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NBA Hall-of-famer Dikembe Mutombo dies

Reuters on MSN · 17m

NBA-'Larger than life' Hall of Famer Mutombo dies at 58

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58 from brain cancer, the NBA said on Monday. Beloved by fans, the Congolese center was selected as an NBA All-Star eight times, using his tremendous,

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies from brain cancer at 58, NBA says

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and finger wave after denying opponents – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, per the NBA.

Houston Chronicle · 8m

Dikembe Mutombo, Basketball Hall of Famer and former Rockets center, dies at 58 from brain cancer

“Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said. “On the court, he was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in the history of the NBA. Off the floor, he poured his heart and soul into helping others.

AJ Griffin Explains Retiring from NBA

CBSSports.com · 21h

Former NBA first-round pick A.J. Griffin explains why he 'gave up basketball to follow Jesus'

Former Atlanta Hawks first-round pick A.J. Griffin announced that he has decided to step away from basketball, confirming previous reports. The 21-year-old Griffin was waived by the Houston Rockets on Sept. 20 after being traded from the Atlanta Hawks and received a $250,000 contract buyout, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle .

FOX News on MSN · 7h

NBA player AJ Griffin explains why he abruptly retired at 21: 'I gave up basketball to follow Jesus'

AJ Griffin explained the decision to abruptly retire from the NBA after only two seasons in the league. He said he was going to dedicate his life to Jesus.

Bleacher Report · 21h

Video: AJ Griffin Explains Retiring from NBA After Rockets Contract Buyout

The Houston Rockets and forward AJ Griffin agreed to a buyout earlier in the NBA season. On Saturday, Griffin said in a YouTube video that he was

Dikembe Mutombo, Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA global ambassador, dies at 58

Beloved finger-wagging Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo, one of basketball's most feared shot blockers, died of brain ...

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NBA Media Days: What Nuggets, Thunder and other execs are saying entering 2024-25 season

Several teams held media days with their lead basketball executives. We put together a notebook of the most interesting ...

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LeBron James Reveals What He Discovered About His NBA Future at Olympics

Over the Summer, LeBron, at the age of 39, participated in his fourth Olympic games, winning his third gold medal. On Team ...

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ESPN Chronicles Some of Basketball’s Top Players in ‘Clutch: The NBA Playoffs,’ Set to Premiere Next Week (EXCLUSIVE)

The NBA Playoffs,” which chronicles the most recent 2024 NBA Playoffs via the personal and professional stories of players ...

NBA News: Surprise West Team Has Shockingly High Projected Win Total Entering Season

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ASK IRA: Is an NBA blockbuster (unlike with Knicks, ‘Wolves) simply beyond Heat’s current reach?

Q: The New York Knicks have a really nice fantasy basketball team. Let’s see how this new team plays together. Julius Randle ...

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Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2024-25: Top sleepers, breakouts and busts by proven NBA model

SportsLine simulated the 2024-25 NBA season 10,000 times and identified Fantasy basketball sleepers, breakouts and busts ...

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Joe Wolf, Former NBA Basketball Star and Coach, Dead at 59: ‘He Will Be Missed’

Wolf was once voted the greatest high school basketball player in Wisconsin state history ...

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