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• Rockets Could Be Team To Watch If Giannis Antetokounmpo Becomes Available

The Houston Rockets have amassed an impressive collection of young players and tradable draft picks. That has the Rockets set up to be in the conversation if any number of star players becomes available on the trade market. One such player that would make sense for Houston is Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the Bucks aren't expected to consider trading Antetokounmpo unless he ...2024
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• Victor Wembanyama Becomes Third Player Ever With Multiple 5x5 Games

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama joined a very exclusive club with his big game on Thursday. Wembanyama put together the second 5x5 game of his young career. That made him just the third player in NBA history with multiple 5x5 games, joining Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko. A 5x5 game is when a player records at least five points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks in the game sa...2024
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• Olajuwon's legacy, Anthony Edwards as the face of the NBA & are the Nuggets done? | The Good Word with Goodwill

Vincent Goodwill is joined by best-selling author Mirin Fader, who recently published a biography of Hakeem Olajuwon, to talk about Hakeem's legacy and some of the most intriguing NBA storylines heading into the season....2024
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• Hakeem Olajuwon fasting during Ramadan left teammates in awe, but him simply feeling ‘lighter’

In this excerpt from “Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon” New York Times bestselling author Mirin Fader explains how Hakeem Olajuwon came to fast during Ramadan, and how it left those around the Rockets during his career in amazement. Olajuwon had been contemplating whether he should fast on game days during Ramadan. In that month, commemorating the time when the Qur’an was revealed to ...2024
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• How Dikembe Mutombo came up with iconic finger wag

Over 18 seasons, Mutombo blocked 3,289 shots, which ranks second only to Hakeem Olajuwon in NBA history....2024
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• Michael Jordan Was ‘Upset’ Charles Barkley Won 1993 MVP Over Him And He Used That As Motivation To Beat Suns In NBA Finals: ‘You Can Have That, I’m Gonna Get This’

The great Michael Jordan was “upset” Charles Barkley won the 1992-93 NBA MVP Award over him. Jordan was third in MVP voting in 1992-93 behind Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon. Jordan’s Chicago Bulls faced Barkley’s Phoenix Suns in the 1993 NBA Finals and His Airness used his MVP snub as motivation. “I was a little bit […] The post Michael Jordan Was ̵...2024
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• Former LB Christian Kirksey retires

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Friday, September 22, 2023. Houston Texans News Texans lose CB Derek Stingley Jr. to hamstring injury, sources confirm (ESPN.com) Former Texans team captain set to retire from NFL (Houston Chronicle) Former Texans LB Christian Kirksey retires (Texans Wire) NFL News Cowboy...2023
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• What makes Denver's Nikola Jokic so great? He's an amalgamation of Hall of Famers
Nikola Jokic is an amalgamation of Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, pre-injury Arvydas Sabonis and Bill Walton, Hakeem Olajuwon and yes, even LeBron James....2023
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• NBA Scores: Warriors rout Kings at home without Draymond Green to make it a series
Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Plus, Phoenix jumps ahead in L.A. and the Warriors make a statement at home. Warriors get back in series with Sacramento, win big, 114-97 No Draymond, no problem. When Steph Curry is playing at an MVP level like he was Thursday — 36 points on 12-of-25 shooting — and Kevon Looney is masquerading as Hakeem Olajuwon (20 rebounds and nine assists), Golden State ...2023
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• The Day Kansas City Drafted Patrick Mahomes
The Day Kansas City Drafted Patrick Mahomes Vincent Verhei 26 Apr 2023, 09:36am The groundwork for today's NFL was laid in 2017, when the Kansas City Chiefs drafted Patrick Mahomes. In a draft that was supposed to be light on quarterback talent, the Chiefs found the premier passer of this generation. Going into that draft, the most accomplished quarterback prospe...2023
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• Know Your Enemy: Houston Astros
José Abreu — in an Astros uniform. | Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images A massive roundup of reasons to hate our Betters Welcome back to another season of baseball, which means another season of enemies. They rotate through a few times a week, each new series producing another round of bile, contempt, envy, bad memories, happy remembrances of victories past, and a desire for co...2023
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• What if Yao Ming had a perfectly healthy NBA career?
The Houston Rockets had one of the most talented big men of all time playing for them, and it’s not Hakeem Olajuwon. It’s Yao Ming, the Rockets center who stood 7-foot-6 and was a monster in the NBA until his career got cut short due to ongoing injuries. Yao played in China with the Shanghai Sharks […] The post What if Yao Ming had a perfectly healthy NBA career? appeared first o...2021
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• Jeff Van Gundy outraged over talk of Joel Embiid as 'all-time great'
Jeff Van Gundy was outraged over the suggestion that Joel Embiid could be one of the all-time greats in NBA history. Embiid had 33 points and 10 rebounds in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 116-95 win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Thursday night. He was doing everything from making threes and dunks to blocking shots. After Embiid was called for a foul on a block...2019
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• 53-Man roster breakdown: Lifestyle edition

By now, you know everything you need to know about the Patriots 53-man roster. Or at least, you know quick facts -- touchdowns scored last year, where they went to college and their strengths. Well, we're taking one more crack at breaking down the Patriots roster -- but with a twist. Patriots players are more than their performance on the field. They have unique hobbies, interesting families and ...2017
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• Saturday NBA Roundup: There Is No Doubting Giannis Antetokounmpo as a Superstar
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• Friday NBA Roundup: Are Lakers or Sixers Better off in Rebuilding Process?
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• The Day Kansas City Drafted Patrick Mahomes
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• Six players who could learn from Tracy McGrady
The NBA’s summer vacation is almost over. Most players have put in major work to better themselves physically and mentally. But sometimes, certain players can go to former star players for help and insight that can further the understanding of how to maximize their abilities. Legends such as Hakeem Olajuwon have spent their post-retirement years sharing their knowledge.It was recently discovered t...2018
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• 53-Man roster breakdown: Lifestyle edition
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• Kristaps Porzingis Has Turned the Putback Dunk into an Art Form
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• After Tough Childhood, Bobby Portis Has Become Draft's Most Intriguing Sleeper
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• Kobe's NBA Twilight Offers Road Map, Potential Detours Facing an Aging LeBron
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• Alvin Robertson: A Fallen, Forgotten Spur on Trial for Human Trafficking
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• Clippers Defensive Anchor DeAndre Jordan Breaks Down the Art of Shot Blocking
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2024
"No one has equaled the line Wembanyama put up against the Lakers since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1990."

2023
"Paul spent two years there, and while he didn’t lead them to their best run as a franchise ever (that was Hakeem Olajuwon), he did one-up his success at his last two spots – leading them one win away from the NBA Finals."

2022
"The NBA also announced the following name changes: The Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy - Awarded to the NBA Defensive Player of the Year The Wilt Chamberlain Trophy - Awarded to the NBA Rookie of the Year The John Havlicek Trophy - Awarded to the NBA Sixth Man of the Year The George Mikan Trophy - Awarded to the NBA Most Improved Player of the Year The Jerry West Trophy - Awarded to the NBA Clutch Player of the Year (New Award)"

2021
"When Hakeem Olajuwon left the Rockets in 2001, Steve Francis’ rose to prominence and became the new face of Houston."

2020
"Michael Jordan vs. Hakeem Olajuwon: Breaking down the Bulls-Rockets NBA Finals we never got to see"

2019
"Only Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon have won MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season before."

2018
"Steve Francis Opens Up About Life Before And After The NBA"

2017
"The post Robert Horry: Hakeem Olajuwon Was ’20 Times Better’ Than Tim Duncan appeared first on SLAMonline."

2016
"" Even if Durant didn't win a championship like me, John Stockton or players who briefly spent time elsewhere like Ewing, Karl Malone and Hakeem Olajuwon, the rest of the world would have looked at him in a different light because he fought, rather than joined, the giants—LeBron, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Chris Paul, etc."

2015
"Ditto with Hakeem Olajuwon and the Houston Rockets, or the Miami Heat's Big Three."

2014
"Less than a week after surpassing Hakeem Olajuwon on the NBA all-time scoring list, the Dallas Mavericks' star forward scored 11 more points against the Charlotte Hornets Monday night to run his total to 27,000: The Star-Telegram's Dwain Price added another interesting tidbit, noting Nowitzki's impressive loyalty to the Mavs: As the smooth-shooting big man continues his ascent on the scoring list, we are constantly reminded not only of his unique impact on the NBA, but of the 36-year-old's unbelievable longevity."

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• 3 reasons Purdue can upset UConn in national championship game

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Heading into Monday night’s title game, is America not giving enough credit to college basketball’s second-best team? The narrative has been everywhere for the last couple of weeks: UConn is a juggernaut, a monster, an unstoppable force. Some of us have even written that the Huskies becoming college basketball’s first back-to-back national champion...2024
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• Bucks Sold Giannis Antetokounmpo On Opportunity To Sign Extra Extension Before 38-Rule

When Giannis Antetokounmpo became eligible to sign a three-year, $186 million extension with the Milwaukee Bucks, Jon Horst flew to Houston to formally present him with the offer. Antetokounmpo was in Houston training with Hakeem Olajuwon. "I think those things matter," Horst said. Last Thursday, Horst called Antetokounmpo and his agent, Alex Saratsis, and asked them to take a look at a 20-page p...2023
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• Chris Paul is the NBA’s great superstar journeyman
Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images Chris Paul has bounced from team to team as one of the greatest point guards in league history. One of the many benefits of being a superstar player in the NBA is that it usually comes with a level of job security. Very rarely are you switching teams unless you are the one who asks out. And even then, you still usually don’t play for more than t...2023
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• Business Beyond the Game: Jarace Walker on NIL, Brand Partnerships
Jarace Walker finally knows his next destination. The former University of Houston forward was drafted eighth overall by the Indiana Pacers during Thursday night’s NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Walker is the highest NBA draft pick from the Big 12 school since Hall-of-Famer Hakeem Olajuwon was selected at No. 1 in 1984. A lot […]...2023
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• The Day Kansas City Drafted Patrick Mahomes
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• Hakeem Olajuwon’s Bizarre Rockets pre-season story still makes Sam Cassell LOL
Nearly three decades after his first NBA pre-season stint with the Houston Rockets, Sam Cassell is still blown away by Hakeem Olajuwon’s bizarre routine. Sam Cassell entered the NBA in 1993 after being drafted by the Houston Rockets. At the time, Hakeem Olajuwon was already in his prime and had been dominating the entire league. […] The post Hakeem Olajuwon’s Bizarre Rockets pre-season...2021
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• Hakeem Olajuwon’s Bizarre Rockets pre-season story still got Sam Cassell LOL
Nearly three decades after his first NBA pre-season stint with the Houston Rockets, Sam Cassell is still blown away by Hakeem Olajuwon’s bizarre routine. Sam Cassell entered the NBA in 1993 after being drafted by the Houston Rockets. At the time, Hakeem Olajuwon was already in his prime and had been dominating the entire league. […] The post Hakeem Olajuwon’s Bizarre Rockets pre-season...2021
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• Doc: Jokic best passing big ever, like HOF centers
Clippers coach Doc Rivers offered high praise for Nikola Jokic, saying the Nuggets' center is the best passing big man he's ever seen while comparing him to Hakeem Olajuwon and Kevin McHale....2020
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• Rod Thorn: Bulls would have drafted Hakeem Olajuwon, not Michael Jordan, No. 1 in 1984

The Bulls won only one more game than Indiana in 1983-84....2020
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• Victor Wembanyama Becomes Third Player Ever With Multiple 5x5 Games
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• Hakeem Olajuwon fasting during Ramadan left teammates in awe, but him simply feeling ‘lighter’
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• Chet Holmgren 4th NBA Player Under 24 to Average 15 PPG, 3 BPG in Playoffs
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren is the fourth NBA player under the age of 24 to average at least 15 points and three blocks per game in a single postseason (minimum of five games). Holmgren, who just turned 22 on May 1, joins Hakeem Olajuwon (1986), Alonzo Mourning (1993), and Dwight Howard (2008) as […] The post Chet Holmgren 4th NBA Player Under 24 to Average 15 PPG, 3 BPG in Pl...2024
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• The NBA changed its All-NBA Team format, and it’s so stupid

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Shouldn’t the All-NBA team resemble an actual team? The NBA is announcing its end-of-season awards before the playoffs begin, and it includes a major change that’s one of the most nonsensical decisions not just in the NBA, but in any sport. The 2023-24 season is the first year to ignore positions when it comes to the All-NBA teams, a move that now just ...2024
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• 3 reasons Purdue can upset UConn in national championship game
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• Victor Wembanyama’s response to 5x5 game shows why he’s destined for greatness

Wemby’s mentality couldn’t be better. Victor Wembanyama painted a masterpiece in his 51st NBA game. The San Antonio Spurs’ 7’5 rookie supernova became the youngest player in league history to post a 5x5 game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night when he finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, five steals, and five blocks in 31 minutes. Wembanyama went 3-for-8 from three-point...2024
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• Kevin Durant passes Hakeem Olajuwon for 12th on scoring list, but falls to LeBron James in rare matchup

Durant led all scorers with 39 points...2023
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• NBA Scores: Warriors rout Kings at home without Draymond Green to make it a series
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• The Day Kansas City Drafted Patrick Mahomes
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• Jabari Smith Jr. joined Hakeem Olajuwon in some Rockets history with latest effort
Smith is the only rookie this season to record three straight games with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds....2023
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• Kevin Durant passes Hakeem Olajuwon for 12th on NBA all-time scoring list

Durant said he mother had a crush on Olajuwon so he heard about him more than Jordan growing up....2023
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• Bucks Sold Giannis Antetokounmpo On Opportunity To Sign Extra Extension Before 38-Rule
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• Andrew Wiggins is returning to Warriors just ahead of the NBA Playoffs
Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Andrew Wiggins set to return sometime this week. On Monday, the Golden State Warriors received some much-needed good news to help their playoff chase. Today news broke that Andrew Wiggins may be making his return soon to the Warriors lineup. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Wiggins, who had missed the past 21 games, is expected to be back on the c...2023
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• Hakeem Olajuwon: Career retrospective

Besides Jordan, Hakeem is the only other star player to win an NBA championship from 1991-98. And how could we forget the Dream Shake? Let’s take a moment to appreciate the greatness and look back on Hakeem Olajuwon’s career....2022
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• Celtics big man Tacko Fall combines Allen Iverson, Hakeem Olajuwon moves in one glorious moment
Tacko Fall was deep in his bag on Wednesday night- really, really deep. The Boston Celtics giant brought out all the stops and showcased a plethora of moves to leave Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba confused as hell. Check out Tacko channels his inner Allen Iverson and Hakeem Olajuwon on one awesome play (via Three_Cone): […] The post Celtics big man Tacko Fall combines Allen Iverson, Hakeem Ol...2021
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• So who are these Philadelphia 76ers really?
The noxious preemptive smugness from the Sam Hinkie acolytes is a bit rich, but the Sixers appear to have set themselves up well. Lottery picks abound: the best point guard prospect since Kyrie Irving, a uniquely talented creative forward, a Rookie of the Year runner-up (if slightly fraudulent), and Construction Paper Hakeem Olajuwon. (And, uh, Jahlil Okafor.) They’ve made a few nice veteran acqui...2017
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• 53-Man roster breakdown: Lifestyle edition
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• Spotlight or No Spotlight, Giannis Antetokounmpo Is an NBA Superstar
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• Thursday NBA Roundup: Motivated Kevin Durant Should Terrify Rest of the League
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• Golden State Warriors Are Primed to Reach Historic Echelon Next Season
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• WATCH: Hakeem Olajuwon and Dikembe Mutombo Make Surprise Appearances in NBA Africa Game
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• Hakeem Olajuwon Says Michael Jordan ‘Far Superior’ to LeBron James (VIDEO)
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• Dirk Nowitzki Passes 27,000 Points Scored in NBA Career
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• Reggie Miller: Kevin Durant Traded a Sacred Legacy for Cheap Jewelry
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• 52-Year-Old Hakeem Olajuwon Hits 'Dream Shake' Jumper in NBA Africa Game
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• NBA Africa Game 2015: Score and Twitter Reaction from Team Africa vs. Team World
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• 'Art of Footwork' Video Shows Slick Moves from NBA Stars of Past and Present
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• L.A. Clippers or OKC Thunder: Who Is West's More Dangerous Dark Horse?
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• Toronto Raptors 2014-15 Season Preview: Roster Breakdown, Win-Loss Prediction
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• The NBA changed its All-NBA Team format, and it’s so stupid
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• Kevin Durant passes Hakeem Olajuwon for 12th on scoring list, but falls to LeBron James in rare matchup
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• Bucks Sold Giannis Antetokounmpo On Opportunity To Sign Extra Extension Before 38-Rule
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• Former LB Christian Kirksey retires
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• Chris Paul is the NBA’s great superstar journeyman
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• Business Beyond the Game: Jarace Walker on NIL, Brand Partnerships
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• NBA Scores: Warriors rout Kings at home without Draymond Green to make it a series
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• The Day Kansas City Drafted Patrick Mahomes
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• Andrew Wiggins is returning to Warriors just ahead of the NBA Playoffs
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• Know Your Enemy: Houston Astros
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• Hakeem Olajuwon fasting during Ramadan left teammates in awe, but him simply feeling ‘lighter’
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• 3 reasons Purdue can upset UConn in national championship game
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• NBA Scores: Warriors rout Kings at home without Draymond Green to make it a series
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• The Day Kansas City Drafted Patrick Mahomes
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• Know Your Enemy: Houston Astros
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• Rockets legend Steve Francis reveals shocking truth about his downfall
Houston Rockets legend Steve Francis has opened up about the beginning of the end of his NBA career. When Hakeem Olajuwon left the Rockets in 2001, Steve Francis’ rose to prominence and became the new face of Houston. At the time, “Stevie Franchise” was one of the best scoring point guards in the league. He […] The post Rockets legend Steve Francis reveals shocking truth ab...2021
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• Jeff Van Gundy outraged over talk of Joel Embiid as 'all-time great'
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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid Continues March Toward Rookie of the Year
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• Monday NBA Roundup: Jimmy Butler Proving What We Knew About Bulls All Along
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• Saturday NBA Roundup: There Is No Doubting Giannis Antetokounmpo as a Superstar
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