating up.” Appears to be two “motivated” suitors. Looks like Wednesday night was Gordon’s last game with Houston.

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Increasing likelihood that Rockets trade Eric Gordon today. Not finalized but recent movement to move on from longtime Rocket veteran.

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5 years

Who needs MVPs when Thabo Sefolosha is banking in transition jumpers? Russell Westbrook and the #Rockets bench loving it. Houston leads 54-43.

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4 years

Russell Westbrook continues to step up during the COVID-19 crisis. #Rockets point guard will donate 650 laptops to Houston students in a partnership with Houston mayor @SylvesterTurner .

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4 years

Russell Westbrook in clutch situations this season: 51% from the field 120.7 offensive rating +58 in 100 minutes #Rockets point guard delivered once again on Sunday. 8 points, 1 assist, 4-4 from the line in the final three minutes.

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Michael Shapiro

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7 years

Your 2017 Texas Bowl Champions, @TexasFootball .

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5 years

James Harden just passed Russell Westbrook on the all-time scoring list with a step-back three Current all-time leaderboard: 54. Gail Goodrich - 19,181 55. James Harden - 19,088 56. Russell Westbrook - 19,085 57. Reggie Theus - 19,015

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1 year

New @chron : How did a neuroscientist working in ‘bioinformatics’ find himself on the Astros’ R&D staff? Meet Stuff+ creator Max Bay, one of the many behind-the-scenes people fueling Houston’s current dynastic run.

Meet the former neuroscientist taking Astros' R&D to new heights

How Max Bay went from fan to key member of Houston's research and development team.

www.chron.com

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@mshap2

5 years

Beautiful outlet from James Harden leads to a Russell Westbrook jam. #Rockets have their biggest lead of the night at 71-60.

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4 years

New @SInow : It’s been 10 years since @jimmerfredette took college basketball by storm. I caught up with the former BYU star to look back at one of the most delightful single seasons in NCAA history.

Remembering Jimmer Mania, 10 Years Later

Jimmer Fredette's sensational senior season at BYU offered a window into the future of college basketball.

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10 months

Dillon Brooks frustrated by the #Rockets whistle vs Lakers. Brooks on Ime Udoka’s spat with LeBron and the subsequent ejection: “Terrible group out there that was reffing, they lost control of the game. …That’s what you get from inconsistent refs is a whole bunch of nonsense.”

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2 years

Jonathan Kuminga starting tonight for Golden State. Wrote about his standing as a potential playoff x-factor back in February.

Warriors Rookie Jonathan Kuminga Is a Rising Star

Golden State’s first-year phenom will take part in the All-Star Weekend festivities, but he’s aiming much higher.

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5 years

Russell Westbrook in his last eight games: 29.8 PPG 8.1 RPG 8.1 APG 51.9 FG% The #Rockets are letting Westbrook be Westbrook, and the decision is paying major dividends. "That's why he's an MVP. ...He's figured it out"

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2 years

James “Mattress Mack” McIngvale throws out the first pitch. Game 6 starting shortly.

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5 years

Austin Rivers and Tyson Chandler react to Kobe Bryant’s death. Muted crowd at the Pepsi Center to open this one. Fans observed moment of silence before tip-off.

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7 months

New @chron : The #Rockets are considering a lineup change. Why that’s not such a bad thing for Jalen Green, and why Amen Thompson is the right player to fill to role.

The Rockets are in freefall. Could lineup changes save the season?

Houston coach Ime Udoka could shake things up after the All-Star Break.

www.chron.com

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5 years

In this week's @SInow – I spoke to Jeopardy! champion James Holzhauer about his life as a sports gambler. Read the full interview here:

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2 years

World Series champion Trey Mancini. Less than three years removed from a colon cancer diagnosis. Terrific story.

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4 years

Russell Westbrook continues to give back to the community during the COVID-19 crisis. The #Rockets point guard delivered meals to hospital workers at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles.

Westbrook Delivers Meals to Nurses at Los Angeles Hospital

Westbrook: "Extremely humbling to be able to do this and we appreciate all your hard work during this time. Thank you for all that you do!"

www.si.com

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5 years

James Harden won his second straight Western Conference Player of the Week award today Harden's past week: 44.8 ppg 6.8 apg 40% 3P% +12.3 net rating 4–0 Monday marks Harden's third back-to-back Player of the Week honor. He went back-to-back in Feb. 2018 and March 2014

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Russell Westbrook with the absolute hammer on Rudy Gobert.

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5 years

Westbrook, furious to the rim. #Rockets

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6 years

Quick personal note: I’ll be starting a new job on July 23, joining @SInow as a breaking news writer! Thanks to all who have followed my Longhorns coverage over the past three years. It’s been a great ride, but I couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter in NYC.

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2 years

Hello everyone! Told y’all I’d be back soon. Thrilled to announce I am joining @chron and @HoustonChron , covering the Rockets, Astros and every other team in town. We’ll kick things off at Rockets media day here at the Toyota Center. Follow along for updates.

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3 years

New @SInow — Mark Adams never thought he’d get the top job in Lubbock. Now 65, the son of west Texas has the Red Raiders in contention for another Big 12 crown. “We represent the people of this area. I just hope we can make them proud.”

Mark Adams’s Career Comes Full Circle at Texas Tech

Holding the job he coveted for decades, the stage is set for a visit from Chris Beard and Texas.

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On the cover of this month’s @SInow Luka Dončić is arguably the most decorated 22-year-old in basketball history. Can Dallas capitalize on its generational talent? “What he can do when the lights are brightest isn’t normal. … It’s special.”

Luka Is Learning From the Best

The Mavs want their cornerstone to become an even more inclusive playmaker, so they hired the best passer in franchise history to be his coach.

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@mshap2

4 years

Michael Jordan torched the #Rockets in his 'Last Dance' in 1997-98, tallying 85 points in two games. But Hakeem Olajuwon and Co. had relative success against Jordan in 22 contests. Jordan vs. Houston (1984-98) 10–12 record 32.6 PPG Five 40-point games

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5 years

James Harden fouls out Patrick Beverley. What a move

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4 years

Would MJ’s Bulls have a perfect Finals record if they ever faced the #Rockets ? ‘The Jordan Rules’ author Sam Smith has his doubts: “None of the centers [Chicago] had could do anything with Hakeem. Houston just had great matchups all over the floor."

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New @TheCrossover — Jonathan Kuminga has dunked his way right into the heart of Golden State’s rotation. Can he be the bridge to the next era of @warriors basketball? “I can do everything on the floor. For me, it’s only a matter of time.”

Warriors Rookie Jonathan Kuminga Is a Rising Star

Golden State’s first-year phenom will take part in the All-Star Weekend festivities, but he’s aiming much higher.

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@mshap2

2 years

Briefly chatted with Kenny Smith today ahead of All-Star Weekend. He wasn’t exactly bullish on Houston’s future: “I don’t look at them and go ‘oh wow, that’s a young team that’s promising and the talent is going to succeed.” More from Smith ⬇️ @chron :

'Young doesn't mean promising': Kenny Smith blasts Rockets

The TNT analyst didn't hold back when speaking about his old team.

www.chron.com

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5 years

There were 171 50-point games since 2000 before James Harden's performance tonight None of them reached 50 points in less than 20 shots. Harden is 15-19 from the field

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5 years

P.J. Tucker joins Harden on the in-season tourney idea: “I don’t want to play for anything else. ...You play games to win an NBA championship, period.”

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2 years

Jalen Green on his goal for the 2022-23 season: “All-Star”

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2 years

Some quick ~personal~ news: Today is my last day with Sports Illustrated. Working for @SInow was a dream come true, and there are dozens of people who made these last four years an incredible experience. I won't be gone for long. Stay tuned for what’s next 👀

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4 years

Russell Westbrook continues his social justice work as he waits to arrive at the NBA bubble. Westbrook and the NBPA are reportedly teaming up to create social justice shirts with phrases not allowed on jerseys in Orlando.

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5 years

Happy anniversary Hakeem Olajuwon! The Hall-of-Fame center posted his second quadruple-double in a month on March 29, 1990 in a win over the Bucks. Olajuwon vs. Milwaukee: 18 PTS 16 REB 10 AST 11 BLK

Happy 30th Anniversary to Hakeem Olajuwon's Quadruple-Double

Olajuwon tallied 18 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists and 11 blocks against the Bucks on March 29, 1990.

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4 years

Now an 18-7 run since Harden exited the game. Russell Westbrook is fired up. #Rockets lead 37-20.

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5 years

Mike D’Antoni with some major praise for Isaiah Hartenstein: “Offensively, he does things nobody can teach. He’s quick in getting picks for James, he’s quick off the ball, relentless on the boards. Just his energy alone makes him valuable.”

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2 years

Some post-practice work on the low block for Jabari Smith.

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7 years

Jacob Young on fire. Now 21 points on the evening, Texas trails 51-46. #HookEm

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4 years

Mike D'Antoni said he plans to wear a mask when coaching the #Rockets in Orlando. "I do it for my players, I do it for my coaches, I do it for the people that I care about."

Mike D'Antoni to Wear Mask on Rockets' Sideline in Orlando

D'Antoni: "I don't think it will interfere with my coaching. They can hear me, they know what I'm saying."

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7 years

Great block from Ehlinger, and Armanti Foreman sprints into the endzone. 33-16 Texas. #HookEm

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5 years

Quick personal note: I'm thrilled to begin working today as the Rockets beat reporter for @SINow with our new site RocketMaven. Follow along for #Rockets news, features and analysis throughout the 2019-20 season

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4 years

Pretty cool start to the offseason for Robert Covington. The #Rockets forward is teaming up with former NBA players Luol Deng and Matt Barnes for a community development project in the West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago.

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SDSU fans roaring, FAU faithful stunned here after the game-winner from Lamont Butler. Hard to see how the next Final Four game can top that. UConn vs. Miami will tip-off around 8:15 CT.

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5 years

Happy anniversary, James Harden. Sunday marks one year since his 61-point night in a #Rockets win over San Antonio, tying a career-high. Harden's night: 61 PTS 19-34 FG 9-13 3P Three 4th quarter 3's in 68 seconds

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Robert Covington and Jordan Bell coming to the #Rockets . Goodbye to Clint Capela, Gerald Green and a first-round pick. Have to assume Houston will be actively looking for a center over the next few days, but they landed their guy in Covington.

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7 years

Studdard on Young leaving UT after his junior year: "I wish Vince would have come back because we would've smoked Tebow." #HookEm

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Russell Westbrook on receiving his 14th technical after being called for taunting. "I'm going to go out and keep competing. I'm an emotional guy, play with a lot of emotion. But that wasn't a technical foul."

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4 years

How did James Harden get in the best shape of his career during the COVID-19 hiatus? All-En Sports Performance founder Justin Allen details the football drills, sprints and balance work that led to Harden's improved physique.

Inside James Harden's Training Sessions Before the NBA Restart

Trainer Justin Allen details James Harden's workout program during the NBA's COVID-19 suspension.

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Kevin Porter Jr. and Stephen Silas chatting after practice. Silas on the Rockets’ mood as they look to snap a seven-game losing streak: “I love our spirit. … The spirit of our group has really improved a lot.”

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40-point games since 2018-19: James Harden – 38 Anthony Davis – 10 Bradley Beal – 9 Stephen Curry – 8

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Mike D’Antoni is certainly doing his part during the coronavirus crisis. #Rockets head coach is reportedly donating $100,000 to the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund.

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11 years

#TheRealSlimShady http://t.co/UgcN0nlzqO

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5’9” Chris Clemons getting up. Fantastic first half for the rookie

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C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins connected for 18-yard and 16-yard receptions on out-of-structure plays last night. Collins on Houston’s superb scramble drills: “Off-schedule, that’s how we start practice. … That’s what we do. We out here hooping.”

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4 years

I spoke with Tommie Smith recently about his protest in 1968. Smith's fight against injustice sadly remains just as relevant today as it was 52 years ago. “We would break a world record and still be relegated to second-class status in our communities.”

Tommie Smith on 1968 Olympic protest with John Carlos

When Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists on the medal podium in protest at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, they had no idea that their actions would spark a legacy of athlete activism....

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Mike D’Antoni on Russell Westbrook’s 16-rebound game: “We had a conversation about a week ago, we were 30th in rebounding. [Westbrook] said, ‘I’ll go get them.’ ... I think he’s just determined.”

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8 years

This will be the first-ever overtime game at DKR. Over 100,000 fans treated to free football.

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5 years

Game 7 column @TheCrossover : Kawhi Leonard is arguably the best player left in the playoffs, and Toronto is four wins from the first Finals in franchise history.

Kawhi's sublime display gives Raptors thrilling Game 7 win

Kawhi Leonard showed just why the Raptors gave up so much for him last summer as his Game 7 buzzer beater gave the Raptors an exhilarating win over the Sixers and sees Toronto move on to the Eastern...

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